# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Like That Community Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come experience the beauty at every intersection of Blackness and LGBT with a celebration in community, with community, for community.About this EventBlack Like That is a bold, vibrant community festival produced by The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Inc., in partnership with Pride Houston 365. It’s a cultural celebration rooted in Black and queer excellence — proudly visible, proudly joyful, and unapologetically itself.Black Like That is the evolved form of the beloved Black Queer AF Music Festival (BQAF), now reimagined with a renewed focus on community, culture, and celebration. The event centers the voices, stories, and brilliance of Black LGBTQ+ culture while creating space for collective joy, creativity, and connection.The 2026 theme is “We Ain’t Going Nowhere.” It’s both a celebration and a declaration — a statement of resilience as The Normal Anomaly Initiative marks its fifth anniversary amid ongoing challenges to Black and queer communities.Black Like That is an inclusive space for every race, color, identity, and sexuality, but this year centers women of all experiences — including Black and Brown women, queer women, trans women, cis women, and allies — highlighting their influence across music, fashion, comedy, entrepreneurship, and more.What to Expect:Live performances from local and national LGBTQ+ artistsSpaces for community celebration, storytelling, and cultural expressionOpportunities for artists, vendors, and community partners to participate and showcase workA festival experience that honors the legacy of LGBTQ+ liberation — fittingly scheduled near the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising — and continues that work in the present.Agenda?: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMBlack Like That Happy HourInfo: VIP and Section patrons will enjoy a limited open bar for 2 hours. All other patrons will enjoy a $10 You-Call-It Special. ?: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMJune 27th Cypher?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMBroKode Live with Amari NoelleInfo: BroKode will discuss the erasure of masculine-presenting women and transmasculine people in the broader LGBTQ+ community. ?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMBlack Like That Featured PerformersInfo: Hosted by Jovaun Davenport, enjoy the live sounds of S.O.U.L.A.S.P.H.E.R.E, Tré Ward, and Tanya Nolan. ?: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMBlack Like That AwardsInfo: Presented in memorial to Houston greats Cookie LaCook, Monica Roberts, and Hyron Hall, bear witness to the people carrying their work forward: Nishia "DaDive" Jackson, Dominique Morgan, and Teriko Ross Perkins, respectively. ?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMBlack Like That Drag ShowInfo: Hosted by Alexyeus Paris and in celebration of the Stonewall Riots, we bring you some of the best drag entertainment in the world with performers based right here in Houston, Texas, including Tommie Ross, Krystal Smith, Chevelle Brooks, and Jazell Barbie Royale. ?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMThe Strut: A Majorette Tribute and Black Like That ShakedownInfo: Urban Souls Dance Company presents a special live tribute. Afterward, we are joined by Vockah Redu for a journey to Bounce Music like we are in New Orleans; a Shakedown you do not want to miss! ?: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMBlack Like That Close-OutInfo: Hosted by social media influencers Dominique Morgan and Chante Joseph, our headliners join us for an epic end to the event, including Amari Noelle, Erica Banks, and Durand Bernarr. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/black-like-that-community-festival/100001983960541386 - **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, lgbt-pride, music-festivals, performances, sports, music, art, comedy, business, drag-shows, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-06-27T19:00:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: The Hall at Ironworks - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 535.38, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Hall at Ironworks - **lat**: 29.7446648 - **long**: -95.33906569999999 - **full address**: The Hall at Ironworks, 711 Milby Street, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Like That Community Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/92c65379ef83c306024a49d7df2da247fe09e6b2b3c44a2ebc087e61d4cf9ca2-rimg-w1200-h883-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1772109067 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Like That Community Festival being held? - **A:** Black Like That Community Festival takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Hall at Ironworks, 711 Milby Street, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Black Like That Community Festival? - **A:** Black Like That Community Festival is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Like That Community Festival? - **A:** Black Like That Community Festival is organized by The Normal Anomaly, Initiative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black Like That Community Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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