About this Event
About this event & the Houston Chapter
Join our relaxed, social-mixer event, hosted on the second Thursday of every month. We're looking forward to meeting you! RSVP and save the date in your calendars for an evening you cannot miss.
NOTE: Out in Tech's Code of Conduct applies to all our spaces, online and IRL. Photographs may be taken at this event. Please notify someone at check-in if you prefer not to be photographed. Need to reach OIT Houston staff? Email [email protected]!
About Out in Tech
We are a non-profit that unites the largest LGBTQ+ tech community around the world. We do this by creating opportunities for our 80,000+ members worldwide to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change. If you'd like to learn more & connect with members todathey, please visit outintech.com/join.
Each local chapter (and many virtual ones) provides opportunities for folks to engage with us and each other. If you have felt inspired and supported by these events, please consider supporting our work by making a donation to Out in Tech.
Getting to The Ion
Second Draught is located on the first floor of The Ion. Getting to the building can be a bit tricky, so we've laid out some important details to keep in mind as you plan your arrival.
You can also visit https://iondistrict.com/visit/getting-here/ for more information.
Driving and Parking
There are several parking options at The Ion.
Red parking lot: This is a surface lot and is the best option because parking is free for the first 3 hours. (And the event is only scheduled for 1.5, so you're in the clear.) Enter 4203 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77004 into your GPS for directions to the Red parking lot.
Yellow parking lot: This is also a surface lot and adheres to the same policies as the Red parking lot. However, we were advised that they often fill up quickly because they also offer valet service. Valet service is only $5 (not bad), and if you wish to park in the Yellow parking lot, enter 4200 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77004 into your GPS.
NOTE: There are no parking attendants, and the system does not issue physical tickets or receipts for parking. Simply drive in; the gate will open automatically, or prompt payment upon exit. The system captures images of vehicles upon entry and exit to manage access and payments. Please note that only debit and credit card payments are accepted.
Public Transit
Take the Red Line Metrorail light rail and get off at the Wheeler station, located one block south at 4590 Main Street, Houston TX 77002. Trains run every 6 minutes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Second Draught, 4201 Main Street, Houston, United States
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