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First Friday Meet & Eat: Lunch with a Side of Play

Friday, February 6, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) (CST)

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Get Ready for the First Friday Meet & Eat!


🍽️ FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT
📅  Friday, February 6, 2026  |  🕛  12:00 PM
📍 Bumpy Pickle | 554 Lockwood Dr., Houston, TX 77011


Make plans to join us for the February First Friday Meet & Eat!  

Chamber Member Bumpy Pickle is hosting, and it's going to be a fun lunch, enjoying good company and food. Bumpy Pickle is Houston’s largest recreational outdoor pickleball and sand volleyball court facility, plus they offer a great menu!



✨ Want to play?

In addition to lunch and networking, attendees are welcome to stick around, watch a game, or jump in on the courts (pickleball and sand volleyball) after eating - no charge!  

Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or already hooked, this is a great chance to mix connection with a little friendly competition — totally optional, all fun.  This will be an exclusive event for the Chamber as the venue will be closed to the public. Bumpy Pickle will also provide tours of the space.

Come hungry. Connect with fellow members and guests. Support a local LGBTQ+-inclusive business. 🍽️ 🌈 📣


Registration closes at noon on Thursday, February 5.




HERE'S HOW IT WORKS...
  • Each attendee covers their own meal.
  • Seating is first-come, first-served together.
  • Registration is requested — this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.
  • Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.

And...you just might win a door prize!


Registration closes at noon on Thursday, February 5.



THIS MONTH'S HOST: BUMPY PICKLE


We’re excited to collaborate with Bumpy Pickle, Houston’s largest recreational outdoor pickleball and sand volleyball court facility. As the fastest-growing sport in the country, pickleball has found a big home in Texas — and Bumpy Pickle brings it to life in a food-forward, social, and high-energy setting.

Located in Houston’s East End, Bumpy Pickle features:
  • 🏓 Nine pickleball courts
  • 🏐 Five well-lit, regulation sand volleyball courts
  • 🍔 Food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere designed for connection

Unwind with fellow Chamber members and guests or challenge someone to a quick match — either way, the food and vibes keep things lively.

🔗 Learn more at bumpypickle.com


WHY ATTEND?

✅ Expand your network with fellow members.
✅ Support a Chamber member restaurant.
✅ Enjoy a unique dining concept in a welcoming, inclusive space.

💙 It’s one of our most welcoming, casual connection events of the month!

👉 Register now and join us at the first Chamber event of 2026.


WHAT TO BRING...
  • Business cards (not required!)
  • Appetite
  • A friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)
  • Comfortable shoes - just in case you decide to play!
👉 Register today to save your spot for this popular Chamber monthly event!



🌟 SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT

Want your business in the spotlight during this popular monthly series? Meet & Eat sponsorships offer visibility, recognition, and connection with a highly engaged audience.

📩 Interested? Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form.

         


🍽️ HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT IN 2026! 

Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Host and showcase your cuisine to an enthusiastic community audience!

📌 Complete the Host Request Form or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.

By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to the Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.

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Each person is responsible for their meal. First come, first group will be seated together.
The Bumpy Pickle
554 Lockwood Drive
Houston, TX 77011 United States


Complimentary parking is available in the surface lot adjacent to the venue. Additional street parking is available. 

Friday, February 6, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) (CST)
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