Crofton Library's Queer Representation in Hollywood Films Series: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2023-06-13 19:00 (America/New_York)
Since its inception Hollywood has attempted to include representation of queer identities. Sometimes the representation has been inaccurate and harmful, and sometimes it has been empowering and life affirming. Join us as we explore the different ways queer communities have been represented throughout the history of Hollywood cinema.
Each week we will analyze a different Hollywood film from different decades and the way they represented queer individuals. We’ll begin with an intro about the film’s production, director, stars, and its cultural impact on queer and non-queer cinema, then we’ll watch the film and finish off with a group discussion about our reactions.
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a complex and nuanced exploration of identity and queerness. This absurdist comedy turned martial arts film turned family drama, follows three generations of a Chinese-American family as they discover a powerful being from a parallel universe is threatening to destroy the metaverse. Challenging all the troupes and stereotypes of both queer and Asian people in Hollywood films, as well as presenting one of the most dynamic and emotional mother/daughter relationships in recent film memory, Everything Everywhere All at Once blazes a trail towards a future of genre anarchy that asserts queerness in every frame.
139 min. Rated R

Pride Film Series at Broadneck Library: "A Road to Home" (NR, 2015)
2023-06-13 19:00
creening and discussion of “A Road to Home” (NR, 2015).
In our Pride Film Series, we’ll view three documentaries of LGBTQIA+ interest. Each screening begins at 6:00 pm and includes post-screening discussion.

Pride Film Series at Broadneck Library: "Out in the Open" (NR, 2013)
2023-06-13 19:00
Screening and discussion of “Out in the Open” (NR, 2013).
In our Pride Film Series this summer, we’ll view three documentaries of LGBTQIA+ interest. Each screening begins at 6:00 pm and includes post-screening discussion.

Grand Opening
2023-07-16 19:00
Join Xuxa and her Divas for a Grand Opening event at Vibe in Annapolis!

Monthly EQUAAC Happy Hour
2023-08-29 19:00
New location for Equality Anne Arundel County Happy Hour.
We meet for Happy Hour the third Friday of every month at Toast the 21st. Stop by and meet the locals for a drink and food provided by Bread and Butter Kitchen!
Toast the 21st is the blue door behind General’s liquor store.

The Gay Crowd - Weekly Sobriety Support Meeting
2023-10-04 19:00
The Gay Crowd : Every Sat 5:45 pm
Club 164 – A Sober Lounge
https://www.club164.org/
2016 Industrial Drive, Annapolis
In Person
LGBT Big Book study.

Orgullo Latino Annapolis Halloween Party (Pride Latino)
2023-10-04 19:00
Halloween and Costume Party
Cover $10 (donation)
👻prizes. For the 2 best costume. ..
🎃 frightfully delicious drinks. Throw it alone for the night.
💚Frankenstein Margarita
🔴bloody Margarita
🟤. VAMPYRYTA
BEER BUCKET SPECIALS AND REGULAR MENU ALL NIGHT….
Music to dance the night away. By Dj Xorge Jg
Raffles
Games
And free drinks at nun hour
In addition. A spectacular show prepared by our girls from Orgullo �� Latino Annapolis
Ohseas V Lopez BeBe Rose
Frida Mateo Cruz
Alondra Salaya Mena
Perla Marquez
Re Dawson Reynaldo Ruiz
Remember the MISSION OF this group. And their sponsors. is to create friendly and safe places for our entire community and allies. Where no matter where we come from what language we speak in we believe or q we like we always treat us with equality and respect…. As well as raising funds For our first float. And expenses of our future Queen. From the 2024 Annapolis Pride Parade

Priddy Music Academy Grand Re-Opening
2023-10-04 19:00
Priddy Music Academy is a treasured partner of Annapolis Pride. Please join them for their re-opening celebration!

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
2023-10-05 19:00
Brought to you by the City of Annapolis, OHLA (Organizaton of Hispanics/Latin Americans of Anne Arundel County), and Maryland Hall! Join us for Latin American Food and Drinks, Live Performances, Face Painting, etc. Annapolis Pride will be there and you will have the opportunity to purchase t-shirts, water bottles, and capes!

A VERY MERRY DRAG BRUNCH
2023-11-15 19:00
SHOW STARTS AT 12PM
Join us for brunch before the show!
Trophy Room Bunch Menu available starting at 10am
Donate a new unwrapped toy during the event & receive a free Mimosa

Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival
2024-02-05 19:00
Join us for the Annual Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival. 2024 will be bigger and better than ever with both a new Parade route through town and Festival location at Maryland Hall and the neighboring Bates Athletic Complex.

Forward Brewing x Annapolis Pride Beer Launch Event
2024-02-05 19:00
Join us for a family-friendly evening at Forward Brewing to sample their new Pride beer, share your best memories of the parade and festival, and enjoy an evening outdoors with friends!

The beer this year is Berry Proud- 5.6% Blueberry Wit Belgian-style wheat ale brewed with coriander, conditioned on blueberries and basil. Juicy blueberry notes with subtle basil aroma.

Annapolis Pride Drag Brunch
2024-02-11 19:00
Join us for a Drag Brunch at The Graduate Hotel in Annapolis. The Brunch Buffet begins at 10 AM and the performance begins at noon. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Free parking at The Graduate with validation.

Annapolis Pride Drag Brunch
2024-02-11 19:00
Join us for a Drag Brunch at The Graduate Hotel in Annapolis.

Health & Safety for LGBTQ+ Youth Panel Discussion
2024-02-11 19:00
Annapolis Pride is proud to partner with PFLAG and the Anne Arundel Public Libraries to host an informative panel discussion concerning Health and Safety concerns for LGBTQIA+ youth. Our panelists include Smith Broadwell, Therapist; Dr. Tonii Gedin, Health Officer for Anne Arundel County Department of Health; and Captain Amy Miguez of the City of Annapolis Police Department. Issues of physical and mental health and public safety will be discussed.
Finger Foods and Drinks will be provided. This program is possible due to a grant from the City of Annapolis.

Severn River Rugby Honey Badgers Pride Games
2024-02-13 19:00
Join us for a double-header Pride event! Games shifted to 12 and 2 PM.

The Severn River Honey Badgers got their start in 2006 as a part of Severn River Rugby, founded over 40 years ago with the mission of growing the wonderful sport of rugby. The Honey Badgers compete in the women’s division of the Capital Geographic Union at Division 2 and 3 levels. With inclusivity at the forefront of our mission, we continue to be a haven for LGBTQIA+ athletes of all skill levels. Our home pitch is at the American Legion Post 175 in Severna Park. We practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9pm with games on Saturdays. Our 15’s seasons run in the fall and spring, with a social 7’s season over the summer.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the sport, we extend a warm invitation to all friendly faces seeking a rugby family. No experience or equipment is necessary—just a willingness to be a part of something extraordinary. Connect with us on Instagram @severnriverwrfc, and for those interested in our men’s side, @severnriverrugby.

Liberty Mountain Unlimited Pride Weekend
2024-02-13 19:00
Escape, Embrace, and Celebrate PRIDE at our Liberty Mountain Unlimited Pride Weekend February 23rd – 25th! We’ll be kicking off Friday Night with a kicking Rock The Mountain PRIDE edition with a dance party you won’t soon forget in the base area with a DJ, delicious libations, and maybe some dance competitions mixed in to top it off. Then we kick it into high gear on Saturday with a on-slope fashion show, an Apres Deck Party, and a McKee’s tavern takeover with a live band when the sun goes down. Then on Sunday we’ll finish the weekend in style with a Drag Brunch & Bingo in the Eagle in the Owl. Mark your calendars now for a weekend you won’t forget!

TDOV Celebration
2024-03-19 19:00
Come join Narwahl Magic Kindness at Lush, Tyson’s Corner for an event in celebration of Trans Day of Visibility. This event will happen on March 24, 2024 instead of on the actual TDOV because the store will be closed on the Easter holiday. Please join us and celebrate the Trans community in the Delmarva region!

Annapolis Arts Week & Anne Arundel Arts Month
2024-03-25 19:00
Annapolis Arts Week, led by AND Creative, is back for a full week this year from June 1-7. In addition, AND Creative has been tasked by the Anne Arundel Arts Council to expand the week into Anne Arundel Arts Month with South County Arts Week (led by the Arts Lab of South County) June 8-14 and North County Arts Week (led by Chesapeake Arts Center) June 15-21.
The final week will be Artist’s Week, June 24-30 with events across the county to benefit artists: art talks, workshops and seminars, parties and networking events.
Produced and led by AND Creative Studio, this month-long celebration of the arts brings together the arts community in and around the county to present and highlight art workshops, live music, galleries, festivals, performances and more. Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County has created a focused marketing campaign around this great event as well as Annapolis Pride and Juneteenth events, deeming June “Arts and Heritage Month” in our county.
“Annapolis is overflowing with creativity. Our goal is to come together, showcase that creativity, and to create a broader conversation around the arts and how it lends to both beauty and economic growth,” says Darin Gilliam, AND Creative
The team at AND Creative Studios, led by Darin Gilliam and Alison Harbaugh, will be producing an Arts Hub located at Lightbox Studio, 209 West Street during Annapolis Arts Week to act as an information center for the arts, a pop up gallery and event space, a merch station and more. Arts organizations and businesses as well as individual artists are encouraged to apply to be a part of the Arts Hub by going to the Arts Month website.
“Having a central location for our community to gather, to take in free art events and meet up with other creatives is so important. We hope that this new addition will help to grow the arts scene, introduce the community to what’s happening around the county during the month of June and give artists a place to present their works and talents,” says Alison Harbaugh, AND Creative.
For a full calendar of events, itineraries for the week, gallery directories, and more, guests can visit the new website for Anne Arundel A (www.annearundelarts.com). Many events will be outdoors and free to the public, while others will require tickets or reservations.
Artists and arts organizations through the county are encouraged to submit their events to the calendar portal as soon as possible to be included in the dynamic promotion that will occur by Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County as well as by AND Creative.
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View more information at: www.annearundelarts.com and follow Annapolis Arts Week & Arundel Arts on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with planning and events.

Grief Group for LGBTQAI+ Community
2024-03-31 19:00
This group provides grieving LGBTQAI+ adults (18+) the opportunity to come together to feel supported in their grief. Groups offer participants an opportunity to share their feelings, obtain support from a licensed counselor, and participate in activities designed to provide assistance with the grief process.

Pride Month Teen Movie Night in Glen Burnie
2024-04-15 19:00
Hang out and celebrate Pride Month with an LGBTQ+-themed movie night! Friends of all identities and orientations are welcome at the Glen Burnie Public Library.

Ecumenical Pride Worship Service
2024-04-16 19:00
Join the Anne Arundel Affirming Alliance of churches for an Ecumenical Worship service at Eastport United Methodist Church. The Preacher will be Rev. Mi-Hee Kim-Kort of First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, and the Annapolis Pride Advisory Committee. We’ll have singing, rainbow cookies and Fresca, a beautiful children’s message, and more.
Contact Rev. Chris Broadwell of Eastport United Methodist Church (and former Annapolis Pride Board Member) for questions.

Pride on the Pier
2024-04-19 19:00
Join Annapolis Pride and Bread and Butter Kitchen for Pride on the Pier. Enjoy the beautiful waterfront in Eastport while listening to a DJ, sipping drinks, and gnoshing on bites provided by Bread and Butter Kitchen.
Bring your friends and reminisce about the 2025 Parade and Festival in a chill atmosphere with summer breezes.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door ( plus fees) and are available for purchase here. Food and soft drinks are included, and alcohol will be available for purchase.
The Menu (included in your ticket):
◦ Savory cannoli with goat cheese and roasted strawberries
◦Crab Balls GF
◦Caprese Skewers
◦Falafel Skewers
◦Roast beef sliders
◦Fruit skewers
◦Rainbow cake
◦Cake pop
This annual event is a fundraiser for Annapolis Pride, and we are grateful for Bread and Butter Kitchen’s donations of food and soft drinks. Bring your friends and reminisce about the 2025 Parade and Festival in a chill atmosphere with summer breezes.
This event is for those 21+ years old.

Annapolis Bike Party Pride Ride
2024-04-19 19:00
Join us for a Pride Bike ride on June 28, 2024. The ride starts from Acton Cove at 7:30pm. Wheels up at 8pm. Finish by ~9:15pm.

From Twilight into Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland
2024-05-02 19:00
For as long as there has been a place called Maryland, there have been people whom we would today see as fitting within the LGBTQ+ community.
As cities grew in the 19th century, newspapers began to offer tantalizing clues that all was not straight and narrow and that LGBTQ+ people were becoming more visible, finding each other, and building communities.
Join Enoch Pratt Free Library Librarians and Baltimore Heritage LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour Guides as we present the fascinating and fabulous history of our community going all the way back to the 1830s: from trans sailors to lesbian philanthropists, from the West Baltimore drag balls of the Jazz era to the repression and bar raids of the 1950s and 1960s, and ultimately to the 1970s and beyond, when activists formed Baltimore’s earliest organizations championing LGBTQ+ rights.

Rainbow Storytime
2024-05-08 19:00
Families of all kinds are invited for stories and songs of diversity, love and friendship.

Share Your Story with Pride: Art Show Reception
2024-05-09 19:00
Join us for the opening celebrations of our Pride Art Show with contributions made from customers, community, and staff.
Information for how you can submit artwork can be found here, or by calling the Odenton Library at (410) 222-6277.

Finley Hines
2024-05-14 19:00
Singing guitar and ukulele songs.

Library Lock-In: Pride Night
2024-05-15 19:00
Teens are invited to enjoy a low key night of crafts, snacks, video games, and more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this after-hours program just for teens! Registration for this event will be open from May 31, 2024 @ 10:00am to June 14, 2024 @ 5:30pm. Allowed Ages: 11 to 17

Annapolis: In My Lifetime an Annapolis Pride Documentary Premiere
2024-05-16 19:00
Join us for the theatrical premiere of a 45-minute documentary by Erica Jaros about the first Annapolis Pride Parade! The film will be shown in Theater 1 at the Landmark Theater at Harbour Center here in Annapolis on May 29. A showing at 7 p.m. will be followed by a Question-and-Answer session with Annapolis Pride founder Jeremy Browning and a current member of the Annapolis Pride board. There will be a second showing at 9 p.m.

The theater holds 100 people, so get your tickets now!
