Annapolis Pride

Pride on the Bay Sailing Regatta
2022-06-13 20:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Pride on the Bay Sailing Regatta. It will take place Saturday, June 25 at Severn Sailing Association (SSA) in Annapolis, MD. This will be a fun, casual introduction to racing so all those with basic sailing skills are encouraged to enter! SSA has re-opened the snack bar (Mexican and American food) and each boat registration (cost $50) now includes two drink tickets and desserts. There will also be long sleeved T-shirts for sale at $20 each. Register before June 22nd; open to all Rainbow Spinnakers members, their partners and friends. For those in financial need the club will be able to pay the registration. Skippers looking for crew and vice versa should ask around via email to the club. Download the Notice of Race with more detailed info:

https://bit.ly/PrideRegatta2022
We’ll be sailing two-person FJ dinghies with mainsail and jib. As of today there are still 12 boats available.

In addition to first, second, and third prizes, there will be awards for:

Best LGBT pride boat decoration (flags, banners etc.)
Best LGBT pride outfits (could be fashionable or fabulous, you can get creative here)
Best sportspersonship
Most dramatic wipeout (accidental gybe, capsize etc.)

In the evening after racing we’ll socialize, eat dinner from the snack bar and the trophies will be awarded at the SSA clubhouse.

For more information, contact Eric Bolda at el*****@****em.com.

Maryland LGBT Chamber of Commerce in Annapolis
2022-07-07 20:00
Meet us next Thursday for a joint OUTNetworking Happy Hour with Annapolis Pride!
Join us for lite apps and cocktails at the Graduate Hotel in the heart of Annapolis….please RSVP below.
Lite Apps and Cash Bar
FREE for Members of both organizations / $10 for guests and non-members

LGBTQ Virtual Book Club
2022-07-07 20:00
Join LGBTQ Book Club to discuss This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar. LGBTQ Book Club meets every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles. All are welcome to attend. This is a safe and healthy space to enjoy and discuss LGBTQIA+ themes in a variety of genres.

Southern Maryland Pride
2022-07-31 20:00
In 2022 Southern Maryland Pride is expanding our Pride Festival and moving to Lexington Manor Passive Park which will give us much more space and allow more vendors to participate in our event. Come join us and celebrate Pride during National Coming Out and LGBT History month in October, when the weather is cooler and more pleasant.
Pride SoMD is completely volunteer run and a free event for our community. Every donation we receive goes directly to the production of our events and paying our expenses. We are always looking for more volunteers to help us in a multitude of ways as well as financial sponsors to help keep the event going from year to year. Please consider becoming a volunteer or a sponsor or both!

LGBTQ+ Teen and Family Book Club
2022-08-29 20:00
Join us at our seasonal book club for LGBTQ+ teens and their families where each season we will be reading a title with a LGBTQ+ theme and discussing it. We invite teens and their families to sign up. The goal is to give LGBTQ+ identifying teens a safe space to create connections and to empower families to be understanding, supportive allies. This season, we will be reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.
Registration is recommended and is available below, but it is not required. One registration per family. Please list other family member that will be joining you in the special notes section. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Hosted by the Severn Library in Anne Arundel County Public Library System.

8th Annual Annapolis Recovery Walk
2022-09-10 20:00
Join Annapolis Pride as we Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger…
Help Recovery Anne Arundel celebrate National Recovery month on September 22nd (Rain Date 9/29.)
We will begin and end at Whitmore Urban Park on Calvert Street, Annapolis MD 21403, with resources from community providers begininng at 10am, the walk KICKS OFF at 11:30.
Join us for a 1.3 mile walk through downtown Annapolis and help us show that there is hope for recovery from substance use disorders. This we are excited to announce our new partnership with Street Corner Ministries we will unite in our our community in the fight against the stigma of addiction this year!
PLEASE NOTE TICKETS.
WALK PARTICIPANTS ARE FREE!
VENDOR TABLES ARE $50.00

Drag Brunch at the Graduate Annapolis
2022-09-10 20:00
Graduate Annapolis is serving up a drag brunch buffet with live performances from Annapolis’ favorite queens on Sunday, September 25th.
Admission is $36 and includes tasty buffet offerings with hot breakfast sandwiches and plates, eggs benedicts, Annapolis Hash and let’s not forget — chicken and waffles.
Purchase Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3CkAAH5
Brunch without Champagne is just a sad breakfast. Enjoy bottomless mimosas for an additional $25.
Performances kick off at 10:45 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Annapolis PRIDE and Absolute.
FREE parking validation for event attendees.
Purchase Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/3CkAAH5

Severn River Women’s Rugby
2022-09-10 20:00
Join Annapolis Pride as we cheer on the Severn Rivers Womens Rugby team.
Annapolis Pride will be tabling the event with free swag and smiles. Come learn about the Severn River Rugby Assoc!

OutJoy! - STORYTELLINGABOUT BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL FLOURISHING FROMLGBTQ+ COMMUNITYMEMBERS
2022-09-10 20:00
The Anne Arundel Affirming Alliance (a4)* is a coalition of religious communities and groups in anne arundel county who are affirming** of lgbtq+ people. We aim to plan gatherings that bring the lgbtq+ community and allies together to build intentional and faithful community in anne arundel county for mutual support and encouragement. We promote and highlight religious and faith communities who are affirming, safe and brave spaces.
*ark & dove presbyterian, eastport united methodist, first presbyterian – annapolis, gloria dei lutheran, st. Anne’s episcopal, unity by the bay, uu-annapolis
**this means that our communities are not just welcoming, but we are inclusive, encouraging, validating, and stand in solidarity with lgbtq+ individuals and communities.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Jaden Farris
Jeremy Lamaster
Adora Grace Nilsen-Johnson
Isabella Shycoff
Joe Toolan
Margo Quinlan
Phillip Westry

Dinner Under the Stars (with Drag)
2022-09-10 20:00
The Final Dinner Under The Stars event for the 2022 season!
West street is closed and the dinning tables go up for Dinner under the stars!
The night includes three 30 minute family friendly shows throughout the evening by four beautiful & talented drag queen performers.
5-6pm: hilarious drag bingo with Brie
6-9pm: SPICE jazz/pop/latin/ dance band

Eastport Vs Annapolis Tug-of-War!!!
2022-09-10 20:00
Come see Annapolis Pride and pick up some Tee shirts, or new Pint Glasses, and lots of free swag as we cheer on the annual Tug-Of-War!!
Billed as the longest International** Tug of War over water in the world , The Tug of War was originally conceived by the residents of Eastport in 1997 when the City of Annapolis used the excuse of a “public works project” to close the Spa Creek bridge that leads to Eastport from Annapolis.
This unprovoked act of aggression on the part of the City of Annapolis had the effect of cutting off Eastport residents and businesses from the rest of the city. The somewhat fractious citizens of Eastport, feeling the sting of rejection by The City and, perhaps, somewhat emboldened by the generous pouring habits of a local bartender, decided to declare war against The City of Annapolis and secede. Thus, to the rallying cries of ” Up The Republic,” the micro-nation known as The Maritime Republic of Eastport was born.
In the ensuing years, although the Spa Creek Bridge has since re-opened, the once persecuted citizens of Eastport (Eastport-O-Ricans) have yearly declared a symbolic War of Independence against The City of Annapolis lest anyone forget this dark period of Annapolis-Eastport relations. The Tug of War, a celebration of the geographical and, some would argue, philosophical differences between Eastport and Annapolis, is a not-to-be missed maritime event unlike any other. We’ll see you at the avenue of our glorious victory, otherwise known as 2nd St.

Burgers & Bands Annapolis Town Center
2022-09-22 20:00
Burgers and Bands For Suicide Prevention is excited to announce we are partnering with Charm City Run and the Annapolis Towne Center to host a special Burgers and Bands events at the Annapolis Towne Center. This is a family-friendly event featuring local bands and benefiting mental health initiatives in Anne Arundel County.

Annapolis Towne Center1906 Towne Centre BoulevardAnnapolis, MD, 21401United States (map)

LGBTQ Virtual Book Club
2022-09-28 20:00
Join LGBTQ Book Club to discuss Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman. LGBTQ Book Club meets every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles. All are welcome to attend. This is a safe and healthy space to enjoy and discuss LGBTQIA+ themes in a variety of genres.

RAINBOW READING: LGBTQ+ TEEN BOOK CLUB
2022-11-14 19:00
We invite teens, allies, and their families to our seasonal LGBTQ+ book club. Each season, we will be reading a title with a LGBTQ+ theme and discussing it. The goal is to give LGBTQ+ identifying teens a safe space to create connections and to empower others to be understanding, supportive allies. This month, we will be reading The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater.
Whether you’ve made it half way or finished the book, feel free to join our discussion. We will have a short recap at the beginning.
Snacks will be included.
Disclaimer: The following book may include descriptions of violence, drug usage, and swearing.
Hosted by the Severn Library.

Holigays 2022
2022-11-30 19:00
Come celebrate the HoliGays* with PFLAG Leonardtown!
This year’s celebration will be Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at the Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD 20657).
From 2PM to 5PM, we will celebrate with light foods, drinks (including a hot chocolate bar), entertainment (from Angelica Lize and Vertical Dance), a 50/50 raffle, and more!
From 5PM to 7PM, we will watch a Holiday movie, “Single All the Way”! Popcorn included.
*This event raises funds for PFLAG Leonardtown and increases visibility for our organization in Southern Maryland, but also provides a holiday celebration to many LGBTQ+ community members & families that may not have a supportive home with whom they can share the holidays.

LGBTQ Virtual Book Club
2022-12-21 19:00
Join LGBTQ Book Club to discuss Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson. LGBTQ Book Club meets every month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles. All are welcome to attend. This is a safe and healthy space to enjoy and discuss LGBTQIA+ themes in a variety of genres.

MasQUEERade Ball
2023-02-21 19:00
PFLAG Leonardtown will be hosting a 🏳️‍🌈 Masqueerade Ball 🪩 fundraiser; so put on your fancy 🎩 clothes and a fabulous 🎭 mask for an evening of food, drinks, dancing and drag!
This event will take place on the evening of 🗓️ Saturday, March 25th, 2023 from ⏰ 6-10PM at 📍Olde Breton Inn in Leonardtown, MD.
Enjoy an 🍽️ amazing meal and 💵 cash bar 🍷from Bailey’s catering, dance to 🎵 music by DJ Drumma, and experience 👑 drag performances by Angelica Lize and Deior Kouture.
Tickets 🎟️ are available now with options for additional 💵 donations and/or an annual 💳membership. Visit 📲 https://www.eventbrite.com/…/masqueerade-ball-tickets… for tickets.
FAQ❓
Event address? 🧭 The Olde Breton Inn is located at 21890 Society Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Age Requirement? 🔞 This event is open to adults ages 18 and over. For those of legal drinking age, 21+, a cash bar is available with ID required for purchase.
Dietary Restrictions? 🥗 While our menu is not finalized, all efforts are being made to ensure options for vegan & vegetarian guests.
Dress code? 🎩 Guests are encouraged to wear semi-formal attire. Due to the masquerade theme, please consider festive attire and a mask!

The Gay Crowd - Weekly Sobriety Support Meeting
2023-03-21 20:00
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.

Transgender day of visibility in Annapolis
2023-03-21 20:00
Join Trans Maryland at the Maryland General Assembly to let your senators and Delegates know about the importance of trans inclusion and acceptance.

Weekly AA Meeting: Live & Let Live Gay Group – Annapolis
2023-03-21 20:00
For more information call: 866-641-9190
Tuesday at 8:00:00 PM
AA Meeting – Alcoholics Anonymous
199 Duke Of Gloucester
Annapolis, MD

Out In the Ring (Part of the Annapolis Film Festival)
2023-03-22 20:00
Out in The Ring
Using a combination of interviews with LGBTQ+ wrestling talents (past and present), allies & historians, archival footage and rare photos, Out in the Ring uncovers the history of something taboo in the pro wrestling industry and the rise of visibility for performers and fans around the world. It’s a historical look at how these trailblazers have set about to survive, thrive and change perceptions in and out of the business.
Showings

Sat, Mar 25th, 9:15 PM @ Boys & Girls Club Theater

PURCHACE TICETS HERE: AFF (annapolisfilmfestival.com)

Mama Bears (Part of the Annapolis Film Festival)
2023-03-22 20:00
Mama Bears
Spread across the country but connected through private Facebook groups, over 30,000 mothers in America—many from conservative, Christian backgrounds—fully accept their LGBTQ+ children. And they call themselves “mama bears” because while their love is warm and fuzzy, they fight ferociously to make the world kinder and safer for all LGBTQ+ people. Mama Bears explores the journeys of two mama bears and a young lesbian whose struggle for self-acceptance exemplifies why the mama bears movement is vitally important.
Showings

Sat, Mar 25th, 2:45 PM @ Asbury United Methodist Church

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Drag Bingo
2023-03-26 20:00
Grab your good-time group and head over to Trophy Room for bingo, everyone’s favorite game of chance.
Hosted by Jalah Nicole, the event features prizes, food + drink specials, and of course, fun and interactive bingo games.

C.A.S.T. - Community Actively Seeking Transparency - A Conversation with the Public
2023-03-27 20:00
The public is encouraged to attend a public forum around the need for increased police accountability and to receive assistance in filing complaints and/or other options for help. This public forum will be held at 1325 Annapolis Rd, Odenton, MD April 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Please forward questions to Rev Marguerite Morris. Email: th********@***il.com

Monthly EQUAAC Happy Hour
2023-03-29 20:00
Join Equality Anne Arundel County Happy Hour!
We are now meeting for happy hour the third Friday of every month at “Hilton Garden” Restaurant and lounge. Stop by and meet the locals!

A Discussion with Police on Safety for LGBTQ+ Individuals and People of Color
2023-04-04 20:00
A Community Conversation
Join Annapolis Pride on Thursday, April 13 from 6-8 pm at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library for a special event focused on issues facing the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and police. Annapolis City Police Department Community Outreach Officer Amy Miguez and Anne Arundel County Police LGBTQ+ Liaison Officer Katelynn Stanley will be on hand to answer questions. Historian, Author, Activist and Annapolis Pride Board Member Chris Haley will facilitate the conversation. Submit your questions by April 10 to: https://rb.gy/2vwk.

The Kinsey Sicks - Drag Queen Storytime Gone WILD!
2023-04-04 20:00
Drag Queen Storytime Gone Wild! has made its WORLD PREMIERE with sell-out performances in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and The Kinsey Sicks return to the US this week with a piñata full of outrageous new parodies to ruin your childhood favorites with a dash of Kinsey classics in a show that audiences call “more important than ever.” You’ll never be able to hear nursery rhymes and other classic children’s songs the same way again!*
The girls’ shameless new show makes a Delaware debut at the Milton Theater in Milton, DE on Thursday, April 6, returns to Rams Head Annapolis on Friday, April 7, and dazzles the Rrazz Room in New Hope, PA on Saturday, April 8. These “voices sweet as birdsong” (New York Times, ahem…) then return to the legendary Birdland Jazz Club on Monday, April 10 for a not-to-miss evening in New York City!

Concert: Your Soul is Welcome Here: A Night of Song and Service
2023-04-12 20:00
You’re invited to an evening of song and celebration featuring the DC-based a cappella chorus Not What You Think. This event is sponsored by the Anne Arundel Affirming Alliance (A4), a group of local churches that welcome and affirm the LGBTQ+ community. If you’re an LGBTQ+ person looking for a church home that welcomes you just as you are, you’ll be able to talk with ministers and members of the A4 churches, from a variety of denominations, before and after the concert. Join us Saturday, April 15th for a reception starting at 6:30 pm and the concert at 7:00 pm. A free-will offering will be gratefully received at the door. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to My Brother’s Pantry. Read more about A4 at annearundelaffirms.com

Get Married at Pride! (Official Event)
2023-04-20 20:00
Ready to take your relationship to the next level? Want to renew your vows? Join us at the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival as we celebrate love! Anne Arundel County Clerk of the Court Scott Poyer will officiate. Email us for more information at in**@************de.org.
