Annapolis Pride

Maryland Hall Healing Conversations: Explore & Protect LGBTQIA+ Identity Through Art
2023-04-27 20:00 (America/New_York) | MD
The World Health Organization defines holistic health as one’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Five years ago, the White House attempted to ban transgender individuals from military service, and this year alone, twenty different states introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws. Under these circumstances, LGBTQIA+ individuals suffer greater loss of family, community, and identity leading to higher rates of suicide and self-harm. This healing conversation brings together LGBTQIA+-focused artists and therapists to discuss art as a vessel for exploring and protecting LGBTQIA+ identities. Learn tools for supporting yourselves and the extended LGBTQIA+ populations in your communities through the healing and protective power of art.
Panelists:

Nikki Brooks, Artist
Susan Knause, Architect
Jess Romero, Psychiatric Nurse
Kalima Young, Filmmaker

Bowen Theatre. Doors open at 6 PM, and the Event starts at 7 PM.

Annapolis Pride Festival After Party (Official Event)
2023-04-30 20:00
Join us for a time to let loose and celebrate who we are at The Graduate Hotel. From 5-7 PM is scheduled to be a family-friendly time for all.

ASGT Presents “Head Over Heels”
2023-05-01 20:00
“Head Over” Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.”
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, “Head Over Heels” follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.
“Head Over Heels presents a world where the key to paradise is accepting people for who they are, including their sexual and gender identities.” (Louis Peitzman, BuzzFeed News)

Och & Oy: A Considered Cabaret with Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro
2023-05-08 20:00
Ram’s Head Presents
Alan Cumming (Cabaret, The Good Wife) and Ari Shapiro (NPR’s All Things Considered, Pink Martini) both transport audiences to other worlds through their stories. Now, they’re joining forces in SONG. Witness the exclusive debut of their new evening of tunes and tall tales titled “Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret”. Musical direction by Henry Koperski.
In a statement, Cumming said, “I’ve gotten to know Ari over the last few years, both socially and when he interviewed me for a couple of events. The last time was an evening in D.C., and by the end of it I realized our chemistry and the unusual combo of us, as well as the fact that Ari has an amazing voice, would make for a really great cabaret show. And kapow! We’re doing it! What I love most is it’s fresh and ever-changing.”
Shapiro added, “When Alan first suggested that we create a show together, I didn’t quite believe him. Then as we started to dig in to this collaboration, I realized how much our professional lives actually complement each other. We’re both storytellers who try to help audiences better understand themselves and the world around them. This show lets us explore those shared ideals on stage together, through stories and songs.”

Glen Burnie Library's Kickoff of Kindness
2023-05-08 20:00
The Summer Reading Challenge theme for 2023 is: “All Together Now”, centered around kindness, friendship, unity and inclusion. The summer reading challenge is a fun way to encourage reading over the summer , and people of all ages are eligible to participate.

Pin Your Pride
2023-05-17 20:00
Visit our Makerspace to make a button or sign to show off your true colors and pin your pride for all to see in celebration of Pride Month!

Pin Your Pride
2023-05-17 20:00
Come visit our MakerSpace to make a button or sign to show off your true colors and pin your pride for all to see in celebration of Pride Month!

LGBTQIA+ Book Club
2023-05-22 20:00
Discussion of One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston.
We will meet every other month to discuss queer fiction and nonfiction titles in a safe and healthy space. All are welcome.

Level Opens Sidewalk Bar for Pride Festival
2023-05-23 20:00
Level a Small Plates Lounge will offer Pride Festival food, water and togo cocktails via their sidewalk bar starting at noon.

Little Artist
2023-05-23 20:00
Preschooler paint night in the morning at Busch Annapolis Library! We will explore open-ended art activities and different art mediums while being inspired by Keith Haring for a Pride Month celebration. This activity may get messy please dress accordingly. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Pride Art Show Reception
2023-05-23 20:00
Drop into the Odenton Library to visit our display of Pride-themed artwork created by our community.
Would you like a piece of your art to be in the show? Art labeled with your name and contact information can be dropped off at the Odenton Library from June 21 to 24. We will be accepting printed poetry and 2D art no larger than 18″ by 24″.

Prep for Pride at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
2023-05-23 20:00
Stop into Discoveries: The Library at the Mall on Thursday or Friday for Pride-themed fun in an inclusive, family environment. Make and decorate accessories to wear to the Annapolis Pride Parade and show your pride all month long.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health and You
2023-05-23 20:00
Youth Coordinator from On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. will work with teens on mental health issues at Brooklyn Park Library.

Fly Your Flag
2023-05-23 20:00
Come out to Crofton Library to learn some basic hand sewing skills and create your own personal flag. Design a flag or pennant that represents who you are, and fly it with pride!

Colors of the Rainbow - A Pride Crafternoon
2023-05-23 20:00
Come craft with us at Deale Library as we make something unique and special! We’ll supply the materials.

Library Lock-In: Pride Night
2023-05-23 20:00
Take over Discoveries: The Library at the Mall in this after hours event. Join us for an evening of snacks, crafts, video games, and more in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Registration for this event will be open from June 16, 2023 @ 10:00am to June 30, 2023 @ 5:30pm.
Allowed Ages: 11 to 17

Tell Your Story Zines
2023-05-23 20:00
Come one, come all, come to Glen Burnie Library! Anyone with a story to tell is invited to our zine making event! Make an entire book out of just one sheet of paper as artists, poets, activists, rebels, and writers have been doing for centuries and tell your own story.

Pride Friendship Bracelets
2023-05-23 20:00
Join Glen Burnie Library to make a rainbow friendship bracelet to display your PRIDE!

Pride Movie and Craft Hangout
2023-05-23 20:00
Join us in our teen room at Odenton Library for a viewing of the film Love, Simon, and make Pride-themed crafts.

Pride Arts & Crafts for Children & Teens
2023-05-23 20:00
Celebrate Pride month with Severn Library! Drop in to make unique crafts. All supplies provided.

Art Inspired by LGBTQ+ Artists
2023-05-23 20:00
Enjoy creating art at Odenton Library inspired by the work of a favorite or newly discovered LGBTQ+ artist. Supplies provided.
Registration for this event will be open from May 29, 2023 @ 10:00am to June 12, 2023 @ 6:30pm.

Drag Me to Dinner and a Show
2023-05-24 20:00
Enjoy Dinner & Libations at the Garden on Market Space Outdoor Patio with Iron Rooster, Annapolis Market House, Federal House Bar & Grille, McGarvey’s and Middleton Tavern. Join us as we continue to celebrate Pride after the Parade with “Drag Me to Dinner and a Show”! Family Friendly, Music, Dancing and Fun Banter… free for all diners on patio. Performances by Gadfrie Arbulu, Whitney Gucci Goo, Ariel Von Quinn, Amethyst Diamond and host, Sue Nami.

Crofton Library's Queer Representation in Hollywood Films Series: All About Eve
2023-05-25 20:00
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.
All About Eve (1950)
Written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, All About Eve was originally coded as a Cold War era cautionary tale about lesbians undermining and destabilizing the heteronormative structure of society. The film follows aging Broadway star Margo Channing and her obsessed fan Eve Harrington who would do anything it takes to become Margo. Since its release this film has been reclaimed by the queer community as a wonderful examination of the effects of repressed desire. Giving us famous lines such as “Buckle up your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” With Oscar winning performances, All About Eve is a must-see classic.
138min. Not Rated

Crofton Library's Queer Representation in Hollywood Films Series: Psycho
2023-05-30 20:00
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.
Psycho (1960)
Perhaps one of the most well-known thriller films of all time, Psycho is also responsible for introducing several controversial and harmful troupes of trans people into cinema. We’ll examine the way Hitchcock preyed on mainstream misconceptions to create his infamous serial killer Norman Bates, as well as how the tropes introduced in Psycho plague Hollywood to this day.
109 min. Rated R

Pride poetry
2023-06-08 20:00
People speaking pretty words. About pretty gay stuff

Crofton Library's Queer Representation in Hollywood Films Series: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2023-06-13 20:00
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 20:00
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 20:00
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 20:00
Join Xuxa and her Divas for a Grand Opening event at Vibe in Annapolis!

Monthly EQUAAC Happy Hour
2023-08-29 20:00
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.
