Annapolis Pride

Drag Bingo! @ The Brass Tap
2021-02-02 19:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Join us for a great Drag Bingo party! The Brass Tap will be hosting Drag Bingo every Friday! Isn’t that exciting!? Join us Fridays at 9 pm for a great time. Tickets can be purchased on their Facebook page or through Eventbrite. These events will be featuring Regina Jozet Adams, Queen Jalah Nicole, and Ashlee Jozet Adams! Please note that this is a 21 and over event.

Pride and Centuries of Prejudice
2021-03-12 19:00
Long before Stonewall, long before the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and long before marriage equality, LGBTQ+ people lived, worked, and loved in Maryland and Virginia. Learn about the lives of historic queer people from the Chesapeake with stories from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Please register for this event to receive Zoom login information at https://aacpl.librarycalendar.com/…/pride-and-centuries…
This virtual program is sponsored by Annapolis Pride.

Baltimore's Annual LGBTQ Seder
2021-03-12 19:00
COST: FREE
Funding for the event is made possible by Neely Tal Snyder JPrideSeed Grant.
Register at queerseder.eventbrite.com
by Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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What’s our story?
The Annual Baltimore Queer Seder
Passover is a story of the past but it’s also a story of the present. It’s a story of coming into identity and a community being formed. It’s a story of oppression. And it’s a story of liberation.
This virtual Queer Seder is a chance to retell Passover narratives from unique and welcoming perspectives focusing on diverse gender expressions and sexualities and to connect with other LGBTQ Jews and allies in our community.
On this night, we will tell our stories, ancient and new, speaking of silenced souls and celebrating equality. On this night, we will recall our struggles and dream of a future redeemed.
The stories we tell will make us strong and wise.
Add your voice to an evening of Seder rituals, songs, stories, and friendship.

Baltimore Virtual AIDS Walk and Music Fest
2021-03-12 19:00
VIRTUAL WALK, VIRTUAL FEST, VIRTUALLY NO MORE HIV:
TAKE THE PLEDGE TO STOP NEW HIV INFECTIONS: EXPAND TESTING, TREATMENT, & PREVENTION.
The Virtual Baltimore AIDS Walk & Music Fest is challenging our community to unite and take every virtual step during this pandemic to stop the HIV epidemic. We declare that 40 years of HIV is decades too long. In memory of the many we’ve lost to HIV and in honor of our long-term thrivers who live with HIV, we pledge to raise money to expand HIV testing, prevention, education, and treatment and do all we can to prevent new HIV infections.
Join us for a virtual challenge from May 23rd to June 5th and celebrate with us on Sunday, June 6th at 5PM with a virtual event with performances by Eze Jackson, Wendel Patrick, and Jasmine Pope.
As we fight the COVID pandemic, we continue to work to end the HIV epidemic.
Every generation has the power to stop HIV. We can make this happen together.
In partnership with local community organizations, we anticipate 500 participants with the goal of raising $165,000 to support local Community Partners with HIV and AIDS programming. Proceeds raised by Chase Brexton Health Care will support the delivery of HIV medication to our patients’ doorstep.
You choose your activity and goal as you pledge your support of those living with HIV and join the community to make sure HIV ends with US.
Explore the event FAQ page for further updated details or reach us at in**@***************lk.org.
We are here to help!
Sign up by April 1 to be eligible to vote for the official 2021 Baltimore AIDS Walk t-shirt design official 2021 Baltimore AIDS Walk t-shirt design!

LGBTQ Virtual Book Club
2021-03-20 20:00
Join us for the first meeting of the LGBTQ Book Club to discuss Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. LGBTQ Book Club will meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. 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. Hosted by the Edgewater Library.

Growing Your Business Success & Impact: LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs & Allies
2021-03-20 20:00
In this program, you’ll learn how to use your authentic identity as your business super power. Whether you need the confidence to start your business, or find yourself burnt out yet earning less than you want, Coach Alex Ray will lead you through his simple Confident Queer process to grow your business.

Facebook Live Rainbow Family Storytime
2021-03-20 20:00
Celebrate LGBT Pride Month with stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship with Discoveries: The Library at the Mall & AACPL. All are welcome! Event will be hosted Live, on the AACPL Facebook page.

Virtual Dragqueen Storytime
2021-03-20 20:00
Our favorite Drag Queen, Balena Canto, returns to the library for a virtual storytime sharing books on diversity, acceptance, creativity, and love. Wear your dancing shoes and whatever else makes you feel beautiful for this special event celebrating Pride Month.
Please complete the registration form below to receive Zoom link and password for this virtual event.

Black and Queer in Media and Entertainment
2021-03-20 20:00
New Administration. New Senate Majority. Lingering Virus, Hopeful Vaccine. Some circumstances have changed, but do issues for underrepresented communities still remain the same?
Join us for a virtual conversation on Black and African American and queer issues, regarding their representations through entertainment and visual media, amidst continuing concerns on racism and homophobia. Join us for a panel discussion with Terry Franklin, author, attorney, and former president and current OutFest Board member; actress, comedian, and activist, Rain Pryor Vane; and Broadway musician, composer, conductor, Micah Young. The panel will be moderated by archivist, actor and writer, Chris Haley.
Registration for this event will be open from June 3, 2021 @ 9:00am to June 17, 2021 @ 7:00pm.

Deale Presents: Rainbow Family Storytime Primary tabs
2021-03-20 20:00
Celebrate LGBT Pride Month with stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome!
Please register to receive the Zoom link to this virtual program. For the best viewing experience, download the Zoom app on your mobile device or computer. Hosted by the Deale Library.
Need assistance registering or logging into the event? Please call the Deale Library at 410-222-1925.

Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.

Registration for this event will be open from June 8, 2021 @ 9:00am to June 22, 2021 @ 3:00pm.

Rainbow Entrepreneur Panel Discussion
2021-03-20 20:00
Join us for this virtual program and be inspired by LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs as they share their career and life journey.
Registration for this event will be open from June 9, 2021 @ 9:00am to June 23, 2021 @ 7:00pm.

Teen LGBTQ Book Club
2021-03-20 20:00
Join us for a virtual discussion of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki, a graphic novel about a shy high schooler and her toxic relationship with her first girlfriend. Teen LGBTQ book club is open to all and is a safe place to enjoy and discuss LGBTQ themes in literature. Hosted by the Edgewater Library.

The Lit Queens! LGBTQ+ Book Club
2021-04-19 20:00, 2021-05-28 20:00
Welcome to the Lit Queens!
We are a casual, fun, and diverse group with a low pressure reading schedule. We meet weekly (but we try to start new books at the beginning of the month)- Sundays at 11am – to discuss the latest book. We currently meet via Zoom but have started occasional outdoor distanced meetings. (but still with a Zoom option).
Our reads are geared around LGBTQ+ topics or reads that would spark interesting discussion from an LGBTQ+ perspective. We are willing to read various formats from classics, to articles, to graphic novels, whatever. We are and adult reading group so we ask that members be 18 yrs old. Recent reads include:

The End of Gay Culture by Andrew Sullivan
The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs
Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
And we are open to any ideas! visit our website here!

Admin Contacts:
Andrew Parr – as******@***il.com
Alex Ray – al**@**********ay.com

COMING OUT of COVID QUARANTINE Picnic at the Zoo
2021-05-10 20:00
An in-person picnic the Outdoor Waterfowl Lake Pavilion at the Zoo to celebrate Coming Out of COVID, Pride and the our 4th Anniversary!
Come Out to the Waterfowl Pavilion at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to celebrate with us in person! This will be our first in-person event in 2021 and we really want to see you there!
We have missed one another and can’t wait to get together again — safely!
The Chamber will provide food and beverage for the evening….all you have to do is come OUT!
Members and Sponsors FREE and only $10 for guests.

AACPS LGBTQ+ Policy Second Read
2021-05-10 20:00
We need your help to support LGBTQ+ students!
Please read below to learn how you can support the AACPS Board of Education for the second read of draft LGBTQ+ Policy.
View the draft LGBTQ+ Policy here:
https://aacpsschools.org/…/DRAFT-JQ-Safe-and-Inclusive…
View the proposed amendment:
https://aacpsschools.org/…/Potential-Amendment-to-JQ-Dr…
Submit public comment by May 30th:
po************@***ps.org
The link to register to deliver live testimony will be posted on this page at 5 p.m. on the Sunday preceding a Board meeting. Sign-up for oral or written testimony here: https://www.aacps.org/boardtestimony
View written testimony from the first read at the April 21st BoD meeting: https://www.aacps.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx…
Join the Coalition for LGBTQ+ Students with the option to submit a video testimonial: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfzkeMh1…/viewform
Support our advocacy efforts – donate to Annapolis Pride: https://secure.givelively.org/…/donate-to-annapolis-pride

LGBTQ+ Veterans Open Mic
2021-05-10 20:00
WHAT: The DC Anti-Violence Project (DCAVP) is proud to host Voices of LGBTQ+ Veterans Virtual Open Mic!
WHEN: Saturday | May 29, 2020 | 3:30-4:30PM Live Stream via Facebook, 4:40-5:40PM Private Zoom Open Mic
WHO: LGBTQ+ Veterans, Military Service Members and civilian friends and allies
Zoom Link Registration: While anyone can view the first hour of the event via Facebook (no registration needed), the Zoom link will only be available to registered participants. This is to help us keep this a safe and intimate virtual space.
Register to attend via Zoom here. https://tinyurl.com/vyjbz5h8
CALL for SPEAKERS: Want to sign up for the open mic? Contact Austin Gaskin to apply: au*****@*********er.org
*ASL interpreters will be available if requested. Please let us know your interpreting preferences on the registration form and we will do our best to meet your request.
For full event details: https://thedccenter.org/…/lgbtq-military-veterans-open…/

Queer Reflections - The Second Life of Jamie P
2021-05-10 20:00
Join us each month to discuss queer-centered and queer-positive media/art.
All are welcome, including families, children, and allies, and you do not need to live in Greenbelt. We ask that everyone watch/read/review the work(s) in advance of the meetup.
This month we will be having a conversation about the documentary film, “The Second Life of Jamie P.”
Synopsis: “At 63-years-old, Jamie Peebles is ready to come out as a woman. This documentary follows her emotional year of physical transitioning.” -Tubi
Watch free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/555571/the-second-life-of-jamie-p
Or with an Amazon subscription: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Life-Jamie-P/dp/B085JZV4S9
Meeting link (Zoom): We will post this shortly before the event.
Agenda:
1. Introductions: Name and pronouns
2. Inclusivity statement: We want to make a welcoming and safe environment for all people from our community, who have a diverse range of experiences. Please be respectful and mindful of your fellow guests as well as others who are not in the chat and who do not have a voice in the conversation.
3. Discussion of the work(s): feel free to prepare discussion questions.
4. Closing: Does anyone have media/art recommendations for future discussions? We can add them to our list. We prefer easily accessible works, including written, visual, audio, and audiovisual works. We will post a few options in chat and choose a work for next month.

LGBTQ Pride Walk at the Eastport Memorial Labyrinth
2021-05-17 20:00
OFFICIAL ANNAPOILS PRIDE EVENT
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Annapolis Pride and St. Luke’s Eastport invite you to a fun, festive labyrinth walk in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
There will be flags, sidewalk chalk, pinwheels, bubbles, and rainbows in abundance. Feel free to come dressed up or dressed down as much as you would like! If by some chance you’re short on rainbow gear, there will be plenty of Annapolis Pride swag available.
Never walked a labyrinth before? Our Pride Walk is the perfect time to dive in and try it. This ancient spiritual practice goes back thousands of years and is shared in common by many different cultures. You don’t need to know anything in advance to participate, and you also don’t need to be part of any particular faith tradition. The labyrinth is open to everyone and will mirror your own journey back to you.
We meet at the log amphitheater just below the labyrinth for an introduction to walking the labyrinth, and then we gather there again for conversation following the walk.
Masks are required to participate. Thanks for helping to keep our community safe!
We strive to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible. The grassy path of the Eastport Memorial Labyrinth is wide and flat enough to navigate with a wheelchair or walker. A hand-held labyrinth is also available as an alternative to walking.
Labyrinth walks take place rain or shine, so please dress for the weather!
Labyrinth walks are held at the Eastport Memorial Labyrinth on the front of the grounds of St. Luke’s on the second Saturday of each month from noon to 1 pm. Everyone is always welcome.

Price Georges Pride Weekend
2021-05-17 20:00
Follow Prince George Pride events here: LGBTQ+ Prince George’s County Maryland

Drag me to Orangetheory
2021-05-25 20:00
$35 donation secures your equipment!
To make your reservation call 443.926.9334 (Orange Theory Annapolis) and book today!
All are welcome to sign up – no Orangetheory membership required to participate!
Let’s go ALL OUT while raising funds for Annapolis Pride! sign up today for a 1:30 or 2:30 Orangetheory workout with special guest Sue Nami. This event will feature a total body workout, entertainment, and support the amazing work of Annapolis Pride.
Saturday, June 19th at 1:30pm or 2:30pm
We ask that you plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to class so we can get you fitted with a HR monitor and have required paperwork signed.
The Orangetheory workout is a 1-hour full body workout backed by science, tracked by technology and led by our certified coaches and designed to give you #MoreLife in and out of the studio!
Please bring your water bottle, a sweat towel and your best self! Our lockers are available for your personal belongings (phone/wallet/keys) but we ask that you don’t bring bags or purses into the studio.
As always, workouts are better with a buddy – who would you like to bring in to experience this class with you?
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. See you soon!

Park and Pride
2021-05-26 20:00
Park and Pride at the Mountain Road Library! Decorate your car with pride and take part in the parked parade, pride crafts, queer authors, storytime, dance party, chalk the walk, and more!
Celebrate Pride Month; Celebrate the Community; Celebrate YOU!
If you wish to take part in the parked parade, please sign up as spaces are limited to 20. You are encouraged to do some decorating at home, but if you would rather decorate your car at the event, we will have limited supplies available. People’s Choice awards for the Pride cars will be announced at 5:30pm at the beginning of the dance party.

Monthly EQUAAC Happy Hour
2021-05-27 20:00, 2021-05-28 20:00
Join Equality Anne Arundel County Happy Hour!
We are now meeting for happy hour the third Friday of every month at “The Trophy Room Bar” in The Graduate Hotel in Annapolis. Stop by and meet the locals!

The Lit Queens! LGBTQ+ Book Club
2021-05-28 20:00
Welcome to the Lit Queens!
We are a casual, fun, and diverse group with a low-pressure reading schedule. We meet weekly (but we try to start new books at the beginning of each month)- Sundays at 11am – to discuss the latest book. We alternate between in person meetings and Zoom meetings every other week.
Our reads are geared around LGBTQ+ topics or reads that would spark interesting discussion from an LGBTQ+ perspective. We are willing to read various formats from classics, to articles, to graphic novels, whatever. We are and adult reading group so we ask that members be 18 yrs old. Recent reads include:
2020 December The End of Gay Culture by Andrew Sullivan
2021 January The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs
2021 February Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
2021 March Untamed by Glennon Doyle
2021 April Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel
2021 May Let’s Get Back to the Party by Zak Salih (with author talk back)
2021 June Enemies of the State: The Executive Office # 1 by Tal Bauer
2021 July Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons by John Paul Brammer
2021 August My Favorite Thing Is Monsters by Emil Ferris
2021 September Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
2021 October The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
2021 November Savage Love from A – Z by Dan Savage
2021 December The Steel Crow Saga Paul Krueger
2022 January Unprotected: A Memoir by Billy Porter
2022 February The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith
… And we are open to any ideas! visit our website here!
Admin Contacts:
Andrew Parr – as******@***il.com
