Hagerstown Pride 2022: Reunited
2022-03-20 19:00 (America/New_York) | MD
#anditfeelssogood
Pride is returning to you live and in person!!
To celebrate 10 years of Hagerstown Hopes and Hagerstown Pride, we are returning to where it all began:
Doubs Woods Park
Stay turned for announcements and updates!
For vendor information, please contact us at Ha*************@***il.com

Pride Beer Release at Forward Brewing!
2022-03-29 19:00
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Stop by Forward Brewing in Eastport to sample this year’s official Pride Beer!
Meet the Annapolis Pride Board and meet new friends.

Xuxa's Carnival!!
2022-04-05 19:00
Event: Xuxa’s Carnival
Date/time: May 29, 2022, 12pm
Cost: $25 (Free for kids under 10) – tickets can be purchased at Variedades Daza(2118 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Location: Knight of Pythias, 10 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD
Description: Latin food, drinks, live music, entertainment, and coronation of the Queen of Carnival!

2nd CAROLINE PRIDE!!!
2022-04-06 19:00
Join us on Market St in downtown Denton, MD for Caroline Pride!
DJ Chris. Sammati Dance. Elite Rose. Tina Holt. CCPS Showcase. Fashion Show and more!

Drag Queen Storytime
2022-04-11 19:00
Our favorite Drag Queen, Balena Canto, returns to the library for an in-person 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.

Pride Pollinator Garden
2022-04-12 19:00
Students and faculty from AACC’s Gay-Straight Alliance and plant science classes will prepare and plant a Pride Pollinator garden on a site that was once filled with invasive species. This garden will showcase the natural diversity of life and will serve as a living reminder of how the differences in our identities come together to produce harmony and beauty. Please join us in helping to create this garden! All are welcome!

Rainbow Family Storytime
2022-04-20 19:00
Families of all kinds are invited for stories and songs of diversity, love, and friendship. All are welcome!

Annapolis Front Runners Weekly Run/Walk
2022-04-22 19:00
Annapolis Front Runners is a running and walking club for the Annapolis, Maryland area LGBTQ+ community and allies. Our goal is to serve as an active social club and all ages, paces and fitness levels are welcome to join us on our weekly runs/walks.

UnMüted Pop-Up Biergarten
2022-04-28 19:00
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Pride may be coming to a close, but unMüted Pop-Up Biergarten is launching to keep the good times going. UnMüted is a pop-up biergarten experience that brings craft beverages, outdoor games, entertainment, and food trucks to a location within the Annapolis area. Entertainment and beverages are locally sourced and a percentage of beverage profits will be donated to Annapolis Pride.

Speak Your Truth! 2022
2022-05-01 19:00
Speak. Listen. Be Moved. We started this event to talk about mental health in a way that’s entertaining & engaging. Since 2017, there has been poets, visual artists, dancers, clothing designers, etc. sharing their experiences with mental illness. There’s been diverse speakers – both upcoming & established – from all over the world. We keep coming back to do the event because it champions people in the struggle & brings awareness to that struggle. Hit us up to be a part of it – as a speaker or listener.

"Queen of the Capital" Documtary Film Screening
2022-05-03 19:00
Join us at ArtFarm Studios in Annapolis for a local screening of an award winning documentary Queen of the Capital.
Queen of the Capital follows Muffy Blake Stephyns, a drag performer with high aspirations. Muffy and her everyday persona, Daniel, navigate the drag and bureaucratic worlds of Washington, D.C., while following her dream to lead a colorful group of philanthropic drag performers. Using skills from a former life as a campaign consultant, she runs for “empress” of the Imperial Court of Washington, D.C.
7:00 Mix and mingle and enjoy refreshments.
7:30-9:30: Film Screening followed by a performance by Muffy and Q&A with Muffy and the filmmaker.
9:30-10:30: Meet and greet and refreshments with Muffy.
More info about the film: https://queenofthecapital.com/
Tickets $15 presale, $20 at the door.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to a local LGBTQ organization of the filmmaker’s choosing.

FreeState Justice FREE Legal Clinic
2022-05-10 19:00
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FreeState Justice is partnering with Annapolis Pride for an in-person legal clinic.
FreeState Justice provides legal services, referrals, and resources to low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Maryland residents. These services may be provided by FreeState Justice staff attorneys or by a pro bono attorney network member.
Legal Services–FreeState Justice intake is now open for the following legal matters:
Name Change
Gender Marker Change
Employment Discrimination
Healthcare & Health Insurance Discrimination
Advanced Directives & Living Wills
Public Accommodations or Housing Discrimination
Criminal Record Expungements
Family Law (custody, parenting rights, domestic violence, divorce)
Protective/Peace Order
Please use this link to register for the event: https://form.jotform.com/221305702627145

PridePalooza
2022-05-12 19:00
June 18, 2022
Join us for Family Friendly PridePalooza!
Celebrate pride month with us during Annapolis Town Center’s PridePalooza. Enjoy food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, henna, tie-dye and more!
A portion of the ticket sales will go to The Trevor Project, an American nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth.
Shirts to tie-dye will be provided while supplies last! One ticket per person includes tie-dye (while supplies last), crafts and games.

Quiet Waters Park Dog Friendly Walk
2022-05-13 19:00
Please join AQO and Annapolis Front Runners for a dog friendly walk at Quiet Waters Park at 10am on Saturday 5/21/22. Everyone is welcome with or with out your dog! There is no set distance just join in and feel free to walk as far as you like. Meet in the parking lot directly across from the park entrance opposite Grumps cafe.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PET IF THEY ARE NOT SOCIABLE AROUND OTHER DOGS OR PEOPLE! DOGS MUST BE LEASHED. DON’T FORGET WATER FOR THE BOTH OF YOU AND DOODY BAGS…🙂
If the weather does not hold up we will walk on Sunday 5/22/22 same time. Please check back for event status morning of event.
Annapolis Queer Outdoors. https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnnapolisQueerOutdoors
Annapolis Front Runners. https://www.facebook.com/groups/723179338628596
Quiet Waters Park https://www.facebook.com/FoQWP

PRIDE Night - Dinner Under the Stars
2022-05-14 19:00
Stick around after the Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival and enjoy a delicious meal al fresco under the Pride flags on West Street!
It’s a night of relaxation, dining, craft beers, dancing and fine wines. It’s a place for families and friends to come together and for romantic evenings under the stars. This Summer spend Wednesday evenings dining, dancing and listening to live bands at Dinner Under the Stars from 6pm to 10pm on the first block of West Street off Church Circle. These evenings have become Annapolis’ newest tradition. It’s a night where the city can come together and enjoy the culinary arts. As outdoor space is limited, reservations are recommended to secure your place at Dinner Under the Stars. Call the restaurant of your choice to reserve your table.
Participating restaurants will give you a wide choice of international and hometown flavors. Make your reservations for Dinner Under the Stars with the following participating restaurants; Luna Blu Ristorante, Tsunami Sushi Bar and Lounge, 49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery, Stan and Joe’s Saloon, and Rams Head Tavern. Nearby restaurants with additional outdoor dining include Level – a small plates lounge and Reynolds Tavern. Be sure to check out Curate for coffee and deserts.
Learn to paint during Dinner Under the Stars at Wine & Design, take a game room challenge at Mission Escape Room, and check out new art exhibits at The Annapolis Collection Gallery, Gallery 57 West, 49 West Coffeehouse Winebar & Gallery, Tsunami, and Level.

PRIDE AFTERPARTY: Music From Flormaga, Samuelx & Versasha
2022-05-14 19:00
Join us at GameOn Bar + Arcade after the Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival for the PRIDE AFTERPARTY: Music From Flormaga, Samuelx & Versasha! Featuring classic arcade games, drinks, and music from local LGBTQ talent!
June 4th @ 9PM EST
9:00
Flormaga
DJ Set
(EDM)
10:00
Samuelx
Live Performance
(House)
11:00
Versasha
DJ Set
(Pop)
This event is free to attend. Please view GameOn Bar + Arcade’s website (http://www.gameonbararcade.com/) for a full list of playable indoor and outdoor games and bar/party packages, . Additional drink specials will be available during the event. Made possible with support from Annapolis Pride.

Drag Me To... Orangetheory
2022-05-16 19:00
Join us for a heart pounding workout and dazzling entertainment from Sue Nami as we raise funds to support the efforts of Annapolis Pride! A quirky twist to Orangetheory programming!
We have TWO sessions available this day! Book Yours Now!
5:45pm Session and 7:00pm classes available!
Call 443-926-9334 to reserve your spot!

Rainbow Reading: LGBTQ+Teen and Family Book Club
2022-05-18 19:00
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 Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Lunch will be provided. Come join us as we snack and chat.
Registration is required and is available at https://tinyurl.com/rainbow-reading. Registration is available until June 1.
Hosted by the Severn Library

Level Features "Perfectly Proud" Menu
2022-05-19 19:00
Level a Small Plates Lounge will be featuring our “Perfectly Proud Menu” items in celebration of Pride.

Chef Connor and our amazing Mixologists have created the following:

“RAINBOW PRIDE PASTA” – colorful fettucine with grilled chicken, white wine cream sauce and arugula

“TRUE COLORS FRUIT PARFAIT” – blackberries, kiwi, mango, strawberries, agave yogurt and candied pecans

“TASTE THE RAINBOW” – a beautifully crafted cocktail featuring Cutwater Vodka, blue curacao, lemon juice, simple syrup and a splash of cranberry

Menu available Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th.

Level Opens Early for Pride
2022-05-19 19:00
We will be opening at 12:30pm the day of the 2022 Pride Parade and Festival, and offering select dine-in and togo small plates. You can also enjoy our legendary cocktails in the A/C or grab a mocktail togo and walk the festival. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Drag Me to Dinner!
2022-05-19 19:00
On SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH 6PM-9PM
Enjoy Dinner & Libations on the Market Space in Annapolis Outdoor Patio at Iron Rooster, Market House, McGarvey’s, Middleton Tavern and Federal House Bar & Grille as we continue to celebrate Pride after the Parade with Drag Me to Dinner!

Caliente Pride Night
2022-05-20 19:00
Caliente Pride Night
Join us following the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival at Caliente Grill to continue the celebration on Saturday, June 4th at 6pm!

Divas Drag Show with local performers
Special Menu
Signature Drinks
No reservations or cover, come early!

Caliente Grill is located at 907 Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis, MD and can be reached at 410-626-1444.

Annapolis SHOW YOUR PRIDE After-Party
2022-05-25 19:00
Join Kendra Maddox and friends for an after-pride drag extravaganza at Stan & Joe’s Saloon!
Sickening Drag, Delicious Food, Festive Drink Specials, and PLENTY OF GIVEAWAYS! Join us from 2pm-4pm for a NO COVER drag show and pride after-party!

Annapolis Arts Week Kick Off Picnic
2022-05-31 19:00
FREE
You’re invited to the Annapolis Arts Week Kick-Off Picnic! Join us on Saturday, June 4 from 5:30-8:30pm on the MC3 field at Park Place. Bring your own picnic, blanket, and booze and set up on the lawn for music, lawn games, family friendly art activities, live art by Luis Bello and music by DJ Mattéo!
BYOB | Music | Games | Art

Open Seas Yacht Club - June Happy Hour
2022-06-01 19:00
Open Seas Yacht Club is hosting our June Happy Hour in Annapolis. We are a group of LGBTQ+ boating and water sport enthusiasts holding events all around the Chesapeake Bay. Please come join us and share your love for all things water related. Everyone is welcome!

March for Our Lives: Annapolis Rally
2022-06-06 19:00
March for our Lives: Annapolis Rally
Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 12pm
At The People’s Park
44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Organized by Drake Smith

Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-07 19:00
The Annapolis Juneteenth Planning Committee and the City of Annapolis are hosting the second annual Juneteenth celebration with a VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 17 and a parade and festival on Saturday, June 18. Traditionally, June 19 is known as Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
CITY CLOSURES: City of Annapolis offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth. The Pip Moyer Recreation Center will operate on a regular schedule while the Stanton Center will be closed. Refuse and recycling schedules will not be affected. Annapolis Transit will operate on a regular schedule.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: The two-day Juneteenth celebration will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (173 Jennifer Road in Annapolis). The cost is $100. There will be a cocktail hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the gala and awards ceremony from 6 to 10 p.m. African attire is requested but not required. See below for links to purchase tickets.
The celebration continues Saturday, June 18th, with a parade and festival. The parade will begin at the Annapolis City Dock at noon. City Dock is not only home to the Alex Haley Memorial, but is also a designated “UNESCO Middle Passage Site of Remembrance,” indicating the role of the Annapolis port as a destination for the trade of human cargo. The parade will continue up Main Street and end at Maryland Hall/Bates Athletic Complex. During the parade there will be rolling road closures. Be alert to Annapolis Police direction.
The parade will conclude at Bates Athletic Complex where there will be a festival with live music and entertainment, vendors, food, and a Freedom Way display from 2 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display. Admission to the festival is free.

For gala ticket information, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Annapolis-Juneteenth-Gala.

To register to participate in the parade or festival, visit: Annapolis Juneteenth Parade .

PARKING: Festival parking at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is set at $10 with free shuttles to and from Bates Athletic Complex from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Downtown parking locations include Gott’s and Knighton garages with a free shuttle to Main Street. For parking information, visit www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

Pride Yoga with Ruah Studio
2022-06-08 19:00
Pride Sunrise Yoga with Ruah Studio: Don’t just greet the new day …barrel into it with both fists raised ready to create the day of your dreams.
All humans welcome with a special hope and prayer for a diverse and eclectic collection of spirits.
Class will be held in front of Gordon Biersch at 7am on 6/18.

Maryland Trans Resilience Conference
2022-06-08 19:00
June 22nd 2022 – June 23rd 2022

The second Maryland Trans Resilience Conference will bring together trans people from around Maryland, offering space for profound discussions, community connections, healing, and gender euphoria. Organized by Trans Maryland and Montgomery County HIV/STI, in partnership with local trans leaders, the conference will build community and solidarity among trans communities in Maryland and offer opportunities for connections and capacity-building for trans people.
All sessions are free with optional donation. ASL and Spanish-language interpretation are available upon request.
Maryland Trans Resilience Conference requires masks for all attendees in our space. However, we are sharing common space in the building with other events that may not require masks. Please be advised that hallways and bathrooms may have people who are not wearing masks. Presenters will not be required to wear masks.
Wednesday June 22nd Schedule
All sessions take place at the Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910.
Building Power and Advocacy for Self and Community 10:00am-11:00am
Click here to register.
We invite you to join moderator Monica Stevens (she/her), and panelists: Vann Michael (he/him), DREAM (they/them) and Margo Quinlan (she/her) for a 1 hour panel discussion. The conversation will touch on the meaning of power, intersections of our identities in trans spaces, and our panelists’ lived experiences around self and community advocacy.
Nonbinary Transition 11:15am-12:15pm
Click here to register.
Join facilitators Randall Leonard (they/them) and Bianca Palmisano (they/them) for a 1 hour workshop. The conversation will touch on history of gender binary gatekeeping, the lived experiences of the presenters, gender euphoria and dysphoria, nonbinary social transition, while also examining the power dynamics involved in the presumption of medical and legal transition in the trans community.
Lunch 12:15pm-1:15pm
No registration necessary.
Youth and Elder Voices Panel 1:15pm-2:45pm
Click here to register.
Join moderator Diedre Gray (she/her) and panelists Vann Michael (he/him), Legacy Forte (they/them), and Monica Stevens (she/her) for an hour and a half panel discussion. The conversation will touch on lived experiences of the presenters, and ground us in our trans history so we know where we’ve come from as a community, while also highlighting our trans present and collectively dreaming of our trans futures.
Sex On Our Terms 3:00pm-4:30pm
Click here to register.
Bianca Palmisano (they/them) and Blake Mihm (they/he) will lead an interactive discussion on all things sex and pleasure! Far too often, sexual education leaves gender expansive folks out. This workshop will focus on exploring what satisfaction means for YOU and your body, whether it’s with a long term partner, a stranger (or strangers!), or between you and yourself. We will bust some myths, discuss harm reduction strategies, and brainstorm ways to communicate needs and desires.
HIV and STI Screening 10:00am-4:30pm
No registration needed!
Star Track Health Program will be providing free on-site HIV and STI screening all day long.
Thursday June 23rd Schedule
All sessions take place at the Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring MD 20910.
Ask Me Anything: Gender Affirming Care Providers 10:00am-11:00am
Click here to register.
Do you have questions about gender-affirming care, but don’t know where to find answers? Get answers to all your questions from healthcare professionals in this session. Everything from hormone and voice therapy, to any kind of surgery will be addressed. Workshop facilitators Calvin Schuster (he/him) and Claudia Taccheri (she/they) will lead this session about gender affirming care.
Please submit questions ahead of time here.
Community Healing Session 11:15am-12:15am
Click here to register.
We invite you to join facilitators Isaiah Lawrence (he/him) of Black Trans Visions LLC and Emily Scott (she/her) of Dreams and Visions as they weave together a one hour healing session for all genders and all bodies. Some days our existence is our resistance, and even those who go hardest for our community need restorative practices and a break, via trans love in community. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so come join us to refill yours.
Lunch 12:15pm-1:15pm
No registration needed.
Navigating Dating Sites and Consent Panel 1:15pm-2:45pm
Click here to register.
Moderator Colton Gibbons (he/they), and panelists Jhané (they/them), Alexa Rodriguez (she/ella), and Octavia Bloom (they/she) will have a 1.5 hour discussion about dating and consent. The conversation will delve into monogamy, polyamory, creating and enforcing your own boundaries, sex work, using dating apps, T4T relationships, and more! This panel may offer time for Q&A at the discretion of the panelists.
Trans+ Exercise 3:00pm-3:45pm
Click here to register.
Get ready to sweat, have fun, and feel empowered. This Gender-Affirming class features all of our favorite workouts from CAKE Society Co’s Trans+ rec league. Its all body and fitness level friendly!
No experience needed; grab a water bottle and let’s have fun!
Thursday Evening: Queer Trivia and Social Event
Click here to register.
5:00pm-7:00pm Woodside Urban Park 8800 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910
After the conference, head over to Woodside Urban Park for a community dinner. Enjoy socializing with other trans folks, win prizes in a fun queer quiz show with Chris Jay, and get your photo taken in the Braxton Sparks Photography photobooth.
This event will take place outdoors. Masks will not be required. The Braxton Sparks Photography photobooth will take place indoors, and will not require masks.
