Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival
2025-10-18 06:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MD
The Fifth Annual Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival kicks off with the Parade starting at 10:00 AM, beginning near St. John’s College and turning at Amos Garrett to join the Festival at Maryland Hall and the Wiley Bates Fields. The festival will run from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We anticipate more than 200 participants between the parade and the festival. The maps can be viewed here.
A section will be set aside for individuals with disabilities/mobility challenges near the intersection of West Street and Amos Garrett, and ASL interpreters will be available for each of the two stages.
More information can be found on our webpage at : https://www.annapolispride.org/parade-info/, and we will be updating it regularly.

Queer Agenda Book Club
2025-10-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Odenton Public Library, 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113, MD, 21113, United States
A monthly book club for adults that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome!
This month, we will be reading Woodworking by Emily St. James

The Art of Drag with Vagenesis
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Crofton Public Library, 1681 Riedel Rd Crofton, MD 21114, Riedel Rd Crofton, MD, 21114, United States
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest, Performing Arts & Music

Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults

Discover and explore the thrills of performing gender with Vagenesis. Learn about the history of drag and its place in modern culture.

About Vagenesis:
Vagenesis is a prominent drag performer in the Washington, D.C. area, celebrated for her distinctive blend of comedy, charisma, and activism. DC’s black bearded beauty began her drag career in the spring of 2018 quickly making a name for herself in the local scene and securing the title of the third winner of “DC Drag Wars.”
Beyond her performances, Vagenesis is a dedicated activist, advocating for diverse forms of drag, queer individuals, and performers of color. She founded Black Label, a showcase highlighting Black queer artistry. She is one of the cofounders of Highball Productions – a theatre company that produces drag parodies of famous musicals. Since 2021, she has been the host of the DC Improv Comedy Club Drag Brunch and is the host and head judge of DC-Area lip sync competition, Drag Duels.
Her accolades include Captain Green Lantern 2019, TikTok Drag Contest S1 Winner (2020), Mx MoCo Pride 2021, National Bearded Empress 2022, and Park ‘n’ Bark Volume 3 Winner (2024). Vagenesis cohosts the podcast 2 Tho(ugh)ts with DC drag icon, Citrine.

Scarily Queer Movie Night
2025-10-30 13:30 - 15:45 | Mountain Road Library, 4730 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122, Mountain Road Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Halloween is upon us and what could be better than watching something creepy with your chosen family? Come grab some popcorn and cozy up as we watch a queer horror film! Popcorn, snacks, and chills will be provided.
This program is intended for adults.

PFlag Annapolis/AACo In-Person LGBTQ+ Adults Support Meeting
2025-11-04 03:00 - 12:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church:, 333 Dubois Rd, Annapolis, 21401, United States
The Chapter’s LGBTQ+ Adult support group will resume in-person meetings the first Tuesday of each month and a third Tuesday of each month.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church Annapolis: 333 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Meeting rooms are on ground floor.
Enter directly from parking lot through the double-green doors.
When: 7:30 to 8:30 pm Eastern Time
Contact the Chapter if you have questions at: in*******@************is.org

Big Gay Dance Party
2025-11-07 03:00 - 12:00 | Tsunami, 51 West Street, Annapolis, MD, MD, 21401, United States
Join members of the LGBTQ+ Community and dance the night away at the Big Gay Dance Party at Tsunami on the first Friday of every month!
For Annapolis “Old timers”, this is a reboot of the “Family Night” events of the past.
It is a night for an ongoing celebration of inclusion, community, and unapologetic fun!

Trans Pride Party
2025-11-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Glen Burnie Public Library, 1010 Eastway,, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061, United States
Kickoff Transgender Awareness Week and connect with your community! Bring your friends and family to meet new people, listen to music, make crafts and play games.
This is a safe space for Trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming folks of all varieties and their allies.
A program for all ages!

Queer Agenda Book Club
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Odenton Public Library, 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113, MD, 21113, United States
A monthly book club for adults that reads queer books in a queer- and trans-affirming setting. All identities are welcome!
This month, we will be reading Wrath Goddess Sing by Maya Deane.

Trans Resilience Craft Time
2025-11-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Mountain Road Library, 4730 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122, Mountain Road Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Maybe you’re trans and need some healing-by-doing, maybe you know someone who’s trans, maybe you don’t know anyone and just want to make something to give to a person who needs support tomorrow. Whatever your reason, join us for some fun and community while we make Trans Pride-themed crafts in recognition of tomorrow’s (November 20th) Transgender Day of Remembrance and the people of the Trans community who have been lost in this past year.

Sober Game Night
2025-11-20 01:00 - 16:00 | The Hub at Bread and Butter Kitchen, 303 Second St. B Annapolis, Maryland 21403, Second St. B Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Get ready to challenge your friends to some friendly competition and enjoy a night of entertainment without the need for alcohol. All are welcome to attend! Come join us for a fun-filled evening of games, laughter, and good company. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just looking for a night out, this event is perfect for everyone.
Cost: Free – donations appreciated for food.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Ticket Required.

Mountain Road Adventurer’s Guild
2025-11-20 12:30 - 14:30 | Mountain Road Library, 4730 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122, Mountain Road Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Program Type: Games, LGBTQIA+ Interest
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+)
The five kingdoms are on the brink of war, the realm is in chaos, and Dame Peritchkova’s Academy of Speechcraft and Calligraphy is closed for the foreseeable future as the Dame themself has left for battle – leaving you without a graduation gala! As if that wasn’t enough, the saboteur you’ve been chasing for the past several months has turned out to be Andrea, your best friend’s betrothed, and the evidence is ironclad that they are responsible for the chaos and strife unfolding across the continent. But you suspect all is not as it seems with your friend and there is more at work leading Vanda into peril. Guess you’ll just have to prove your friend’s innocence and save Vanda yourself, won’t you?
Join us in an ongoing D&D campaign with an eye to inclusion and queer liberation.
Registration for this event will close on February 20, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
REGISTER HERE: Mountain Road Adventurer’s Guild | Anne Arundel County Public Library

Monthly EQUAAC Happy Hour
2025-11-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 12:00 - 16:00 | MD
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.

LGBTea Party Social
2025-11-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Mountain Road Library, 4730 Mountain Road Pasadena, MD 21122, Mountain Road Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Enjoy a cup of LGBTea with your community! Socialize with others and share what’s on your mind in a chill, welcoming environment.

Clueless: A Burlesque Murder Mystery
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Solve the mystery at Clueless: Murder at the Movies
We’re planning a movie marathon at ArtFarm, but what begins as an evening of “wholesome” entertainment quickly turns sinister when Pubert is discovered DEAD. But which of our silver screen darlings could have done the dastardly deed? Was it Cher on the highway with a white jeep? Pearl in the projection room with an ax? Or did he just choke on Bearcat Betty’s popcorn?
Are you the right detected to solve the mystery? Come see the sights and hear the alibis at ArtFarm on Saturday, December 6. Figure out whodunit, and win a season pass to the 2026 Tippitywitchet season at ArtFarm Annapolis! Or just watch the mystery unfold and let the entertainment itself be your reward.
Buy tickets now
Doors are at 7, and the mystery starts at 8pm. Buy your tickets from the event website.

VIP First Row: $40
VIP Second Row: $30
Advance GA: $20
Door Tickets: $25

Monthly Sapphic Book Club
2025-12-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Harry Browne’s, 66 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Lesbians of the Chesapeake will host a monthly, sapphic book club on the third Friday of each month. This group is especially for lesbians of the Chesapeake (though all queer book lovers are welcome!).  We will meet at Harry Browne’s in Annapolis.
The December book is “Three Women” by March Hastings. Join for a great discussion, meet new people, and enjoy the food and drinks available to purchase.

Stay tuned and register to join the Lesbians of the Chesapeake. You can find them on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/lesbians-of-the-chesapeake/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lesbiansofthechesapeake/). You must register to have access

WEATHER POSTPONEMENT: BigKid Dance Performance
2026-01-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 chase St Annapolis, MD 21403, chase St Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the BigKid Dance – If I Die Before the Revolution world premiere scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed. More details regarding the premiere will be shared at a later date.Thank you for your understanding. To keep up with us and for upcoming weather-related updates, please visit marylandhall.org.

BIGKID DANCE: If I Die Before the Revolution
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 @ 7:30PM
Tickets from $35 to $45
Philadelphia’s BigKid Dance presents the world premiere performance of their newest contemporary dance-theater work, If I Die Before the Revolution, this fall at Maryland Hall.
If I Die Before the Revolution acts as a fantasized eulogy and valediction for a group of queer people trying to survive a crumbling world chasing them to their doom.
This dance work portrays a paracosm of a queer experience in today’s society, reflecting fear, love, identity crisis, loneliness, death, a yearning for unrealized dreams and a hope to leave behind an impactful legacy. As time ticks down to the inevitable end, the ‘queer’ archetype deals with the reality of feeling invisible while fighting to stake their
Led by luminary artistic director Mark Caserta, Big Kid Dance is a queer movement community based in Philadelphia. They create collaborative, thought-provoking contemporary dance works reflecting on love, grief, curiosity, fear and identity in today’s society primarily through a queer lens.

Double Date: Burlesque and Variety Show
2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:30 | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Double Date: Twice the Tease at ArtFarm Annapolis on Saturday, February 7
bur·​lesque
[ber – lesk]
1. (n.) a performance that seeks to ridicule or tease by means of exaggeration or comic imitation.
2. (n). a striptease performance
3. (n.) both, on stage at ArtFarm Annapolis on Saturday, February 7.
synonyms: Bunny Fn Vicious/Nurse Kittie, Sally Stardust/Gordita Maricona, Curly Bright/Valentina, Lady Bladie/Luvit Levaux, Yatty Matty/London St. Juniper
tickets
$40 VIP+, $30 VIP, $20 GA, $25 Door
https://www.marylandburlesque.com/events/double-date-burlesque-and-variety-show
time
doors 7pm
show 8pm
All Tippitywitchet Productions burlesque shows are for audiences 21+. Audience members must show a valid ID at the door.

Annapolis Rec and Parks Annual Sweetheart Dance
2026-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Pip Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD, 21403
You are cordially invited to our annual Sweetheart Dance!
Dress to impress and bring the whole family as we celebrate Valentine’s Day together. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, laughter, and sweet memories with the ones you love most.
This special event is open to all parents and caregivers—we can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
Tickets are LIMITED so get yours here: https://secure.rec1.com/MD/annapolis-md/catalog/index/ae78fbc005867c6287cca96ca570437d?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMzODc=

Suede @Rams Head OnStage
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Rams Head: On Stage, 31 West St, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
NY press says she’s like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler. Dare her. She was Joan Rivers’ opening act. Come see why!
Multiple OUTMusic award winner,Olivia Cruises headliner.

RENT in Concert
2026-02-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Strathmore Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD, 20852
Experience a full symphonic concert event performed with live cast celebrating Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning musical RENT in Concert! This special concert-style production brings Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical to life, complete with a talented cast of Broadway caliber performers and a live band, delivering the iconic songs that have captured hearts for over two decades.
Set in the vibrant world of New York’s East Village, RENT explores the lives of a group of young artists facing love, loss, and the struggles of living in a world that often feels like it’s against them. With hits like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me,” the concert highlights the emotional depth and energy that has made RENT a cultural phenomenon.
This performance brings audiences back to the raw, emotionally honest essence of the musical, celebrating the themes of community, hope, and resilience that continue to resonate today.
Tickets can be purchased here.
This performance contains stage fog effects.
Photo: Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra and Son Tran.

Billiards at Center Pocket
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Center Pocket, 4931 Tesla Dr, Unit H, Bowie, Maryland, 20715
Join us for our Billiards Night, hosted by Lesbians of the Chesapeake! We’re meeting at Center Pocket on Thursday, February 26th and Thursday, March 26th from 6–8 PM for an evening of pool, laughs, and community connection. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just picking up a cue for the first time, all skill levels are welcome. Check out our Meetup page to sign up. http://meetup.com/lesbians-of-the-chesapeake

Here. a pop-up shop
2026-02-27 10:00 - 2026-03-29 18:00 | Here. a pop-up shop, 222 Severn Ave. #2, Annapolis, MD, 21403
Here. a pop-up shop roams around the greater Annapolis area and sets up every quarter. This quarter, the shop can be found in Eastport as they celebrate their 55th pop-up and their 13th year of holding these events. The shop and El, the owner, are supporters of Annapolis Pride.
Thank you for choosing to shop small, local & HERE.
222 Severn Ave. #2, EASTPORT, MD 21403
FREE & EASY PARKING

Sunday (March 1st) Funday
It’s our 13th Anniversary & 55th pop-up!
Joining in the Celebration:

Pherm Brewing
Gray Wolf Spirits
CAnE Collective
Bar + Batter (yummy bites)
Bread & Butter Kitchen blueberry scones
Charcuterie from Graze by The Bay
Loud Beads Charm Bar (also 3/15 + 3/29)

Saturday March 7th – Salty Girl Book Truck, 10-2

First time in Annapolis:
March 14th – Color Aura READINGS with Soulshine Aura! Sign up below.
+ In the Sand Permanent Jewelry

& March 21st for the hippest collab in town!

Shop ONLINE or text me with what you NEED, want, HAVE to have! 🙂

Monthly Sapphic Book Club: Note February Date Change
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Harry Browne’s, 66 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401
For February Only: LOC will meet on February 27 instead of the third Friday /
Lesbians of the Chesapeake will host a monthly, sapphic book club on the third Friday of each month. This group is especially for lesbians of the Chesapeake (though all queer book lovers are welcome!).  We will meet at Harry Browne’s in Annapolis.
The February book is “Mega Milk” by Megan Milks. Join for a great discussion, meet new people, and enjoy the food and drinks available to purchase.
Stay tuned and register to join the Lesbians of the Chesapeake. You can find them on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/lesbians-of-the-chesapeake/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lesbiansofthechesapeake/). You must register to have access

Taste of Soul
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Pip Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD, 21403
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Black History Month at Taste of Soul. Sample the rich flavors of soul food , experience the smooth sounds of live jazz , and an enjoy an atmosphere filled with music , dancing , and community .
This special night honors culture, history, and joy—bringing people together through food, rhythm, and connection.
Registration required. Limited space available. Get your FREE tickets here.

Teen Anime & KPop Hangout
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Riviera Beach Community Library, 1130 Duvall Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122
Are you a fan of all things anime, manga, or KPop? Then this is the place for you. Join us as we hang out, learn KPop dances, play games, discuss our favorite manga, and of course watch some anime!

Queer Clay Club with Abi Good
2026-03-04 06:00 - 20:00 | Good Girl Market and Studio, 21B Riverview Ave, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Queer Clay Night is a welcoming and creative evening where LGBTQ+ community members and allies come together to explore the art of wheel throwing. Participants can learn, practice, or perfect their clay techniques in a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates self-expression and creativity.
Fun Laid-Back Pottery Wheel Event with Abi Good
Join us for a delightful pottery wheel event with the talented Abi Good! This engaging experience is perfect for beginners and intermediate potters alike.
Event Highlights
Hands-On Experience: Get hands-on with clay as you learn the basics of pottery wheel techniques and hone your skills under Abi’s expert guidance.
All Materials Provided: No need to worry about supplies! We provide all the clay and tools you need to create your masterpiece.
Firing Included: Once you’ve shaped your creations, we’ll take care of firing them, so you can enjoy your finished pieces.
Relaxed Atmosphere: Enjoy a laid-back environment where you can unwind, socialize, and let your creativity flow.
Expert Guidance: Abi Good brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you every step of the way, ensuring you leave with new skills and a sense of accomplishment.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for anyone from complete beginners to those with some pottery experience. Whether you’re looking to try something new or refine your skills, you’re welcome to join in the fun!
What to Expect
Expect laughter, creativity, and a chance to connect with fellow pottery enthusiasts. You’ll leave with not only your own unique creations but also a newfound appreciation for the art of pottery. Come ready to get your hands dirty and enjoy a night of creativity with Abi Good!
$55 per person
Includes clay, firings, instruction from Abi Good
