Our Community USA - Chesapeake Vol 1

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CHESAPEAKE Vol. 1

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TABLE OF CON TENT S

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ABOUT CHESAPEAKE

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

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EVENTS SCHEDULE

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BAR GUIDE

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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ABOUT CHESAPEAKE LGBTQ Chesapeake Diverse populations, upper-class communities and welleducated residents, make these the best towns in Maryland when it comes to being part of the LGBTQ community. Towns like Baltimore, Towson, Annapolis, Salisbury, Westminster and College Park are all LGBTQ friendly and forward thinking cities. In 2015, the Human Rights Campaign compiled a list of towns in America whose communities best support the LGBTQ lifestyle. Christened the MEI, or Municipal Equality Index, these towns have proven over and over again that they’re supportive of LGBTQ families regardless of the level of involvement by state and federal government. Coming in at the top of the list of best towns in Maryland with a perfect score of 100, is Charm City itself -- lovely Baltimore, Maryland.

Every year Maryland’s capital city plays host to the Chesapeake Pride Festival that celebrates the LGBTQ community. Events at this annual celebration include food vendors, family-oriented activities and even a drag show.

Annapolis is also home to several LGBTQ-owned bed and breakfasts which make perfect places to stay for LGBTQ couples looking to go clubbing in nearby Baltimore and D.C. Westminster is home to the Carroll County chapter of PFLAG, the national organization for families and allies of LGBTQ individuals. Historic Salisbury, Maryland is home to the annual Salisbury Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ lifestyles that promotes tolerance and acceptance.

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RESTAURANT GUI DE Vin 909 Winecafe A farm-to-table New American menu is paired with a deep wine list in this cottagelike restaurant.

909 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD

Miss Shirley’s Cafe Branch of homey chain dishing up creative American fare with a regional twist for breakfast & lunch.

1 Park Pl, Annapolis, MD

Boatyard Bar & Grill Vibrant nautical-themed spot for crab, oysters & other seafood, plus burgers, pizza & a full bar.

400 Fourth St, Annapolis, MD

La Cuchara Elegant eatery with an intimate atmosphere serving Basque fare such as pintxos & tapas.

3600 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD

Thames Street Oyster House Brass-&-wood-trimmed eatery offering a raw bar, Eastern coastal fare & upstairs harbor-view seating.

1728 Thames St, Baltimore, MD

Lewnes’ Steakhouse This venerable chophouse for prime cuts offers a lengthy wine list, retro booths & subdued lighting.

401 Fourth St, Annapolis, MD

Carrol’s Creek Cafe Elegant waterfront seafood restaurant overlooking Spa Creek & serving classic Chesapeake fare.

410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD

SoBo Cafe American comfort food with craft beers & wine cocktails in colorful rooms lined with local art.

6 W Cross St, Baltimore, MD

Charleston Celebrated pick for New American plates & a well-curated wine list in whitetablecloth environs.

1000 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD

Preserve Canned, pickled & fermented produce is highlighted in the American cooking at this rustic mod spot.

164 Main St, Annapolis, MD

Chart House High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with view.

300 Second St, Annapolis, MD

Osteria 177 Modern takes on Northern Italian cuisine & a deep wine list are on offer at this high-end choice.

177 Main St, Annapolis, MD

Iron Rooster- Annapolis Hip spot with views of Ego Alley serving a creative, all-day breakfast menu & American comfort food.

12 Market Space, Annapolis, MD

Blackwall Hitch Upscale-casual New American restaurant featuring outside seating, an on-site pub & stylish decor.

400 6th St, Annapolis, MD

Magdalena Restaurant Tony brasserie serving refined Frenchinfluenced cuisine in an elegant expanse at the Ivy Hotel.

205 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD

Harry Browne’s Restaurant Upscale American fare & wines are served to a power crowd at this classy art deco dining room & bar.

66 State Cir, Annapolis, MD

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2021 EVENT SCH E DULE NOVEMBER

your disposal. We produce shows that will bring you joy, connect you with the LGBTQ+ community, and inspire you to be bold in all that you do and or dream of doing! Visit eventbrite.com.

NOV 12

SWEATPANTS AND CHILL RETREAT

It is the ONLY women’s conference centered on the Relax, Relate and Release method while tossing out the normal “business attire required” dress code to focus on the real work to be done and encourages attendees to show-up COMFORTABLE, MISSION FOCUSED and READY TO BUILD their #MindBodyBusiness. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

NOV 27

MISS GAY MARYLAND AMERICA

Join us for the ONE and ONLY night of Miss Gay Maryland America. We will have Miss Gay Maryland America 2019 Chasity Vain, as well as, a fabulous line-up of forever Miss Gay Maryland America’s for the evening. Including, the reigning Miss Gay America 2020 Pattaya Hart. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

NOV 13

DEVIANT DRESS CODE

DECEMBER

DJ Tryfe on the 1s and 2s! All that is required (and enforced) is our sexy and empowering Body Positive, DRESS CODE. Deviant is an intentionally sexy party, curated for and by Queer POC, and those allies who celebrate US. Folks are expected to dance, drink and mingle- There’s no holding the wall here! Come and get into the bodypositive party culture in your daring gear! Tickets at eventbrite.com.

DEC 1

THE POETRY PARTY

If you are a love of art, looking to celebrate or simply have a good time, reserve your seat now as a live studio audience member. Visit eventbrite.com.

DEC 4

ILLUSIONS THE DRAG QUEEN SHOW

The perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Washington DC drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering.

Come see this amazing drag queen show and laugh your ass off all night long while being amazed by the stellar performances in tribute to some of your old-time favorite classics as well as the latest pop favorites.

NOV 20

DANCING BETWEEN WORLDS

As queer folx, our magic and strength lies in our openness and ability to dance between worlds. Long revered for our gifts and medicine, we are connected to the ancestral realm & Spirit just by being us. We are gatekeepers. Join us as we celebrate our original medicine, honor all parts of our being, heal our hearts, and (re)claim our power! Tickets at eventbrite.com.

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NOV 27

TIS THE SEASON MARKET

BALTIMORE ABSOLUTELY DRAGULOUS

You can sip, shop, and save while taking advantage of the opportunities and enjoying the holiday music as well, while your kids get to enjoy all the kids activities. We’re so thrilled to be able to

Join us for exciting shows filled with dancing, stunts, magic, amazing music, and a full bar and restaurant menu at

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BAR GU ID E Mixers Narrow, long-standing gay bar for cocktails, drag shows, karaoke & ladies’ nights in unfussy digs.

6037 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD

The Owl Bar Upscale pub fare & cocktails are served in an elegant setting at this local landmark (since 1903).

1 E Chase St, Baltimore, MD

The Drinkery Long-running gay bar & local hangout with kitschy decor offering TVs & lively karaoke shows.

205 W Read St, Baltimore, MD

A League Of Her Own Lively, easygoing lesbian sports bar with a dance floor & event nights.

2319 18th St NW, Washington, DC Rowan Tree Corner watering hole drawing a diverse crowd for drinks & karaoke on Fridays & Saturdays.

1633 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD

Leon’s Backroom Cocktails & pub grub offered in a laid-back watering hole with kitschy decor & karaoke.

227 W Chase St, Baltimore, MD Luckie’s Tavern Vegas-themed hangout offers happy-hour & game-day specials, live music & standard pub grub.

10 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD

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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE JAN 21

bring you opportunities to be a family and create your own special memories.

Visit eventbrite.com for details.

POP-UP & POETRY

Pop-Up & Poetry is a poetry series dedicated to the synergy of BLACK lyricism, artists, and space in the home of Nubian Hueman. Visit eventbrite.com.

DEC 10

DRAG QUEEN BINGO

Join us for a great Drag Bingo party, featuring Regina Jozet Adams, Queen Jalah Nicole, and Ashlee Jozet Adams!

Tickets at eventbrite.com.

FEBRUARY FEB 4

ADULT PAINT AND PLAY

JANUARY

We welcome you and your circle to a night of flavor, fun, and artistic excitement as we invite you to take a ride to a painter’s paradise!

JAN 3

PLAY MONDAYS

Fun & interactive, Featuring Board Games, Video Games, Trivia, and more!

Free Give aways every week. Visit eventbrite.com.

Do something different and do it with your loved ones. Come enjoy pour painting or freestyle and all sorts of aspects of painting. Come be yourself and engage with a group of beginners and paint aficionados all looking to have a great time. If you are looking for a way to break far away from the cycle of typical life you have found it. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

JAN 12

CHILI SHOWCASE

The event will feature samples of chili, various desserts as well as beer & wine.

We will also have a Casino Night, a DJ, an Interactive Photo Booth and door prize drawings every 30 minutes.

There will be a cash bar available for beverages other than beer and wine samples. Visit eventbrite.com.

FEB 18-20

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Baltimore’s 6th Annual and World’s Most Comfortable Bar Crawl Returns.

Complete details and tickets online at eventbrite.com.

Figaro, Figaro, Figaro! Don’t miss this fast-paced romp filled with laughs and ridiculousness! This fully-staged production with orchestra will be fun for the whole family! Whether you know Rossini’s music from Bugs Bunny or are new to the show, you are sure to come away humming the classic tunes. Visit baltimore.org.

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JAN 15

BOOZIN’ IN YOUR ONESIE BAR CRAWL

TRANSMASCULINE & NONBINARY SOCIAL HOUR Red Bear is a queer-owned brewery that serves food, drinks, and has board games. The establishment is all ages, but our event is 18+.

Friends and partners are welcome when accompanied by someone who is transmasculine. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

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MARDI GRAS BAR CRAWL

We’re turning Baltimore into Bourbon Street for the biggest Mardi Gras celebration and party! Collect beads and drink Hurricanes! It’s an incredible day of green, purple, and gold New Orleans style fun! Complete details at eventbrite.com.

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2022 EVENT SCH E DULE MARCH

at select locations, free cover with lucky badge, professional photographers, exclusive access to our crawl map. See eventbrite.com for details and tickets.

MAR 5

BREWERY TOUR + TASTING

Sip on a delicious draft pint while learning how Atlas Brew Works beers get made at our Ivy City production brewery. Enjoy a complementary flight with three 5oz pours of any beer on tap following your tour. Visit eventbrite.com.

APRIL APR 2

COMEDY ON THE ROOF

Area’s top notch comedians will come together and make an appearance, with their knee-slappers. Our comedians crack jokes and carry us along. However, in this interactive comedy show, you can throw your own jokes and show off your ability to bust us up laughing. The best Joke from attendees will be awarded.

Details and tickets at eventbrite.com.

MAR 6

ANNAPOLIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

The annual St. Patrick’s Parade is back! Our ninth installment will be the best yet! Our final large event before the shutdown, the parade will be anticipated across region! See you there! Details at naptownevents.com.

APR 23

WINE FEST! SPRING EDITION

MAR 6

Specially curated wineries serve patrons tastings over a multi-session, all-day, allnight vino experience.

You’ll have the chance to sample premium wine to your heart’s content, while live entertainment keep the party lively during this one of a kind experience. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

THE MANOR BRUNCH

Baltimore’s hottest drag brunch is back and you don’t want to miss it! Doors open at 11pm. Get your tickets at eventbrite.com.

MAR 18

INTO THE WOODS

Happily-ever-after comes at a price when classic fairy tales collide! A baker and his wife’s wish for a child lead them Into the Woods on a magical journey to reverse a curse. Along the way they meet two princes, Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the Beanstalk), Rapunzel, and Cinderella, each pursuing their own wish, in Stephen Sondheim’s magical tale of love and adventure. Details and tickets at www.marylandhall.org.

APR 25

MAR 19

Join hundreds of fellow revelers as you enjoy a specialty margarita at each venue included in your ticket! Get ready for Cinco de Mayo in style. Tickets at eventbrite.com.

ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS

Rick Thomas continues to entertain millions of people across the world with the most breathtaking and spectacular magic ever to be seen on stage and television today! Tickets and details at eventbrite.com.

APR 30

MARGARITA MARCH

LUCKY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAWL - BALTIMORE

Get Lucky With Your Friends On The Biggest St Patrick’s Day Party Of The Year! Your ticket includes 1-2 complimentary drink items, Lucky badge and lanyard, drink specials exclusive to our crawlers, food specials

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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

PFLAG ANNAPOLIS/ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY The PFLAG Annapolis/Anne Arundel County chapter supports the LGBTQ+ community, its families, friends, and allies in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Phone: (410) 231-3654 www.pflagannapolis.org

THE CENTER FOR TRANSGENDER HEALTH Embracing diversity and inclusion, the Center for Transgender Health provides affirming, objective, person-centered care. We improve health and enhance wellness; educate interdisciplinary health care professionals to provide culturally competent, evidence-based care; inform the public on transgender health issues; and advance medical knowledge by conducting biomedical research.

Web: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/centertransgender-health

BALTIMORE SAFE HAVEN We provide opportunities for a higher quality of life for transgender people in Baltimore City living in survival mode.

Address: 2468 Greenmount Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: (443) 869-6867

LGBT NATIONAL ​ONLINE PEER-SUPPORT CHAT We provide a space online that is anonymous and confidential where you can connect with a trained LGBTQ peer support volunteer to have a conversation about many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Web: www.glbthotline.org

BALTIMORE PRIDE Baltimore Pride is The PRIDE Center of Maryland’s largest LGBTQ+ fundraising event each year.

Baltimore Pride is one of the oldest prides in the nation and has taken place for over 40 years! Pride Month in celebration of Baltimore’s vibrant SGL/ LGBTQ+ community.

Web: baltimorepride.org

THE NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON LGBT AGING The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country’s first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/ or transgender older adults, their families and caregivers.

Web: www.lgbtagingcenter.org

THE PRIDE CENTER OF MARYLAND The Pride Center of Maryland offers over 30 programs and services that reflect our dedication to ensuring Maryland’s sexual and gender minority community have equal access to care, services, and a space where they can be their authentic selves.

Phone: (443) 873-0369 www.pridecentermd.org ANNAPOLIS PRIDE Annapolis Pride celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, engaging local residents, businesses and groups to unite in welcoming and embracing diversity in Annapolis.

Web: annapolispride.org TRANS MARYLAND Trans Maryland is a multi-racial, multi-gender, trans-led community power building organization dedicated to Maryland’s trans community.

Web: transmaryland.org GAY FAMILY FOUNDATION Gay & lesbian organization in Baltimore, Maryland Address: 200 E Lexington St UNIT 803, Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 209-2412

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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ADULT DAY SERVICES Keswick..................................................................... 7

MORTGAGES Primary Residential Mortgage Inc............................ 1

AUTO DEALERSHIP Fitzgerald Auto Mall..........................................12-13

ORCHESTRA Annapolis Symphony Orchestra............................... 5

BANKING Fidelity First............................................................ 19

PERFORMING ARTS THEATER The Colonial Players Inc.......................................... 17

CPA John S. Curtin CPA Chartered................................. 21

REAL ESTATE Century 21 New Millennial...................................... 9 Christopher Fuller- Long & Foster........................... 21 Milissa D. Alonso- Coldwell Banker Realty.............. 15

FLOORING CONTRACTOR Hunt Valley Tile & Stone LLC..................................... 9

RESTAURANT Soul................................................. back inside cover

FUNERAL HOME Zumbrun Funeral Home......................................... 19

ROOFING & EXTERIORS Charis Contractors.................................................... 8

FUNERAL SERVICES Zumbrun Funeral Home......................................... 19

SHOWROOM Hunt Valley Tile & Stone LLC..................................... 9

HOME HEALTH CARE AME Home Care LLC................................................. 3

TOURIST CENTER Visit Harford............................................................ 11

LGBTQIAA+ GREETING CARDS Rainbow Relish LLC................................................. 17

TRAVEL Karyne Coven- Cruise Planners.............................. 21

LONG TERM CARE Keswick..................................................................... 7

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