Page 18 - Baltimore LGBTQ 2018 Visitors Guide

THE GAY AGENDA
April 14
Miss Gay Maryland America Pageant
HORSESHOE CASINO
The state pageant for Miss Gay America attracts the finest female impersonators to compete for the annual title.
June 16-17
Baltimore Pride
STATION NORTH AND DRUID HILL PARK
This annual parade and street festival will take place in the Station North neighborhood on Saturday, followed by Pride in the Park, celebrating families and children with a kid- friendly environment at Druid Hill Park on Sunday.
June 9-10
Honfest
36TH STREET, HAMPDEN
Honfest celebrates all things “Bawlmer” and features women, men, children and pets in outrageous outfits that honor the warmth and affection of the city’s working women.
July 20-22
Artscape
MOUNT VERNON AND STATION NORTH ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
The largest free arts festival in the country features visual arts exhibits, outdoor sculpture, art, photography, outdoor concerts, performing arts, food and family events.
Aug. 11
African American Festival (AFRAM)
DRUID HILL PARK
Baltimore celebrates its rich African American heritage with art, musical performances, vendors and more. In past years, performers have included Common, Estelle and Sheila E.
Sept. 23, 2018-March 3, 2019
Mark Bradford: Tomorrow is Another Day
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART
Bradford’s exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale is making its American debut at the Baltimore Museum of Art in Charles Village.
Sept. 28-30
Baltimore Book Festival
INNER HARBOR
The Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings.
Oct. 3-9
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore
INNER HARBOR, FELL’S POINT AND LOCUST POINT
Celebrate the maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay while touring U.S. and international navy vessels.
Oct. 26-31
The Rocky Horror Show
IRON CROW THEATRE, MOUNT VERNON
Iron Crow Theatre’s annual staging of what it calls “the quintessential queer theatrical experience” is a Baltimore tradition.
Visit baltimore.org for a continually updated list of events.
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For reservations: 1.800.873.6668 For Event Sales: 410.685.7777
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