Experience LGBTQ Entertainment Events in Baltimore, MD that celebrate cultural traditions and create memorable moments for your community. These events bring people together through entertainment that honors LGBTQ heritage and fosters community connections.
Get ready for a fabulous drag brunch filled with fierce performances and good vibes all around!
BLAQ PRIDE DRAG BRUNCH — BALTIMORE
Celebrate Baltimore BLAQ Pride with an afternoon of drag, brunch, cocktails, and unapologetic Black queer excellence at The Manor in Mount Vernon!
Four fabulous queens take the stage for a high-energy drag show packed with performances, glamour, attitude, and plenty of reasons to TIP THE QUEENS!
Bring your friends, grab brunch and cocktails, and celebrate BLAQ Pride with us in the heart of Baltimore.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Brunch Starts: 12:00 PM
Show Starts: 1:00 PM
$20 ADMISSION
Your ticket includes:
• Admission to BLAQ Pride Drag Brunch
• A seat for the show
• Complimentary Meet & Greet with the Queens
BRUNCH + COCKTAILS
Food and drinks are not included with admission.
An à la carte brunch menu, cocktails, and other beverages will be available for purchase directly from The Manor throughout the event.
LOCATION
The Manor
924 N Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Mount Vernon
Come celebrate BLAQ Pride, Black queer excellence, and the art of drag with us!
Bring your crew. Bring your energy. And don't forget your dollars to TIP THE QUEENS!
Get ready for a full night of performances, live music, a silent auction, and community love on stage at the Parkway Theatre.
The ICON Awards have been THE night Black LGBTQIA+ Baltimore comes together to celebrate our own — the trailblazers, the torchbearers, the ones who show up for this community when no one's watching, and the ones who light up every room they walk into.
This year, join us live on stage at the Parkway Theatre. Come honor Baltimore's Icons. Come be dazzled. Come be part of the wonder.
Dress Code: Think formal meets fantastical. Think Avant-garde, imaginative, and fantasy-driven. Bring your most iconic interpretation of WONDALAND to life. This is your invitation to dream bigger, dress bolder, and show up as the most iconic version of yourself.
TICKETS
General Admission: Standard admission to the ICON Awards Show.
BLAQ Equity Builder: Go all in on the wonder. This tier includes priority entry at 5:30 PM, priority seating area, a complimentary bar, an exclusive gift bag, and a social media shoutout — plus a portion of every ticket goes directly toward providing free/low-cost tickets to community members in need.
Early Release pricing until Sept. 7th
Prices increase on Oct. 9th
Discounted tickets are reserved for community members for whom cost is a genuine barrier to attending. If that's you, please email to request access — we ask that these spots be left for those who need them most.
QQD just got hotter for BIPOC LGBTQ+ adults in Baltimore & DMV--make new connections, go on Mini Dates, and get matched up in person!
Romantic Mini Dates with BIPOC LGBTQIA+ folx in Baltimore & DMV--make new conections and date intentionally! Suggested ages 28-55 for this event.
QQD is Baltimore's original speed dating series to match folx of all LGBTQIA2S+ sexualities and gender expressions in Baltimore who value community since March 2024, invented by commuity organizer and artist, Maria Gabriela Aldana of Art of Solidarity. Once you buy your ticket, complete Maria's match-making questionnaire as part of this dating process. Trust your gut. Put yourself out there! Waiting list opens if event sells out.
Below are the ground rules to participate in QQD (read carefully):
1) Any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, or ableist behavior will not be tolerated and the person will be banned.
2) No refunds or transfers y'all. Consider upgrading to a VIP ticket!
3) All daters complete a questionnaire designed by Maria ASAP. Give it 2-4 hours. Check your spam folder! You will receive email reminders.
4) Please do not come if you are sick, have flu symptoms, or test positive for COVID-19. You will receive your matches over email to connect and set up dates once you're healthy-- or on your own time.
5) Your email will be shared with a virtual match who was unable to attend due to illness. You are encouraged to share your photo and set up a video chat!
6) Bring a mask. We have daters who need their dates to wear masks. Maria will have extra! If you don't want to, Maria will not match you with those who need this accommodation. You may lose out on connecting with someone very special.
7) Be real. Be yourself. Daters are respectful and open-minded. If you're not feeling someone, maybe say "I'm feeling friendship" directly to them so they don't expect to date you.
8) Arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and familiarize yourself with your matches. Once dating rounds start, listen to instructions. Based on Maria's pre-matches, find your seat based on a color-coordinated chart. If you're late, you will miss a potential match. Who wants that?!
9) Share your phone number to set up a real date! Have fun! Nervous? We will have a good time!
10) Two drink max recommended!
11) It is not guaranteed that any dates will occur but hope you do go out! Come prepared to make a lot of cool new sexy friends! Ask Maria for advice along the way. ;)
Terms used throughout QQD thanks to:
Christina Strauss, SOGIE: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS- UNDERSTANDING THE LGBTQIA2S+ COMMUNITY.
VIP ADD ON: Queer Matchmaker, Maria Gabriela, spends more time working with you to identify 1-3 quality dates based on what you're looking for. Set up a 30 min appointment to review her Queer Roster of 600+ LGBTQIA2S+ folx in the Baltimore DMV area. Redeem within a month. It is recommended to attend a QQD event first. Venmo Maria-Aldana-8, if preferred.
Get ready for a fabulous drag brunch filled with fierce performances and good vibes all around!
BLAQ PRIDE DRAG BRUNCH — BALTIMORE
Celebrate Baltimore BLAQ Pride with an afternoon of drag, brunch, cocktails, and unapologetic Black queer excellence at The Manor in Mount Vernon!
Four fabulous queens take the stage for a high-energy drag show packed with performances, glamour, attitude, and plenty of reasons to TIP THE QUEENS!
Bring your friends, grab brunch and cocktails, and celebrate BLAQ Pride with us in the heart of Baltimore.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Brunch Starts: 12:00 PM
Show Starts: 1:00 PM
$20 ADMISSION
Your ticket includes:
• Admission to BLAQ Pride Drag Brunch
• A seat for the show
• Complimentary Meet & Greet with the Queens
BRUNCH + COCKTAILS
Food and drinks are not included with admission.
An à la carte brunch menu, cocktails, and other beverages will be available for purchase directly from The Manor throughout the event.
LOCATION
The Manor
924 N Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Mount Vernon
Come celebrate BLAQ Pride, Black queer excellence, and the art of drag with us!
Bring your crew. Bring your energy. And don't forget your dollars to TIP THE QUEENS!
Get ready for a full night of performances, live music, a silent auction, and community love on stage at the Parkway Theatre.
The ICON Awards have been THE night Black LGBTQIA+ Baltimore comes together to celebrate our own — the trailblazers, the torchbearers, the ones who show up for this community when no one's watching, and the ones who light up every room they walk into.
This year, join us live on stage at the Parkway Theatre. Come honor Baltimore's Icons. Come be dazzled. Come be part of the wonder.
Dress Code: Think formal meets fantastical. Think Avant-garde, imaginative, and fantasy-driven. Bring your most iconic interpretation of WONDALAND to life. This is your invitation to dream bigger, dress bolder, and show up as the most iconic version of yourself.
TICKETS
General Admission: Standard admission to the ICON Awards Show.
BLAQ Equity Builder: Go all in on the wonder. This tier includes priority entry at 5:30 PM, priority seating area, a complimentary bar, an exclusive gift bag, and a social media shoutout — plus a portion of every ticket goes directly toward providing free/low-cost tickets to community members in need.
Early Release pricing until Sept. 7th
Prices increase on Oct. 9th
Discounted tickets are reserved for community members for whom cost is a genuine barrier to attending. If that's you, please email to request access — we ask that these spots be left for those who need them most.
QQD just got hotter for BIPOC LGBTQ+ adults in Baltimore & DMV--make new connections, go on Mini Dates, and get matched up in person!
Romantic Mini Dates with BIPOC LGBTQIA+ folx in Baltimore & DMV--make new conections and date intentionally! Suggested ages 28-55 for this event.
QQD is Baltimore's original speed dating series to match folx of all LGBTQIA2S+ sexualities and gender expressions in Baltimore who value community since March 2024, invented by commuity organizer and artist, Maria Gabriela Aldana of Art of Solidarity. Once you buy your ticket, complete Maria's match-making questionnaire as part of this dating process. Trust your gut. Put yourself out there! Waiting list opens if event sells out.
Below are the ground rules to participate in QQD (read carefully):
1) Any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, or ableist behavior will not be tolerated and the person will be banned.
2) No refunds or transfers y'all. Consider upgrading to a VIP ticket!
3) All daters complete a questionnaire designed by Maria ASAP. Give it 2-4 hours. Check your spam folder! You will receive email reminders.
4) Please do not come if you are sick, have flu symptoms, or test positive for COVID-19. You will receive your matches over email to connect and set up dates once you're healthy-- or on your own time.
5) Your email will be shared with a virtual match who was unable to attend due to illness. You are encouraged to share your photo and set up a video chat!
6) Bring a mask. We have daters who need their dates to wear masks. Maria will have extra! If you don't want to, Maria will not match you with those who need this accommodation. You may lose out on connecting with someone very special.
7) Be real. Be yourself. Daters are respectful and open-minded. If you're not feeling someone, maybe say "I'm feeling friendship" directly to them so they don't expect to date you.
8) Arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and familiarize yourself with your matches. Once dating rounds start, listen to instructions. Based on Maria's pre-matches, find your seat based on a color-coordinated chart. If you're late, you will miss a potential match. Who wants that?!
9) Share your phone number to set up a real date! Have fun! Nervous? We will have a good time!
10) Two drink max recommended!
11) It is not guaranteed that any dates will occur but hope you do go out! Come prepared to make a lot of cool new sexy friends! Ask Maria for advice along the way. ;)
Terms used throughout QQD thanks to:
Christina Strauss, SOGIE: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS- UNDERSTANDING THE LGBTQIA2S+ COMMUNITY.
VIP ADD ON: Queer Matchmaker, Maria Gabriela, spends more time working with you to identify 1-3 quality dates based on what you're looking for. Set up a 30 min appointment to review her Queer Roster of 600+ LGBTQIA2S+ folx in the Baltimore DMV area. Redeem within a month. It is recommended to attend a QQD event first. Venmo Maria-Aldana-8, if preferred.
