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Baltimore arts briefs: July 6

Kinsey Sicks to perform, War of 1812 exhibit closing and more

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Last chance to see War of 1812 exhibit

Saturday is the last chance to see the exhibition, “Honoring 1812,” at the Crystal Moll Gallery (1030 South Charles St., Baltimore).

The exhibition showcases paintings, prints and photographs that commemorate the War of 1812. This includes aerial views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, ships of that era and scenes from Fort McHenry. The exhibit has been shown both at the Crystal Moll Gallery and the World Trade Center during the celebrations.

While the Crystal Moll Gallery mainly houses the artwork of Crystal Moll, who generally paints scenes from Baltimore as her subject, she also houses several different exhibitions.

The exhibition is free and is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon-6 p.m. For more information, visit crystalmollgallery.com.

Kinsey Sicks for president!

Kinsey Sicks are in Baltimore next weekend. (Blade file photo)

The Kinsey Sicks perform their show “Electile Dysfunction: Kinsey Sicks for President,” at Clementine at Creative Alliance (3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore) on July 14 at 7 and 9 p.m.

The show is the Kinsey Sicks’ campaign to become the first Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet to be elected President of the United States. According to their website, the gals are taking “(a)back America by out-pandering, out-conspiracy theorizing, and out-outlandishing even the most cynical of the current crop of Presidential candidates.”

Tickets are $20-25 and can be purchased at creativealliance.org. For more information, visit kinseysicks.com.

Deaf leather group to hold contests

The International Deaf Leather contest is July 12-15 at the Tremont Plaza Hotel (222 St. Paul Place) in Baltimore.

The event’s aim is to connect the deaf and hearing leather communities, while increase networking between the deaf, SM and fetish communities. The contest will include interviews, costume judging and personality contests as people compete for Ms. Deaf Leather, Mr. Deaf Leather and Deaf Leatherboy titles. Though it is a celebration of the deaf leather community, everyone is welcome. The group is LGBT inclusive.

Tickets for the contests are $35, but packages are available that include admission to workshops and cocktail parties. For more information, visit internationaldeafleather.org.

Showing support for LGBT teens

Rainbow Youth Alliance of Baltimore County meets Tuesday at the Towson Unitarian Universalist Church (1710 Dulaney Valley Rd.).

The Rainbow Youth Alliance is a support group for teens that are LGBT or questioning. Meetings are structured with a curriculum, which includes discussion groups, movies and games in a supervised environment. During the summer meetings are every second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and include a relaxing evening of movies, games, crafts and poetry.

This event is free. For more information, visit pflagbaltimore.org.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

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Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony

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The 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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