Baltimore arts briefs through Dec. 13

Hunks model trunks for Center benefit

The Red Maple (930 North Charles St.) hosts Holiday Hunks in Trunks All-Male Swim Suit Charity Auction to benefit Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore Wednesday night at 8 pm.

The even includes an all-male swimsuit fashion show and auction. There will be 10 models this year, and when the show is over some of the swimsuits will be auctioned right off their bodies.

Tickets are $19.50 to $253.50. For more information, visit hunksintrunks.org.

Gay filmmaker John Waters returns to the Birchmere again this year. (Photo by Greg Gorman; courtesy of Waters)

Baltimore legend returns with holiday show

The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave.) hosts “A John Waters Christmas!” on Monday night at 7:30.

Waters’ show explores the gay and sexual passion of the holiday season. His love for Christmas has inspired the one-man show to come back every year.

Tickets are $49.50. For more information, visit birchmere.com.

Crows present holiday show

Iron Crow Theatre Company presents “Christmas with the Crows” on Saturday night at 8 at the University of Baltimore Student Center (21 W. Mount Royal Ave.).

The show includes special guests Bruce Nelson and Rober Hitz as they fill the evening with holiday songs and readings.

Tickets are $25. For more information, visit ironcrowtheatre.com.

Another week for gay Bingo

Club Hippo (1 W. Eager St.) has its weekly Gay Bingo night on Wednesday at 8:30 to benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore.

The night includes progressive jackpots and drinks specials all night. The Center promotes equality and understanding of Baltimore’s LGBT community while also providing them with services such as support groups and different events.

There are $3 drink specials all night. For more information, visit clubhippo.com.