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Queer comedy Friday in Baltimore

Creative Alliance hosts New York-based performers

Published

15 years ago

June 30, 2011

Juliette Ebner

Jessica Halem and Ben Lerman are in Baltimore tonight. (Photo courtesy of the Alliance)

The Creative Alliance presents New York comedians Jessica Halem and Ben Lerman in a night of queer comedy at The Patterson (3134 Eastern Ave.) in Baltimore tonight at 8 p.m.

Violet Gray, a Baltimore librarian, who has also performed at Charm City Kitty Club will be opening.

The Alliance is group that provides support to Baltimore area artists and promotes the city as a center for creative production. The group offers many programs including classes like iMovie Editing, Intro to Improv and more.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for Alliance members.

For more information on the Alliance and to purchase tickets, go here.

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