Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore arts briefs: Feb. 24
Hippo hosts events, ‘Agnes of God’ production opens and more

Club Hippo hosts two parties
Club Hippo (1 West Eager St.) has two large events going on this weekend.
On Friday, the Ladies of LURe present “Lust,” celebrating LGBT history with the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore.
DJ Rosie will be providing music and Dystruxion dancers will be there. There will also be a raffle for Club Skirts Dinah Shore tickets.
Admission is $5 before midnight and $7 after.
On Saturday, Bellezza Entertainment and Club Hippo present their first major event of the year with Winter Pride.
This event will feature drink specials, give-a-ways, live performances by the Charm City Cabaret and more.
Admission is $10 and doors open at 10 p.m.
Both events are for 21 and older only.

Joan Crooks plays Dr. Livingstone, a psychiatrist who puts Sister Agnes, played by Julie Milillo, under hypnosis after she has visions in ‘Agnes of God.’ (Photo by Ken Stanek)
‘Agnes of God’ production opens
Spotlighters Theatre (817 Saint Paul St.) presents “Agnes of God” starring Joan Crooks, Nancy Linden and Julie Milillo opening tonight at 8 p.m.
“Agnes” tells the story of Dr. Martha Livingstone and how she assesses the sanity of Sister Agnes after she’s accused of murdering her newborn.
The show will run through March 18 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. There will be a “talk back” session with the cast and director on March 11 following the show.
Tickets range from $16 to $20 and can be purchased online at spotlighters.org.
There will also be a special performance on March 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this performance are $10.
Oscar night fundraiser for homeless youth
The 11th annual AIRS Oscar Night to Benefit is tonight at Pazo Restaurant (1425 Aliceanna St.) starting at 6 p.m. with dinner, cocktails and a short program followed by the Oscars.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online at oscarnightbaltimore.
AIRS is an organization founded as the faith community’s response to the AIDS epidemic and has been helping individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS since 1987.
For more information on AIRS and CitySteps, visit airshome.org.
Two diverse groups set to play France-Merrick this weekend
The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (12 North Eutaw Street) presents Darwin Atwater’s “Evolution of a People” on tonight at 8 p.m. and the Peking Acrobats on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
“Evolution” is a musical monument to the varied aspects of African-American life, including business, sports, politics, cowboys, religion, fashion and more. Atwater has taken an entire culture and set it to music accompanied by a photographic narrative by Ellis Marsalis III.
Tickets range from $30 to $65.
For more information, visit soulfulsymphony.org.
The Peking Acrobats are a troupe of China’s most gift tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts complemented by live musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments.
Tickets range from $20 to $55.
All tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















Music & Concerts
Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’
Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.
For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.

Friday, May 2
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, May 3
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 4
“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 5
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 6
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 7
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].
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