Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore arts briefs: March 2
Vincent E. Thomas holds ‘Shadows’ show, ‘Addams Family’ comes to town and more


Vincent E. Thomas brings his show ‘Shadows’ to Theatre Project on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Theatre Project)
Gay life in the ‘Shadows’
Theatre Project (45 West Preston St.) presents “Shadows” by Vincent E. Thomas/VTDance, exploring essences of masculinity and manhood through shadows of yesterday, today and tomorrow opening Saturday with a special, free “Peek Inside the Shadow” tonight at 7:30 p.m.
The program also includes “Homo Will Not Inherit,” a VTDance collaboration with Steve Satta of Iron Crow Theatre using the poetry of Mark Doty.
Tickets range from $10 to $20 and can be purchased online at theatreproject.org.
Roller Girls gear up for another home battle
The Charm City Roller Girls, a local roller derby league, are having their third home bout of the season on March 10 at DuBurns Arena (1301 S. Ellwood Ave.) from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
The Night Terrors, who won their last bout with the Modtown Mods 184 to 124, will be playing the Speed Regime, who won their last bout with the Junkyard Dolls 209 to 137, and the Mobtown Mods will be playing the Junkyard Dolls.
Tickets to the bout are $12 for adult general admission, $5 for children under 12 general admission and $25 for VIP.
For more information on the Charm City Roller Girls and to purchase tickets, visit charmcityrollergirls.com.
Da-da-da-dum — snap snap
The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center presents “The Addams Family” opening Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Douglas Sills, an opnly gay Tony nominee, starting as Gomez.
“Addams” tells the story of what happens when princess of darkness Wednesday Addams brings home a “normal” boyfriend.
Tickets are available online at broadwayacrossamerica.com and vary in price by performance and seating location.
More Hippo fun planned
Club Hippo (1 West Eager St.) has several events happening this week.
On Friday is “Deep in the Game” hosted by Mark Brown Schwarz and Cexman from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a special performance by the Shake Off Twinz. There’s a $5 cover for this 21 and older event.
Saturday is the monthly party “The Soundz” with DJ C-Dubz featuring funky house, electro-pop and club remixes all night long starting at 10 p.m.
On Tuesday, Club Hippo is starting Buzztime trivia from 4 p.m. to close. Competition starts at 9:30 p.m. with John Woods hosting. Players can win prizes including bar tabs.
Wednesday is the weekly bingo game, with proceeds benefitting the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore. This week participants can win the first episode of “She’s Living for This,” a new drag show on here! starring Sherry Vine, Sherry Vine masks and more.

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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