Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore arts briefs: events through Nov. 15
Waters to interview Travolta, Iron City hosts ‘Queer’ reading and more

John Travolta (center) in a scene from ‘Savages.’ Travolta drew controversy when he starred in a film adaptation of Waters’ ‘Hairspray.’ The original starred late drag legend Divine, a notorious Waters cohort. (Photo courtesy Maryland Film Festival)
Travolta joins Waters for conversation
Maryland Film Festival is holding a tribute to John Travolta, who is being awarded the Festival’s “Reel Guy” for his performance in “Savages,” Saturday night at 10 p.m. at the MICA Brown Center (1300 West Mt. Royal Ave.).
Travolta will be joined by John Waters for Maryland Film Festival’s fifth annual “Open Conversations.” The program was designed to bridge the community to people who create the movies. Both Travolta and Waters have a history of performing in Baltimore.
Tickets are $75 for the conversation only and $300 for the conversation and a personal dinner with the guests. For more information, visitmdfilmfest.com.
Bump, set, spike with Charm City
Charm City Volleyball is hosting social play for volleyball players of all levels Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Royal Recreational Center (137 McMechen St.).
The group is an LGBT volleyball organization. The weekly social play is to promote volleyball in the community. Charm City Volleyball hosts competitive events and social clinics.
The sessions are $3 each and $30 for the fall season. There are discounts for students. For more information, visit volleybaltimore.org.
BRAS hold final event
Baltimore Recreation Alternatives (BRAS) has its “Last Dance: Just Us Gals Throwback Dance” Saturday night at 8 at Holiday Inn (9615 Deereco Rd., Timonium).
This is the last throwback dance party BRAS is hosting. The last blow-out will feature ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s music.
Tickets are $25. For more information, visit brasmaryland.com.
‘Queer Bathroom’ gets reading
Iron Crow Theatre Company presents “The Queer Bathroom Monologues: A Staged Reading” at Towson University Center for the Arts (8000 York Rd.) Monday at 7 p.m.
The piece takes a look at LGBT experiences in Canada’s public facilities. There will be a pre-event with an opportunity to meet the write Sheila Cavanagh and refreshments.
This event is free. For more information, visit towson.edu.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)












Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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