Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore arts briefs: events through Nov. 22
Chef Anthony Bourdain makes appearance, Trans Day of Remembrance and other Baltimore events
Chef Bourdain at the Hippodrome
Hippodrome Theatre (12 N Eutaw St.) presents an evening with Anthony Bourdain in his tour “Guts & Glory” tour Saturday night at 8.
Bourdain is an internationally renowned chef, author and television host. His most recent culinary-themed graphic novel “Get Jiro!” is on the New York Times bestseller list. The night includes stories about his life’s work and travels, which includes a question-and-answer session with the audience.
Tickets are $55-$150. For more information, visit france-merrickpac.com.
Trans Day of Remembrance on Tuesday

Transgender Day of Remembrance is a national event honoring lives lost to anti-trans violence. (Washington Blade file photo by Henry Linser)
The First Unitarian Church of Baltimore (Charles and Franklin St., Baltimore) holds a service for the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
The day was started in 1998 with the kick off of “Remembering Our Dead” to commemorate the murder of Rita Hester who was killed for being transgender. The day has been extended to memorialize everyone who has been killed out of anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.
The day is to help raise awareness to the prejudices transgender people still face. For more information, visit firstunitarian.net.
Frontrunners have Saturday meet planned
Baltimore Frontrunners and Walkers run on Saturday morning at 8:45 starting at Panera (3600 Boston St.).
The organization is a running and walking club for LGBT runners and friends. They welcome runners and walkers of all levels, including any four-legged friends who would like to join the run.
The route for the run will include going to the Inner Harbor World Trade Center or the Maryland Science Center. Afterward, the group reassembles for brunch at 10.
This event is free. Direct inquiries to [email protected] or call 410-662-2887. For more information, visit baltimorefrontrunners.org.
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.
Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)















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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party
Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser
The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)














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PHOTOS: Taste of Point
Annual fundraiser supporting LGBTQ youth scholarships and mentorships held at Room & Board
The Point Foundation held the annual Taste of Point fundraiser at Room & Board on Wednesday, May 13.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)















