Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore arts briefs: March 16
Prop 8 play, Joan Rivers coming to town and more
Daniel Ettinger, Steven J Satta-Fleming, Katie Ellen Simmons-Barth and Sarah Gorman star in the Baltimore area reading of "8" on Monday. (Photo courtesy Iron Crow Theatre.)
New Black play explores Prop 8 controversy
Iron Crow Theatre Company presents American Foundation for Equal Rights and Broadway Impact’s “8,” a new play by gay screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, for a one-night-only staged reading on Monday at Baltimore Theatre Project (45 W. Preston St.) at 8 p.m.
“8” chronicles what happened during the landmark trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger using actual court transcripts and first-hand interviews, showing both sides of the debate.
Tickets range from $12 to $17 and can be purchased online at ironcrowtheatre.com. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Equal Rights and its lawsuit for marriage equality.
For more information, visit 8theplay.com.
Rivers coming to Baltimore next weekend
Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Joan Rivers plays the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (12 North Eutaw St.) on March 23 at 8 p.m.
The evening will feature some of Rivers’ newest work including riffs on “The Celebrity Apprentice,” Hollywood, pop culture, reality TV, award show fashion and more.
Tickets range from $42 to $62 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
Hippo searches for new faces
Club Hippo (1 West Eager St.) has two special events happening this weekend.
First up on tonight is Baltimore’s Newest Face, a monthly contest for anyone who hasn’t previously competed in a state or national pageant. All contestants will presents a talent number running seven minutes or less. For more information, contact Josie at 410-274-7118.
Then its Workout Saturday with special guest DJ Carl Michaels of Woodys and Voyeur Nightclub in Philadelphia.
There’s also the clubs weekly events like bingo on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. and karaoke with Gary and Paulie on Friday at 9 p.m.
Evening of feminist theater at Centerstage
Centerstage (700 North Calvery St.) is partnering with the University of Maryland-Baltimore County Department of Theatre for the production, “Grrl Parts: The Extra Bits” on Saturday at 2 p.m.
The production will showcase UMBC’s “Grrl Parts 2012” directed by Eve Muson and featuring UMBC students in short plays written by notable female playwrights such as Kate Moira Ryan and Lucy Thurber. There will also be readings of past “Grrl Parts” plays featuring local professional actors.
The night will end with a panel discussion featuring all five playwrights, led by “Grrl Parts” artistic director, Susan McCully; and professor, performer and advocate, Susan Jonas, on the importance of women’s plays, playwrights and overall presence in today’s theater world.
This is a free event. For more information visit umbc.edu/grrlparts.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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