Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore briefs: July 20
BSO performs Michael Jackson hits, ‘Hot Sauce’ at Grand Central and more
‘Rev. Beach’s Dream,’ one of the pieces on display this weekend at Artscape. (Image courtesy Artscape)
BSO performs Michael Jackson hits
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents “The Music of Michael Jackson” on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Pier Six Pavilion (731 Eastern Ave., Baltimore).
The BSO will perform the singer’s music spanning 40 years including Jackson 5 jams like “ABC” and later hits like “Thriller” and “The Way You Make Me Feel.”
Tickets range from $20-40 and can be purchased at piersixpavilion.com. For more information on the show and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, visit bsomusic.org.
‘Hot Sauce’ at Grand Central
Grand Central Nightclub (1001 North Charles St., Baltimore) hosts “Hot Sauce” by DJ Rich Morel on Saturday at 10 p.m.
Morel has become a highly sought-after singer/songwriter, producer and remixer, working with high-profile artists such as Cyndi Lauper, The Killers and La Roux. The DJ set will include his signature innovative electro-pop dance beats.
Morel and his partner, Bob Mould, team up as the duo Blowoff for their hugely popular monthly show at the 9:30 Club. Morel has also garnered fame from his collaboration with the Grammy-winning house music group Deep Dish on hits like “Cabaret” and “Under a Disco.”
Admission to “Hot Sauce” is $10 and limited to guests 21 and over. For more details, visit centralstationpub.com or morelwork.wordpress.com.
Artscape in town all weekend
Artscape, Baltimore’s premier arts event and America’s largest free arts festival, starts today and will be held through Sunday. Artscape features work by a huge span of fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople, as well as dance, opera, theater, film, experimental music and other performing arts events.
The festival is held in outdoor tents and inside fine exhibition spaces in a number of locations. The finalists for the Sondheim Artscape Prize currently have their work on display at the Baltimore Musuem of Art through July 29 (10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore). The Modell Performing Arts Center (140 West Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore) is a good landmark to use for directions for the festival.
Festival highlights include Meyerhoff Symphony Hall tours hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Art Car Show and Parade and the “at-TENT-ion” exhibit in which 20 tents have been transformed into works of art.
“Artscape” is from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday. For more details on the many events at the festival and to download a festival map, visit artscape.org.
Pearls of Wisdom group to meet at Center
Pearls of Wisdom (POW), a support group for women in the LGBT community, meets Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the GLBT Community Center of Baltimore (241 West Chase St., Baltimore).
POW meets every first and third Saturday of the month and provides a safe space for women to engage in open and confidential discussion about relationships, identity, coming out and more.
If interested in attending, contact “Q” at [email protected] and visit glccb.org for more information.
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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