Arts & Entertainment
Baltimore arts briefs: through Nov. 1
Janis Ian in Annapolis, Brandi Carlile at the Lyric and more
Out singer/songwriter Janis Ian plays Annapolis tonight (Friday). (Photo courtesy Rams Head)
Lauded songwriter Ian in Annapolis Friday
Janis Ian performs at Rams Head On Stage (33 West St., Annapolis) tonight (Friday) at 8.
While she may not be the most well known, Ian (a lesbian) is considered one of the greatest pop songwriters, especially for her song “At Seventeen” that brought her five Grammy nominations. Her song “Jesse” has been rerecorded by a very large and diverse group of artists.
Tickets are $40. For more information, visit ramsheadonstage.com.
Lesbian Carlile at the Lyric
Brandi Carlile comes to the Lyric Opera House (140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore) Thursday night at 8.
The singer comes as part of her trio with twin brothers Phil and Tim Hanseroth. They have been touring for 10 years, collaborating and sharing “bunk beds, road pranks, swine flu, confined spaces and dirty T-shirts,” according to her website.
Tickets are around $58 with fees. For more information, visit lyricoperahouse.com.
‘Homoween’ at Grand Central
SHE Productions brings “HOMOween 2012: Annual Saints and Sinners Masquerade” Saturday night at 9 at Grand Central (1001 N. Charles St.).
The annual HOMOween party consists of a costume contest, drink specials and music by DJ Image.
Cover is $5 before 11 pm and $10 after. For more information, visit centralstationpub.com.
Ghost Walk tour IDs haunted hotspots
The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk happens tonight at 7 p.m. starting outside Max’s sidebar (731 S. Broadway).
The tour takes people to many haunted pubs, shops and residences in the area.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, visit baltimoreghosttours.com.
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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