2013
LGBT VISITORS GUIDE
2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide
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Accommodations
Attractions
Nightlife
Neighborhoods
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40
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42
Restaurants
23
Wedding Guide
48
Shopping
33
Activities
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Welcome...........................................................5
The GLCCB.......................................................6
My Baltimore............................ 8, 16, 31, 39
Vincent DePaul, Lea Gilmore, Maggie McIntosh,
Monica Stevens, Carlton Smith, Owen Smith
Anthony McCarthy, Rebecca Nagle,
Kelly Walker, Steve Satta, and DDm
Congregations
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Calendar
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Eye on Baltimore............................... 12, 53
Baltimore Map............................................34
Essentials......................................................66
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. The GLCCB/Gay Life assumes no responsibility for
the accuracy of information published herein. Copyright 2013 by The GLCCB/Gay Life. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of The GLCCB/Gay Life.
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2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide
Welcome to Baltimore!
Also welcome to the 2nd annual Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide! This edition includes up-to-date
information for the great resources in last year’s guide, plus much more. We have compiled a year’s
worth of exploring and interviewing to produce this expanded version with even more LGBT-friendly
resources than before.
Learn where to stay, what to see, and where to eat, shop, and play; explore Baltimore’s diverse
neighborhoods—from the historic to the eclectic; meet local celebrities, activists, and politicians and
see where they bring their LGBT friends. Check out local meet-ups from outdoor adventures and roller
derbies, to singing and reading groups. Learn about staying in shape during your stay, and finding
satisfying options for relaxing or blowing off steam. Everything from yoga classes to leather bars can be
found in these pages.
We are also proud to bring you a brand new wedding section! With the passage of the Civil Marriage
Protection Act, same-sex couples can now get legally married in Maryland. Not only is this great news
for LGBT Marylanders (and the history of equality in general) but for out-of-towners too. Now, Baltimore
is not just a great destination for your next vacation, but also for your special day! You’ll find everything
you need from welcoming congregations and venues to every vendor under the sun: photographers,
florists, caterers, bands, officiants, and much, much more.
How did we decide who and what to include in this year’s LGBT visitors guide? We started with the
LGBT-owned and staffed establishments that have long been a part of our community. Then we talked
to our colleagues, coworkers, friends, and families to find out about the places they patronize and
recommend. Finally, we collected information from the local businesses who contacted us: the hotel
manager who wants the community to know she supports LGBT visitors; the restaurant owner whose
establishment hosted marriage equality fundraisers; the entrepreneur who knows his products will
resonate with the community. Rather than a guide that just lists places that will merely accept any LGBT
dollar, we strive to create a guide full of actively supportive, engaged people, businesses, and resources
so that your visit to Baltimore will be welcoming.
Enjoy your stay!
The Staff of Gay Life & The GLCCB
The GLCCB, 241 W. Chase St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.777.8145
GLCCB.org
Facebook.com/GLCCB
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
Community Center of Baltimore and
Central Maryland (GLCCB) publishes
Gay Life, produces Baltimore Pride,
and provides numerous other services
to Baltimore’s LGBT community.
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GAYLIFE
Read it. Live it.
Love it.
Gay Life has been a free publication of the GLCCB since 1979.
We distribute 10,000-12,500 copies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Gay Life offers insightful and engaging coverage on local events,
conversations with visiting celebrities, and in-depth explorations of
important topics that affect the LGBT community.
Visit us at BaltimoreGayLife.com or call 410.777.8145
Editor
Maggie Beetz
Art Director
M. Cory Burgess
Contributors
Dan McEvily, Doug Rose
Advertising
Sabre Chase
Photographers
John Kardys, Jon-Michael Moses
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BALTIMORE’S LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
In 1977—less than ten years after the Stonewall
riots in New York—the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and
Central Maryland (GLCCB) was founded. At the
time, Baltimore was by no means a stranger to
LGBT activism.
During the
late ‘60s and
early ‘70s
a number
of lesbian
journals began
publication
in Baltimore.
In 1972, the
Baltimore
Chapter of the
Metropolitan
Community
Church (MCC) was established. There were also
groups for African-American lesbians and, in 1973,
gay and lesbian Catholics. Gay student groups at
local universities and the Baltimore Pride rally both
appeared in 1975. That spring, the Baltimore Gay
Alliance (BGA) had its first meeting.
The BGA began its work galvanizing the
community into one entity, celebrating diversity and
offering sanctuary. By 1977 it was clear that the BGA
needed to form a unified community center, and
the articles of incorporation were signed on March
28, 1977 establishing the Gay Community Center
of Baltimore (GLCCB). In 1985, Lesbian was added
to the organization’s name to create the most
commonly know acronym: GLCCB. In 2002—in an
effort to remain inclusive—the GLCCB incorporated
the entire community it serves into its name to
become the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender
Community Center of Baltimore and Central
Maryland (GLBTCCBCM) while retaining the familiar
(and more manageable) nickname of “the GLCCB.”
At first the GLCCB survived only through
the hard work and self-sacrifice of committed
volunteers who provided meeting space, operated
a switchboard, and distributed a newsletter out
of homes and basements. The newly established
GLCCB Health Clinic—later to become Chase
Brexton Health Services, Maryland’s LGBT health
provider—shared space with MCC. In 1980 however,
the GLCCB found a home at 241 West Chase Street.
 GAY LIFE
In 1979, The GLCCB newsletter evolved into the
Baltimore Gay Paper—now known as Gay Life.
Today, Gay Life distributes 10,000-12,500 papers
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throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Gay Life offers
insightful and engaging coverage on local events,
as well as national and international news. Gay Life
regularly tackles important and relevant topics
such as personal finance for same-sex partners,
local resources for LGBT youth, faith-based support,
and health care issues. Gay Life also covers local
theater, concerts, art shows, fashion, festivals, films,
discussions, fundraisers, contests, and regularly
includes opinion pieces and Q&As with local
celebrities and community figures.
As always, Gay Life is a free publication of the
GLCCB that is available in print and online at
BaltimoreGayLife.com.
 BALTIMORE PRIDE
Baltimore Pride has celebrated the diversity of
our community in Maryland and throughout the
Mid-Atlantic for nearly 40 years. In the decades
since, Baltimore Pride has grown to become
Maryland’s largest LGBTQ visibility event, providing
an opportunity for the greater Maryland community
to experience and learn more about the LGBTQ
community through a weekend of wonderful events
and exhibitions. Attended annually by an estimated
30,000 people, Baltimore Pride is recognized not
only as the premier LGBT event in Maryland, but
also one of the largest festivals in Baltimore City.
The Parade and Block Party are held in Mount
Vernon, one of the most historic areas of the city
and one of the centers of LGBT life in Baltimore
(learn more about this neighborhood on p. 42). The
Festival takes place in a lakeside setting in beautiful
Druid Hill Park, which provides a pleasant and
casual environment for the festivities of the day.
The origins of Baltimore Pride date back to 1975
and the GLCCB has been the producer of Baltimore
Pride since 1977. Learn more at BaltimorePride.org.
Things have changed markedly from the days
when the GLCCB operated out of basements,
fought for its right to hold the Pride Celebration,
or watched gay rights bill after gay rights bill get
voted down by the Baltimore City Council. With
ever-increasing acceptance, things may appear
to be less challenging now, but there is still much
work to be done. There will always be challenges,
both personal and societal. Through individual
gifts, generous bequests, fundraisers, and grants,
the GLCCB has been able to expand its services
to include more support groups, increased
educational opportunities, and more community
outreach services. Learn more at GLCCB.org.
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My Baltimore
Vincent De Paul
FILM ACTOR AND PRODUCER
Identifies: A champion of the LGBTQ
community and outspoken producer
for emerging filmmakers and artists
in Maryland.
When LGBT friends come to
Baltimore: I like to walk them through
the original set of John Waters’
Hairspray in Highlandtown, taking them
to Pacey’s on Eastern Avenue (a.k.a.
the Hefty Hideaway dress shop) and
the remnants of Eldorado’s Hair Salon,
both from the film. Afterwards, we stop
by Baltimore’s best pizza at Matthews.
After that, we walk across the street
to the Patterson Theater where I show
them the beautifully restored deco
theater and then venture to David
Nauman’s Bay Cafe on the Waterfront.
After that a light snack at Canton
Dockside on Boston Street for the best
crabs and burgers in town.
Another great Baltimore spot is
Felicia Baker’s Highlandtown Gallery
on Conkling Street, a beautifully
restored 1900s building. You will find
art work from amazing artists, crafts,
hometown food, Wi-Fi, and possibly
even a local band playing. After they
are thoroughly brainwashed with how
cool Baltimore is, we would end up at
the Belvedere’s 13th Floor for a night
cap—a Sloop Betty martini or a St.
Germain & Champagne cocktail—and
UTZ potato chips.
Lea Gilmore
ARTIST, ACTIVIST
AND EDUCATOR
Identifies: A singing activist
who cares.
When LGBT friends come to
Baltimore: Fell’s Point is a fun place
with a splash of European vibe. I also
love going to the American Visionary
Art Museum—it’s a funky and fabulous
place. The National Great Blacks In
Wax Museum and the Eubie Blake
Heritage and Cultural Arts Center are
also two Baltimore treasures worth
checking out. Food? One must get a
Baltimore chicken box.
Photo courtesy of Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast.
BROTHERS GRIMM ROOM AT
SCARBOROUGH FAIR BED & BREAKFAST
1840s Carrollton Inn
50 Albemarle St.
410.385.1840
1840sCarrolltonInn.com
Admiral Fell Inn
888 S. Broadway
410.522.7377
HarborMagic.com
Baltimore Marriott
Inner Harbor Hotel
at Camden Yards
110 S. Eutaw St.
410.962.0202
Marriott.com
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Baltimore Marriott
Waterfront
700 Aliceanna St.
410.385.3000
Marriott.com
Embassy Suites
Baltimore/Hunt Valley
213 International Cir.
Hunt Valley, MD
410.584.1400
EmbassySuites.com
Gramercy Mansion
1400 Greenspring Valley Rd.
410.486.2405
GramercyMansion.com
Hampton Inn Baltimore
Downtown/Convention Center
550 Washington Blvd.
410.685.5000
HamptonInn.com
HI – Baltimore Hostel
17 W. Mulberry St.
410.576.8880
BaltimoreHostel.org
Hilton Baltimore
Convention Center Hotel
401 W. Pratt St.
443.573.8700
Baltimore.Hilton.com
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NATIONAL
AQUARIUM
REGINALD
F. LEWIS
MUSEUM
AMERICAN
VISIONARY
ART MUSEUM
PIER SIX
CONCERT
PAVILION
M&T BANK
STADIUM
FEDERAL HILL
Eye on Baltimore
Photos courtesy of Visit Baltimore.
Find more on page 53.
Renaissance Harborplace
Hotel – Baltimore
202 E. Pratt St.
410.547.1200
Renaissance-Hotels.Marriott.com
Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
1739 W. Nursery Rd.
Linthicum Heights, MD
410.694.0808
Hilton.com
WHAT IS
TAG-APPROVED?
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court
550 Light St.
410.234.0550
Sonesta.com/Baltimore
Holiday Inn
Baltimore Inner Harbor
301 W. Lombard St.
410.685.3500
HolidayInn.com
Scarborough Fair
Bed & Breakfast
801 S. Charles St.
410.837.0010
ScarboroughFairBAndB.com
Hotel Brexton Baltimore
868 Park Ave.
443.478.2100
HotelBrexton.com
Sheraton Baltimore City Center
101 W. Fayette St.
410.752.1100
SheratonBaltimoreCityCenter.com
Hotel Monaco Baltimore
2 N. Charles St.
443.692.6170
KimptonHotels.com
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
Baltimore
300 S. Charles St.
410.962.8300
Sheraton.com/InnerHarbor
Hyatt Regency
300 Light St.
410.528.1234
Baltimore.Hyatt.com
The Inn at 2920
2920 Elliott St.
410.342.4450
TheInnAt2920.com
Sleep Inn & Suites
– Inner Harbor
301 Fallsway
410.779.6166
SleepInn.com
The Inn at the Colonnade
Baltimore, a Double Tree
by Hilton Hotel
4 W. University Pkwy.
410.235.5400
ColonnadeBaltimore.com
Tremont Plaza Hotel
222 St. Paul Pl.
410.727.2222
TremontPlazaHotel.com
Wyndham Baltimore
Peabody Court
612 Cathedral St.
410.727.7101
PeabodyCourtHotel.com
The Inn at Henderson’s Wharf
1000 Fell St.
410.522.7777
HarborMagic.com
Mount Vernon Hotel
24 W. Franklin St.
410.727.2000
MountVernonBaltimore.com
TAG Approved® gayfriendly hotels and
attractions meet six LGBT
welcoming qualifications:
Enforce non-discriminatory
policies including “sexual
orientation.”
Treat heterosexual and
domestic partners equally
in personnel policies.
Provides LGBT diversity
and sensitivity training for
employees.
Empower customers
and employees to be
“watchdogs” of its gay and
lesbian business practices.
Gives back to their
community.
Employs staff who reflect
the diversity of their
community.
Learn more at
TagApproved.com
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
20 W. Baltimore St.
410.539.8400
Radisson.com/LordBaltimore
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advertisers or supporters of this guide.
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Pier 5 Hotel
711 Eastern Ave.
410.539.2000
HarborMagic.com
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DELEGATE, MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Identifies: I’m Diane’s wife.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore: I take them to
places that they would find fun, interesting, and uniquely
Baltimore. Fort McHenry for the history buffs, the American
Visionary Art Museum, a walk along the Inner Harbor, or seeing
an outdoor movie in Little Italy. For dinner, one of my local
favorites is The Dizz in Remington.
Monica Stevens
ORGANIZER, SISTAS OF THE T
Identifies: A transgender woman of color.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore: My tastes are as
eclectic and as diverse as my friends, so we could go to
the Caton Castle Lounge for a night of jazz and dinner, the
Bohemian for funky, urban, hippy-artsy-indie music and poetry,
or the Walters, followed by dinner at Sacha’s and a recital at
the Peabody. Maybe we would just go for a walk in Sherwood
Gardens—it completely depends on the mood.
Carlton Smith
CEO AND FOUNDER OF BALTIMORE BLACK PRIDE
Identifies: Same Gender Loving
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore: For nighttime fun,
I take friends to Paradox, Ziascos, the Hippo and Club Bunns.
During the daytime, a tour of the Inner Harbor, the Mt. Vernon
neighborhood, and Charles Village. Living in Mt. Vernon, I
would suggest visitors head over to City Cafe and Mt. Vernon
Stables for great dining in an LGBT friendly environment and
also make sure to stop by Spirits of Mt. Vernon for a great
selection of American, European and New World wines.
Owen Smith
FIELD ORGANIZER FOR GENDER EQUALITY
ISSUES, EQUALITY MARYLAND
Identifies: I am a 30 year-old racially, genderly, and sexuality
proud queer activist and Waverly resident.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore: My favorite spots
in Baltimore are the National Aquarium for when I need the
beauty of nature and the American Visionary Art Museum when
I desire art. Hot spots for great activism and volunteer work are
Equality Maryland and the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care
Shelter. When I need community, I love the gender performance
shows of the Charm City Kitty Club, the Hippo and Bearings
Bike Project for trans* positive fun and a great work out.
Photo by Adam Bouska.
Photo by Willet Walker.
My Baltimore
Maggie McIntosh
 ANIMALS
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Dr.
Druid Hill Park
410.396.7102
MarylandZoo.org
Arena Players
801 McCulloh St.
410.728.6500
ArenaPlayersInc.com
CENTERSTAGE
700 N. Calvert St.
410.332.0033
Centerstage.org
The longest-operating AfricanAmerican community theater in the U.S.
provocative, and entertaining perfor-
Located in Druid Hill Park (home of
Baltimore Pride!), this zoo provides
shelter to 1,500 animals, a Polar Bear
Watch, and an award-winning
Children’s Zoo. Learn about animals
in your own backyard, trek through
the Maryland Wilderness, or embark
on an African Journey!
Baltimore Arena
(formerly 1st Mariner Arena)
201 W. Baltimore St.
410.347.2020
BaltimoreArena.com
National Aquarium
501 E. Pratt St.
410.576.3800
Aqua.org
Baltimore Concert Opera
11 W. Mt. Vernon Pl.
443.445.0226
BaltimoreConcertOpera.com
More than 11,000 animals from more
than 660 species of fish, birds,
amphibians, reptiles, and mammals
living in award-winning, naturalistic
habitats. Exhibits include a
225,000-gallon ring shaped
aquarium, Dolphin Amphitheater, and
a world-renowned rain forest.
BCO offers a new experience by operating in an affordable and intimate
setting that highlights the human voice.
Indoor sports and entertainment venue
near the Baltimore Convention Center
and the Inner Harbor.
Baltimore Performance Kitchen
PerformanceKitchen.org
Free theater and dance performances
across Baltimore that explore big questions and incite meaningful exchanges.
 PERFORMANCE
14 Karat Cabaret
218 W. Saratoga St.
410.962.8565
The14KaratCabaret.org
An die Musik Live
409 N. Charles St.
410.385.2638
AndieMusikLive.com
An intimate classical, jazz, and
world music venue and part of
the non-profit, MusikNOW.
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Photo by Jon-Michael Moses.
This nonprofit, artist run space
offers casual performances, music,
dance, film, and video in an informal
nightclub setting.
Not-for-profit theater hosts smart,
mances; a consistently broad range of
productions in two intimate performing
spaces; a variety of dramaturgical, community, and educational programs; plus
an LGBT night for subscribers.
Creative Alliance
at the Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave.
410.276.1651
CreativeAlliance.org
A dynamic center of art in all genres,
Creative Alliance supports area artists
and advocates for cultural expression
rooted in a sense of place.
Everyman Theatre
315 W. Fayette St. (New location!)
410.752.2208
EverymanTheatre.org
An intimate Equity theatre with a resident company of local artists dedicated to producing quality plays that are
accessible and affordable to everyone.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St.
410.783.8000
BSOMusic.com
Fells Point Corner Theater
251 South Ann St.
410.276.7837
FPCT.org
Internationally recognized as having a
preeminent place among the world’s
most important orchestras.
Located in a historic brick firehouse,
FPCT offers an intimate setting for theater as well as art and acting workshops.
Hippodrome Theatre
at the France-Merrick
Performing Arts Center
12 N. Eutaw St.
410.837.7400
France-MerrickPAC.com
Originally built in 1914, this 2,300-seat
renovated theater is a centerpiece of
world-class stage performances.
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Iron Crow Theatre Company
443.637.2769
IronCrowTheatre.com
Already a staple in the LGBT
community, Iron Crow produces
new works, queer classic works, and
presents productions rarely seen in
mainstream Baltimore venues.
The Mobtown Theater
at Meadow Mill
3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Ste 114
MobtownPlayers.net
Spotlighters Theatre
817 St. Paul St.
410.752.1225
Spotlighters.org
The Charles Theater
1711 N. Charles St.
410.727.3464
TheCharles.com
Exceptional, diverse, creative, bold, and
affordable theatrical productions that
stimulate both audience and artist.
Baltimore’s oldest movie theater
screens independent and foreign films.
The Strand Theater
1823 N. Charles St.
443.874.4917 Strand-Theater.org
Landmark Theatres Harbor East
645 S. President St.
410.624.2622
LandmarkTheatres.com
This first-run cinema has seven screens,
a full bar and gourmet concessions.
Born out of Johns Hopkins University,
this theater company specializes in
classical and new works.
Dedicated to providing opportunities
for women artists, writers, designers
and directors, with a focus on
producing original works.
Patricia and Arthur Modell
Performing Arts Center at The
Lyric
140 W. Mount Royal Ave.
410.900.1150
LyricOperaHouse.com
Toby’s Dinner Theater Best Western Hotel &
Conference Center
5625 O’Donnell St.
410.649.1660
TobysDinnerTheater.com
One of the city’s most livelyand important institutions for more than a century.
Broadway and original musicals with
an exceptional buffet-style dinner. Traditionally the theater where all John
Waters’ films open in Baltimore, The
Senator is scheduled to re-open in
late spring 2013, after a $3.5 million
renovation of the 1939 Art Deco
landmark that will include three
additional boutique theaters.
Peabody Conservatory
Miriam A. Friedberg
Concert Hall
1 E. Mount Vernon Pl.
410.234.4500 Peabody.JHU.edu/conservatory
Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
410.563.9135
VagabondPlayers.org The Rotunda Cinemas
711 W. 40th St.
410.235.5554
HorizonCinemas.com
Built in neoclassical style, the
Concert Hall is one of the oldest
recital halls in America.
Pier Six Pavilion
731 Eastern Ave.
410.783.4189
PierSixPavilion.com
Gorgeous outdoor concert venue
offers spectacular views of Baltimore’s
Inner Harbor.
“America’s Oldest Little Theatre,”
continuously operating since 1916,
has produced plays by H.L. Mencken,
Eugene O’Neill, and more.
The Senator
5904 York Rd. 410.323.4665
TheSenatorTheatre.com
This hidden gem has a loyal following.
 MUSEUMS
Windup Space
12 W. North Ave.
410.244.8855
TheWindupSpace.com
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy.
410.244.1900
AVAM.org
Bar and art space regularly featuring
homegrown art, music, and film.
America’s official national museum
and education center for intuitive,
self-taught artistry offers quirky, fun,
and fantastic exhibits you won’t find
anywhere else in Baltimore.
The Yellow Sign Theatre
1726 N. Charles St.
on.fb.me/ZpQYsE
Rams Head Live
20 Market Pl.
410.244.1131
RamsHeadLive.com
Original, edgy, innovative, mostly DIY
shows by local artists and performers.
B&O Railroad Museum
901 W. Pratt St.
410.752.2490
Indoor music venue, club, and bar
in downtown Baltimore.
 MOVIE THEATERS
A “national treasure” of railroad artifacts.
Single Carrot Theater
1727 N. Charles St.
443.844.9253
SingleCarrot.com
Carefully selected diverse and
challenging productions that
complement one another.
TIP!
Bengie’s Drive-In
3417 Eastern Blvd. Middle River, MD
410.687.5627
Bengies.com
Just outside of Baltimore, this drive-in
is worth a trip down memory lane.
The Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr.
443.573.1700
ArtBMA.org
BMA features 90,000 works of
art, plus Gertrude’s restaurant,
summer jazz concerts, and a new
contemporary wing.
Find more live performance info and resources at MDTheatreGuide.com.
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Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy.
410.727.4808
TheBMI.org
Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd St.
410.732.6400
JHSM.org
Covers airplanes, cars, civil rights,
space exploration, and more.
America’s leading museum of regional
Jewish history, culture, and community.
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower
21 E. Eutaw St.
443.874.3596
BromoSeltzerTower.com
Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument St.
410.685.3750
MdHS.org
Visit artists’ studios, purchase art,
enjoy special events, and learn about
the tower’s great history.
A cultural institution with more than
350,000 objects and 7,000,000 books
and documents, including Francis Scott
Key’s original manuscript.
Eubie Blake National Jazz
Institute and Culture Center
847 N. Howard St.
410.255.3130
EubieBlake.org
Musical theater and jazz performances,
an extensive art gallery, historical preservation, and after-school arts instruction.
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St.
410.685.5225
MarylandScienceCenter.org
Exhibits plus IMAX theater, planetarium,
and interactive science encounters.
Fort McHenry National
Monument and Historic Shrine
2400 E. Fort Ave.
NPS.gov/FoMc
The National Great Blacks
In Wax Museum
1601 E. North Ave. # 3
410.563.3404
GreatBlacksInWax.org
This coastal fort successfully defended
the Baltimore Harbor in the War of 1812
and inspired the poem that became
our National Anthem.
Well known for its moving exhibit
on the Middle Passage, the museum
highlights stories that make up the
African-American experience.
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers
Maritime Park and Museum
1417 Thames Street
410.685.0295
DouglassMyers.org
Port Discovery
Children’s Museum
35 Market Place
410.727.8120
PortDiscovery.org
The museum gallery and learning
centers tell the story of Frederick
Douglass and Isaac Myers, and more.
Educational and interactive exhibits,
programs and activities for children
ages 10 and under.
Geppi’s Entertainment Museum
301 W. Camden St.
410.625.7060
GeppisMuseum.com
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
of Maryland African-American
History & Culture
830 E. Pratt St.
443.263.1800
AfricanAmericanCulture.org
250 years of American pop culture.
Historic Ships in Baltimore
301 Pier 3
410.539.1797
HistoricShips.org
Tours, activities, live cannons, and more.
James E. Lewis Museum
2200 Argonne Dr.
443.885.3030
JELMAMuseum.org
Serving the academic and cultural
needs of Morgan State University’s
community and beyond.
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The largest African-American museum
on the East Coast.
Sports Legends Museum
301 W. Camden St.
410.727.1539
BabeRuthMuseum.org
Dedicated to the historic legacy of local
and regional sports. Also home to the
Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum.
The highlighted businesses are
advertisers or supporters of this guide.
Star-Spangled Banner
Flag House
844 E. Pratt St.
410.837.1793
FlagHouse.org
Former home of Mary Pickersgill,
maker of the flag that inspired the
National Anthem.
Top of the World
Observation Level
401 E. Pratt St. #2700
410.837.8439
ViewBaltimore.org
A breathtaking view of Baltimore’s
skyline, harbor, and beyond.
The Walters Art Museum
600 N. Charles St.
410.547.9000
TheWalters.org
Art and artifacts from pre-dynastic
Egypt to 20th-century Europe include
more than 30,000 objects in this
internationally-renowned museum.
 TOURS
Charm City Food Tours
Various Neighborhoods
800.979.3370
BaltimoreFoodTours.com
Experience Baltimore’s culinary scene.
Elite Fitness Tours
EliteFitnessTours.com
Combines group fitness with tourism.
Segs in the City
Historic Fells Point,
Inner Harbor, and Federal Hill
800.734.7393
SegsintheCity.com
Ride a Segway to explore points of
interest in waterfront communities that
date back to the early 18th century.
Spirit Cruises
866.835.8837
SpiritCruisesBaltimore.com
The most entertaining way to see
and experience Baltimore, with
dining, dancing, and entertainment.
Urban Pirates
913 S. Ann St.
410.327.8378
UrbanPirates.com
Offering family adventure cruises and
adult B.Y.O.Grog cruises.
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The Bay Café
2809 Boston St.
410.522.3377
BayCafeCanton.com
This waterfront café offers a great
atmosphere for dining or hanging out
with friends. Blue Hill Tavern
938 S. Conkling St.
443.388.9363
BlueHillTavern.com
A contemporary fine dining American
restaurant where you can enjoy great
food and drink without sacrificing the
comforts of home.
Clementine at the Creative
Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave.
410. 276.1651
CreativeAlliance.org/Clementine
Great food, lovely ambiance, and a
friendly neighborhood vibe, this spot is
perfect before catching a show.
Eastern Sit In & Carry Out
1927 Eastern Ave.
410.814.6188
A friendly breakfast counter run by
one incredibly nice lady, this is the
kind of place that makes you want to
be a regular.
Jack’s Bistro 3123 Elliott St.
410.878.6542
JacksBistro.net
Innovative cuisine includes enticing
options like “Mac + Cheese + Chocolate,”
and a “Buttered Popcorn Martini.”
Matthew’s
3131 Eastern Ave.
410.276.8755
MatthewPizza.com
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 CANTON &
PATTERSON PARK
“Baltimore’s first pizzeria” continues to
win accolades from loyal patrons.
Morning Edition Café
153 N. Patterson Park Ave.
410.732.5133
Freshly prepared brunch entrees come
with Zeke’s coffee and classic cocktails
at this quirky corner café.
 CHARLES VILLAGE & CANTERBURY
Alizée
4 W. University Pkwy.
443.449.6200
AlizeeBaltimore.com
A wide range of entrees, salads, and
soups plus a vibrant, trendy bar area.
Panera Bread
3600 Boston St.
410. 522.2940
PaneraBread.com
The Ambassador Dining Room
3811 Canterbury Rd.
410.366.1484
AmbassadorDining.com
Saturday morning meeting location for
the LGBT Baltimore Frontrunners and
Walkers club.
The best Indian cuisine in a serene
restaurant of unmatched elegance. Sauté Restaurant
2844 Hudson St.
410.327.2883
SauteOfBaltimore.com
Organic and locally grown seasonal
produce, meat purchased from the
finest purveyors in the region.
Yellow Dog Tavern
700 S. Potomac St.
410.342.0280
YellowDogBaltimore.com
Providing the neighborhood with fresh
gourmet food and excellent service in a
delightful and relaxing environment.
Café Azafrán
3700 San Martin Dr.
410.338.4757
CafeAzafran.biz
At JHU, this hidden wonder offers
locally grown foods, vegetarian options,
and a full espresso bar.
Donna’s Café
3101 St. Paul St.
410.889.3410
Donnas.com
Coffee and pastries, salads and
sandwiches, innovative dinner menu,
and carefully selected wines, beers,
and special beverages.
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Freshii
3113 St. Paul St.
410.467.3737
Freshii.com
B&O American Brasserie
2 N. Charles St.
443.692.6172
BandORestaurant.com
M&S Grill
201 E. Pratt St.
410.547.9333
McCormickandSchmicks.com
A wide range of meals that cater to
almost every dietary restriction.
An approachable American brasserie
menu features local and seasonal
ingredients and daily specials.
Classic American cuisine in an
atmosphere reminiscent of legendary
eateries of the early 20th century.
Boheme Café
400 E. Pratt St.
410.347.9898
BohemeCafe.com
Maisy’s
313 N. Charles St.
443.220.0150
MaisysBaltimore.com
Amazing espresso drinks, great soups
and sandwiches, plenty of vegetarian
options and tasty sweets.
Feel at home in the warm and inviting
atmosphere of Maisy’s restaurant and
the Ox Lounge.
Cazbar
316 N. Charles St.
410.528.1222
Cazbar.pro
McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood Restaurant
711 Eastern Ave.
410.234.1300
McCormickandSchmicks.com
Carma’s Café
3120 St. Paul St.
410.243.5200
CarmasCafe.com
Muffaletas and pannini, salads,
soups, homemade yogurt, and locally
roasted coffee.
Gertrude’s at the
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr.
410.889.3399
JohnShields.com
Nationally acclaimed Chef
John Shields brings his signature
Chesapeake Bay cuisine to the
BMA for lunch, dinner, weekend
brunch, and outdoor dining in the
sculpture garden.
Niwana Restaurant
3 E. 33rd St.
410.366.4115
NiwanaRestaurant.com
The best Korean and Japanese cuisine
in the area.
One World Café
100 W/ University Pkwy.
410.235.5777
OneWorldCafe.us
Vegetarian restaurant, bar and café
with tasty selections in a cozy and
artsy environment.
Tamber’s
3327 St. Paul St.
410.243.5777
TambersRestaurant.com
Diner serving both classic American
and classic Indian dishes, popular
among Johns Hopkins undergrads.
 DOWNTOWN
Alewife
21 N. Eutaw St.
410.545.5112
AlewifeBaltimore.com
This delicious and conveniently
located gastropub the perfect stop
before a show.
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An authentic Turkish dining experience
with the popular club iLounge upstairs.
Edo Sushi Inner Harbor Inc.
201 E. Pratt St. #2075
410.843.9804
EdoSushiMD.com
A rich bounty of seafood specialties
from the Pacific Northwest, Atlantic
Seaboard and Chesapeake Bay.
Rated America’s Top Japanese
Restaurant by Zagat Survey.
Miss Shirley’s
750 E. Pratt St.
410.528.5373
MissShirleys.com
Fogo de Chao
600 E. Pratt St.
410.528.9292
FogodeChao.com
Eclectic southern style cuisine with
a Maryland twist. Maryland’s best
breakfast, brunch, and lunch in three
locations (including Roland Park and
1 Park Place in Annapolis).
Upscale Brazilian restaurant
featuring skewered meats prepared
Gaucho-style.
Hard Rock Cafe
601 E. Pratt St.
410.347.7625
HardRock.com
Down-home American food seasoned
with a healthy dose of rock ‘n’ roll.
Heavy Seas Alehouse
1300 Bank St.
410.522.0850
HeavySeasAlehouse.com
Fresh, seasonal and local ingredients
create bold and assertive dishes that
stand up to the intense beers Heavy
Seas is known for.
Kona Grill
1 E. Pratt St.
410.244.8994
KonaGrill.com
New American cuisine and full sushi bar.
Bar, patio, and happy hour available.
Rusty Scupper
402 Key Hwy.
410.727.3678
Rusty-Scupper.com
This delicious food and their magical
view are enjoyable at brunch, lunch,
or a great night out.
 FEDERAL HILL
& LOCUST POINT
Afters Café
1001 S. Charles St.
410.244.0909
Frozen yogurt that regularly
impresses visitors and regulars alike.
Bluegrass Tavern
1500 S. Hanover St.
410.244.5101
BluegrassTavern.com
An informal fine dining experience,
with a special focus on America’s
finest bourbons.
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Elvis
1022 Light St.
410.244.8817
Visitors can get a hefty and delicious
plate of freshly made San Franciscostyle burritos or tacos for under $10.
Hot Corner Lee’s House of
Steaks
Cross St. Market
1065 S. Charles St.
410.645.0241
HotCornerLees.com
Matsuri
1105 S. Charles St.
410.752.8561
Matsuri.us
Mother’s Federal Hill Grille
1113 S. Charles St.
410.244.8686
MothersGrille.com
Repeatedly voted Baltimore’s Best
Japanese restaurant.
Join Ravens and Orioles fans for pub
grub in this well established sports bar.
Metropolitan Coffeehouse
& Wine Bar
902 S. Charles St.
410.234.0235
MetroBalto.com
Nick’s Fish House & Grill
2600 Insulator Dr.
410.347.4123
NicksFishHouse.com
Baltimore’s most authentic
cheesesteaks.
Federal Hill’s best coffee spot has
a dining room and a wine bar that
comes to life in the evening.
Hull Street Blues Café
1222 Hull St.
410.727.7476
HullStreetBlues.com
Miguel’s Cocina y Cantina
1200 Steuart St.
443.438.3139
MiguelsBaltimore.com
Unpretentious seafood, sandwiches,
pastas, salads, and pub grub, plus allyou-can-eat Sunday brunch.
Authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex fare
and exotic tequila cocktails.
Little Havana’s
1325 Key Hwy.
410.837.9903
LittleHavanas.com
Mr. Rain’s Fun House
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Hwy.
443.524.7379
MrRainsFunHouse.com
Cuban inspired cuisine and irresistible
mojitos in a waterfront setting.
Inventive, upscale restaurant offers
creative takes on American classics.
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Known to support AIDS Interfaith
Residential Services (AIRS) and
Moveable Feast, Nick’s has a
waterfront dining room and outdoor
deck with live summer entertainment.
Regi’s American Bistro
1002 Light St.
410.539.7344
RegisAmericanBistro.com
A true neighborhood spot with
homestyle American cuisine, members
of the Chesapeake Region chapter
the National Organization of Gay
and Lesbian Scientific and Technical
Professionals meet here.
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Silo.5% Wine Bar
1200 Steuart St.
443.438.4044
Silo.5WineBar.com
Geckos
2318 Fleet St.
410.732.1961
GeckosOnline.com
Shuckers Restaurant & Bar 1629 Thames St.
410.522.5820
ShuckersOfFellsPoint.com
Explore more than 30 wines by
the glass or 200 by the bottle, plus
small plates, salads, and entrees at
this glamorous Silo Point branch of
Hampden’s 13.5% Wine Bar.
Southwest cuisine in a cool, casual
atmosphere.
A Maryland seafood restaurant so
gay-friendly, the owners provided
meeting space for the (now defunct)
local chapter of Stonewall Democrats.
SoBo Cafe
6 W. Cross St.
410.752.1518
SoboCafe.net
A good and quiet option that serves
comfort food with a twist.
Thai Yum
1006 Light St.
410.528.2146
ThaiYum.com
Exclusively Thai and exceptionally
delicious in the heart of Federal Hill.
 FELL’S POINT
Arcos Restaurante
129 S. Broadway
410.522.4777
ArcosRestaurante.com
Rustic and refined, traditional Mexican
comfort foods presented side-by-side
with eclectic approaches to new and
flavorful combinations.
Bertha’s
734 S. Broadway
410.327.5795
Berthas.com
Iconic Baltimore seafood restaurant
where diners famously “Eat Bertha’s
Mussels.”
Blue Moon Café
1621 Aliceanna St
410.522.3940
BlueMoonBaltimore.com
Enchanting breakfast and brunch
spot, famous for the Captain Crunch
French Toast, is open 24 hours on
weekends.
Ding How
631 S. Broadway
410.327.8888
Bit.ly/DingHow
Peking Duck is frequently
recommended at this reliable,
dine-in Chinese restaurant.
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Johnny Rad’s
2108 Eastern Ave.
443.759.6464
JohnnyRads.com
From lunch to late night this pub
offers great food, including vegan
selections.
Kali’s Court and Kali’s Mezze
1606 Thames St,
410.276.4700 (Court)
410.563.7600 (Mezze)
KalisCourt.com
KalisMezze.com
Mediterranean cuisine (especially
seafood) is the specialty of this
elegant Greek restaurant (Court) and
tapas bar (Mezze).
Sip & Bite
2200 Boston St.
410.675.7077
SipAndBite.com
24-hour hole-in-the-wall diner
enjoyed by families, the 4am crowd,
and everyone in between.
Sticky Rice 1634 Aliceanna St.
443.682.8243
BmoreSticky.com
An unusual mix of American, PanAsian entrees in a friendly, inexpensive
and inviting atmosphere.
Liquid Earth
1626 Aliceanna St.
410.276.6606
Tortilleria Sinaloa
1716 Eastern Ave.
410.276.3741
Bit.ly/BaltTortillas
Innovative vegetarian, vegan, raw, and
living foods deliver intelligent nutrition
in a casual, convivial setting.
Authentic and flavorful Mexican tacos,
tamales, and quesadillas,
plus Baltimore’s best tortillas.
Louisiana
1708 Aliceanna St.
410.327.2610
LouisianaRestaurant.com
 HAMILTON &
LAURAVILLE
This fine dining restaurant and special
occasion venue (including samesex weddings) offers American and
French-inspired dishes with authentic
Creole flavors.
Mr. Yogato
723-A S. Broadway
410.276.1006
MrYogato-FellsPoint.com
The best frozen yogurt treats in a
super fun yet chill atmosphere.
Salt
2127 E. Pratt St.
410.276.5480
SaltTavern.com
A new American tavern serving
innovative renditions of classic
favorites, guaranteed to bring back
nostalgic memories of even the most
experienced palate.
Chef Mac’s Louisiana Cuisine
4709 Harford Rd.
410. 319.6227
ChefMacs.com
Louisiana inspired cuisine and live jazz
and blues music.
Clementine
5402 Harford Rd. 410.444.1497
BMoreClementine.com
Great food with a cross-cultural twist
and a different menu every evening.
Hamilton Tavern
5517 Harford Rd.
410.426.1930
HamiltonTavern.com
Burgers with a loyal following in a
warm and down-to-earth setting.
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Koco’s Pub
4301 Harford Rd.
410.426.3519
KocosPub.com
The Dizz 300 W. 30th St.
443.869.5864
TheDizzBaltimore.com
Petit Louis Bistro
4800 Roland Ave.
410.366.9393
PetitLouis.com
Voted best crab cake and best wings.
This favorite neighborhood bar with
a fiercely loyal following offers good
food and cheap drinks in a casual and
funky setting.
Classic French bistro fare and
seasonal dishes.
Lost in the 50s Diner
5512 Harford Rd.
410.254.1639
LostInThe50sBaltimore.com
Enjoy a taste of the past at a great
place for food, folks, fun, all-day
breakfast, as well as lunch and
dinner plates.
Maggie’s Farm
4341 Harford Rd.
410.254.2376
MaggiesFarmMD.com
In support local farms and food
artisans, Maggie’s Farm offers
“refined peasant cuisine” that has
been grown and raised responsibly.
Tooloulou’s Artisan Pizza
4311 Harford Rd.
443.627.8090
Tooloulou.com
The Food Market
1017 W. 36th St.
410.366.0606
TheFoodMarketBaltimore.com
Approachable, serious comfort food
by Chef Chad Gauss, in a smartly
designed industrial-modern space. Golden West Café 1105 W. 36th St.
410.889.8891
GoldenWestCafe.com
This hipster hang out in Hampden
welcomes all for drinking, dining, and
(late night) live alternative music.
Rocket to Venus
3360 Chestnut Ave.
410.235.7887
RocketToVenus.com
Retro-space age atmosphere, unique
and comforting food options, and
beer for every palate.
Woodberry Kitchen
2010 Clipper Park Rd.
410.464.8000
WoodberryKitchen.com
Farm-to-table restaurant focusing
on the best local ingredients.
 HARBOR EAST
Tooloulou (the Cajun word for
crab) is a neighborhood place that
features artisan pizza, po’boys, and
Bayou-inspired specials nightly.
Grano Emporio
3547 Chestnut Ave.
443.438.7521
Grano Pasta Bar
1031 W. 36th St.
443.869.3429
GranoPastaBar.com
Valentino’s
6627 Harford Rd.
410.254.4700
ValentinosBaltimore.com
Inexpensive pasta dishes and
traditional multi-course meals are
distinguished by a skillful mix of
traditional and contemporary trends in
Italian cuisine.
Chazz—A Bronx Original
1415 Aliceanna St.
410.522.5511
ChazzBronxOriginal.com
Johnny’s
410.773.0777
4800 Roland Ave.
JohnnysDownstairs.com
Cinghiale
822 Lancaster St.
410.547.8282
Cgeno.com
An unpretentious, everyday place for
the Roland Park neighborhood.
Cinghiale celebrates the richness and
style of the modern Italian kitchen.
A family restaurant with a casual,
friendly atmosphere and top quality
food prepared by professional chefs.
 HAMPDEN
PLUS KESWICK, REMINGTON
& ROLAND PARK
Alchemy
1011 W. 36th St.
410.366.1163
AlchemyOn36.com
Fresh, innovative menu, hand-crafted
desserts, sophisticated wine selection,
elegant comfort.
Alonso’s & Loco Hombre
413-415 W. Cold Spring Ln.
410.235.3433
LocoHombre.com
Two great restaurants specializing in
American and Mexican cuisine, in one
convenient location.
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Miss Shirley’s
513 W. Cold Spring Ln.
410.889.5272
MissShirleys.com
Eclectic southern style cuisine with a
local twist. Maryland’s best breakfast,
brunch, and lunch in three locations
(including Inner Harbor
and Annapolis).
Papermoon Diner
227 W. 29th St.
410.889.4444
PapermoonDiner24.com
An eclectic, great place to meet friends
and share delicious comfort food.
Charleston
1000 Lancaster St.
410.576.0766
CharlestonRestaurant.com
An exquisitely refined take on
American cuisine of the South.
Developed by actor Chazz Palminteri.
James Joyce Irish Pub &
Restaurant
616 S. President St.
410.727.5107
TheJamesJoycePub.com
An authentic Irish pub serving Irish
American cuisine, built in Ireland and
shipped to Baltimore.
Patisserie Poupon
820 E. Baltimore St.
410.332.0390
PatisseriePoupon.net
Traditional French café fare, illy
coffee drinks, and delicious pastries
served in a charming shop.
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Pazo
1425 Aliceanna St.
410.534.7296
PazoRestaurant.com
Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop
222 Albemarle St.
410.685.4905
VaccarosPastry.com
Marie Louise Bistro
904 N. Charles St.
410.385.9946
MarieLouiseBistroCatering.com
This restaurant unveiled a space of
such staggering and sumptuous
loveliness, patrons swoon upon
entering. The menu is comprised of
tapas and main courses.
Authentic Italian treats such as gelato,
rum cake, tiramisu and many other
homemade cookies and cakes.
The menu merges French, Italian, and
Mediterranean food.
Ten Ten
1010 Fleet St.
410.244.6867
Bagbys1010.com
Seasonal American dishes with
influences from the Chesapeake and
Southern cuisine and a slow food
approach to cooking.
Wit & Wisdom
200 International Dr.
410.576.5800
WitAndWisdomBaltimore.com
Wit & Wisdom redefines the
ordinary tavern and elevates it to
extraordinary fine dining heights.
 LITTLE ITALY
Café Gia
410 S. High St.
410.685.6727
CafeGias.com
A new, warm, comfortable Sicilian
bistro.
Chiapparelli’s Restaurant
237 S. High St.
410.837.0309
Chiapparellis.com
One of Little Italy’s best-known and
best-loved restaurants.
Da Mimmo’s
217 S. High St.
410.727.6876
DaMimmo.com
Gourmet Italian food in an elegant
atmosphere.
 MOUNT VERNON
4 East Madison Inn
4 E. Madison St.
410.605.2020
4EastMadisonInn.com/dining
Salads and sandwiches from vegan
to carnivore.
The Brewers Art
1106 N. Charles St.
410.547.6925
TheBrewersArt.com
Affordable and delicious housemade
brews with outstanding New
American eats served in the
elegant upstairs or dungeon-esque
downstairs.
City Cafe 1001 Cathedral St.
410.539.4252
CityCafeBaltimore.com
This is the place to see and be seen
for homo- and metro-sexuals.
Iggies
818 N. Calvert St.
410.528.0818
IggiesPizza.com
Made with fresh ingredients and
the upmost respect in the handling
of them.
Indigma
801 N. Charles St.
443.449.6483
IndigmaRestaurant.Com
“The enigma of Indian cuisine” where
creative innovation and the traditional
are so intricately balanced.
Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant
901 Fawn St.
410.727.9414
Sabatinos.com
Land Of Kush 840 N. Eutaw St.
410.225.5874
TheLandOfKush.com
This family-owned Little Italy
restaurant serves delicious Central
and Southern Italian cuisine.
Incredible you-wouldn’t-believe-it’svegan soul food.
TIP!
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Michaelangelo’s Pizza
235 W. Read St.
410.462.3662
MichelangeloPizza.com
Easily the best Italian delivery,
Michaelangelo’s Pizza will satisfy
your cravings.
Midtown BBQ & Brew
15 E. Centre St.
443.835.2472
Come for the brew and the BBQ and
stay for the Karaoke, trivia night, and
fun events.
Milk & Honey Deli 816 Cathedral St.
410.685.6455
MilkAndHoneyBaltimore.com
This market/deli offers tasty, healthy,
and organic sandwiches and paninis,
as well as groceries—and an espresso
bar to boot.
Minato Sushi Bar
1013 N. Charles St.
410.332.0332
MinatoSushiBar.com
Born in the heart of Mt. Vernon,
Minato has earned its reputation,
constantly earning rave reviews and
accolades.
Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon
909 N. Charles St.
410.685.7427
MVStable.com
Dining room offers a wide selection,
brunch, and regular specials,
cozy and inviting bar invites you to
relax or mingle.
The Owl Bar
1 E. Chase St.
410.347.0888
TheOwlBar.com
Located in the historic Belvedere
Hotel, this tavern was Baltimore’s
greatest speakeasy, still offering
great times today.
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Red Maple
930 N. Charles St.
410.547.0149
930RedMaple.com
This Asian tapas lounge has tasty
dishes, exquisite cocktails, an alluring
ambiance, and a musically diverse
late night.
Sascha’s 527
527 N. Charles St.
410.539.8880
Saschas.com
Located in a glorious 19th century
Mt. Vernon townhouse, offering
creative American cuisine, with global
touches from Asia to France, and
Morocco in between.
Stang of Siam
1301 N. Calvert St.
443.453.9142
StangOfSiam.com
The delicious Thai menu that the
whole city is talking about.
Waterstone Bar & Grille 311 W. Madison St.
410.225.7475
WaterstoneBarAndGrille.com
A unique and upscale atmosphere
where everything is reasonably
priced with quality and tastes that
make all of the items become an
instant favorite.
XS
1307 N. Charles St.
410.468.0002
XSBaltimore.com
Restaurant, bar and cafe featuring a
diverse menu of coffee, sushi, cocktails,
breakfast, desserts, panini, and more.
 MT. WASHINGTON
Ethel & Ramone’s 1615 Sulgrave Ave.
410.664.2971
EthelAndRamones.com
The “Chesapeake Bay meets
Louisiana Cajun” fusion fare is “simply
amazing.” The food is only surpassed
by the owner’s affable personality.
Sushi Hana
6080 Falls Rd.
410.377.4228
SushiHanaBaltimore.com
An expansive selection of specialty
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rolls and reliable and tasty cooked
Japanese fare.
 STATION NORTH
Bohemian Coffeehouse
1821 N. Charles St.
410.400.0022
BmoreBohemian.com
Students, artists, and hipsters
hang out offers Zeke’s coffee, plus
vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and
traditional offerings for breakfast,
lunch, or just a snack.
Internet Café, Bar, & Restaurant
2118 Maryland Ave.
443.759.6147
IBarBalt.com
Pub food including wings and
burgers, plus seafood, vegan
selections, and free Wi-Fi.
Joe Squared
133 W. North Ave.
410.545.0444
JoeSquared.com
Award-winning coal-fired pizza,
17 varieties of risotto, long rum list,
and eclectic beers. Darker than Blue Cafe
3034 Greenmount Ave.
443.872.4468
DarkerThanBlueCafe.com
“Modern American” cuisine by Culinary
Institute of America-trained chef in a
jazz-inspired, fine dining restaurant.
Pete’s Grille
3130 Greenmount Ave.
410.467.7698
Facebook.com/PetesGrille
Michael Phelps’ favorite spot for
carb-loading before his morning
training. Great for lunch, too.
Thai Restaurant
3316 Greenmount Ave.
410.889.6002
Bit.ly/ThaiRest
One of Baltimore’s first Thai
restaurants, and still among the best.
CRABS
You have to eat crabs when
you visit Baltimore, hon!
Bo Brooks
2701 Boston St.
410.558.0202
BoBrooks.com
Sofi’s Crepes
1723 N. Charles St.
410.727.7732
SofisCrepes.com
Canton Dockside
3301 Boston St.
410.276.8900
CantonDockside.com
Fresh and natural sweet and savory
crepes filled, folded, wrapped in one
neat package you can eat on the go
or enjoy at their outside tables.
Conrad’s Crabs
1720 E. Joppa Rd.
410.882.1515
ConradsCrabs.com
Station North Arts Café
1816 N. Charles St.
410.625.6440
StationNorthArts.com
A “small-batch from scratch”
restaurant with a rave reviews at a
place where food, art, music, theater,
and fine crafts come together.
Tapas Teatro 1711 N. Charles St.
410.332.011
TapasTeatro.com
Seasonal, fresh ingredients, a full
range of international flavors, rustic,
reasonably-priced wines and a range
of interesting beers.
 WAVERLY
The Crackpot
8102 Loch Raven Blvd.
410.828.1095
CrackpotCrabs.com
Faidley Seafood
203 N. Paca St.
410.727.4898
FaidleysCrabCakes.com
L.P. Steamers
1100 E. Fort Ave.
410.576.9294
LPSteamers.com
Rusty Scupper
402 Key Hwy.
410.727.3678
Rusty-Scupper.com
S & J Crab Ranch
2 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
410.821.6789
SJCrabRanch.com
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HOST OF “THE ANTHONY
MCCARTHY SHOW” ON PUBLIC
RADIO 88.9 FM WEAA AND
POLITICAL JUNKIE
Identifies: One of Baltimore’s biggest (and
loudest) cheerleaders, I am gayer than pink
ice cream with rainbow sprinkles and I enjoy
telling my gay, straight, or simply confused
friends from around the world about our
unique and eclectic city. When LGBT friends come to Baltimore:
Baltimore is a great city for LGBT visitors!
When my friends come to town I hook them
up for a short or long comfortable stay
at either the Hotel Brexton in Mt. Vernon,
the Scarborough Fair Bed and Breakfast in
Federal Hill or my favorite downtown hotel,
the Springhill Suites. As a certified foodie, find
me and my LGBT guests enjoying authentic
Italian at Chazz in Harbor East, breakfast at the Eastern Avenue Carry Out or the Sip n Bite
in Canton, Miss Shirley’s on Cold Spring Lane and of course, drinks, good food and fabulous
fellowship at the City Café or the historic Stable. To get our dance on I’m going to drag
tourists to Club Bunns for Baltimore’s best DJ Thommy Davis and of course if there is time,
we’re taking in the current exhibits at The Walters, BMA, or the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Rebecca Nagle
PERFORMANCE, NEW MEDIA,
AND COMMUNITY ARTIST
Identifies: Queer.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore: A
lot of the best queer things in Baltimore
are underground but they’re well worth
the hunt. Be sure to check out Baltimore’s
monthly queer and trans party Glitter
Thighs: part cabaret, all dance party, Glitter
Thighs is a multi-gender, multi-generational,
pansexual night for all bodies and sexualities.
The decade-old Charm City Kitty Club is
Baltimore’s longest-running lesbian event and
is a thrice yearly cabaret celebrating feminist
and queer talent from Baltimore and beyond.
And lastly is the even less frequent but
insanely special Transmodern Arts Festival, an
annual festival of genre-bending, performance-leaning radical and experimental artists from
around the world.
And here is a great little secret that is always there! In a hidden back corner of Baltimore’s
largest urban park is a zen garden made out of headstones. The story goes that the
headstones were donated to the parks department to use for granite from the company’s
stock of typos and people who did not pay their bills. For years the city stored them in a
pseudo-dump in the back, hidden section of the park. Some creative folks got together and
rearranged to the dump to create a very special and contemplative spot. See if you can find
it between the Maryland Zoo and Clipper Mill.
My Baltimore
Anthony McCarthy
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16 Tons
1100 W. 36th St.
410.554.0101
Shop16Tons.com
A comfortable, eclectically-appointed
shop is stocked with a variety of
clothing and accessories for men.
Brightside Boutique
1133 S. Charles St.
410.244.1133
BrightsideBaltimore.com
Fashion-forward clothing, shoes, and
jewelry at vintage prices influenced by
the tattoo culture and New York style.
Dreamland 845 W. 36th St.
410.467.1582
Bit.ly/DLVintage
Crafty vintage clothes for him and her,
plus jewelry and gifts.
Eye Candy
849 W. 36th St.
410.889.0607
EyeCandyOp.com
Fashionable lenses and eyewear
specific to each client’s needs.
Handbags in the City 840 Aliceanna St.
410.528.1443
HandbagsInTheCity.com
Must-have designer handbags
plus clothing, shoes, and luxurious
accessories for men and women.
Hunting Ground
3649 Falls Rd.
410.243.0789
ShopHuntingGround.com
Small designers and brands, plus wearable and affordable vintage clothing.
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Jean Pool 92 Village Sq.
410.466.1177
BaltimoreJeanPool.com
A boutique denim store that caters to
both men and women with the goal of
finding the perfect fit for everyone.
Katwalk Boutique
1709 Aliceanna St.
410.669.0600
Facebook.com/
KatwalkFashionShowroom
One-of-a-kind designer clothing and
accessories. Featured for six years
in Baltimore magazine’s Best of
Baltimore edition.
Ma Petite Shoe 832 W. 36th St.
410.235.3442
MaPetiteShoe.com
This boutique is unlike any other,
specializing in the world’s most
fabulous shoes from some of the
newest designers, plus vegan
products and chocolates.
Urban Chic
811 Aliceanna St.
410.685.1601
UrbanChicOnline.com
Men’s and women’s apparel and
accessories from a mix of established
and up-and-coming designers.
 ART
Area 405 Gallery
405 E. Oliver St.
410.528.1968
Area405.com
The primitive urban character reflects
its long history and provides an
alternative setting to traditional
“white-wall” galleries.
Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore.
 APPAREL &
ACCESSORIES
Art Gallery of Fells Point
1716 Thames St.
410.327.1272
FellsPointGallery.org
Non-profit artists’ cooperative
featuring original art and prints
from local artists. Baltimore Clayworks
5707 Smith Ave.
410.578.1919
BaltimoreClayworks.org
Non-profit ceramic art center offers
classes as well as beautiful ceramics
made from safe, natural materials
from the earth.
Charlotte Elliott 837 W. 36th St.
410.243.0990
CharlotteElliott.com
Fine art, antique furniture, jewelry,
gourmet treats, books, and
worldwide treasures.
Crystal Moll Art Gallery
1030 S. Charles St.
410.952.2843
CrystalMollGallery.com
Watercolor cityscapes capture
the essence of Federal Hill.
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Theater
Project
Antique
Row
Mother Seton
House
Power Plant
LIVE!
Baltimore
Arena
Hollins
Market
Irish Shrine &
Railroad Museum
Sports Legends at
Camden Yards/
Geppi Entertainment
Museum
Historic Ships
in Baltimore
Seven Foo
Lighth
Camden Station
MARC Trains to
Washington, D.C.
Pigtown
Inner Harbor - Fort McHen
Harfo
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Homewood Ave
BALTIMORE
VISITOR CENTER
401 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
1.877.BALTIMORE
Baltimore.org
Northeast
Market
St. Vincent de Paul
Church
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house
nry
B’nai Israel
Congregaton
The Baltimore Visitor Center is
simply the best place to start
exploring the new Baltimore. This
8,000-square foot, state-of-the art
facility offers an array of information
resources and services, all designed
to make your stay in Baltimore one
to remember.
Catch up on special events,
purchase tickets for attractions,
museums, tours, and harbor
cruises, pick up brochures, make
reservations for dining and lodging,
and learn about the city’s history,
arts, neighborhoods, and shopping—
all in one convenient location on the
West Shore of Baltimore’s famous
Inner Harbor.
Jewish Museum
of Maryland
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic
Church
THE GLCCB
Baltimore Civil
War Museum
Vagabond
Theatre
George Wells
House
241 W. Chase St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.777.8145
GLCCB.org
The GLCCB serves as a
clearinghouse for information,
resources, and services within
the LGBT community. From local
gay-owned/friendly business, to
O’Donnell St
medical professionals, real estate
agents, attorneys, therapists, and
Bo
sto
other professionals, the GLCCB
nS
attempts to connect visitors witht the
particular resource they seek.
Fleckenstein Gallery
3316 Keswick Rd.
410.366.3669
FleckensteinGallery.com
Custom and archival framing plus a
diverse collection of local and
regional artists.
Museum Shop at the
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr.
443.573.1844
ShopArtBMA.org
A wide variety of items exclusive
to the BMA.
Gallery 788
218 W. Saratoga St.
202.210.8361
Facebook.com/gallery788
s.c. lord design 3000 Chestnut Ave.
410.961.4597
SCLordDesign.com
A new co-op gallery space in the
heart of downtown Baltimore.
Gallery and archival framing from
oversized antique posters to threedimensional works, works on paper
to vintage photographs.
Load of Fun Arts
120 W. North Ave.
LoadOfFun.net
A community based gallery presenting
emerging and established artists.
Mark Cottman Gallery
1014 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
443.872.0943
Exclusively featuring Mark Cottman’s
work and his expressions of passion
and humor.
Maryland Art Place
Power Plant Live!
8 Market Pl., Ste. 100
410.962.8565
MdArtPlace.org
Nonprofit organization committed
to exhibiting contemporary art by
Maryland artists.
Metro Gallery
1700 N. Charles St.
410.244.0899
TheMetroGallery.net
A multipurpose performance space,
art gallery, and bar.
Minás
815 W. 36th St.
410.732.4258
MinasGalleryAndBoutique.com
Two venues in one: an art gallery and
a boutique with clothing, jewelry, local
crafts, retro toys, Japanese ceramics,
and more.
Mud and Metal
1121 W. 36th St.
410.467.8698
MudAndMetal.com
Functional crafts handmade by
amazing artists. Gifts for your home
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Sideshow Shop at American
Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Hwy.
443.872.4926
SideShowBaltimore.com
AVAM’s gift shop offers original
art, books, scarves, jewelry,
souvenirs, and toys.
Steven Scott Gallery
808 S. Ann St.
410.902.9300
StevenScottGallery.com
Paintings and works on paper by
emerging, mid-career and established
American artists, including works by
Annie Liebowitz, Francesco Clemente,
Nan Goldin, Tom Miller, Kiki Smith,
and John Waters.
 BOOKS
Alliance Comics
904 Light St.
410.685.0021
AllianceComicsOnline.com
Great selection and a welcoming staff.
Atomic Books
3620 Falls Rd.
410.662.4444
AtomicBooks.com
Legendary, alternative, independent
bookstore specializing in comics and
graphic novels, as well as John Waters’
fanmail.
Book Escape
805 Light St.
410.504.1902
TheBookEscape.com
Extensive collection of new, used and
rare books plus readings and events.
Cyclops Books
30 W. North Ave.
410.752.4487
Facebook.com/CyclopsBmore
This anchor for the Station North Arts
& Entertainment District scene also
exhibits art and hosts live music.
The Ivy Bookshop
6080 Falls Rd.
410.377.2966
TheIvyBookshop.com
Baltimore’s “literary bookshop” plays
host to many area book clubs and
visiting.
Normals
(See Music & Movies)
Read Street Books and Coffee
229 W. Read St.
410.669.4103
ReadStreetBooks.com
New and used books, vintage paperbacks, lesbian fiction, plus espresso,
teas, Italian sodas, and desserts.
Red Emma’s Bookstore and
Coffeehouse
800 St. Paul St. (until 9/13)
North Avenue Market (unit
block W. North Ave., after 9/13)
410.230.0450
RedEmmas.org
Baltimore’s collectively owned and
operated infoshop, fair-trade organic
coffeehouse, and veggie café.
 HOME
Arhaus Furniture
660 S. Exeter St.
410.244.6376
Arhaus.com
Eclectic international design meets
quality, eco-conscious American
craftsmanship.
Avenue Antiques/The Ideal
901 – 905 W. 36th St.
410.467.0329
Facebook.com/AvenueAntiques
Facebook.com/IdealTheatre
More than 60 merchants in two
stores carry everything from fine
antiques and art to vintage clothing
and collectibles.
The highlighted businesses are
advertisers or supporters of this guide.
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Curiosity
1033 S. Charles St., 2nd fl.
410.727.6262
CuriosityForTheHome.com
Zelda Zen
46 E. Cross St.
410.625.2424
Home décor, funky art, cards and jewelry.
Unique and beautiful objects for your
home and hard-to-shop items for
people and occasions.
 MISCELLANEOUS
David’s on the Avenue
914 W. 36th St.
410.467.8159
DavidsOnTheAvenue.com
Hampden Junque 1006 W. 36th St.
410.889.6453
HampdenJunque.com
This consignment shop offers a
carefully curated collection of
affordable used furnishings.
Buying and selling chic nostalgic
antiques, collectibles and junque.
Great Finds and Designs
1924B Greenspring Dr.,
Timonium
410.561.9413
GreatFindsAndDesign.com
Quality pre-owned furniture and
accessories that express your
individual style.
Nouveau 514 E. Belvedere Ave.
410.962.8248
Furniture and accessories that are fun,
funky, contemporary, and transitional. Paradiso
1015 W. 36th St.
410.243.1317
ParadisoHampden.com
Destination for exceptional furniture,
lighting, contemporary jewelry, fine
craft, outsider art, and gifts.
Phina’s for the Home
919 S. Charles St.
410.685.0911
Phinas.com
Top-quality home linens and bath and
body products and gifts.
Su Casa
901 S Bond St., #1
410.522.7010
SuCasa-Furniture.com
This flagship for a small, local chain
is frequently named Baltimore’s Best
Furniture Store.
Trohv Baltimore
921 W. 36th St.
410.366.3456
TrohvShop.com
Home goods and gifts that reflect
a mix of urban grit and southern
sensibility.
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LovelYarns ​​
3610 Falls Rd.
LovelYarns.com
410.662.9276
LovelYarns specializes in locally handdyed and handspun yarns and encourages “Yarn-Bombing” (knitted graffiti).
Spirits of Mt. Vernon 900 N. Charles St.
410.727.7270
SpiritsOfMtVernon.com
Champagne, wine, gourmet cheese,
crystal stemware, decanters, plus weekly
wine tastings and Boris the wine dog.
Video Americain
400 W. Cold Spring Ln.
410.243.2231
VideoAmericain.com
The best selection of independent,
local, foreign, cult films, and
documentaries, plus extensive LGBT
and adult sections.
 PETS
Camp Bow Wow
7165 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia
410.964.2275
CampBowWow.com
Premier dog boarding and doggie
daycare facility.
City Pet Center
504 S. Haven St.
410.732.8292
CityPetCenter.com
Boarding, grooming, and doggie
daycare with great prices, exceptional
care, and up-to-date amenities.
Dogma 1340-G Smith Ave. Ste B
443.708.4420
and
 MUSIC & MOVIES
Normals
425 E. 31st St.
410.243.6888
Normals.com
Used books, records, and CDs.
Read Street Video
211 W. Read St.
410.728.8273
With a thousand movies, this tiny
Mt. Vernon video shop fills a niche
and does it well.
Sound Garden
1616 Thames St.
410.563.9011
CDJoint.com
Buy and Sell CDs, DVDs, LPs, vinyl,
and video games at one of the largest
new and used music stores.
DID YOU KNOW?
David T. Abercrombie, founder
of Abercrombie & Fitch, was
born in Baltimore in June 1867.
3600 Boston St. #20
410.276.3410
DogmaForPets.com
Food, treats, products, and grooming
services for cats and dogs.
Howl
3531 Chestnut Ave.
410.235.2469
HowlBaltimore.com
Natural, high quality pet products,
special food needs, and chemical/
filler/by-product–free foods.
Pet Valu
871 E. Fort Ave.
410.783.1590
and
1209 N. Charles St.
410.230.0410
PetValu.com
One of the largest selections of pet
toys and accessories. Scrub-A-Dub Dog
5909 Falls Rd.
443.919.7909
ScrubADubDogBaths.com
A full-service dog-washing salon with
top-of-the-line pet care products.
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ARTIST & OWNER,
ARTSTAR CUSTOM PAINTWORKS
Identifies: Lesbionic.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore: We start
the morning at Zeke’s Coffee, followed by brunch at
Clementine. Afterwards, we get our yoga on at Charm City
Yoga. From there, we head to the American Visionary Art
Museum. Finally, we wrap up the day with dinner at City
Cafe, but not before stopping by Divine’s grave in Prospect
Hill on the way to pay homage to the icon of filth.
Steve Satta
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR,
IRON CROW THEATRE
Identifies: I think of myself as “queer,”
although I don’t always use that word.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore:
I almost always take friends to the
“gayborhood” and nightspots like Grand Central
Station and the Hippo, followed by Mt. Vernon
Stable for a late night nosh. For a quieter
atmosphere, I favor Jay’s on Read Street. For meals I like to stick closer to my
Hamilton neighborhood—Clementine’s for
dinner and Valentino’s for a great diner
breakfast. Entertainment depends on the
person. Ellicott City is wonderful for antiquing
and Fell’s Point for coffee at The Daily Grind
and window-shopping, or the Aquarium for
those with more touristy tastes. The American
Visionary Art Museum is also a must. Of course many of my friends are theater
folk and we always take in a show: Everyman,
CENTERSTAGE, Single Carrot, Glass Mind,
Theater Project.
And I try to convince everyone to experience a class at Charm City Yoga. It’s hard to
describe a “typical” LGBT Baltimore experience when LGBT people are so diverse, and
Baltimore is so full of great stuff!
DDm
RAPPER/MUSICIAN
Identifies: Gay.
When LGBT friends come to Baltimore:
When friends come to Baltimore, I take
them to XS Restaurant in Mid-Town
Belvedere, Paradox and Ziascos Bar &
Lounge for nighttime fun.
My Baltimore
Kelly Walker
Club Bunns (Dance/Hip-Hop)
606 W. Lexington St.
410.234.2866
Facebook.com/
N.G.A.ClubBunns
An exciting and safe environment that
caters largely to the African-American
community and plays the latest hiphop hits into the early morning hours.
Club Charles (Welcoming)
1724 N. Charles St.
410.727.8815
A dark and hipster-y dive that’s a low
key spot for a drink before or after
catching a film at the Charles Theater. Club Hippo (LGBT, Disco)
1 W. Eager St.
410.547.0069
ClubHippo.com
The Hippo has been a cornerstone
in the LGBT community for more
than 40 years. Whether you want
to dance, relax, or enjoy a cocktail
and a game of pool, the Hippo has
something for everyone! Wednesday’s Gay Bingo benefits the GLCCB.
The Drinkery (Gay)
205 W. Read St.
410.225.3100
A dark, loud, and friendly neighborhood bar with karaoke and great twofor-one happy hour deals.
Gallery One (Gay)
1735 Maryland Ave.
410.539.6965
This friendly, casual bar is welcoming
to both men and women.
The Get Down (Mixed, Dance)
701 S. Bond St.
443.708.3564
GetDownBaltimore.com
Grand Central (Gay)
1001-1003 N. Charles St.
410.752.7133
CentralStationPub.com
Grand Central has three distinct areas:
The Disco, The Pub, and Sappho’s
(an exclusive ladies lounge).
Idle Hour (Welcoming)
201 E. Fort Ave.
410.468.0357
This laid back, friendly, neighborhood
bar is off the beaten Federal Hill path,
but the beer, the art, and atmosphere
are more than worth it.
Jay’s on Read (Mixed)
225 W. Read St.
410.225.0188
Bit.ly/JaysOnRead
An intimate, upscale, relaxed atmosphere with daily drink specials. Live
piano Friday and Saturday evenings.
Joe Squared (Live Music)
133 W. North Ave.
410.545.0444
JoeSquared.com
Award-winning coal-fired pizza, 17
varieties of risotto, long rum list, and
eclectic beers. The Laughing Pint (Welcoming)
3531 Gough St.
410.342.6544
LaughingPint.com
Popular with artists, performers, and
audiences from the nearby Creative
Alliance at the Patterson, this casual
drinkery serves up inexpensive drinks,
freshly prepared pub food, and games.
Mixers (Mixed)
6037 Belair Rd.
410.483.6011
PWs Sports Bar & Grill (Mixed)
9855 Washington Blvd. N.
Laurel, MD 301.498.4840 PWsSportsBar.com
People come for the live music and
karaoke, multiple TVs, pool, and darts.
The bar also sponsors league teams.
The Quest Bar (Gay, Karaoke)
3607 Fleet St.
410.563.2617
QuestBarBaltimore.com
This neighborhood gay bar attracts
locals with its happy hour specials, jukebox selection, and regular talent shows.
The Paradox (Dance)
1310 Russell St.
410.837.9110
TheDox.com
Baltimore’s premier home for dance
music of all genres with upgraded
sound, lighting, bar and lounges.
Red Maple (Dance)
930 N. Charles St.
410.547.0149
930RedMaple.com
This Asian tapas lounge has tasty dishes,
exquisite cocktails, an alluring ambiance,
and a musically diverse late night.
The Rowan Tree (Mixed, Local)
1633 S. Charles St.
410.468.0550
Gay-owned and -operated, this neighborhood pub draws a mix of gay and
straight patrons.
Triple L and Leon’s (Gay)
227 W. Chase St.
410.539.4850
A two-level DJ-oriented space.
This is a small neighborhood bar/club
with a cool deck and big sound system.
Just two doors down from the GLCCB,
Leon’s Leather Lounge (Triple L) is a
leather/levi bar. Attached to Triple L is
Leon’s, Maryland’s oldest gay bar.
Golden West Café (Live Music)
1105 W 36th St.
410.889.8891
GoldenWestCafe.com
The Ottobar (Welcoming)
2549 N. Howard St.
410.662.0069
TheOttobar.com
Ziascoz (Dance, Mixed)
1313 E. Pratt St.
410.276.5790
Facebook.com/Ziascoz
At night, Hampden’s hipster health food
café offers up some of the most innovative performance programming.
Baltimore’s premiere venue for live
sub-mainstream music is also a dream
venue for dive-bar lovers.
ZiascoZ Lounge is a lesbian-owned,
cozy, neighborhood bar with upstairs
dance floor and female mixologists.
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 MOUNT VERNON
ACCOMMODATIONS
Mount Vernon is beautiful, colorful, lively and like no other
neighborhood in Baltimore.
Mount Vernon historically has also been the center of gay life and
gay celebration in Baltimore, and, in many ways, it still retains that
role. Mount Vernon is pleased to host the annual Pride Parade and
Block Party for Baltimore, and the city’s best gay clubs are right
on historic Charles Street in the heart of the neighborhood. Many
residents and community leaders in Mount Vernon are gay as well.
Mount Vernon is filled with 19th-century mansions, charming workers
cottages, and the city’s best entertainment, culture, and restaurants.
From cafes to fine dining, from Afghan to Thai, and everything in
between, it is all in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon is also home to
The Walters Art Museum, CENTERSTAGE, the Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra, the Modell Center for the Performing Arts, The Lyric, the
Maryland Historical Society, the George Peabody Library, and the
Enoch Pratt Free Library.
It’s easy to spend a day or an entire weekend in Mount Vernon
trying to take in everything this gorgeous community has to offer.
Mount Vernon also has many lodging options, of all which are gayfriendly. There is much to enjoy in this neighborhood that CNN
once described as “more European than Mid-Atlantic.” For what’s
happening now in Mount Vernon go to VisitMountVernon.info.
Courtesy of Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association
 STATION NORTH
Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Entertainment District, more
commonly called Station North, sits in the center of the city, near Penn
Station and historic Mount Vernon. The first Baltimore neighborhood
to be designated an Arts and Entertainment District, Station North is
an eclectic mix of people, architecture, arts, food and fun. Theaters,
cafés, galleries, music venues, restaurants and bars fill this residential
and commercial area.
Former industrial buildings have evolved into attractive artist
studios and residential lofts. New, modern units have been
constructed, though beautiful, three-story, early 20th-century row
homes provide most of the Station North housing.
With creative types in abundance, entertainment is vital in Station
North. Venues feature jazz, improvisational music and performance,
dance parties, comedy and film screenings. The neighborhood hosts
the Station North Flea Market the first Saturday of each month
featuring artists’ work. The community also celebrates the last Friday
of every month with Final Fridays in which spaces in Station North
are transformed into spectacular celebratory environments filled with
musicians, performance artists, art installations, and food for all to enjoy.
Courtesy of Visit Baltimore
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See Page 10 for details
1 Hotel Brexton
2 Mount Vernon Hotel
15 Wyndham Balt. Peabody Ct.
ATTRACTIONS
See Page 17 for details
3 An die Musik LIVE
4 Area 405 Gallery
5 Baltimore Concert Opera
6 Baltimore Symph. Orch.
7Centerstage
8 Charles Theater
9 Load of Fun Arts
10 Maryland Historical Society
11 Modell Performing Arts Ctr.
12 Peabody Conservatory
8 Single Carrot Theatre
13 Spotlighters Theatre
14 Strand Theater
15 The Walters Art Museum
16 Windup Space
8 Yellow Sign Theatre
RESTAURANTS
See Page 23 for details
17 City Cafe
18 Joe Squared
19 Land of Kush
20Michaelangelo’s Pizza
21 Milk & Honey Deli
22Mt. Vernon Stable & Saloon
23Red Maple
8 Sofi’s Crepes
24Station North Arts Café
8 Tapas Teatro
25Waterstone Bar & Grille
26XS
SHOPPING
See Page 33 for details
16 Cyclops Books
27Metro Gallery
28Read Street Books
29Red Emma’s
30Spirits of Mt. Vernon
NIGHTLIFE
See Page 40 for details
23Club Hippo
31 Club Charles
32Drinkery
33Grand Central
32Jay’s on Read
34Triple L and Leon’s
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ACCOMMODATIONS
See Page 10 for details
1 Scarborough Fair
Bed and Breakfast
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See Page 23 for details
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4 Bluegrass Tavern
5Elvis
6 Little Havana’s
7Matsuri
8 Metropolitan Coffeehouse
& Wine Bar
2 Mr. Rain’s Fun House
7 Mother’s Federal Hill Grille
5 Regi’s American Bistro
9 SoBo Café
5 Thai Yum
SHOPPING
See Page 33 for details
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10 Alexandra Webb
Artisan Jewelry
11 Alliance Comics
12 Book Escape
7 Brightside Boutique
10 Crystal Moll Art Gallery
3Curiosity
13 Morstein’s Jewelers
14 Phina’s for the Home
2 Sideshow Shop
15 Zelda Zen
NIGHTLIFE
See Page 40 for details
16 Idle Hour
17 The Rowan Tree
 FEDERAL HILL
Baltimore’s historic Federal Hill neighborhood lies just south of the famed Inner Harbor. Known for its
picturesque park—an oasis, with incredible day and night views of the Baltimore Harbor and skyline, Federal
Hill enjoys a storied history. The hill was given its name in 1788 after thousands paraded there celebrating
ratification of the new “Federal” U. S. Constitution. Having been used as a key “look-out” destination during
the Civil War, Federal Hill maintains a large U.S. flag, cannons, and a monument honoring its history.
An eclectic group calls Federal Hill home today, upwardly mobile young professionals, affluent emptynesters, and families who have lived in row-homes in the neighborhood for generations. Pubs, restaurants,
galleries and antique shops line the streets, where you can also find salons, boutiques, and the Cross
Street Market—a 19th-century marketplace that continues to serve as the neighborhood commercial and
social hub.
The walkable neighborhood is close to Baltimore’s professional sports stadiums, Oriole Park at Camden
Yards and M&T Bank Stadium allowing many to patronize Federal Hill pubs and restaurants before and after
games. The new Charm City Circulator makes it convenient to get to and from Federal Hill for free.
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2 Admiral Fell Inn
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ATTRACTIONS
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Fell’s Point is an historic waterfront community
just one mile east and a 15-minute walk, 10-minute
water taxi ride, or 5-minute cab ride from
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Established during the
colonial era, Fell’s Point is a neighborhood rich in
history, attractions and colorful people. Known to
many visitors as a wonderful place to eat, shop,
and play, its diverse residents enjoy a very livable
community where individuality is welcome. Fell’s
Point is a mixed-use neighborhood, so many
services and shopping opportunities are within
easy walking distance.
This neighborhood has a lot of character and
options for all. Events vary throughout the year:
you can watch Santa come in on a tug boat in
December, shop local at the Farmers’ Market, or
attend Fell’s Point Main Street’s annual Come to
Fell’s Point, and make your own history.
ACCOMMODATIONS
See Page 17 for details
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 FELL’S POINT
4 Fell’s Point Corner Theater
5 Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
and Museum
6 Vagabond Players
7 Art Gallery of Fell’s Point
7 Steven Scott Gallery
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
8 Mr. Yogato
9Salt
10 Shuckers Restaurant
11 Sip & Bite
12 Sticky Rice
13 Su Casa
14 Katwalk Boutique
15 Sound Garden
See Page 23 for details
See Page 33 for details
NIGHTLIFE
See Page 40 for details
13 The Get Down
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 HAMILTON-LAURAVILLE
RESTAURANTS
See Page 27 for details
Hamilton-Lauraville is a neighborhood that enjoys its parks and open
Chef Mac’s Louisiana Cuisine
spaces. The Herring Run meanders through Morgan State University
Clementine
and the neighborhood’s many large homes nestled among mature
Hamilton Tavern
trees. This offers a variety of outdoor experiences such as hiking,
Koco’s Pub
cycling, and sports. Montebello Lake is a 1.37 mile loop that attracts
Lost in the 50s Diner
runners, walkers, cyclists, and pet lovers for a little exercise around a
Maggie’s Farm
beautiful lake setting.
Tooloulou’s Artisan Pizza
The neighborhood also has a strong and growing commercial
district comprised of many business owners that live in the
neighborhood. In addition to the many great restaurants and pubs,
the Green Onion Market, a fresh locally-owned market, will open this spring.
From June through October, Lauraville hosts The Tuesday Market at 4500 Harford Road, Tuesday
evenings 4-8pm. This is a small community market with fresh farm produce, fruit, meats, cheese, bread and
more. Prepared foods are available for commuters and community members to take home, or visitors can
stick around and enjoy a meal, a little music, and artisan wares.
Urban agriculture is alive & growing in Hamilton and Lauraville. There is a great story tucked in the
backyards, rooftops, schoolyards & marketplaces along Harford Road. The Hamilton Crop Circle, an urban
farm, maintains a large produce garden on the grounds of Hamilton Elementary Middle School, as well as in
large backyards and at the site of the Tuesday Market. The food, grown locally, finds its way to the farm-totable restaurants in the area, such as Maggie’s Farm, Clementine & Hamilton Tavern.
Courtesy of Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street
 HAMPDEN
Traditionally a blue collar community,
Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood
has morphed into eclectic at its very
best. Located just minutes from the
Inner Harbor, young urban professionals
now call the brick rowhouses and
luxury condos home, but the “Bawlmer
Hons” remain. Hampden celebrates its
quirkiness, and people from all over
come to join in the fun. In fact, one of
the city’s most popular events is Honfest,
named for the local term of endearment
“Hon,” short for “Honey.” Honfest
features the enormous beehive hairdos,
cat eyeglasses, leopard print attire and
language—“Balwmerese”—indigenous to
this area.
The neighborhood started in 1802 as
housing for workers in the new flour and
cotton mills. While Hampden maintains
a modest, small town atmosphere with
its original structures and businesses
that have been around for a long
time, former factories are now artist
studios, offices, wine bars and new
restaurants and boutiques intertwined
with new mixed-use development.
Hampden’s combination of old and
new, with its central location, makes it
one of Baltimore’s most distinctive and
desirable areas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
See Page 10 for details
Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore
RESTAURANTS
See Page 23 for details
Azafran Café
The Dizz
The Food Market
Gertrude’s at the
Baltimore Museum of Art
Golden West Café
Miss Shirley’s
Rocket to Venus
SHOPPING
16 Tons
Atomic Books
Avenue Antiques
Charlotte Elliott
David’s on the Avenue
Dendra
Dreamland
Eye Candy
Fleckenstein Gallery
Hampden Junque
Howl
Hunting Ground
Lovely Yarns
Ma Petite Shoe
Minás
Mud & Metal
s.c. lord design
See Page 33 for details
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 BROMO TOWER
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
The Bromo Tower Arts & Entertainment District unites the city’s
Westside community, and underscores its potential as a thriving arts
neighborhood in downtown Baltimore. Located in close proximity to
the city’s main sports venues, the convention center, central business
district, and the Inner Harbor, the district builds on a significant
collection of existing arts assets, including visual and performing arts
venues. Top Broadway touring productions can be seen at the France
Merrick Performing Arts Center at the Hippodrome Theatre, while the
1st Mariner Arena regularly fills thousands of seats for special events
and concerts featuring stars such as Rihanna and Carrie Underwood.
The area is also home to the new, state-of-the-art Everyman Theatre,
which produces quality plays that are accessible and affordable to
everyone. The District also features a
myriad of venues representing local
ATTRACTIONS
independent artists: Current Gallery,
See Page 17 for details
EMP Collective, Gallery 788, H&H
14 Karat Cabaret
Building (Gallery Four, the Whole
Arena Players
Gallery) and Sub-basement Studios.
Baltimore Arena
In addition to well established
Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower
venues and attractions to the south,
Eubie Blake Cultural Center
the Bromo Tower A&E District is
Everyman Theatre
bounded in the north by Mount
Hippodrome Theatre
Vernon and includes an interesting
mix of cultural institutions, such as
the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and
Cultural Center, Maryland Historical Society and National Dentistry
Museum, as well as the Historic Seton Hill neighborhood. The extreme
boundaries of the proposed district are Read Street (north), Park
Avenue (east), W. Lombard Street (south) and S. Greene Street (west).
The district derives its name from the iconic Emerson Bromo-Seltzer
Tower, a 15-story skyscraper erected in 1911 at the corner of Eutaw and
Lombard Streets designed by Joseph Evans Sperry for Bromo-Seltzer
antacid magnate, Captain Isaac E. Emerson. It served as Baltimore’s
tallest building until 1923. A renovation of the virtually abandoned
building began in 2007 transformed the space into studio spaces for
visual and literary artists.
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 HARBOR EAST
Baltimore’s swanky Harbor East neighborhood is barely recognizable
to those who knew it in the not too distant past. Filled with hotels,
restaurants, shops, office buildings, condominiums and entertainment
venues—all connected via wide sidewalks and open spaces leading
to the renowned waterfront—Harbor East thrives, but with a much
different vibe. Dilapidated warehouses from the Industrial Boom of
the early 1900s cluttered the area until a major transformation got
underway at the end of the century. Now, about the only thing stored
in bulk in Harbor East is wine within trendy restaurants. Harbor East
shines as an outstanding example of blending history and culture
with business, recreation and fun. There’s something for everyone in
this rapidly growing area between Fell’s Point and Baltimore’s Inner
Harbor. Joggers share the sidewalks with bikers and leisurely strollers
window shopping the upscale boutiques. Harbor East has also evolved
into a restaurant lover’s paradise.
ACCOMMODATIONS
See Page 10 for details
Baltimore Waterfront Marriott
ATTRACTIONS
See Page 17 for details
Landmark Theatres
Harbor East
SHOPPING
See Page 33 for details
Handbags in the City
Urban Chic
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 BEAUTY
Balance The Salon
409 W. Cold Spring Ln.
410.366.6169
Balance-TheSalon.com
Flaunt
803 W. 36th St.
410.235.1001
FlauntontheAvenue.com
Missi Kibelbek
Licensed Massage Therapy
822 W. 36th St,
410.889.7107
Missikibelbek.com
Neal’s The Hair Studio
856 Park Ave.
410.528.8100
NealsWebPage.com
Sprout Salon
925 W. Paruk Ave.
410.235.2269
SproutSalon.com
Zena’s Spa and Salon
1014 N. Charles St.
410.783.1971
ZenasSpa.com
 CATERERS
Biddle Street Catering
410.727.7777
BiddleSt.com
Black Tie Caterers
410.669.3500
BlackTieCaterers.com
Charles Levine Caterers
410.363.0900
CharlesLevineCaterers.com
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Chef’s Expressions
410.561.2433
ChefsExpressions.com
Class Act Catering
by Jim Britton
410.368.1334
ClassActCatering.net
The Classic Catering People
410.356.1666
ClassicCatering.com
Copper Kitchen
410.244.7152
CopperKitchenMD.com
Dionysus’ Kitchen
410.744.4300
DionysusKitchen.com
Occasions Caterers
202.546.7400
OccasionsCaterers.com
Rouge Catering
410.527.0007
RougeCatering.com
Simply Elegant Catering
410.484.4554
SimplyElegantCatering.com
The Spice Rack Catering
301 919.8078
TheSpiceRack.biz
Windows Catering
703.519.3500
Catering.com
Beginning Ballroom
410.231.3262
BeginningBallroom.com
 FLORISTS
Candlelight Floral Designs
240.409.3635
CandlelightFloralDesigns.com
Crimson and Clover
Floral Design
410.534.5455
CrimsonandCloverDesigns.com
Edge Floral Event Designers
301.330.5232
EdgeFlowers.com
Flower Box Events
410.878.0373
MyFlowerBoxEvents.com
Flowers & Fancies
410.653.0600
FlowersAndFancies.com
LV Creative Designs
301.392.6055
LVCreativeDesigns.com
 FURNITURE
AFR Event Furnishings
301.362.4300
AFRevents.com
 DANCING
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Creative
410.244.0066
CCBBcreative.com
The Wedding Dance Specialists
703.626.7016
TheWeddingDanceSpecialists.com
Select Events Rentals
410.653.6851
WeParty.com
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Rev. William E. Ingram
443.531.6933
Rev.William.Ingram@gmail.com
Legally Wedded
410.428.7742
LegallyWedded.com
Photo courtesy of Chase Court.
Meetings and Events Unlimited
240.278.1905
MeetingsAndEventsUnlimited.com
Rev. E. Sean Penn
443.467.4263
ESeanPenn@gmail.com
 MISC.
Gala Cloths
12360 Owings Mills Blvd.
Owings Mills, MD
410.790.8171
GalaCloths.com
Smyth Jewelers
825 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson Town Mall
1.800.638.3333
SmythJewelers.com
Also in Timonium, Ellicott City & Annapolis
Tuxedo House Inc.
2135 Greenspring Dr.
410.252.6220
TuxedoHouse.com
Women’s Industrial Exchange
333 N. Charles St.
410.685.4388
WomansIndustrialExchange.org
My Deejay
888.438.6935
MyDeeJay.com
Nachibear DJ Services
410.337.8801
eedare@aol.com
Maryland Bagpiper—
Piping For All Occasions
410.382.0200
MarylandBagpiper.com
Young At Heart DJ Service
443.794.9832
Young-At-HeartDJs.djgold.com
 OFFICIANTS
Baltimore Ethical Society
410.581.2322
BaltimoreEthicalSociety.org
SJB Ministries
Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns
202.253.3629
revsjb@comcast.net
Startum.com/weddings.htm
Serving all faiths and all people
Spirit Unions
410.595.5097
SpiritUnions.com
Weddings by Sandy
410.340.3224
WeddingsBySandy.com
 PHOTOGRAPHY
Balance Photography
443.904.6743
BalanceWeddings.com
Borrowed Blue
410.532.0679
BorrowedBluePhoto.com
Daniel McGarrity Photography
DanielMcGarrityPhotography.com
 MUSIC
Donna Dallas
Ordained Celebrant
410.458.7677
DirectorDallas@aol.com
Absolute Entertainment
410.761.1212
AbsoluteEntertainment.com
Rev. Alberta Eaton
410.256.5330
RevAlbertaEaton.com
Eric Gerber Photography
410.335.8142
EricGerberPhoto.com
Bialeks
410.484.7978
BialeksMusic.com
Rev. David B. G. Flaherty
Officiant Extraordinaire
443.691.9800
SaintSebastianCatholic.com
Garth Phoebus Photography
301.378.0510
GarthPhoebus.com
Gifts, Apparel, and Catering
Claddagh Productions
Entertainment Services
301.752.6607
CladdaghProductions.net
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Heaven’s Hands for Harmony
304.724.7919
HeavensHandsForHarmony.com
Elaine Studley Photography
301.670.1762
ElaineStudley.com
House of Red Bird
Kathy Fruendel
443.844.2352
HouseofRedBird.com
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Jay W. Photos
410.952.6724
JayWPhotos.biz
Jennifer McMenamin
Photography
410.746.3843
JenniferMcMenamin.com
John Heredia
Wedding Photography
404.895.6276
JohnHeredia.com
John Kardys Photography
JKardysPhotos@verizon.net
JKardysPhotos.com
Lisa Webb Photography
410.419.5927
LisaWebbPhotography.com
MPD Photography & Video
443.821.6998
MatthewDAgostino.com
Sachs Photography
410.889.7854
ArtfulWeddings.com
Stoker Studios
443.504.4103
StokerStudios.com
Studio C Photography Imaging
240.446.6085
Studio-C-Photography.com
Visual Image
Photography & Videography
410.378.2806
V-Img.com
 PHOTO BOOTHS
Lovely Day Photo Works
410.207.0826
LovelyDayPhotoWorks.com
Smilez Photo Booth
443.212.8777
SmilezPhotoBooth.com
ShudderBooth Photo
443.955.5637
ShutterBooth.com/maryland
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 VIDEOGRAPHY
JP Studios
Video Production Services
JPStudios.net
MPD Photography & Video
443.821.6998
MatthewDAgostino.com
Video Vignette
410.931.3224
VideoVignette.net
OutVite.com
866.688.8483
OutVite.com
 TRANSPORTATION
On The Town Limousines, Inc.
301.829.7999
OnTheTownLimousines.com
 VENUES
 PLANNERS
For many more wedding venues,
see Accommodations, p. 13
Adorned Events, LLC
301.379.1573
AdornedEvents.com
1840s Ballroom
29 S. Front St.
410.385.1840
1840sBallroom.com
Boutique Events
410.292.1921
BEventsLLC.com
Couture Events & Weddings, LLC
202.599.0824
CoutureLLC.com
Elizabeth Bailey Weddings
410.879.8984
ElizabethBaileyWeddings.com
Plan it Perfect
410.685.4765
PlanItPerfectEvents.com
Regal Celebrations
301.774.5236
RegalCelebrations.com
Van Landingham Design Studio
870.917.8861
VanLandinghamDesignStudio.com
Wolf’s Weddings by Kathleen
301.775.3173
WolfsWeddings.com
 STATIONERY
Glyph Fine Press
101B N. Washington St.
Havre de Grace, MD
410.939.0504
GlypHdG.com
It’s a Snap
410.583.7845
ItsaSnapMD.com
American Visionary Art
Museum (AVAM)
800 Key Hwy.
410.244.1900 x228
AVAM.org
Antrim 1844
Country House Hotel
30 Trevanion Rd.
Taneytown, MD
410.756.6812
Antrim1844.com
Baltimore Ethical Society
306 W. Franklin St.
410.581.2322
BmorEthical.org
The Belvedere
1 E. Chase St.
410.332.1000
BelvedereBaltimore.com
The Black Eyed Susan
2600 Boston St.
410.342.6960
BaltimorePaddleWheel.com
Chase Court
1112 St. Paul St.
410.727.1112
ChaseCourt.com
The Cloisters Castle
10440 Falls Rd.
Pikesville, MD
410.821.7448
CloistersCastle.com
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Elegant Settings of MNCPPC
Historic rental properties
301.446.3240
PGParks.com/places/
elegantsettings.html
Entertainment Cruises
561 Light St.
866.845.7245
Entertainmentcruises.com/
Groups/Baltimore
Frederick Douglass–Isaac Myers
Maritime Park & Museum
1417 Thames St.
410.685.0295
DouglassMyers.org
Photo by John Kardys.
Louisiana
1708 Aliceanna St.
410.327.2610
LouisianasRestaurant.com
Padonia Park Club
12006 Jennifer Rd.
410.252.2046
PadoniaParkClub.com
TIP!
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FORT MCHENRY
Eye on Baltimore
Photos courtesy of John Kardys,
Jon-Michael Moses, and Visit Baltimore.
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LEXINGTON
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PENNSYLVANIA STATION
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 COMMUNITYBASED ACTIVITY
GROUPS
Baltimore Area Gay Men’s
Outdoor Adventure Group
Meetup.com/BaltimoreWashington-Gay-Men-OutdoorAdventure-Group
This social group organizes activities
that include hiking, biking, camping,
rafting, canoeing, and tubing.
Baltimore Frontrunners
and Walkers
BaltimoreFrontRunners.org
410.662.2887
LGBT runners and walkers of all
ability levels are welcome to join
weekly Saturday morning outings
along Baltimore’s waterfront,
followed by brunch.
Charm City Roller Girls
CharmCityRollerGirls.com
Four intraleague teams and two
interleague teams make roller derby
the most exciting thing to hit Charm
City since the crab cake.
Charm City Volleyball
VolleyBaltimore.org
LGBT volleyball organization offers
weekly social and competitive
volleyball events. All skill levels are
welcome during social play, most
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm.
Chesapeake and Potomac
Softball (CAPS) League
ETeamz.com/caps
Team Hippo Coach Ryan Bos:
ryanbos@yahoo.com
Club Hippo sends the local team to
represent Baltimore in this DC-based
LGBT league. League games are on
Sundays beginning in May.
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Chesapeake Squares
ChesapeakeSquares.org
Baltimore’s premier square dance
club for gays and straights offers
“open house” dances at various times
throughout the year. Visitors are
welcome on Tuesdays.
Baltimore GLBT Social Group
Meetup.com/The-BaltimoreGay-Social-Group
Friendly LGBT folks meet monthly for
potlucks, cook outs, theme parties,
day trips, and game nights.
Lucky Charms Football Club
LuckyCharmsFC.com
Baltimore Gay Bridge Night
Meetup.com/BaltimoreGay-Bridge-Night
Baltimore’s new LGBT soccer club for all
people to enjoy soccer in the Baltimore
area, regardless of skill level, sexual
orientation, gender, race or religion. Experienced LGBT and straight
bridge players meet every other
Monday night for dinner, socializing,
and bridge play.
Out and About
Bowling Leagues
OutAndAboutBowling.com
410.426.0491
Baltimore Gay
Couples/Singles Social Group
Meetup.com/Bmore-GLBTCouples-Singles-Social-Group
Cheer on Baltimore’s LGBT bowlers
at three different league nights during
the 32 weeks that follow Labor Day
or at the Monday night summer league.
A new social group for LGBT and
LGBT-friendly couples and singles for
fun times and social gatherings.  AFFINITY GROUPS
Baltimore Area
Lesbian Social Club
Meetup.com/BaltimoreArea
LesbianSocialClub
Social group for lesbians (singles
and couples) who want to network
and meet new friends.
Baltimore Feminist
Reading Group
BmoreReadingGroup.
wordpress.com
Open to women, trans*, and
genderqueer-identified people.
BFRG meets weekly for socializing
and discussion inspired by feminist
texts. Meets at the GLCCB.
TIP!
Baltimore Gay Professionals
Meetup.com/Baltimore-GayProfessionals-Meetup-Group
Bringing LGBT Professionals together
for socializing, networking, host
discussions, and/or dating.
Baltimore Men’s Chorus
BaltimoreMensChorus.com
A long tradition of providing the
Baltimore community with a wide
variety of exciting choral music.
Baltimore NOW
Facebook.com/BaltimoreNOW
The local chapter of the National
Organization for Women (NOW)
sponsors a monthly happy hour for
socializing, holds monthly meetings,
and organizes to promote equality for
all women. Meets at the GLCCB.
Baltimore is bike-friendly! Visit BmoreBikes.com.
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Book Club
Facebook.com/
groups/139583666184199
Night Out at Centerstage
Centerstage.org
Centerstage welcomes members
A welcoming monthly book club for
LGBTQ individuals. Meets 3rd Mondays,
7pm in room 202 at the GLCCB.
of the LGBT community who are
subscribers to Night Out, a pre-show
cocktail hour.
Charm City Country Crew
Meetup.com/
Charm-City-Country-Crew
PozBaltimore
Bit.ly/PozBalt
Celebrating the Country Western subculture of the LGBT community, this
group hosts events, dances, gatherings,
concert outings, and house parties.
Chicks on the Run
ChicksOnTheRun-MD.com
This women’s activity group
welcomes “chicks” of all ages to
attend concerts, theater, comedy clubs,
sporting events, museums, dinner,
movies, bowling, and more.
COMMAND MC
COMMANDMC.org
Corps of Men Making a Noticeable
Difference Motorcycle Club sponsors
the Mr. Maryland Leather contest,
hosts bar nights and social events, and
raise money and awareness for gayrelated charities.
Imperfectly Perfect Pairs
Meetup.com/
ImperfectlyPerfectPairs
This social group is for committed gay
and lesbian couples who want to share
friendship and camaraderie with likeminded couples.
LGBTQ Humanist Council
of Baltimore
Meetup.com/LGBTQHumanist-Council-of-Baltimore
Exchange ideas, find support, and speak
out with one voice on issues of concern
to the LGBTQ-humanist community.
MiGi Promotions
Meetup.com/MiGi-Promotions
A group of professional GenXers who
organize events and gatherings catered
to eclectic and embracing lifestyles.
New Wave Singers
of Baltimore
NewWaveSingers.org
A social group for gay men living
with HIV. PozBaltimore organizes
restaurant outings, movie nights,
and other events.
Prime Timers of Baltimore
PTBalto.org
A social groups for mature gay or
bisexual men and the men who
admire them.
Straight Eights:
Lambda Car Club
Straight8s.net
Strt8s@prodigy.net
Events, tours, and other activities
for LGBT classic car enthusiasts
and collectors.
Women of Color
Meetup.com/Baltimore-Lesbians-of-Color
A discussion/social group for lesbian,
bisexual, and queer women of color
from ages 20+. Meets at the GLCCB.
Women Out and About
Groups.yahoo.com/group/
BWOAEvents
A social group for LBTQ women
who want to meet new people while
enjoying fun activities.
 YOGA CLASSES
Baltimore Yoga Village
Hampden (410.662.8626)
Mt. Washington (410.377.4800)
BaltimoreYogaVillage.com
BYV offers yoga for practitioners
of all levels, in a variety of lineages
and styles.
Charm City Yoga
Multiple locations
CharmCityYoga.com
1.800.336.9642
For beginners as well as Vinyasa, hot
Vinyasa, Astanga, Hatha, pregnancy,
restorative, and gentle yoga classes.
Gentle Beginners Yoga
GLCCB
241 W. Chase St., Rm. 201
410.777.8145
Drop-ins are welcome every Sunday at
3:30pm for gay instructor Tim Hurley’s
soothing and revitalizing yoga class.
$9 donation requested.
Yama Studio
Ruscombe Mansion Hill House
Community Room
4801 Yellowwood Ave.
410.464.9000
YamaStudio.com
Yoga for practitioners at all levels,
plus Ayurvedic consultations.
 ATHLETIC CLUBS
& FITNESS CENTERS
Elite Fitness Tours
Various locations
443.842.4070
EliteFitnessTours.com
A unique exercise experience where
participants can visit Baltimore and
simultaneously explore local landmarks while getting their workouts.
From a guided Harbor jog to a trip
up the Washington Monument’s
228 steps, enjoy the best of
Baltimore as you get in shape.
Federal Hill Fitness
39 East Cross St.
410.752.3004
FHFitness.com
Sister store to Mt. Vernon Fitness
(p. 56) offers the same high quality
services and amenities.
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg
Family Center Y
900 E. 33rd St.
410.889.9622
YMaryland.org
Maryland’s only GLBTS mixed chorus
performs an eclectic repertoire of
choral music from madrigal to pop,
classical to jazz.
Cardio equipment, Cybex strength
equipment, free weights, a rock climbing wall, and a four-lane, 25-yard
indoor lap pool, plus a “Stay-n-Play”
child care and a community playground.
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Maryland Athletic Club
655 President St.
410.625.5000
MACWellness.com
10,000 square feet of cardio
equipment, more than 70 strength
training stations, free weights,
a 25-yard lap pool, and more.
Meadow Mill Athletic Club
3600 Clipper Mill Rd.
410.235.7000
MeadowMill.com
40,000 square foot full service fitness
club offers numerous amenities,
including the largest indoor squash
facility in the United States.
Merritt Athletic Clubs
MerrittClubs.com
Full service fitness clubs offer a
variety of trial, short- and long-term
membership options, as well as special
promotions, such as a free seven-day
fitness makeover.
Mt. Vernon Fitness
1016 N. Charles St.
410.878.2990
MVFit.com
Personal training programs are
emphasized in this elegant, full-service
club located in the heart of Mt. Vernon.
 SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous
GLCCB
241 W. Chase St. Rm. 201
410.777.8145
LGBTQ-centered AA recovery groups,
welcoming to all regardless of sexual
orientation or gender identity. Meets
every Monday and Thursday at
8:30pm, and Saturdays at 6:30pm.
AA-Positively Sober, an open meeting
that provides a safe place for those
with HIV or other health related issues,
meets every Sunday at 6:15pm.
Narcotics Anonymous
GLCCB
241 W. Chase St., Rm. 201
410.777.8145
Rap group for men in recovery.
Meets every Sunday at 11:30am.
The highlighted businesses are
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MORE GROUPS AT THE GLCCB
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore
and Central Maryland (GLCCB) is proud to offer a wide range of free and
low-cost programs, events, and services to the community.
 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
Express Yourself!
Tuesdays, 4-6:30pm • esalinas@glccb.org
LGBT Youth art group explores a variety of mediums and techniques
such as printmaking, photography, wearable art, guerrilla art, book arts
and drawing. Ages 13-19.
Rainbow Youth Alliance Baltimore City
1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays 7-9pm
RYABaltimore@gmail.com • Facebook.com/groups/RYABaltimore
A support, social, and discussion group for LGBTQ teens and allies. Ages 13-19.
Queer Baltimore Young Adult Coalition (QBYC)
1st Saturdays • 4pm
A monthly discussion and social action group dedicated to providing and
forging queer spaces in Baltimore and providing queer young adults with an
outlet to build their social circle and themselves.
 HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Gentle Beginners Yoga
Sundays • 3:30pm
Everyone is welcome in this soothing and revitalizing yoga class.
$9 suggested donation.
HIV & Syphilis Testing
FREE and confidential testing provided by the Baltimore City Health Dept.
Poz Men
Wednesdays, 7-8pm • POZMen@glccb.org
A free, weekly, peer-led support group for HIV-positive men.
 TRANSGENDER PROGRAMS
Akanni
2nd Tuesdays, 6pm • BlackTransmen.org
A support group for all transmen that are conforming & non-conforming at
any stage in their transition process. Presented by Black Transmen, Inc.
Baltimore Trans-Masculine Alliance
3rd Thursdays, 6:30pm • BTMA@glccb.org
A support group for trans* men (FTM).
Tran*Quility
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 8pm • Tranquility@glccb.org
A support group for trans* women (MTF), and anyone who varies from
traditional gender expression.
GLCCB • 241 W. Chase St. • 410.777.8145 • GLCCB.org
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WELCOMING
The Baltimore Ethical Society
306 W. Franklin St. Ste. 102
410.581.2322
BmorEthical.org
Dundalk Church of the Brethren
2660 Yorkway
410.284.7081
DundalkCOB.org
Holy Comforter Church
5513 York Rd.
410.433.1801
ComforterBalt.com
Beit Tikvah
5802 Roland Ave.
410.464.9402
BeitTikvah.org
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
811 Cathedral St.
410.685.1130
EmmanuelDowntown.org
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
1131 Mace Ave.
410.687.5531
HolyTrinity.ang-md.org
Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W. Cold Spring Ln.
410.235.5354
BoltonStreet.org
Epiphany Lutheran Church
4301 Raspe Ave.
410.485.7654
God-Is-Love.org
Brown Memorial Park Avenue
Presbyterian Church
1316 Park Ave.
410.523.1542
BrownDowntown.org
Faith Presbyterian Church
5400 Loch Raven Blvd.
410.435.4330
FaithPCBalt.org
Insight Meditation Community
of Washington (Baltimore)
Baltimore Yoga Village
6080 Falls Rd.
410.377.4800
BaltimoreYogaVillage.com
IMCW.org
Cathedral of the Incarnation
4 E. University Pkwy.
410.467.3750
TheCathedral.ang-md.org
First and St. Stephen’s
United Church of Christ
6915 York Rd.
410.377.5224
First-StStephens.org
Channing Memorial Church
3230 Bethany Ln., Stes. 3 & 4
Ellicott City, MD
410.203.0474
ChanningMC.org
First & Franklin St.
Presbyterian Church
210 W. Madison St.
410.728.5545
FirstFranklin.org
Corpus Christi Church
110 W. Lafayette Ave.
410.523.4161
CorpusChristiBaltimore.org
First Unitarian Church
of Baltimore
12 W. Franklin St.
410.685.2330
FirstUnitarian.net
Christ Lutheran Church
701 S. Charles St.
410.752.7179
ChristInnerHarbor.org
Divinity Lutheran Church
1220 Providence Rd.
410.823.8293
DivinityLutheran.net
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Govans Presbyterian Church
5828 York Rd.
410.435.9188
GovansPres.org
Grace United Methodist Church
5407 N. Charles St.
410.433.6650
GraceUnitedMethodist.org
Keepers of the Holly Chalice
Assembly of the Sacred Wheel
Wiccan Religious Organization
SacredWheel.org/KHC Light Street
Presbyterian Church
809 Light St.
410.539.0125
LightStreetChurch.org
Metropolitan Community
Church of Baltimore
401 W. Monument St.
410.669.6222
MCCBaltimore.org
New Ways Ministry
4012 29th St., Mount Rainier
301.277.5674
NewWaysMinistry.org
SGI-USA Baltimore
Two-Spirit Group
LGBT Nichiren Buddhists & allies
Meetup.com/SGI-USABaltimore-Two-Spirit-Group
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Towson Unitarian Universalist
1710 Dulaney Valley Rd.
410.825.6045
TowsonUUC.org
Photo by Jon-Michael Moses.
Unity by the Bay
836 Ritchie Hwy. Ste 18
Severna Park, MD
410.544.7990
Bit.ly/unitybythebay
St. Angela Merici
Old Catholic Church
410.233.5555
3700 Greenspring Ave.
AngelaMericiOCC.com
St. Mark’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church
1900 St. Paul St.
410.752.5804
StMarksCelebrates.org
St. Matthew Catholic Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd.
410.433.2300
StMattRC.org
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St. Matthias Episcopal Church
6400 Belair Rd.
410.426.1002
StMatthias-Baltimore.org
St. Vincent de Paul
Catholic Church
120 N. Front St.
410.962.5078
StVChurch.org
Second English
Lutheran Church
5010 Briarcliff Rd.
410.945.2350
SecondEnglishLutheran.webs.com
Unity Fellowship Church
of Baltimore
4007 Old York Rd.
410.244.0884
UFCB.org
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
Interfaith Fairness
Coalition of Maryland
IFCMD.org
Believe Out Loud
BelieveOutLoud.com
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 MAY 2013
Transmodern Performance
Festival (May 2–5)
TransmodernFestival.com
A cultural phenomenon presenting
radical, experimental, expectationdefying work from artists who defy
cultural normative practices and
disciplines.
Flower Mart (May 3–4)
Mount Vernon Place
FlowerMart.org
A colorful festival of spring featuring
flower sales, gardening items, high
quality crafts, food and music.
Baltimore Kinetic
Sculpture Race (May 4)
Inner Harbor, Canton,
Patterson Park
KineticBaltimore.com
The American Visionary Art Museum
hosts this unique competition for
amphibious, human powered works
of art.
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Dreamgirls (May 4–5)
Modell PAC at The Lyric
LyricOperaHouse.com
Touring production of the famed
Broadway musical.
Maryland Film Festival
(May 8–12)
MDFilmFest.com
Ride for the Feast (May 10–12)
RidefortheFeast.org
A two-day, 140-mile bike ride from
Ocean City to Baltimore City raises
awareness of nutritional needs of
people living with HIV/AIDS and breast
cancer.
Annual event presents approximately
50 feature films and 75 short films
from all over the world.
Carter Johnson Leather Library
(May 10–12)
The GLCCB
Bit.ly/CJLLBalt
Michael Feinstein:
The Gershwins and Me (May 9)
Modell PAC at The Lyric
LyricOperaHouse.com
Traveling collection of thousands of
books, magazines, posters, art, club
and event pins, newspapers, event
programs, and ephemera visits
Baltimore.
Feinstein performs the classics
celebrate the legacy of George and Ira
Gershwin.
Videopolis (May 10–11)
Metro Gallery
TheMetroGallery.net/Videopolis
Held across the street from the
Charles Theater during the Maryland
Film Festival, find work that doesn’t
make more traditional festival formats.
138th Running of the
Preakness Stakes (May 15–18)
Pimlico Race Course
Preakness.com
Following the Kentucky Derby, the
annual Preakness Stakes is run the
third Saturday in May with a weeklong
celebration.
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International Day Against
Homophobia and Transphobia
(May 17)
DayAgainstHomophobia.org
Sowebo Arts and Music
Festival (Late May)
Hollins Market
SoWeBoArts.org/festival.html
Four stages of live musical performances, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, a salon art show, and more.
Museum Week (May 19–24)
Celebrating cultural institutions with
programs and discounts.
Act a Lady (May 24–June 8)
Baltimore Theatre Project
IronCrowTheatre.com
Baltimore premiere of a play by Jordan
Harrison. Men of a small Prohibition-era
town decide to put on a play dressed in
“fancy-type, women-type clothes.”
 JUNE 2013
Charles Village Festival
(June 1–2)
Wyman Park Dell
(Charles and 29th Sts.)
CharlesVillageFestival.com
Live entertainment on two stages,
crafts, beer/wine and food vendors,
plus entertainment for kids and a
neighborhood garden walk.
HonFest (June 8–9)
HonFest.net
Annual celebration of all things
“Bawlmer” pays tribute to the
neighborhoods, distinctive dialect, and
people of Baltimore.
Tour dem Parks, Hon (June 9)
Begins at Carroll Park
TourDemParks.org
Annual bike ride through Baltimore’s
parks and neighborhoods.
Baltimore Pride (June 14–16)
BaltimorePride.org
Baltimore’s three-day celebration of
LGBT Pride!
LatinoFest (Late June)
LatinoFest.org
A fun-filled weekend of Hispanic
culture featuring live music, costumed
dancers and traditional foods.
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 JULY 2013
Fourth of July Celebration
(July 4)
Celebrate Independence Day with
a blast of vivid fireworks and live
entertainment in Baltimore’s Inner
Harbor.
African American Festival
(July 6–7)
M&T Bank Stadium
AfricanAmericanFestival.net
An eclectic mix of entertainers,
educational exhibits, arts and crafts,
foods, and children’s activities.
Artscape (July 19–21)
Mt. Vernon and Station North
Arts & Entertainment District
Artscape.org
America’s largest free arts festival
features visual art exhibits, outdoor
sculpture, art cars, and photography;
live outdoor concerts, performing arts,
and family events.
DC/Baltimore One
Caribbean Carnival (July 13–14)
Lake Clifton Park
DCCaribbeanCarnival.org
Parade and celebration of Caribbean
food, arts, and culture.
Baltimore Summer Restaurant
Week (July 26–August 4)
BaltimoreRestaurantWeek.com
A delicious week of Baltimore’s best
eateries.
Hamilton Street Festival
& Classic Car Show (Late July)
BmoreMainStreet.com
More than 80 vendors, great food, 16
bands and performers on two stages
and a display of classic cars.
Baltimore Playwrights Festival
(Late July and August)
Various Locations
BaltPlayFest.org
BPF is devoted to the presentation of
newly developed works by Maryland
and DC playwrights.
 AUGUST 2013
The highlighted businesses are
advertisers or supporters of this guide.
Chesapeake Pride Festival
(August 3)
Mayo Beach Park
Edgewater, MD
ChesapeakePrideFestival.org
A family-friendly waterfront
celebration of Maryland’s LGBT
communities near Annapolis, MD.
Otakon (August 9–11)
Baltimore Convention Center
Otakon.com
Three-day fan festival celebrates anime,
manga, and all facets of Asian pop
culture.
Baltimore Summer Antiques
Show (August 22–25)
Baltimore Convention Center
BaltimoreSummerAntiques.com
Featuring more than 500 of the
world’s top exhibitors.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
(August 24–October 20)
Annapolis, MD
RennFest.com
Visit a 16th-century British village
complete with jesters, jousting,
and jugglers for nine consecutive
weekends.
Feast of St. Gabriel Italian
Festival (Late August)
Little Italy
Baltimore.org
Live music, dancing, games, pizza,
vino, porchetta, Italian sausage,
cannoli, pasta, vendors, fried dough,
and good old-fashioned camaraderie
between paesani.
Grand Prix of Baltimore
(August 30–September 1)
Downtown
BaltimoreGrandPrix.com
Baltimore rocks the spotlight for
worldwide race fans.
 SEPTEMBER 2013
HampdenFest
(Early September)
36th Street and Falls Road
HampdenFest.blogspot.com
Neighborhood arts festival that draws
visitors to enjoy the community of
merchants on and around West 36th
Street with toilet races, mustache
championships, and live music.
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Ukrainian Festival
(Early September)
Patterson Park
UkrainianFestival.net
Unique arts and crafts, customary
songs and dances, a beer garden,
assortment of appetizing foods,
children’s activities and storytelling.
Baltimore Comic-Con
(September 7–8)
Baltimore Convention Center
BaltimoreComicCon.com
A long list of comic and graphic
superstars, sellers, collectors, and other
comic-related services, plus a costume
contest and The Harvey Awards.
High Zero Festival
(September 16–22)
Baltimore Theatre Project
HighZero.org
Experimental improvised music also
includes numerous satellite locations
to enjoy related media presentations,
panel discussions, workshops, and more.
TIP!
Dining Out For Life
(September 19)
Various Locations
DiningOutforLife.com/
Baltimore
Dine at a participating restaurant,
and proceeds help feed hundreds of
men, women, and children living with
HIV/AIDS, and other life-challenging
conditions such as breast cancer.
Baltimore Book Festival
(September 27–29)
Mount Vernon Place
BaltimoreBookFestival.com
Local and national authors, books
sales, food and music.
The Lauraville Fair
(Late September)
BmoreMainStreet.com
A great community fair with food,
music, family-friendly entertainment
and many vendors in a beautiful
park setting.
 OCTOBER 2013
LGBT HISTORY MONTH!
Free Fall Baltimore
Citywide
PromotionandArts.com
More than 300 festive and free
activities throughout the month.
Mount Vernon Ghost Walk
BaltimoreGhostTours.com
Enjoy the history and haunted lore of
this striking neighborhood. Also available are the Original Fells Point Ghostwalk and Fell’s Point Haunted Pub Tour.
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
(October 4–6)
Maryland State Fair Grounds
Timonium, MD
SugarloafCrafts.com
Top artisans display and sell unique
creations in pottery, sculpture, glass,
jewelry, fashion, home décor, and more.
Find more up-to-date community event listings at GLCCB.org/events.
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Baltimore Black Pride
(Early October)
BlackPrideBaltimore.org
Baltimore Black Pride brings
together the community to
embrace and celebrate diversity
with a full schedule of events,
including workshops and town hall
meetings, entertainment,
and the annual Cultural Affair
and Fall Festival.
Fell’s Point Fun Festival
(Early October)
Fell’s Point
FellsPoint.us
This two-day street party featuring
foods, arts and crafts, and musical
beer gardens.
National Coming Out Day
(October 11)
Baltimore Running Festival
(October 12)
Citywide
TheBaltimoreMarathon.com
The annual festival offers courses for
runners of all abilities.
The Great Chesapeake Bay
Schooner Race (October 14–20)
Baltimore, MD
to Portsmouth, VA
SchoonerRace.org
Promoting awareness of maritime
heritage and encouraging the
preservation of the Chesapeake’s
natural resources.
We Will Rock You
(October 15–20)
Hippodrome Theatre
France-MerrickPAC.com
The worldwide smash hit musical
by Queen and Ben Elton is a guitarthrashing, leather-clad show.
Russian Festival
(October 18–20)
RussFest.org
Traditional and delectable foods, live
bands, imported crafts and more.
Baltimore Open Studio Tour
(Late October)
BaltimoreOpenStudioTour.org
Step into the studios of Baltimore’s
visual artist during this free, selfguided tour.
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Halloween Lantern Parade
& Festival (Late October)
Patterson Park
CreativeAlliance.org
Creative hand-made lanterns create a
magical glow for this festive costume
parade and celebration for all ages.
 NOVEMBER 2013
Mr. Maryland Leather
& COMMAND MC 25th
Anniversary Run
(November 1–3)
MML.commandmc.org
Raise money and awareness for gayrelated charities and coordinate with
other Leather Clubs and non-profit
organizations that service the GLBT
and HIV/AIDS community.
TransParent Day (November 3)
TransParentDay.org
Celebrate being a parent without
concern of the stereotypes of gender.
Greek Food and Cultural
Festival (Early November)
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of
the Annunciation
GOAnnun.org
Three days of delicious homemade
Greek foods, wine, beer, music,
dancing, jewelry, arts, gifts, and
groceries, plus tours of one of
Baltimore’s most beautiful cathedrals.
Jersey Boys (November 12–24)
Hippodrome Theatre
France-MerrickPAC.com
The show about Frankie Valli & The
Four Seasons is “Working Its Way
Back” to Baltimore.
Transgender Day of
Celebration (November 19)
Transgender Day of
Remembrance (November 20)
Bazaart Holiday Marketplace
(Late November)
American Visionary Art Museum
AVAM.org
Annual sale of original creations.
 DECEMBER 2013
Miracle on 34th Street
Hampden
ChristmasStreet.com
Visit 34th Street on a December
night after dark and learn about a
beautifully bright Baltimore holiday
tradition.
World AIDS Day (December 1)
Mayor’s Annual Christmas
Parade (December 1)
Hampden – Medfield
MayorsChristmasParade.com
Holiday kick-off featuring marching
Ravens, Harley Davidsons, Mummers,
Boumi Temple performers, the Mayor,
and of course, Santa Claus.
Baltimore Parade of Lighted
Boats (Early December)
Baltimore Waterfront
FPYC.net
Fell’s Point Yacht Club’s glittering
annual holiday event to support Toys
for Tots.
Merry Mart (Early December)
Creative Alliance at
the Patterson
CreativeAlliance.org
A unique craft show featuring a
diverse mix of art and craft from
Baltimore and beyond.
White Christmas
(December 3–8)
Hippodrome Theatre
France-MerrickPAC.com
Full of dancing, laughter and some of
the greatest songs ever written.
A Monumental Occasion
(December 5)
Lighting of the
Washington Monument
Mount Vernon Place
PromotionAndArts.com
A spirited evening celebration of the
holidays with live seasonal music and
fireworks.
B&B Holiday House Tour
(Early December)
Bit.ly/betterbmore
The Better Baltimore Bed & Breakfasts
welcomes participants with food, wine,
and seasonal décor.
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Union Square Christmas
Cookie Tour (Early December)
Union Square
(Hollins and Stricker Sts.)
Union-Square.us
Stroll through H.L. Mencken’s Victorian
streetscape and visit fine 19th-century
homes decked for the holidays.
Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve
Spectacular (December 31)
Inner Harbor
PromotionandArts.com
Ring in 2013 alongside family and
friends with live music and dazzling
fireworks at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
 JANUARY 2014
Blue Man Group (January 10–12)
Hippodrome Theatre
France-MerrickPAC.com
Surround yourself in an explosion of
comedy, music, and technology.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Parade (January 18)
Martin Luther King Boulevard
PromotionandArts.com
Celebration for the late civil rights
activist features entertaining high
school and community marching
bands, decorative floats, and civic
organizations.
Baltimore Winter Restaurant
Week (Late January)
BaltimoreRestaurantWeek.com
A delicious week of great savings at
Baltimore’s best eateries.
 FEBRUARY 2014
 APRIL 2014
Black History Month
International WAMMfest
(Early April)
Towson University
WAMMtu.com
National Black HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day (February 7)
V-Day (February 14)
Maryland Institute College
of Art (MICA)
MICA.edu
The anchor for Baltimore’s V-Day event
to end violence against women and
girls is the annual production of Eve
Ensler’s Vagina Monologues at MICA.
Book of Mormon
(February 25– March 9)
Hippodrome Theatre
France-MerrickPAC.com
From South Park creators this show
has been described as “the best
musical of this century.”
B’more Dance Mixer
(Late February)
Baltimore Theatre Project
TheatreProject.org
Women and Minorities in Media celebrates and encourages women and
minorities to be involved in media production through talks and screenings.
CityLit Festival (Mid–April)
Enoch Pratt Free Library
CityLitProject.org
CityLit Project partners with Enoch
Pratt Free Library for Baltimore’s daylong celebration of literature.
Miss Gay Maryland America
Competition (Late April)
Club Hippo
MissGayAmerica.com
Where the boys are boys and female
impersonation is an art.
Professional dance companies showcase
artists in an inviting, social atmosphere.
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
(Late April)
Maryland State Fair Grounds
Timonium, MD
SugarloafCrafts.com
 MARCH 2014
Top artisans display and sell unique
creations in pottery, sculpture, glass,
jewelry, fashion, home décor, and more.
Baltimore Dance Invitational
(Late March)
Baltimore Theatre Project
TheatreProject.org
A week-long series of performances
and dance-related events organized
by The Collective.
Charm City Invitational
Volleyball Tournament
(Late April)
Volleyball House • Elkridge, MD
VolleyBaltimore.org
Teams from across the country compete
in Baltimore’s official North American
Gay Volleyball Association tournament.
School 33 Art Center’s Lotta
Art Benefit (Late April)
Silo Point • 1200 Steuart St.
School33.org
An evening of fine art and appetizing
food, featuring a lottery-style drawing
for works by more than 100 artists.
EcoFest (Late April)
BaltimoreGreenworks.com
Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore.
Kicking off Baltimore Green Week
with fun and great food.
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Fell’s Point Privateer Festival
(Late April)
Fell’s Point
FellsPointMainStreet.org
Celebrate the rich history of Fell’s Point.
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 TRANSPORTATION
 WEATHER
AIR
Month
HighLow
January41°24°
February44° 26°
March 53°34°
April
65°43°
May
74°53°
June
83°62°
BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport
Info and Terminal Paging 410.859.7111 or 800-I-FLY-BWI
BWIAirport.com
Pricing estimates for transfer to Downtown Baltimore:
Shuttle service $22
Individual taxi $35
Sedan, limousine or van $45+
Bus, metro or light rail $1.60
LAND
TRANSIT SERVICES
The Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) operates bus,
Metro Subway, Light Rail and MARC train services. For fares
and schedules, please call 888.218.2267 or 410.539.5000 or
visit MTAMaryland.com.
The Charm City Circulator is a free bus service with four
routes that intersect downtown Baltimore; and connect
to other transit like the Light Rail, MARC, Metro Subway
and the Baltimore Water Taxi. Call 410.396.0456 or go to
CharmCityCirculator.com
TAXIS
Yellow Cab 410.727.7300, YellowCabofBaltimore.com
LIMOUSINES & SHUTTLES
An Extraordinar Limousine Company 410.437.8200
A.S. Midway Tours, Inc. & Limousines 410.367.6900
Baltimore Trolley Tour 410.768.1148
Callaway Transportation 410.795.8300
Charm City Connections 410.661.6033
E-Cruises, LLC 443.506.4107
Event Transportation System 703.503.5100
ExecuCar 410.859.8518
Hubers Bus Service 410.766.1108
RMA Worldwide Chauffeured Transportaton 800.878.7743
SuperShuttle BWI 800.258.3826
ZBest Limousine Service, Inc. 410.768.1148
AUTO RENTALS & LEASING
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800.RENTACAR, Enterprise.com
RAIL
Amtrak 800.USA.RAIL, Amtrak.com
MARC (MTA) Train Service 866.743.3682, MTAMaryland.com
 PARKING
For parking garages, see map on pages 34-35.
Motorcoach Information
Baltimore offers a state-of-the-art Inner Harbor parking
facility. Only two miles from the heart of the Inner Harbor
and adjacent to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum,
Baltimore’s new parking facility makes motorcoach access
to downtown a breeze. For details on price, reservations
or general inquiries, please call 877-BALTIMORE or visit
Baltimore.org/group-tour.
Inner Harbor Loading and Unloading Zones
Area One (West) — Baltimore Visitor Center/Light Street:
Loading and unloading are permitted on the northbound
lane of Light Street by the Baltimore Visitor Center.
No staging is allowed.
Area Two (North/East) — National Aquarium/Pratt Street:
Loading and unloading are allowed on the north side of the
Inner Harbor at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
No staging is allowed.
 PET FRIENDLY
To find dog-friendly locations, go to Baltimore.org/pets.
 MEDICAL SERVICES & HOSPITALS
Concentra Medical Center with Urgent Care
410.752.3010 (Downtown Baltimore Location)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
410.955.2280 (Adults) 410.955.5680 (Children)
Mercy Medical Center 410.332.9477
University of Maryland Medical Center 800.492.5538
 CITY & STATE OFFICIAL CONTACTS
Maryland Office of Tourism
401 E. Pratt St., 14th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.767.3400
VisitMaryland.org
Baltimore Water Taxi A fleet of 14 boats operates
continuous service to more than 35 attractions.
800.658.8947, BaltimoreWaterTaxi.com
Office of the Mayor
City Hall, Room 250
100 N. Holliday St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.396.3835
BaltimoreCity.gov
Cruise Terminal Departures from the Port of Baltimore to
various ports-of-call in Canada, New England, the Bahamas
and the Caribbean. Serviced by Royal Caribbean, Carnival
and American Cruise. Visit CruiseMaryland.com for a
complete list of the port’s cruise offerings.
Visit Baltimore
100 Light Street, 12 Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.659.7300
Baltimore.org
WATER
66
Month
HighLow
July
88°67°
August 85°66°
September79° 58°
October 65°43°
November56° 37°
December45° 28°
Office of the Governor
100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401
410.974.3900, 800.811.8336
Maryland Relay (TTY)
800.201.7165, Maryland.gov
2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide