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Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 2013
The GLCCB and Gay Life have published the second Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide containing a plethora of information on activities, attractions, accommodations, restaurants and nightlife especially for gay and lesbian visitors to Baltimore, Maryland.
2013 LGBT VISITORS GUIDE 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 1 Accommodations 10 Attractions 17 Restaurants 23 Shopping 33 Nightlife 40 Neighborhoods 42 Wedding Guide 48 Activities 54 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 58 Calendar 61 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. 4 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. 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 Advertising Sabre Chase Contributors Dan McEvily, Doug Rose Photographers John Kardys, Jon-Michael Moses 5 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. 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 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. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide BALTIMORE PRIDE 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 6 GAY LIFE 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. 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 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 10 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Photo courtesy of Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast. REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM NATIONAL AQUARIUM AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM PIER SIX CONCERT PAVILION FEDERAL HILL M&T BANK STADIUM Eye on Baltimore Photos courtesy of Visit Baltimore. Find more on page 53. Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport 1739 W. Nursery Rd. Linthicum Heights, MD 410.694.0808 Hilton.com Holiday Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor 301 W. Lombard St. 410.685.3500 HolidayInn.com Hotel Brexton Baltimore 868 Park Ave. 443.478.2100 HotelBrexton.com Hotel Monaco Baltimore 2 N. Charles St. 443.692.6170 KimptonHotels.com Hyatt Regency 300 Light St. 410.528.1234 Baltimore.Hyatt.com The Inn at 2920 2920 Elliott St. 410.342.4450 TheInnAt2920.com The Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore, a Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 4 W. University Pkwy. 410.235.5400 ColonnadeBaltimore.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 Pier 5 Hotel 711 Eastern Ave. 410.539.2000 HarborMagic.com Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore 20 W. Baltimore St. 410.539.8400 Radisson.com/LordBaltimore The highlighted businesses are advertisers or supporters of this guide. Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore. Renaissance Harborplace Hotel – Baltimore 202 E. Pratt St. 410.547.1200 Renaissance-Hotels.Marriott.com Royal Sonesta Harbor Court 550 Light St. 410.234.0550 Sonesta.com/Baltimore Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast 801 S. Charles St. 410.837.0010 ScarboroughFairBAndB.com Sheraton Baltimore City Center 101 W. Fayette St. 410.752.1100 SheratonBaltimoreCityCenter.com Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Baltimore 300 S. Charles St. 410.962.8300 Sheraton.com/InnerHarbor Sleep Inn & Suites – Inner Harbor 301 Fallsway 410.779.6166 SleepInn.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 WHAT IS TAG-APPROVED? 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 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 13 My Baltimore Maggie McIntosh Identifies: I'm Diane's wife. DELEGATE, MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY 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. Photo by Willet Walker. 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. ANIMALS The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 1876 Mansion House Dr. Druid Hill Park 410.396.7102 MarylandZoo.org 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! Arena Players 801 McCulloh St. 410.728.6500 ArenaPlayersInc.com The longest-operating AfricanAmerican community theater in the U.S. CENTERSTAGE 700 N. Calvert St. 410.332.0033 Centerstage.org Not-for-profit theater hosts smart, provocative, and entertaining performances; 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. Baltimore Arena (formerly 1st Mariner Arena) 201 W. Baltimore St. 410.347.2020 BaltimoreArena.com Indoor sports and entertainment venue near the Baltimore Convention Center and the Inner Harbor. National Aquarium 501 E. Pratt St. 410.576.3800 Aqua.org 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. Baltimore Concert Opera 11 W. Mt. Vernon Pl. 443.445.0226 BaltimoreConcertOpera.com BCO offers a new experience by operating in an affordable and intimate setting that highlights the human voice. 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. Baltimore Performance Kitchen PerformanceKitchen.org Free theater and dance performances across Baltimore that explore big questions and incite meaningful exchanges. 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. PERFORMANCE 14 Karat Cabaret 218 W. Saratoga St. 410.962.8565 The14KaratCabaret.org This nonprofit, artist run space offers casual performances, music, dance, film, and video in an informal nightclub setting. Photo by Jon-Michael Moses. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall 1212 Cathedral St. 410.783.8000 BSOMusic.com Internationally recognized as having a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Fells Point Corner Theater 251 South Ann St. 410.276.7837 FPCT.org Located in a historic brick firehouse, FPCT offers an intimate setting for theater as well as art and acting workshops. 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. 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. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 17 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. Spotlighters Theatre 817 St. Paul St. 410.752.1225 Spotlighters.org Exceptional, diverse, creative, bold, and affordable theatrical productions that stimulate both audience and artist. The Charles Theater 1711 N. Charles St. 410.727.3464 TheCharles.com Baltimore's oldest movie theater screens independent and foreign films. The Mobtown Theater at Meadow Mill 3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Ste 114 MobtownPlayers.net Born out of Johns Hopkins University, this theater company specializes in classical and new works. The Strand Theater 1823 N. Charles St. 443.874.4917 Strand-Theater.org Dedicated to providing opportunities for women artists, writers, designers and directors, with a focus on producing original works. 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. Patricia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 410.900.1150 LyricOperaHouse.com One of the city's most livelyand important institutions for more than a century. Toby's Dinner Theater Best Western Hotel & Conference Center 5625 O'Donnell St. 410.649.1660 TobysDinnerTheater.com Broadway and original musicals with an exceptional buffet-style dinner. The Senator 5904 York Rd. 410.323.4665 TheSenatorTheatre.com 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 Built in neoclassical style, the Concert Hall is one of the oldest recital halls in America. Vagabond Players 806 S. Broadway 410.563.9135 VagabondPlayers.org "America's Oldest Little Theatre," continuously operating since 1916, has produced plays by H.L. Mencken, Eugene O'Neill, and more. The Rotunda Cinemas 711 W. 40th St. 410.235.5554 HorizonCinemas.com This hidden gem has a loyal following. MUSEUMS American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Hwy. 410.244.1900 AVAM.org 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. Pier Six Pavilion 731 Eastern Ave. 410.783.4189 PierSixPavilion.com Gorgeous outdoor concert venue offers spectacular views of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Windup Space 12 W. North Ave. 410.244.8855 TheWindupSpace.com Bar and art space regularly featuring homegrown art, music, and film. Rams Head Live 20 Market Pl. 410.244.1131 RamsHeadLive.com Indoor music venue, club, and bar in downtown Baltimore. The Yellow Sign Theatre 1726 N. Charles St. on.fb.me/ZpQYsE Original, edgy, innovative, mostly DIY shows by local artists and performers. B&O Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St. 410.752.2490 A "national treasure" of railroad artifacts. MOVIE THEATERS 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. Single Carrot Theater 1727 N. Charles St. 443.844.9253 SingleCarrot.com Carefully selected diverse and challenging productions that complement one another. 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. TIP! Find more live performance info and resources at MDTheatreGuide.com. 19 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy. 410.727.4808 TheBMI.org Covers airplanes, cars, civil rights, space exploration, and more. Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St. 410.732.6400 JHSM.org America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture, and community. 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. Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower 21 E. Eutaw St. 443.874.3596 BromoSeltzerTower.com Visit artists' studios, purchase art, enjoy special events, and learn about the tower's great history. Maryland Historical Society 201 W. Monument St. 410.685.3750 MdHS.org A cultural institution with more than 350,000 objects and 7,000,000 books and documents, including Francis Scott Key's original manuscript. 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. 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. 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. Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 2400 E. Fort Ave. NPS.gov/FoMc This coastal fort successfully defended the Baltimore Harbor in the War of 1812 and inspired the poem that became our National Anthem. The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum 1601 E. North Ave. # 3 410.563.3404 GreatBlacksInWax.org Well known for its moving exhibit on the Middle Passage, the museum highlights stories that make up the African-American experience. TOURS Charm City Food Tours Various Neighborhoods 800.979.3370 BaltimoreFoodTours.com Experience Baltimore's culinary scene. Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum 1417 Thames Street 410.685.0295 DouglassMyers.org The museum gallery and learning centers tell the story of Frederick Douglass and Isaac Myers, and more. Port Discovery Children's Museum 35 Market Place 410.727.8120 PortDiscovery.org Educational and interactive exhibits, programs and activities for children ages 10 and under. Elite Fitness Tours EliteFitnessTours.com Combines group fitness with tourism. Geppi's Entertainment Museum 301 W. Camden St. 410.625.7060 GeppisMuseum.com 250 years of American pop culture. Historic Ships in Baltimore 301 Pier 3 410.539.1797 HistoricShips.org Tours, activities, live cannons, and more. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History & Culture 830 E. Pratt St. 443.263.1800 AfricanAmericanCulture.org The largest African-American museum on the East Coast. 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. 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. 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. 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. 20 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore. The Bay Café 2809 Boston St. 410.522.3377 BayCafeCanton.com CANTON & PATTERSON PARK "Baltimore's first pizzeria" continues to win accolades from loyal patrons. 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. 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. 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. 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. Panera Bread 3600 Boston St. 410. 522.2940 PaneraBread.com Saturday morning meeting location for the LGBT Baltimore Frontrunners and Walkers club. The Ambassador Dining Room 3811 Canterbury Rd. 410.366.1484 AmbassadorDining.com The best Indian cuisine in a serene restaurant of unmatched elegance. 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." 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. 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. Matthew's 3131 Eastern Ave. 410.276.8755 MatthewPizza.com 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. 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. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 23 Freshii 3113 St. Paul St. 410.467.3737 Freshii.com A wide range of meals that cater to almost every dietary restriction. B&O American Brasserie 2 N. Charles St. 443.692.6172 BandORestaurant.com An approachable American brasserie menu features local and seasonal ingredients and daily specials. M&S Grill 201 E. Pratt St. 410.547.9333 McCormickandSchmicks.com Classic American cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of legendary eateries of the early 20th century. Carma's Café 3120 St. Paul St. 410.243.5200 CarmasCafe.com Muffaletas and pannini, salads, soups, homemade yogurt, and locally roasted coffee. Boheme Café 400 E. Pratt St. 410.347.9898 BohemeCafe.com Amazing espresso drinks, great soups and sandwiches, plenty of vegetarian options and tasty sweets. Maisy's 313 N. Charles St. 443.220.0150 MaisysBaltimore.com Feel at home in the warm and inviting atmosphere of Maisy's restaurant and the Ox Lounge. 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. Cazbar 316 N. Charles St. 410.528.1222 Cazbar.pro An authentic Turkish dining experience with the popular club iLounge upstairs. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant 711 Eastern Ave. 410.234.1300 McCormickandSchmicks.com A rich bounty of seafood specialties from the Pacific Northwest, Atlantic Seaboard and Chesapeake Bay. Niwana Restaurant 3 E. 33rd St. 410.366.4115 NiwanaRestaurant.com The best Korean and Japanese cuisine in the area. Edo Sushi Inner Harbor Inc. 201 E. Pratt St. #2075 410.843.9804 EdoSushiMD.com Rated America's Top Japanese Restaurant by Zagat Survey. Miss Shirley's 750 E. Pratt St. 410.528.5373 MissShirleys.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). 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. Fogo de Chao 600 E. Pratt St. 410.528.9292 FogodeChao.com Upscale Brazilian restaurant featuring skewered meats prepared Gaucho-style. 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. 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. 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. 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. FEDERAL HILL & LOCUST POINT Afters Café 1001 S. Charles St. 410.244.0909 Frozen yogurt that regularly impresses visitors and regulars alike. DOWNTOWN Alewife 21 N. Eutaw St. 410.545.5112 AlewifeBaltimore.com This delicious and conveniently located gastropub the perfect stop before a show. Kona Grill 1 E. Pratt St. 410.244.8994 KonaGrill.com New American cuisine and full sushi bar. Bar, patio, and happy hour available. 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. 24 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. Matsuri 1105 S. Charles St. 410.752.8561 Matsuri.us Repeatedly voted Baltimore's Best Japanese restaurant. Mother's Federal Hill Grille 1113 S. Charles St. 410.244.8686 MothersGrille.com Join Ravens and Orioles fans for pub grub in this well established sports bar. Hot Corner Lee's House of Steaks Cross St. Market 1065 S. Charles St. 410.645.0241 HotCornerLees.com Baltimore's most authentic cheesesteaks. Metropolitan Coffeehouse & Wine Bar 902 S. Charles St. 410.234.0235 MetroBalto.com Federal Hill's best coffee spot has a dining room and a wine bar that comes to life in the evening. Nick's Fish House & Grill 2600 Insulator Dr. 410.347.4123 NicksFishHouse.com 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. Hull Street Blues Café 1222 Hull St. 410.727.7476 HullStreetBlues.com Unpretentious seafood, sandwiches, pastas, salads, and pub grub, plus allyou-can-eat Sunday brunch. Miguel's Cocina y Cantina 1200 Steuart St. 443.438.3139 MiguelsBaltimore.com Authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex fare and exotic tequila cocktails. 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. The highlighted businesses are advertisers or supporters of this guide. Little Havana's 1325 Key Hwy. 410.837.9903 LittleHavanas.com Cuban inspired cuisine and irresistible mojitos in a waterfront setting. Mr. Rain's Fun House American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Hwy. 443.524.7379 MrRainsFunHouse.com Inventive, upscale restaurant offers creative takes on American classics. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 25 Silo.5% Wine Bar 1200 Steuart St. 443.438.4044 Silo.5WineBar.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. Geckos 2318 Fleet St. 410.732.1961 GeckosOnline.com Southwest cuisine in a cool, casual atmosphere. Shuckers Restaurant & Bar 1629 Thames St. 410.522.5820 ShuckersOfFellsPoint.com 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. Johnny Rad's 2108 Eastern Ave. 443.759.6464 JohnnyRads.com From lunch to late night this pub offers great food, including vegan selections. 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. Thai Yum 1006 Light St. 410.528.2146 ThaiYum.com Exclusively Thai and exceptionally delicious in the heart of Federal Hill. 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). Sticky Rice 1634 Aliceanna St. 443.682.8243 BmoreSticky.com An unusual mix of American, PanAsian entrees in a friendly, inexpensive and inviting atmosphere. Arcos Restaurante 129 S. Broadway 410.522.4777 ArcosRestaurante.com FELL'S POINT Liquid Earth 1626 Aliceanna St. 410.276.6606 Innovative vegetarian, vegan, raw, and living foods deliver intelligent nutrition in a casual, convivial setting. Tortilleria Sinaloa 1716 Eastern Ave. 410.276.3741 Bit.ly/BaltTortillas Authentic and flavorful Mexican tacos, tamales, and quesadillas, plus Baltimore's best tortillas. 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." Louisiana 1708 Aliceanna St. 410.327.2610 LouisianaRestaurant.com This fine dining restaurant and special occasion venue (including samesex weddings) offers American and French-inspired dishes with authentic Creole flavors. Chef Mac's Louisiana Cuisine 4709 Harford Rd. 410. 319.6227 ChefMacs.com Louisiana inspired cuisine and live jazz and blues music. HAMILTON & LAURAVILLE 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. Mr. Yogato 723-A S. Broadway 410.276.1006 MrYogato-FellsPoint.com The best frozen yogurt treats in a super fun yet chill atmosphere. Clementine 5402 Harford Rd. 410.444.1497 BMoreClementine.com Great food with a cross-cultural twist and a different menu every evening. Ding How 631 S. Broadway 410.327.8888 Bit.ly/DingHow Peking Duck is frequently recommended at this reliable, dine-in Chinese restaurant. 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. Hamilton Tavern 5517 Harford Rd. 410.426.1930 HamiltonTavern.com Burgers with a loyal following in a warm and down-to-earth setting. 26 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Koco's Pub 4301 Harford Rd. 410.426.3519 KocosPub.com Voted best crab cake and best wings. The Dizz 300 W. 30th St. 443.869.5864 TheDizzBaltimore.com This favorite neighborhood bar with a fiercely loyal following offers good food and cheap drinks in a casual and funky setting. Petit Louis Bistro 4800 Roland Ave. 410.366.9393 PetitLouis.com 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Woodberry Kitchen 2010 Clipper Park Rd. 410.464.8000 WoodberryKitchen.com Farm-to-table restaurant focusing on the best local ingredients. Tooloulou's Artisan Pizza 4311 Harford Rd. 443.627.8090 Tooloulou.com Tooloulou (the Cajun word for crab) is a neighborhood place that features artisan pizza, po'boys, and Bayou-inspired specials nightly. HARBOR EAST Charleston 1000 Lancaster St. 410.576.0766 CharlestonRestaurant.com An exquisitely refined take on American cuisine of the South. Grano Emporio 3547 Chestnut Ave. 443.438.7521 Grano Pasta Bar 1031 W. 36th St. 443.869.3429 GranoPastaBar.com Inexpensive pasta dishes and traditional multi-course meals are distinguished by a skillful mix of traditional and contemporary trends in Italian cuisine. Valentino's 6627 Harford Rd. 410.254.4700 ValentinosBaltimore.com A family restaurant with a casual, friendly atmosphere and top quality food prepared by professional chefs. Chazz—A Bronx Original 1415 Aliceanna St. 410.522.5511 ChazzBronxOriginal.com Developed by actor Chazz Palminteri. 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. HAMPDEN Johnny's 410.773.0777 4800 Roland Ave. JohnnysDownstairs.com An unpretentious, everyday place for the Roland Park neighborhood. Cinghiale 822 Lancaster St. 410.547.8282 Cgeno.com Cinghiale celebrates the richness and style of the modern Italian kitchen. 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). 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. 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. Papermoon Diner 227 W. 29th St. 410.889.4444 PapermoonDiner24.com An eclectic, great place to meet friends and share delicious comfort food. 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. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 27 Pazo 1425 Aliceanna St. 410.534.7296 PazoRestaurant.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. Vaccaro's Italian Pastry Shop 222 Albemarle St. 410.685.4905 VaccarosPastry.com Authentic Italian treats such as gelato, rum cake, tiramisu and many other homemade cookies and cakes. Marie Louise Bistro 904 N. Charles St. 410.385.9946 MarieLouiseBistroCatering.com 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. MOUNT VERNON 4 East Madison Inn 4 E. Madison St. 410.605.2020 4EastMadisonInn.com/dining Salads and sandwiches from vegan to carnivore. Michaelangelo's Pizza 235 W. Read St. 410.462.3662 MichelangeloPizza.com Easily the best Italian delivery, Michaelangelo's Pizza will satisfy your cravings. Wit & Wisdom 200 International Dr. 410.576.5800 WitAndWisdomBaltimore.com Wit & Wisdom redefines the ordinary tavern and elevates it to extraordinary fine dining heights. 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. 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. LITTLE ITALY Café Gia 410 S. High St. 410.685.6727 CafeGias.com A new, warm, comfortable Sicilian bistro. City Cafe 1001 Cathedral St. 410.539.4252 CityCafeBaltimore.com This is the place to see and be seen for homo- and metro-sexuals. Chiapparelli's Restaurant 237 S. High St. 410.837.0309 Chiapparellis.com One of Little Italy's best-known and best-loved restaurants. Iggies 818 N. Calvert St. 410.528.0818 IggiesPizza.com Made with fresh ingredients and the upmost respect in the handling of them. 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. Da Mimmo's 217 S. High St. 410.727.6876 DaMimmo.com Gourmet Italian food in an elegant atmosphere. 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. 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. Sabatino's Italian Restaurant 901 Fawn St. 410.727.9414 Sabatinos.com This family-owned Little Italy restaurant serves delicious Central and Southern Italian cuisine. Land Of Kush 840 N. Eutaw St. 410.225.5874 TheLandOfKush.com Incredible you-wouldn't-believe-it'svegan soul food. 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. TIP! 28 Find farmers' markets at www.baltimore.org/taste-baltimore/farmers-markets 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Stang of Siam 1301 N. Calvert St. 443.453.9142 StangOfSiam.com The delicious Thai menu that the whole city is talking about. 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. Thai Restaurant 3316 Greenmount Ave. 410.889.6002 Bit.ly/ThaiRest One of Baltimore's first Thai restaurants, and still among the best. 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. 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. CRABS You have to eat crabs when you visit Baltimore, hon! Bo Brooks 2701 Boston St. 410.558.0202 BoBrooks.com Canton Dockside 3301 Boston St. 410.276.8900 CantonDockside.com Conrad's Crabs 1720 E. Joppa Rd. 410.882.1515 ConradsCrabs.com 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 Sofi's Crepes 1723 N. Charles St. 410.727.7732 SofisCrepes.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. 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. Ethel & Ramone's 1615 Sulgrave Ave. 410.664.2971 EthelAndRamones.com MT. WASHINGTON 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. The "Chesapeake Bay meets Louisiana Cajun" fusion fare is "simply amazing." The food is only surpassed by the owner's affable personality. 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. Sushi Hana 6080 Falls Rd. 410.377.4228 SushiHanaBaltimore.com An expansive selection of specialty WAVERLY 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 29 Anthony McCarthy 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. My Baltimore Rebecca Nagle Identifies: Queer. PERFORMANCE, NEW MEDIA, AND COMMUNITY ARTIST 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. 32 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide APPAREL & ACCESSORIES 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. 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. 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. 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. Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore. Dreamland 845 W. 36th St. 410.467.1582 Bit.ly/DLVintage Crafty vintage clothes for him and her, plus jewelry and gifts. 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. 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. Eye Candy 849 W. 36th St. 410.889.0607 EyeCandyOp.com Fashionable lenses and eyewear specific to each client's needs. 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. 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. 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. 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. Charlotte Elliott 837 W. 36th St. 410.243.0990 CharlotteElliott.com Fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, gourmet treats, books, and worldwide treasures. Hunting Ground 3649 Falls Rd. 410.243.0789 ShopHuntingGround.com Small designers and brands, plus wearable and affordable vintage clothing. Crystal Moll Art Gallery 1030 S. Charles St. 410.952.2843 CrystalMollGallery.com Watercolor cityscapes capture the essence of Federal Hill. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 33 Theater Project Antique Row Mother Seton House Baltimore Arena Hollins Market Power Plant LIVE! 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 Homewood Ave Harfo rd Av e BALTIMORE VISITOR CENTER 401 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202 1.877.BALTIMORE Baltimore.org Northeast Market St. Vincent de Paul Church B'nai Israel Congregaton Jewish Museum of Maryland 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. St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church ot Knoll house Baltimore Civil War Museum THE GLCCB Vagabond Theatre 241 W. Chase St. Baltimore, MD 21201 410.777.8145 GLCCB.org George Wells House nry 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. 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. Gallery 788 218 W. Saratoga St. 202.210.8361 Facebook.com/gallery788 A new co-op gallery space in the heart of downtown Baltimore. s.c. lord design 3000 Chestnut Ave. 410.961.4597 SCLordDesign.com Gallery and archival framing from oversized antique posters to threedimensional works, works on paper to vintage photographs. The Ivy Bookshop 6080 Falls Rd. 410.377.2966 TheIvyBookshop.com Baltimore's "literary bookshop" plays host to many area book clubs and visiting. Load of Fun Arts 120 W. North Ave. LoadOfFun.net A community based gallery presenting emerging and established artists. Normals (See Music & Movies) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Metro Gallery 1700 N. Charles St. 410.244.0899 TheMetroGallery.net A multipurpose performance space, art gallery, and bar. BOOKS Alliance Comics 904 Light St. 410.685.0021 AllianceComicsOnline.com Great selection and a welcoming staff. HOME Arhaus Furniture 660 S. Exeter St. 410.244.6376 Arhaus.com Eclectic international design meets quality, eco-conscious American craftsmanship. 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. 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. 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. Mud and Metal 1121 W. 36th St. 410.467.8698 MudAndMetal.com Functional crafts handmade by amazing artists. Gifts for your home and the ones you love. Book Escape 805 Light St. 410.504.1902 TheBookEscape.com Extensive collection of new, used and rare books plus readings and events. 36 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Curiosity 1033 S. Charles St., 2nd fl. 410.727.6262 CuriosityForTheHome.com Unique and beautiful objects for your home and hard-to-shop items for people and occasions. Zelda Zen 46 E. Cross St. 410.625.2424 Home décor, funky art, cards and jewelry. 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. MISCELLANEOUS Hampden Junque 1006 W. 36th St. 410.889.6453 HampdenJunque.com Buying and selling chic nostalgic antiques, collectibles and junque. David's on the Avenue 914 W. 36th St. 410.467.8159 DavidsOnTheAvenue.com This consignment shop offers a carefully curated collection of affordable used furnishings. PETS Camp Bow Wow 7165 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia 410.964.2275 CampBowWow.com Premier dog boarding and doggie daycare facility. Great Finds and Designs 1924B Greenspring Dr., Timonium 410.561.9413 GreatFindsAndDesign.com Quality pre-owned furniture and accessories that express your individual style. LovelYarns 3610 Falls Rd. LovelYarns.com 410.662.9276 LovelYarns specializes in locally handdyed and handspun yarns and encourages "Yarn-Bombing" (knitted graffiti). Nouveau 514 E. Belvedere Ave. 410.962.8248 Furniture and accessories that are fun, funky, contemporary, and transitional. 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. 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 Paradiso 1015 W. 36th St. 410.243.1317 ParadisoHampden.com Destination for exceptional furniture, lighting, contemporary jewelry, fine craft, outsider art, and gifts. MUSIC & MOVIES Normals 425 E. 31st St. 410.243.6888 Normals.com Used books, records, and CDs. 3600 Boston St. #20 410.276.3410 DogmaForPets.com Food, treats, products, and grooming services for cats and dogs. 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. 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. Howl 3531 Chestnut Ave. 410.235.2469 HowlBaltimore.com Natural, high quality pet products, special food needs, and chemical/ filler/by-product–free foods. 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. 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. 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. 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. DID YOU KNOW? David T. Abercrombie, founder of Abercrombie & Fitch, was born in Baltimore in June 1867. 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. 38 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. Kelly Walker My Baltimore 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! Steve Satta 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. DDm 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Gallery One (Gay) 1735 Maryland Ave. 410.539.6965 This friendly, casual bar is welcoming to both men and women. 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. 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. The Get Down (Mixed, Dance) 701 S. Bond St. 443.708.3564 GetDownBaltimore.com A two-level DJ-oriented space. Mixers (Mixed) 6037 Belair Rd. 410.483.6011 This is a small neighborhood bar/club with a cool deck and big sound system. Triple L and Leon's (Gay) 227 W. Chase St. 410.539.4850 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 At night, Hampden's hipster health food café offers up some of the most innovative performance programming. The Ottobar (Welcoming) 2549 N. Howard St. 410.662.0069 TheOttobar.com Baltimore's premiere venue for live sub-mainstream music is also a dream venue for dive-bar lovers. Ziascoz (Dance, Mixed) 1313 E. Pratt St. 410.276.5790 Facebook.com/Ziascoz ZiascoZ Lounge is a lesbian-owned, cozy, neighborhood bar with upstairs dance floor and female mixologists. 40 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide MOUNT VERNON 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 ACCOMMODATIONS 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. 7 Centerstage 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 See Page 23 for details RESTAURANTS 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 17 City Cafe 18 Joe Squared 19 Land of Kush 20 Michaelangelo's Pizza 21 Milk & Honey Deli 22 Mt. Vernon Stable & Saloon 23 Red Maple 8 Sofi's Crepes 24 Station North Arts Café 8 Tapas Teatro 25 Waterstone Bar & Grille 26 XS See Page 33 for details SHOPPING 16 Cyclops Books 27 Metro Gallery 28 Read Street Books 29 Red Emma's 30 Spirits of Mt. Vernon See Page 40 for details NIGHTLIFE 23 Club Hippo 31 Club Charles 32 Drinkery 33 Grand Central 32 Jay's on Read 34 Triple L and Leon's 42 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 9 18 16 24 14 31 8 27 11 4 26 6 34 1 20 19 32 27 21 29 25 10 7 5 15 12 17 23 30 22 13 33 2 3 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 43 ACCOMMODATIONS See Page 10 for details 1 Scarborough Fair Bed and Breakfast 1 8 10 9 14 3 7 2 12 11 5 15 13 ATTRACTIONS See Page 17 for details 2 American Visionary Art Museum See Page 23 for details RESTAURANTS 6 3 Afters Café 4 Bluegrass Tavern 5 Elvis 6 Little Havana's 7 Matsuri 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 See Page 33 for details SHOPPING 4 16 17 10 Alexandra Webb Artisan Jewelry 11 Alliance Comics 12 Book Escape 7 Brightside Boutique 10 Crystal Moll Art Gallery 3 Curiosity 13 Morstein's Jewelers 14 Phina's for the Home 2 Sideshow Shop 15 Zelda Zen See Page 40 for details NIGHTLIFE 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. Courtesy of Visit Baltimore 44 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 1 9 4 12 8 6 2 13 5 15 10 3 14 7 11 FELL'S POINT 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. Courtesy of Fell's Point Main Street ACCOMMODATIONS See Page 10 for details 1 1840s Carrollton Inn 2 Admiral Fell Inn 3 Inn at Henderson's Wharf See Page 17 for details 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 Hu ll S t ATTRACTIONS RESTAURANTS See Page 23 for details SHOPPING See Page 33 for details 8 Mr. Yogato 9 Salt 10 Shuckers Restaurant 11 Sip & Bite 12 Sticky Rice 13 Su Casa 14 Katwalk Boutique 15 Sound Garden NIGHTLIFE See Page 40 for details 13 The Get Down 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 45 HAMILTON-LAURAVILLE 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. RESTAURANTS 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. Courtesy of Visit Baltimore 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 46 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. By Daniel McEvily 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. Courtesy of Visit Baltimore 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 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 47 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 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 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 48 FURNITURE AFR Event Furnishings 301.362.4300 AFRevents.com Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Creative 410.244.0066 CCBBcreative.com Select Events Rentals 410.653.6851 WeParty.com 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide DANCING The Wedding Dance Specialists 703.626.7016 TheWeddingDanceSpecialists.com Rev. William E. Ingram 443.531.6933 firstname.lastname@example.com Legally Wedded 410.428.7742 LegallyWedded.com Meetings and Events Unlimited 240.278.1905 MeetingsAndEventsUnlimited.com Photo courtesy of Chase Court. Rev. E. Sean Penn 443.467.4263 firstname.lastname@example.com SJB Ministries Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns 202.253.3629 email@example.com Startum.com/weddings.htm Serving all faiths and all people 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 My Deejay 888.438.6935 MyDeeJay.com Nachibear DJ Services 410.337.8801 firstname.lastname@example.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 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 Elaine Studley Photography 301.670.1762 ElaineStudley.com Eric Gerber Photography 410.335.8142 EricGerberPhoto.com Garth Phoebus Photography 301.378.0510 GarthPhoebus.com House of Red Bird Kathy Fruendel 443.844.2352 HouseofRedBird.com 49 Tuxedo House Inc. 2135 Greenspring Dr. 410.252.6220 TuxedoHouse.com Women's Industrial Exchange 333 N. Charles St. 410.685.4388 WomansIndustrialExchange.org Gifts, Apparel, and Catering OFFICIANTS Baltimore Ethical Society 410.581.2322 BaltimoreEthicalSociety.org Donna Dallas Ordained Celebrant 410.458.7677 email@example.com Rev. Alberta Eaton 410.256.5330 RevAlbertaEaton.com Rev. David B. G. Flaherty Officiant Extraordinaire 443.691.9800 SaintSebastianCatholic.com Heaven's Hands for Harmony 304.724.7919 HeavensHandsForHarmony.com MUSIC Absolute Entertainment 410.761.1212 AbsoluteEntertainment.com Bialeks 410.484.7978 BialeksMusic.com Claddagh Productions Entertainment Services 301.752.6607 CladdaghProductions.net 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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 email@example.com 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 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 For many more wedding venues, see Accommodations, p. 13 PLANNERS Adorned Events, LLC 301.379.1573 AdornedEvents.com Boutique Events 410.292.1921 BEventsLLC.com Couture Events & Weddings, LLC 202.599.0824 CoutureLLC.com 1840s Ballroom 29 S. Front St. 410.385.1840 1840sBallroom.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 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 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 The highlighted businesses are advertisers or supporters of this guide. 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 50 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 51 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窶的saac Myers Maritime Park & Museum 1417 Thames St. 410.685.0295 DouglassMyers.org Louisiana 1708 Aliceanna St. 410.327.2610 LouisianasRestaurant.com Padonia Park Club 12006 Jennifer Rd. 410.252.2046 PadoniaParkClub.com TIP! Find more Baltimore wedding resources at Baltimore.org/LGBT-Weddings 52 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Photo by John Kardys. DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE FORT MCHENRY Eye on Baltimore Photos courtesy of John Kardys, Jon-Michael Moses, and Visit Baltimore. WASHINGTON MONUMENT FELL'S POINT LITTLE ITALY PATTERSON PARK MT. VERNON LEXINGTON MARKET PENNSYLVANIA STATION DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART INNER HARBOR 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 53 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. 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'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. Baltimore Gay Bridge Night Meetup.com/BaltimoreGay-Bridge-Night Experienced LGBT and straight bridge players meet every other Monday night for dinner, socializing, and bridge play. 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. Out and About Bowling Leagues OutAndAboutBowling.com 410.426.0491 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. Baltimore Gay Couples/Singles Social Group Meetup.com/Bmore-GLBTCouples-Singles-Social-Group A new social group for LGBT and LGBT-friendly couples and singles for fun times and social gatherings. 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. 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 Gay Professionals Meetup.com/Baltimore-GayProfessionals-Meetup-Group Bringing LGBT Professionals together for socializing, networking, host discussions, and/or dating. 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. Baltimore Men's Chorus BaltimoreMensChorus.com A long tradition of providing the Baltimore community with a wide variety of exciting choral music. Chesapeake and Potomac Softball (CAPS) League ETeamz.com/caps Team Hippo Coach Ryan Bos: email@example.com Club Hippo sends the local team to represent Baltimore in this DC-based LGBT league. League games are on Sundays beginning in May. 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. 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. TIP! Baltimore is bike-friendly! Visit BmoreBikes.com. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 54 Book Club Facebook.com/ groups/139583666184199 A welcoming monthly book club for LGBTQ individuals. Meets 3rd Mondays, 7pm in room 202 at the GLCCB. Night Out at Centerstage Centerstage.org Centerstage welcomes members of the LGBT community who are subscribers to Night Out, a pre-show cocktail hour. 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. Charm City Country Crew Meetup.com/ Charm-City-Country-Crew Celebrating the Country Western subculture of the LGBT community, this group hosts events, dances, gatherings, concert outings, and house parties. PozBaltimore Bit.ly/PozBalt A social group for gay men living with HIV. PozBaltimore organizes restaurant outings, movie nights, and other events. 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. 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. Prime Timers of Baltimore PTBalto.org A social groups for mature gay or bisexual men and the men who admire them. 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. Straight Eights: Lambda Car Club Straight8s.net firstname.lastname@example.com Events, tours, and other activities for LGBT classic car enthusiasts and collectors. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 Maryland's only GLBTS mixed chorus performs an eclectic repertoire of choral music from madrigal to pop, classical to jazz. Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Family Center Y 900 E. 33rd St. 410.889.9622 YMaryland.org 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. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 55 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. 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. 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. YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Express Yourself! Tuesdays, 4-6:30pm • email@example.com 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. 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. Rainbow Youth Alliance Baltimore City 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays 7-9pm firstname.lastname@example.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 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. 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. 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. HIV & Syphilis Testing FREE and confidential testing provided by the Baltimore City Health Dept. Poz Men Wednesdays, 7-8pm • email@example.com 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 • email@example.com A support group for trans* men (FTM). Narcotics Anonymous GLCCB 241 W. Chase St., Rm. 201 410.777.8145 Rap group for men in recovery. Meets every Sunday at 11:30am. Tran*Quility 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 8pm • firstname.lastname@example.com A support group for trans* women (MTF), and anyone who varies from traditional gender expression. The highlighted businesses are advertisers or supporters of this guide. GLCCB • 241 W. Chase St. • 410.777.8145 • GLCCB.org 56 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 57 WELCOMING The Baltimore Ethical Society 306 W. Franklin St. Ste. 102 410.581.2322 BmorEthical.org Beit Tikvah 5802 Roland Ave. 410.464.9402 BeitTikvah.org Bolton Street Synagogue 212 W. Cold Spring Ln. 410.235.5354 BoltonStreet.org Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church 1316 Park Ave. 410.523.1542 BrownDowntown.org Cathedral of the Incarnation 4 E. University Pkwy. 410.467.3750 TheCathedral.ang-md.org Channing Memorial Church 3230 Bethany Ln., Stes. 3 & 4 Ellicott City, MD 410.203.0474 ChanningMC.org Corpus Christi Church 110 W. Lafayette Ave. 410.523.4161 CorpusChristiBaltimore.org Christ Lutheran Church 701 S. Charles St. 410.752.7179 ChristInnerHarbor.org Divinity Lutheran Church 1220 Providence Rd. 410.823.8293 DivinityLutheran.net Dundalk Church of the Brethren 2660 Yorkway 410.284.7081 DundalkCOB.org Emmanuel Episcopal Church 811 Cathedral St. 410.685.1130 EmmanuelDowntown.org Epiphany Lutheran Church 4301 Raspe Ave. 410.485.7654 God-Is-Love.org Faith Presbyterian Church 5400 Loch Raven Blvd. 410.435.4330 FaithPCBalt.org First and St. Stephen's United Church of Christ 6915 York Rd. 410.377.5224 First-StStephens.org First & Franklin St. Presbyterian Church 210 W. Madison St. 410.728.5545 FirstFranklin.org First Unitarian Church of Baltimore 12 W. Franklin St. 410.685.2330 FirstUnitarian.net Govans Presbyterian Church 5828 York Rd. 410.435.9188 GovansPres.org Grace United Methodist Church 5407 N. Charles St. 410.433.6650 GraceUnitedMethodist.org Holy Comforter Church 5513 York Rd. 410.433.1801 ComforterBalt.com Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1131 Mace Ave. 410.687.5531 HolyTrinity.ang-md.org Insight Meditation Community of Washington (Baltimore) Baltimore Yoga Village 6080 Falls Rd. 410.377.4800 BaltimoreYogaVillage.com IMCW.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 58 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide FIRST & FRANKLIN ST. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Towson Unitarian Universalist 1710 Dulaney Valley Rd. 410.825.6045 TowsonUUC.org Unity by the Bay 836 Ritchie Hwy. Ste 18 Severna Park, MD 410.544.7990 Bit.ly/unitybythebay Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore 4007 Old York Rd. 410.244.0884 UFCB.org Photo by Jon-Michael Moses. 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 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 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Interfaith Fairness Coalition of Maryland IFCMD.org Believe Out Loud BelieveOutLoud.com 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 59 60 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Photo by John Kardys. BALTIMORE PRIDE 2012 BLOCK PARTY 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. Dreamgirls (May 4–5) Modell PAC at The Lyric LyricOperaHouse.com Touring production of the famed Broadway musical. 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. Maryland Film Festival (May 8–12) MDFilmFest.com Annual event presents approximately 50 feature films and 75 short films from all over the world. 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. Carter Johnson Leather Library (May 10–12) The GLCCB Bit.ly/CJLLBalt Traveling collection of thousands of books, magazines, posters, art, club and event pins, newspapers, event programs, and ephemera visits Baltimore. Michael Feinstein: The Gershwins and Me (May 9) Modell PAC at The Lyric LyricOperaHouse.com Feinstein performs the classics celebrate the legacy of George and Ira Gershwin. 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. 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. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 61 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. 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. 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. Museum Week (May 19–24) Celebrating cultural institutions with programs and discounts. 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. Otakon (August 9–11) Baltimore Convention Center Otakon.com Three-day fan festival celebrates anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture. 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." 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. Baltimore Summer Antiques Show (August 22–25) Baltimore Convention Center BaltimoreSummerAntiques.com Featuring more than 500 of the world's top exhibitors. 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. 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. 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. 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. HonFest (June 8–9) HonFest.net Annual celebration of all things "Bawlmer" pays tribute to the neighborhoods, distinctive dialect, and people of Baltimore. 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. Tour dem Parks, Hon (June 9) Begins at Carroll Park TourDemParks.org Annual bike ride through Baltimore's parks and neighborhoods. Grand Prix of Baltimore (August 30–September 1) Downtown BaltimoreGrandPrix.com Baltimore rocks the spotlight for worldwide race fans. Baltimore Pride (June 14–16) BaltimorePride.org Baltimore's three-day celebration of LGBT Pride! 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. 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. LatinoFest (Late June) LatinoFest.org A fun-filled weekend of Hispanic culture featuring live music, costumed dancers and traditional foods. AUGUST 2013 The highlighted businesses are advertisers or supporters of this guide. 62 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. 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. OCTOBER 2013 LGBT HISTORY MONTH! Free Fall Baltimore Citywide PromotionandArts.com More than 300 festive and free activities throughout the month. 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. Baltimore Book Festival (September 27–29) Mount Vernon Place BaltimoreBookFestival.com Local and national authors, books sales, food and music. 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. 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. 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. 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. TIP! Find more up-to-date community event listings at GLCCB.org/events. 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 63 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. TransParent Day (November 3) TransParentDay.org Celebrate being a parent without concern of the stereotypes of gender. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. White Christmas (December 3–8) Hippodrome Theatre France-MerrickPAC.com Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written. 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. Russian Festival (October 18–20) RussFest.org Traditional and delectable foods, live bands, imported crafts and more. 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. Baltimore Open Studio Tour (Late October) BaltimoreOpenStudioTour.org Step into the studios of Baltimore's visual artist during this free, selfguided tour. B&B Holiday House Tour (Early December) Bit.ly/betterbmore The Better Baltimore Bed & Breakfasts welcomes participants with food, wine, and seasonal décor. 64 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide 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. FEBRUARY 2014 Black History Month 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. APRIL 2014 International WAMMfest (Early April) Towson University WAMMtu.com Women and Minorities in Media celebrates and encourages women and minorities to be involved in media production through talks and screenings. 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. 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. JANUARY 2014 Blue Man Group (January 10–12) Hippodrome Theatre France-MerrickPAC.com Surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. 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." Miss Gay Maryland America Competition (Late April) Club Hippo MissGayAmerica.com Where the boys are boys and female impersonation is an art. 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. B'more Dance Mixer (Late February) Baltimore Theatre Project TheatreProject.org Professional dance companies showcase artists in an inviting, social atmosphere. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival (Late April) 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. MARCH 2014 Baltimore Dance Invitational (Late March) Baltimore Theatre Project TheatreProject.org A week-long series of performances and dance-related events organized by The Collective. Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week (Late January) BaltimoreRestaurantWeek.com A delicious week of great savings at Baltimore's best eateries. 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. PREAKNESS STAKES 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide Fell's Point Privateer Festival (Late April) Fell's Point FellsPointMainStreet.org Celebrate the rich history of Fell's Point. 65 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS TRANSPORTATION AIR 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 WEATHER Month High Low January 41° 24° February 44° 26° March 53° 34° April 65° 43° May 74° 53° June 83° 62° Month High Low July 88° 67° August 85° 66° September 79° 58° October 65° 43° November 56° 37° December 45° 28° 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. 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 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 AUTO RENTALS & LEASING RAIL Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800.RENTACAR, Enterprise.com Amtrak 800.USA.RAIL, Amtrak.com MARC (MTA) Train Service 866.743.3682, MTAMaryland.com CITY & STATE OFFICIAL CONTACTS Office of the Mayor City Hall, Room 250 100 N. Holliday St. Baltimore, MD 21202 410.396.3835 BaltimoreCity.gov Visit Baltimore 100 Light Street, 12 Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410.659.7300 Baltimore.org Maryland Office of Tourism 401 E. Pratt St., 14th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410.767.3400 VisitMaryland.org Office of the Governor 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410.974.3900, 800.811.8336 Maryland Relay (TTY) 800.201.7165, Maryland.gov WATER Baltimore Water Taxi A fleet of 14 boats operates continuous service to more than 35 attractions. 800.658.8947, BaltimoreWaterTaxi.com 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. 66 2013 Baltimore LGBT Visitors Guide