Recent shows include The Folks at Home, a lighthearted portrait of an interracial gay couple living in South Baltimore, and Thoughts of a Colored Man, an honest exploration of what it means to be Black and male in the 21st century. As the State Theater of Maryland, Baltimore Center Stage is dedicated to making theater accessible to everyone regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender or socioeconomic status. The name of the shop comes from a Brian Eno song, so you can be sure they have an educated, interesting selection of music to peruse.īaltimore is home to a vibrant performing arts community, and several venues frequently host shows that explore the LGBTQ+ experience. It’s a great spot for sitting down, having a conversation and meeting some locals. With a mission firmly rooted in radical thinking, expect to find an assortment of liberal books and patrons to go with your cappuccino and bliss bar.īaby’s on Fire is a Mount Vernon cafe/record shop serving locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch all day. Red Emma’s is a worker-owned and operated queer cafe and bookstore with events, live music and readings. Waters is not enough, the shop is also home to Eightbar, a bar serving local craft beer, wine, ciders, meads and more. It also doubles as the address where filmmaker John Waters, the creator of cult-classics like Hairspray and Pink Flamingos, receives his fan mail. Atomic Books is a well-organized, locally beloved bookstore that specializes in small press books, graphic novels, contemporary art and literature.