In the Stacks: Queer Archives

Name: In the Stacks: Queer Archives
Start: 2026-05-21T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-21T20:30:00-04:00
Location: 17 E Mt Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21202

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

17 E Mt Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD, United States, Maryland 21202 | Baltimore, MD

Join us for an exploration of queer and trans identities across history through historic postcards that offer powerful evidence of queer presence in the past. Though small in scale, these objects carry rich stories about how queer people expressed identity, resistance, desire, humor, and liberation across time.
In dialogue with these archival materials, flutist Willie Santiago, pianist Ben Shaver, and drag artists Lula Lioness, Divoid, Syren 7, Bratz LaVey, and Oberon the Demon will bring the past into conversation with the present through performance, storytelling, and fashion.
Together, the archive and the stage remind us that queer history is not marginal or newly discovered—it has always been here. This evening of fabulous and fierce archival discovery and performance will highlight the vibrant intersection of history and Baltimore’s local drag scene.
While this performance is geared toward adults, all are welcome.
Registration opens at 10am on April 30.
Registration
• Capacity is limited. Up to two tickets per person may be reserved prior to the program.
• Registration is confirmed by email. Please cancel your registration if your plans change so that others may register.
• If the program is sold out, walk-ins will be able to join a standby list on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Doors open at 7pm. Unclaimed tickets (regardless of registration) will be released to standby 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. Preregistered guests should arrive early to secure their seats.
• Most standby patrons are able to be accommodated.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email [email protected] with as much advance notice as possible.