Upcoming Events
Queer Open Mic Night
We can't wait to host our community at this year's Queer Open Mic Night! All talents are welcome to perform: poetry, music, spoken word, juggling, musical theatre performances, and more! We are making queer spaces for queer art, where self-expression and artistry is welcomed in all its forms. Join us to perform at an accepting and affirming space. Register to perform by holding a $10 ticket in your name. The funds will be returned after the event. Don't want to perform? Join us to watch and listen to the incredible queer talents that Frederick has to offer! Questions? Email [email protected].
Drag Queen Story Time
The Frederick Center and Frederick Pride presents... Drag Queen Story Time! We are thrilled to welcome our community back to Hood College for Drag Queen Story Time. Join us on Saturday, June 15th at 11:00am at Hood College's Beneficial-Hodson Library for a vibrant and inclusive event that combines the art of drag performance with the joy of storytelling to create a unique and entertaining experience for children and families. The event aims to promote diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity by breaking down stereotypes and encouraging a celebration of individuality. Drag queens, known for their glamorous and theatrical personas, captivate young audiences with their colorful costumes, elaborate makeup, and dynamic personalities. This event costs $5 per ticket, and all proceeds from this event directly benefit The Frederick Center's Youth Groups, which support the LGBTQ+ youth of Frederick County and beyond. Any attendee of this event certifies that they will abide by The Frederick Center's values of kindness, acceptance, and family-friendly behavior. Anti-LGBTQ+ rheoric will not be tolerated at this event.
Pride at the Pool
We're celebrating Pride at the Pool! Join us on Friday, June 14th from 6-8pm at the Brunswick Pool as we party the evening away with friends and allies. This event is free and no registration is required. Show up in your most colorful swimsuits and celebrate pride with us. We hope to see you there!
Brunswick Pride Proclamation
Join The Frederick Center and Brunswick City Council as we officially declare June as Pride month in Brunswick! This event is free and no pre-registration is required. We hope to see you at Brunswick City Hall on June 12th at 5:00pm to celebrate Pride month in Brunswick!
Wine and BBQ Wine Tasting!
This Wine and BBQ wine tasting event is a delightful experience that brings together the rich flavors of barbecue cuisine with the perfect wine pairings. Indulge in a variety of fine wines to enhance your taste buds. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a BBQ enthusiast, this event promises to tantalize your senses and leave you satisfied. Join us for an unforgettable evening of great company and exquisite wines at the Wine and BBQ tasting event. All proceeds benefit The Frederick Center.
Frederick Pride Proclamation
Each year, The Frederick Center is joined by Pride committee volunteers and the LGBTQ+ community as we officially declare Pride month in June alongside Frederick City Council. Please join us on Thursday, June 6th as we kick off Pride celebrations in Frederick!
May Pink Drinks
Welcome to Pink Drinks, Frederick’s premier, FREE, monthly LGBTQIA+ social networking event! Pink Drinks is hosted by The Frederick Center, a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pink Drinks is an informal, loosely organized, networking and gathering function offered monthly to the The Frederick Center (TFC) community. It is intended to provide an opportunity to bring together adults (ages 21+) of the Central Maryland area LGBTQIA+ community and allies to encourage friendship, conversation, and community involvement. Pink Drinks is very informal: Bring Your Own Beverage - any beverage, no pressure to imbibe. The host provides simple, light finger food, plates, napkins, ice, glasses, and name tags. Don't expect a meal. The consumption of alcoholic beverage is in no way required (many don't) and anyone over-indulging will be banned from future events. The focus is on initiating connections and building a community.
It’s All About the Bubbles Wine Tasting
Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Asti Spumonti: So many bubbles, so little time! How are they similar and different? And while we're at it, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, and Demi-sec are used to describe these sparkling wines -- what do those terms mean? Spin the Bottle owner and expert Marc Monahan shares his knowledge plus tastings of a range of sparkling wines at this Frederick Pride 2024 Wine Tasting. As an added bonus, Spin the Bottle will donate 10% of all bottle sales after the tasting to The Frederick Center. It's all about the bubbles, baby! Seating is limited. Join us and register today!
Past Events
April Pink Drinks
Welcome to Pink Drinks, Frederick’s premier, FREE, monthly LGBTQIA+ social networking event! Pink Drinks is hosted by The Frederick Center, a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pink Drinks is an informal, loosely organized, networking and gathering function offered monthly to the The Frederick Center (TFC) community. It is intended to provide an opportunity to bring together adults (ages 21+) of the Central Maryland area LGBTQIA+ community and allies to encourage friendship, conversation, and community involvement. Pink Drinks is very informal: Bring Your Own Beverage - any beverage, no pressure to imbibe. The host provides simple, light finger food, plates, napkins, ice, glasses, and name tags. Don't expect a meal. The consumption of alcoholic beverage is in no way required (many don't) and anyone over-indulging will be banned from future events. The focus is on initiating connections and building a community.
PFLAG Lego Building
Saturday, April 13th from 10am-12pm, at The Frederick Center, join PFLAG Frederick for Lego Building! Parents can sit upstairs and relax with other parents in our community as our lego masters (ages 5 to 12, supervised by a MCPS art teacher) spend an hour building anything their imagination comes up with from our big pile of legos. Then we will display our masterpieces for our parents to view and take photos of. Each participant will receive a ribbon and juice box. Legos will stay with us for future events. Sign up soon- limited to 15 children. Questions? Email: [email protected].
Free LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic
The Frederick Center's legal team is preparing for our next free LGBTQ+ legal clinic on Thursday, April 11th! If you have questions about family law, estate planning, guardianship, name changes, landlord-tenant concerns, criminal law, and other civil legal matters, we can help. The Frederick Center is providing a free legal clinic for our community. Need support? Register with us at http://tinyurl.com/bdeya7rc or scan the QR code, and we will see you on Thursday, April 11th!
