5th Annual LGBTQA Film Festival
Thu Jul 28 – Sat Jul 30, 2016
Dedicated to Kathleen Happ
For the 5th anniversary of our fabulous LGBTQA Film Festival we are expanding into the Creative Alliance Rainbow Fest! This year, in addition to the thoughtfully curated films, we are including dazzling performances, witty comedy by beloved author Isaac Oliver, a wild Drag Party hosted by Betty O’Hellno, saucy happy hours, and more!
The film festival is one of Creative Alliance’s signature 21st Birthday programs and is only part of our ongoing support of the LGBTQA community of artists and activists in Baltimore!
– THURSDAY, JULY 28 –
Kick-off Happy Hour: Tiki Kiki! | 5:30 – 7:30pm
Join us for a colorful tiki party at the Marquee Lounge to celebrate the Rainbow Fest kickoff! This happy hour will be hosted by IRIS, who will introduce us to the work they’re doing in the Latinx LGBTQ community – and act as our island party guides! Alcohol sponsored by Leblon Cachaca and Jagermeister. More Info
Isaac Oliver: Intimacy Idiot (The Paperback Tour) | 7:30pm
Writer/performer Isaac Oliver’s debut collection of essays, Intimacy Idiot, was hailed as “hilarious and unsparing” by New York Magazine, “transcendent” by Entertainment Weekly, “surprisingly moving” by Kirkus, and named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2015. Oliver, a Baltimore native, returns to his hometown to celebrate the paperback release of Intimacy Idiot with a glass of pink wine, favorite stories from the book, and a few brand new ones, too. Tickets
– FRIDAY, JULY 29 –
Happy Hour: Break El Silencio | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
The Trans* community faces injustice, bias, and violence every day. A portion of the proceeds from this happy hour will benefit Trans* programs in the community. Alcohol sponsored by Mezcal El Silencio. More Info
Hot Shorts 1: Queer Time Machine | 7pm
A program of dramatic shorts. Tickets
Akron | 9pm
Directed by: Brian O’Donnell and Sasha King
Benny and Christopher are young freshmen at their rural Ohio college when they meet playing football and begin to fall for each other–hard. Tickets
– SATURDAY, JULY 30 –
KERPLUNK OUTSIDE! | NOON – 3pm
Our FREE family art drop-in is held outside Creative Alliance with a DJ, plus sidewalk chalk, and art projects outside! Artist Joseph Faura helps helps kids & families create their own person pride flags! What are you proud of?
Reel in the Closet | 5:30pm
Directed by: Stu Maddux
Filmmaker Stu Maddux wants to bring us out of the closet, again. This delightful documentary explores the films, tapes and videos that are languishing in the closets and attics of so many LGBT people and their families. Reels and reels of home movies are showcased, from as early as the 1930’s, and they chronicle LGBT history through the intimate lens of extraordinary, everyday people documenting their lives. These tapes and films capture everything from ordinary, mundane events to very personal views of monumental moments in our history. Tickets
Hot Shorts 2: Laugh Your Pants Off | 7:30pm
A program of comedic shorts. Tickets
Rainbow Fest DRAG PARTY! | 9:30pm
Hosted by Betty O’Hellno
Join Betty and the gals in a wild drag show and dance party to celebrate the 5th year of the LGBTQA Film Festival! Performances are inspired by classic film stars – then dance your platforms into the ground with a DJ, games, and all kinds of wild moves! Tickets
Tickets: $10 (Show your ticket from any film and get in for $5!)
– Festival Tickets & Weekend Passes –
Individual Film: $10 | + $2 at the door
Weekend Pass: $30, $25 mbrs.
Access to all Films & Rainbow Fest Drag Party! Get 2016 Festival Passes HERE.
Isaac Oliver: $20, $17 mbrs.
Rainbow Fest Drag Party!: $10 ($5 if you show your ticket from a film)
