Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Happy Thanksgiving, family! Today we’re grateful for YOU. For your courage, your joy, your resilience, and the community we continue to build together. We hope your day is filled with love, comfort, and delicious food. Remember: you are valid, you are loved, & you always have a place with us 0311
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Sunday, June 15, 12-3PM: Hop aboard our iconic double-decker bus, sashay to local breweries including RAK, Monocacy, and Sandbox; and enjoy drag shows between pours. Seats are limited—grab your ticket now and let the queens steer your sip-by-sip adventure! tinyurl.com/DragBreweryT... 2132
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 19/03/2025A federal judge has halted efforts by former President Trump to exclude transgender individuals from military service. U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes ruled against a Department of Defense policy aimed at removing these service members.glad.orgFederal court blocks transgender military ban in GLAD Law and NCLR case Talbott v. Trump - GLAD LawSearch 0130
Reposted by Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MDQueer Fortress @fortress-frederick.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Sam Nordquist’s murder isn’t an isolated event—it’s part of a growing wave of violence against LGBTQ+ people. We must fight back against the rhetoric & policies fueling this hate. Silence is complicity. #SayTheirName 1112
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Hey, Fam. We want you to get out and show support tonight. It’s a snow day, so let’s use this free time to be a force of change. Let’s show our local queer youth support. 082
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Due to the incoming snow, there will be no POTP meetup held this evening. Stay safe and warm. See you next week. 040
Reposted by Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MDAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 29/01/2025We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation. We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Credit @alli.gay @erininthemorning.com @evanurquhart.bsky.social @miralazine.bsky.social @lizsaila.bsky.social 9639931644
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Join us this evening for our next installment in our Self-Defense Awareness Month series. Come Meet, Greet, Chat and Learn with local businesses, Precision Point Shooting & Training and Cyrus Sethna of Maryland Defensive Concepts. Tonight 5:30-9PM. Presentations at 7pm. #defendyourself 061
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 15/01/2025An arsonist targeted Freddie’s Beach Bar, a cherished LGBTQ+ space in Arlington, threatening a vital community haven. This attack is a stark reminder of the hate our spaces face. We stand with Freddie’s as they rebuild. Hate won’t win. #ProtectLGBTQSpacesfeedspot.comArsonist Sets Fire to Freddie's Beach Bar in ArlingtonFreddie's Beach Bar was one of three Arlington businesses to be targeted by an arsonist, who set fire to the gay bar's main entrance. 2163
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Today Jan 12, 2025 Enfys J. Book (they/them), Pagan author of the forthcoming Queer Rites: joins forces with DMV-based burlesque producer and performer Diva Darling (Smut Slam Baltimore & DC, The SpeakTeasy, Tiresias' Tits ) to throw a launch party cabaret that's witchy, queer, magical, and sexy af.eventbrite.comBewitching Booklesque: A Launch Party Cabaret for "Queer Rites"This book launch party is anything but chardonnay and polite boredom-- it's a rowdy celebration full of burlesque, drag, and sideshow! 020
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 10/01/2025@donaldptrts.bsky.social Welcome to Bluesky. 020
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Self-Defense Awareness Month: Firearms Familiarization & De-Escalation Techniques Join us on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 5:30-9:00 PM on the patio as we kick off Self-Defense Awareness Month with an informative and empowering event! Guest presentation will start 7pm. 152
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Join us on January 8th, 2025, as we support @pflagfrederick.bsky.social and local #LGBTQ+ youth at the Frederick County Public School Board meeting. We support Policy 443 and the protection of transgender and gender non-conforming students. 142
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 01/01/2025A new year is here, full of possibilities, growth, and endless opportunities to shine even brighter. May 2025 be filled with love, peace, and empowerment as we continue to embrace our true selves and support one another. 020
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 25/12/2024As we enter this season of joy & reflection, we wish to honor the diverse faiths and traditions within our community. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply enjoying a Wednesday, we stand united in love, acceptance, & the celebration of each unique light we bring to the world. 110
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Maryland implemented a shield law to protect patients and providers of gender-affirming care, joining a growing coalition of states pushing back against harmful anti-trans policies across the nation. 060
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Meet Austin Rivers, the founder of Knit the Rainbow, a nonprofit transforming yarn into hope for #LGBTQ+ homeless youth. With over 550 knitters nationwide, they've donated more than 25,000 handmade garments to #queer youth in need. 🏳️Join the movement! Check them out and be part of the change!nbcnews.comThese knitters are keeping thousands of LGBTQ homeless youths cozy this winterKnit the Rainbow has handmade and delivered more than 25,000 winter garments to young people in need through local nonprofits. 1115
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 15/12/2024The "new" KOSA is just the old censorship trap with a shiny new endorsement from Elon Musk. It threatens LGBTQ+ communities, free speech, and vital online resources. Congress, listen to the experts: #StopKOSA now. 🛑🏳️🌈techdirt.comNew KOSA, Same As Old KOSA, But Now With Elon’s Ignorant EndorsementThe censors are making a big push on the new version of “KOSPA,” which is the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) merged with a problematic privacy bill (hence the “P”). Over the weekend, Senator Marsha … 121
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Who else is working to create safe spaces for #LGBTQIA+ youth? Share your orgs, #resources, or success stories. Let's spotlight those making a difference and keep the momentum going. 022
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Understanding the Stakes LGBTQIA+ youth face unique challenges, but affirmation and inclusion from adults can make all the difference. A safe, accepting environment isn't just nice—it's lifesaving. Let's do better for the 61,100 Michigan students who need us. 🏳️🌈💜 #InclusiveSpaces #YouthSupportcanr.msu.eduCreating inclusive and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth: Part 1LGBTQIA+ youth exhibit remarkable resilience and thrive when they cultivate supportive relationships within their community and receive affirmation from caring adults and peers. 111
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Michigan GOP Rep. Josh Schriver wants to make gay marriage illegal again. 🏳️🌈❌ But Michigan Dems aren't having it: "Controversial, extreme, and anti-family," says Rep. Jason Morgan. AG Dana Nessel calls it out as hate. Love and equality are Michigan values—and we're not going back. 💪 #LoveWinsthehill.comMichigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegalMichigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver … 001
Reposted by Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MDBrett Edward Stout @brettedwardstout.com · 07/12/2024Another awesome starter pack of authors to follow! #GMLGB #writingcommunity 🌈📚 💙📚 📚👀 131
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Prattville Pride will be marching in the Christmas parade after a federal judge ruled against their exclusion. 🎄🏳️🌈✨ Because #inclusion is safety, and #love always belongs in the holiday spirit. Here's to a brighter, prouder season—and more of this to come! 🌟 #PrideParade #FrederickMDwvtm13.comJudge sides with 'Prattville Pride,' orders city to allow LGBTQ group's float into Christmas paradeAn LGBTQ+ pride group that was blocked from participating in Prattville’s annual Christmas parade because of “safety concerns" will march on following a federal hearing. 020
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024An Ohio teacher suspended for having LGBTQ+ books in her class? 🏳️🌈 Looks like respecting all kids is “controversial” now. Karen Cahall’s courage says it loud: every child deserves to feel seen & loved. This fight isn’t over, friends—expect more pages to turn! ✊✨ #LetKidsRead #BannedBooks #FrederickMDcincinnati.comOhio teacher suspended for having LGBTQ books in classroom. Now she's suing the districtAn Ohio elementary teacher is suing her school district after she was disciplined for having books with LGBTQ characters in her classroom library. 100
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024✨ Looks like Wicked has some folks trembling in their ruby slippers again! 🧙♀️🌈 While One Million Moms (all 18 of them 😏) clutch their pearls, we’re here for #queerness, #friendship, and a bit of magick. Don't let the haters steal your sparkle—be wonderfully wicked! 💚 #WickedlyInclusive #FrederickMDnewsweek.com"Wicked" pushing "LGBTQ agenda" sparks conservative boycottOne Million Moms is protesting the depiction of LGBTQ+ characters and witches within the movie "Wicked." 030
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024🌈 Join #FrederickCUUPS & Enfys J. Book for a transformative workshop exploring #magickal rituals to honor #queer rites of passage! ✨ From coming out to celebrating chosen family, learn how to mark these milestones with personal, profound, and powerful practices. 🕯️ Details: tinyurl.com/uh9jw8x8 051
Reposted by Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MDRyan Benk @ryanbenk.bsky.social · 28/11/2024In honor of the official start of the holidays, please listen back to one of my favorite interviews to have worked on (my gay little heart almost gave out): 'It's freedom': Cher on singing, her mother and her first holiday album, 'Christmas' www.npr.org/2023/11/04/1...npr.org'It's freedom': Cher on singing, her mother and her first holiday album, 'Christmas'A first in a career spanning six decades: Cher has a Christmas album. She talked with NPR about her mother, her experience working with Stevie Wonder, and the time she hopped a freight train at age 9. 311822
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Join us tomorrow, Tuesday Dec 2, 2024, from 5:30-9pm for our weekly LGBTQ Social Mixer on the patio at Showroom. 882 N East St Frederick, MD #lgbtmaryland #downtownfrederick #frederickmd #prideonthepatio 030
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 01/12/2024 Today, we honor the millions of lives affected by HIV/AIDS—those we’ve lost, those living with the virus, & the tireless advocates, researchers, & allies fighting for a world free of stigma & inequity. #WorldAidsDay #lgbtqia #lgbtqfrederick #maryland #frederick #gaymaryland #lgbtqfrederick #gaymd 053
Reposted by Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MDLesbians Chat @lesbianschat.bsky.social · 29/11/2024🖍️♦️💢🍓⭕️📍 #lgbtsky #lesbiansky #lgbtq #fem #stud #lgbt #wlw #lgbtq+ #lesbianart #queerart 0212
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Let’s talk #Wicked. 👍 it, ❤️ it, or not your cup of tea ☕️media.tenor.coma woman with a crown on her head is holding a wand and saying `` good morning '' .ALT: a woman with a crown on her head is holding a wand and saying `` good morning '' . 340
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 23/11/2024We laughed, we cried, we felt joy and sadness. We can’t wait for part 2. #Wicked #MovieNight #PrideOnThePatio #DowntownFrederick 051
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 19/11/2024🌈It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means—it’s time for Pride! Join us TONIGHT for an evening of connection and community. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, we’re here with open arms! #lgbtqfrederick #fredericklgbtq #prideonthepatio #frederickmd #downtownfrederickmd 051
Pride On The Patio - LGBTQ Events in Frederick, MD @prideonthepatio.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Join us this Thanksgiving Day for our LGBTQ+ Friendsgiving at Dublin Roasters Coffee! Reserve a seat. Free tickets. prideonthepatioevents.ticketspice.com/lgbtq-friend...? #thankgiving #Queer-giving #Friendsgiving #potluck 020