Lectures. Workshops. Community-building.
Upcoming Events
Here There Be Witches: Witchcraft in Colonial Maryland
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Linville Manor
Upper Marlboro, MD
Spoiled milk. Fallow fields. Lamed limbs. Join local author and historian, Ron Padrón, for a lecture exploring Maryland's witchcraft history. We'll explore how colonists dealt with the threat of witches among them, from the superstitions that fueled allegations to the legal system designed to bring them to justice. This lecture also includes a deep dive into the life and death of the only person in Maryland history legally executed for witchcraft.
I’ll be presenting at a local historic manor as part of a weekend of paranormal and supernatural fun! The tickets linked below are for both Sunday lectures. The morning lecture is Pets and the Afterlife: How Pets Communicate from the Afterlife, with Rob Gutro, medium and paranormal investigator.
Queer Ancestor Talisman Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm
The Crystal Fox
Laurel, MD
In this workshop participants will learn about different ways to work with Queer Ancestors, specifically the construction of physical items imbued with magical intention. Participants will work to create tokens, talismans, and amulets to commemorate our shared community ancestors. These mementos can be placed in the home, given as gifts, incorporated into a personal queer spiritual practice, or carried at a Pride event.
Queer Ancestor Poppets with Tava Baird and Rev. Ron Padrón
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 1:00-4:00pm
The Blue Ball Inn
Brucetown, VA
Come hang out in a historic haunted inn! This arts and crafts workshop will begin with a brief lecture from Rev. Padrón on queer-affirming spirituality, Queer Ancestor veneration, and the use of physical items such as poppets in creating talismans or spirit houses. Tava Baird will then lead participants through a hands-on workshop where they create their very own Queer Ancestor poppet!
Crafting Queer Ancestor Talismans
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm
Frederick Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Frederick, MD
In this workshop participants will learn about different ways to work with Queer Ancestors, specifically the construction of physical items imbued with magical intention. Following a short guided journey, participants will work to create tokens, talismans, and amulets to commemorate our shared community ancestors. These mementos can be placed in the home, given as gifts, incorporated into a personal queer spiritual practice, or carried at a Pride event.