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PHOTOS: Mautner Project’s 20th anniversary

Health organization celebrates milestone year

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Mautner Project Executive Director Leslie Calman speaks at the 20th Anniversary Gala. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Mautner Project held its 20th anniversary gala March 20 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Hundreds of supporters mingled, bid on auction items to benefit Mautner and danced until midnight. Presenters included Mautner co-founder Susan Hester; Dr. Linda Spooner, chairperson of the Mautner Project’s board of directors; event co-chair Glen Ackerman; and Leslie Calman, the Mautner Project’s executive director. Award recipients included Bet Mishpachah; Lisa Sherman, executive vice-president of Logo; Laura Hart as volunteer of the year; and Dr. Judy Bradford of the Fenway Institute.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Daddy Issues at Kiki

Evry Pleasure, Tiara Missou-Sidora, Indiana Bones perform

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August 8, 2026

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Evry Pleasure performs at the 'Daddy Issues' drag show at Kiki on Wednesday. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The weekly drag show “Daddy Issues” was held at Kiki on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Performers included Evry Pleasure, Indiana Bones and Tiara Missou-Sidora.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Petal Release Party

Tiara-Missou hosts drag show at Spark Social

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August 3, 2026

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Labianna performs at the Petal Release Party and Drag Show at Spark Social on Friday. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The Petal Release Party and Drag Show was held at Spark Social on Friday, July 31. Performers included Tiara-Missou, Labianna and Darcy de la Cuadra.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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August 1, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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