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PHOTOS: Year-in-Review (Part One)

Here are some of the more enduring images in the Blade archive of events from January to June

Published

15 years ago

December 28, 2010

Lt. Dan Choi handcuffs himself to the White House fence on March 18 to protest the U.S. military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

2010 was an eventful year for the LGBT community in Washington. Here are some of the more enduring images in the Blade archive of events from January to June.

To see part two, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

[Photo Editor’s note: Photo galleries from before 2015 are in the process of being added to the current site. If you are a researcher or interested party who would like for this particular gallery to be moved ahead in the queue to be added, email Michael Key at [email protected] with your request.]

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Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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3 days ago

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The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Team DC holiday party

LGBTQ sports organization celebrates at Trade

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5 days ago

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Team DC holds a holiday party at Trade on Dec. 8. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held a holiday party at Trade on Monday, Dec. 8. Attendees brought clothes and coats for a clothing drive.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Rush preview night

New LGBTQ venue opens with dancing, performances

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2 weeks ago

November 30, 2025

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Druex Sidora performs at Rush's 'Preview Night' on Friday, Nov. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The new LGBTQ venue Rush (2001 14th Street, N.W.) held a preview night on Friday, Nov. 28. Performers included Cake Pop!, Druex Sidora and Tiara Missou.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)