Arts & Entertainment
Shi Queeta-Lee returns to the Howard
Tuesday drag salute comes just in time for Valentine’s Day
Shi-Queeta-Lee hosts her ‘Drag Salute’ shows every other month at the refurbished Howard. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
A Drag Valentine Salute comes to the Howard Theatre (620 T St., NW) Monday night at 8 p.m.
The show was created and directed by cast member Shi Queeta-Lee, who has been featured on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” ABC’s “Ugly Betty” and reality shows “Drag City: DC” and “R&B Divas.” The show is a revue of legendary performers Rihanna, Adele and Whitney Houston with the best female impersonators in the area.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the show. For more information, visit thehowardtheatre.com.
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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