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PHOTOS: Bears v. Babes

A non-stereotypical dance party brings opposite ends of the LGBT community together.

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13 years ago

July 29, 2013

Damien Salas

Bears v. Babes at the Brixton (Washington Blade photo by Damien Salas)

DC Bear Crue and The Ladies of LURe hosted a BEARS v. BABES Dance party at The Brixton on Saturday, July 27, 2013.

(Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas)

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