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PHOTOS: Burlesqueer
The Cheesecakes presented ‘Down and Dirty Holigay Blues’

The Cheesecakes presented a queer burlesque show at the Black Cat on Dec. 6. “The Best of Burlesqueer: Down and Dirty Holigay Blues” was hosted by Velvet Kensington and Dutch Oven.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Winchester Pride held a drag brunch at 81 Bar & Grill in Frederick County, Va. on Sunday, Feb. 5. Performers included Miss Winchester Pride 2023 Chasity Vain, Candice Candy, Alexa V. Shontelle, Ava Rage and Anita Tension.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
















Covering my local drag show out here in Frederick County, Va. for @WashBlade. @ChasityVain performing for @WincPride at 81 Bar & Grill: pic.twitter.com/fuhfRn12Cb
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) February 5, 2023

The Washington Blade held a New Year Still Queer appreciation happy hour at Pitchers DC on Friday, January 27.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year
LGBTQ youth services organization holds fundraiser at Red Bear Brewing

The SMYAL Young Donors Committee held a fundraiser for the LGBTQ youth services organization Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) at Red Bear Brewing Company on Thursday, Jan. 26.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)




















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