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PHOTOS: Jocktoberfest
Guests included former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth

Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), on right, threw a football to the crowd at ‘Jocktoberfest.’ (Washington Blade photo by Damien Salas)
The D.C. Gay Flag Football League held its “Jocktoberfest” fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Oct. 1. Special guests included Acting Under Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), former NFL wide receiver Donté Stallworth, and actress Melissa Fitzgerald.
(Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas)
Glitterati Productions held the “Studio 69” party at Bunker on Friday, May 8.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)










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