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PHOTOS: UpRoar
Patrons socialize at D.C.’s ‘Newest Gay Bear Bar’
UpRoar Lounge and Restaurant (639 Florida Ave., N.W.) is billed as ‘D.C.’s Newest Gay Bear Bar.’ Patrons socialize on the rooftop deck and downstairs in the bar on Saturday, Feb. 20.
Ā (Washington Blade photos by Hugh Clarke)
- UpRoar Lounge (Washington Blade photo by Hugh Clarke)
- Uproarās license renewal appears to be safe after an agreement Thursday. (Washington Blade file photo by Hugh Clarke)
Cupidās Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)



















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