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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. 
(Washington Blade photos by Hugh Clarke)
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- UpRoar Lounge (Washington Blade photo by Hugh Clarke)
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- Uproar’s license renewal appears to be safe after an agreement Thursday. (Washington Blade file photo by Hugh Clarke)
The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.
(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: ‘ICE Out For Good’ Sunday protests
Northern Virginia demonstrations among nationwide protest
“ICE Out For Good” demonstrations were held in the Northern Virginia municipalities of Haymarket, Annandale and Arlington, among others, on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Nearly 1,200 similar actions were scheduled nationwide over the weekend, according to a statement from organizers.
Demonstrations in D.C. against ICE included a protest march on Friday and a march around the White House on Saturday.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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