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PHOTOS: Maryland Swim for Life
Over 220 swimmers competed in 25th annual event

Swim for Life 2016 (Washington Blade photo by Kevin Majoros)
The District of Columbia Aquatics Club hosted the 25th annual Maryland Swim for Life on July 9th in the Chester River on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Over 220 swimmers competed in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 mile races along with a 2.4 mile triathlon challenge. The event was a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Quality of Life Retreats, Heart to Hand and the Chester River Association.
(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)
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)



















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)













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