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Shi-Queeta Lee performs at White House

drag queen appears at Transgender Community Briefing

Published

9 years ago

November 18, 2016

D.C.-based drag performer Shi-Queeta Lee might have made history as the first drag queen to perform at the White House.

Shi-Queeta Lee performed at the Transgender Community Briefing, sponsored by the White House Office of Public Engagement, on Thursday evening. Her performance marks possibly the only time a drag queen has performed at the White House.

The goal of the briefing was to unite transgender leaders and other community members to discuss policy issues affecting the transgender community and to celebrate the cultural accomplishments of the community.

The briefing was available for streaming on whitehouse.gov.

Lee is a regular performer at Town and hosts Nellie’s Sports Bar Drag Brunch and Drag Bingo.

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Games to take place next month in Italy

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

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Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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12 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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January 23, 2026

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.