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PHOTOS: Red Theme Toy Drive Party
Impulse Group DC holds sixth annual event

Impulse Group DC, an HIV/AIDS advocacy and community organization supported by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, held its sixth annual Red Theme Toy Drive Party at Eighteenth Street Lounge on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Honorees included entertainment promoter Daryl Wilson and drag performer Shi-Queeta Lee. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held the “SMYAL for the New Year” fundraiser at Shakers on Thursday, Jan. 30.
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Pitchers DC and JR.’s Bar hosted watch parties for football fans to view the NFC championship game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 26. The Eagles defeated the Commanders with a score of 23 to 55.
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The 40th annual Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held on Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Washington. The event was one of the highlights of 2025 Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend. Eight competitors vied for the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2025, with Jason Elliott named the winner.
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