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Madame Tussauds brings Laverne Cox wax figure to D.C. for Pride

the star’s figure will be on display from June 8-11

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(Laverne Cox wax figure at Madam Tussauds. Photo courtesy Madame Tussauds.)

Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (1001 F St N.W.) will debut a wax figure of Laverne Cox from June 8-11 in celebration of D.C. Pride weekend. She is the first transgender wax figure created in Madame Tussauds’ 250-year history.

The “Orange is the New Black” star’s figure is styled in the dress she wore for her TIME Magazine cover shoot. The figure was unveiled in 2015, but this will be the first time it’s been displayed in D.C.

Visitors can view other wax figures that will be on display this summer for a limited time. Ed Sheeran, Lorde, Sam Smith and Ross Lynch will be on view until the end of June. Chris Hemsworth as Thor will also make his debut in D.C. and be on display from June through August.

This summer will mark 10 years since Madame Tussauds opened in D.C.

“Our 10 year anniversary is the perfect time for new and returning visitors to come experience Madame Tussauds D.C. and see what’s new. This summer, we are excited to offer an exciting mix of new figures,” Therese Alvich, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., said in a statement. “What better time than when school is out, to come celebrate a decade with us.”

Other notable wax figures on display include all 45 U.S. presidents, Taylor Swift, Zac Efron, Justin Bieber, Jimmy Fallon, Oprah, Martin Luther King Jr., among others.

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)

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Come showcase your singing, poetry talent

Spark Social open mic night planned for Aug. 13

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Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite

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