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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C. Awards
Honorees included D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and transgender activist Gavin Grimm
The Washington Blade held its annual Best of Gay D.C. Awards at Town Danceboutique on Thursday, Oct. 19. Among the honorees were D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and transgender activist Gavin Grimm.
(Washington Blade photos by Tom Hausman and Michael Key)
- Last year’s Best of Gay D.C. party. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
The 44th annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 20. Six contestants vied for the title and Bev was crowned the winner.
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Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.
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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.
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