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MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Avery Wimpelberg
Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Avery Wimpelberg (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Avery Wimpelberg
Age: 39
Occupation: Clinical research manager (HIV and HEP C) at Whitman-Walker Health
Identify as: Non-binary/genderqueer
What are you looking for in a mate? A best friend who appreciates and possesses wit, intelligence and empathy. Someone who is self-aware and has the ability and desire to be emotionally available and communicative. Consistency and stability are incredibly important to me; as are passion, fun and lots of laughter.
Biggest turn-off: Game playing and inconsistency.
Biggest turn-on: Intelligence and wit.
Hobbies: Games (darts, bowling, pool, poker, etc), going to movies and live performances, drag (I’m a two-time Best of Gay D.C. Best Drag King) and spending time with friends.
Describe your ideal first date: Dinner and/or drinks and a movie.
Pets, kids or neither? I have two amazing cats and an adorable little dog. I would love to have a family that includes kids at some point (adoption or fostering is a strong possibility).
Would you date someone whose political views differ from yours? Not if they differ significantly or on certain pivotal issues.
Celebrity crush: Tea Leoni, Archie Panjabi and Taye Diggs.
One obscure fact about yourself: I have lived in nine states and had 36 addresses by the age of 36 (and no, my parents weren’t in the military).
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception
PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
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