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PHOTOS: Awesome Con
The science fiction, fantasy convention included LGBT-specific content
The annual science fiction and fantasy fandom convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
- Revelers at last year’s Awesome Con in Washington. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














The Bonnet Ball was held at JR.’s Bar (1519 17th St., N.W.) on Sunday.
(Washington Blade photos and video by Michael Key)











A “No Kings” demonstration was held in Anacostia on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Speakers at the rally included LGBTQ activist, Rayceen Pendarvis. Following the rally, demonstrators marched across the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)









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