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PHOTOS: Drag Bingo at Taylor Gourmet

Blade-sponsored Pride event held as fundraiser for Casa Ruby

Published

8 years ago

June 7, 2018

From left, Ba’Naka and Bombalicious Eklaver at Taylor Gourmet prepare for a night of ‘Drag Bingo.’ (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Taylor Gourmet and the Washington Blade sponsored a night of Drag Bingo to kick off Capital Pride weekend. Drag queens Bombalicious Eklaver and Ba’Naka performed and read off the numbers to the guests competing for an iPad. The event was a fundraiser for the LGBT support services organization Casa Ruby.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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A scene from the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

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A scene from the 2026 Walk and 5K to End HIV on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception

LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals

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Rayceen Pendarvis was the emcee at the Wanda Alston Foundation 2026 Fall Reception. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)