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PHOTOS: 40 Under 40 Party
Event honored LGBTQ women in D.C.
The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs partnered with the Washington Blade to produce the 40 Under 40 Party recognizing the accomplishments of queer women in D.C. The party was held at the Google office in D.C. on Wednesday, March 27. Click here to see the list of honorees. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)


























































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.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)



















The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













