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PHOTOS: Cupid’s Undie Run
Scantily clad participants raise money for neurofibromatosis research
A fundraiser for neurofibromatosis research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation was held at Penn Social on Saturday, Feb. 12. Participants ran or walked in Valentine’s-themed costumes in Penn Quarter in downtown D.C. for ‘Cupid’s Undie Run’ and partied at Penn Social.
(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)













