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PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Flawless’ main event

Overflowing crowds at Howard Theatre party

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4 years ago

April 11, 2022

'Flawless' was Cherry Weekend's main event at the Howard Theatre on April 9. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Cherry Fund produced the 25th annual Cherry Weekend events from April 8-10 to benefit mental health services and HIV/AIDS charities. The main event party “Flawless” was held on Saturday night through Sunday morning at the Howard Theatre featuring DJs Shane Marcus, Micky Friedmann and Mor Avrahami.

Click here to see photos from Cherry’s “Moodio 54” event at Soundcheck.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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