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PHOTOS: Cherry ‘Flawless’ main event

Overflowing crowds at Howard Theatre party

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2 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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A scene from 'A Night of Dance' at Sunfestival in Rehoboth Beach, Del. on Sunday, September 1. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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From left, Human Rights Campaign President **Kelley Robinson** gives an award to DNC LGBTQ Caucus Chair **Earl Fowlkes, Jr.** at the HRC’s ‘We Show Up’ event at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 19.

Actor/activist **Wilson Cruz** speaks at the Human Rights Campaign’s ‘We Show Up’ event at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 19.

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*Activist **Miss Major** speaks at the DNC LGBTQ Caucus at McCormick Place in Chicago on August 21.*

*Entertainment icon **Oprah Winfrey** speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.*

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*Musician **Stevie Wonder** performs at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21.*

Gov. **Wes Moore** (D-Md.) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 21.

*Speaker Emerita **Nancy Pelosi** (D-Calif.) speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22.*

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PHOTOS: LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC

Pete Buttigieg speaks at Chicago event

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks at the LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC event on Tuesday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute held the “LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC” reception at theWIT in Chicago on Tuesday, August 21. Speakers included Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker, and actors Zachary Quinto and Wilson Cruz. Comedian Dana Goldberg served as the emcee.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @VictoryFund @VictoryInst event with elected officials during the DNC in Chicago for @WashBlade . Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaking: pic.twitter.com/FoGjIAbx0X
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) August 20, 2024