Photos
PHOTOS: Awesome Con
Annual fantasy, sci-fi convention features LGBTQ celebrities

The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con is held at Walter E. Washington Convention Center on June 3-5. Speakers at the event include LGBTQ ally Wil Wheaton and out actors Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)






















The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)















The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)































-
Virginia5 days ago
Youngkin calls on gay Va. GOP LG candidate to exit race over alleged ‘porn’ scandal
-
Books3 days ago
Chronicling disastrous effects of ‘conversion therapy’
-
U.S. Federal Courts3 days ago
Second federal lawsuit filed against White House passport policy
-
Opinions3 days ago
We must show up to WorldPride 2025 in D.C.