PHOTOS: Con Acento

Drag show and dance party celebrates hispanic heritage

Published

3 years ago

January 22, 2023

Labianna performs at JR.'s Bar at the Con Acento show on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Evry Pleasure hosted the Con Acento drag show and dance party “celebrating our hispanic heritage” at JR.’s Bar on Saturday, Jan. 21. Performers included Labianna, Chata Uchis and Whoreslina.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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