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PHOTOS: Bunker’s opening Friday

Drag show and dance party held at new LGBTQ club

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4 years ago

February 25, 2023

Bombalicious Eklaver performs at Bunker for the 'Mother Bunker' drag show on Friday, Feb. 24. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The new LGBTQ dance club Bunker held a drag show and dance party on Friday night. The night began with a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing party followed by a drag show hosted by Bombalicious Eklaver and featuring Chanel Janae and Erotica Cliché.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

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