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PHOTOS: ‘SHOOK’ at Shaker’s

Show featured Tatianna, Raja, Kerri Colby of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

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2 years ago

July 23, 2023

Kerri Colby and Raja of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' performed at Shaker's on Saturday, July 23. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The new gay bar Shaker’s held its first drag show, “SHOOK,” on Saturday, July 22. The show was hosted by Crystal Edge and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season two contestant Tatianna with performances from Druex Sidora, Kerri Colby and Raja.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the opening Saturday of the new LGBTQ venue @ShakersDC for @WashBlade . Kerri Colby and Raja of @RuPaulsDragRace doing a meet-and-greet before the show: pic.twitter.com/KvU8jrmqQI
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) July 23, 2023

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PHOTOS: WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert

Doechii, Khalid among performers

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2 days ago

June 11, 2025

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Doechii performs at the WorldPride Closing Concert on Sunday, June 8. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)