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PHOTOS: ‘SHOOK’ at Shaker’s
Show featured Tatianna, Raja, Kerri Colby of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
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: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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