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PHOTOS: Mx. Winchester Pride

Esthetic Em crowned drag pageant winner

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

Esthetic Em, center, is crowned Mx. Winchester Pride 2024 at the Black Box Theater in Winchester, Va. on June 23. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Mx. Winchester Pride pageant was held at the Black Box Theater in Winchester, Va. on Sunday, June 23. Esthetic Em was crowned the winner. Alexa V. Shontelle served as the emcee. Entertainment was provided by Stephanie Micheals, Sasha Renee, Jayzeer Shantey, Candice Candy and Miss Winchester Pride 2023 Chasity Vain.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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10 hours ago

June 7, 2026

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A scene from the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's production of 'Soul Divas' at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performed “Soul Divas” at the Lincoln Theatre over the weekend. The show featured songs popularized by Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston and more.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Project GLOW

D.C. electronic music festival held at RFK Stadium grounds

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2 days ago

June 5, 2026

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Tara Dikhof entertains at Project GLOW. (Photo by Andy Nason)

D.C.’s electronic music festival Project GLOW was held on the RFK Stadium grounds on May 30-31. The festival included an LGBTQ-focused Secret Garden stage.

(Photos by Andy Nason)