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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

Out actor John Barrowman entertained in drag

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10 years ago

June 8, 2016

Out actor John Barrowman entertains while wearing ‘Darth Vader drag’ on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Awesome Con, a convention for comics, science fiction, fantasy and games enthusiasts, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center June 3-5. Featured speakers included out actor John Barrowman. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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LGBTQ celebration held at Sherwood Center

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A scene from Fairfax City Pride on June 6. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Fairfax City Pride was held at the Sherwood Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, Va.) on Saturday, June 6.

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D.C. Front Runners hold annual 5K at Congressional Cemetery

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The Pride Run 5K was held at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. Front Runners held the 14th annual 5K Pride Run at Congressional Cemetery on Saturday, June 6.

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PHOTOS: ‘Soul Divas’

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs at Lincoln Theatre

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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)