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PHOTOS: Halloween Drag Brunch

Desiree Dik leads performances at Officina at the Wharf

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3 years ago

November 1, 2023

From left, drag performers Evry Pleasure, Desiree Dik, The Baphomette and Anamosity perform at Officina at the Wharf for a Halloween Drag Brunch on Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Officina at the Wharf held its monthly drag brunch with a special Halloween edition on Sunday, October 29. Performers included Desiree Dik, Anamosity, The Baphomette and Evry Pleasure.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Covering a Halloween Drag Brunch at @OfficinaDC for @WashBlade . @DesireeDik69 performing: pic.twitter.com/HCD7iagO8j
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 29, 2023

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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July 31, 2026

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

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