PHOTOS: Freddie’s Follies

Weekly drag show draws crowd to Arlington bar

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2 years ago

January 24, 2024

The Freddie's Follies drag show was held on Jan. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Destiny B. Childs hosted Freddie’s Follies drag show at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday. Performers included Alvion Davenport, Monet Dupree, Sasha Adams Sanchez and Candi Fuentes.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering Freddie’s Follies at @FreddieFlamingo for @WashBlade . @DestinyBChilds performing: pic.twitter.com/davVwX0ch5
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) January 21, 2024

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Bev crowned winner of 44th annual pageant at The Lodge

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Bev is crowned Queen of Hearts 2026 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 44th annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 20. Six contestants vied for the title and Bev was crowned the winner.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)