What we’re about
Join this exciting inclusive Meetup for FREE and enjoy engaging First Friday socials, fun activities and adventurous events. Our members are hard-working gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) professionals and advocates from a variety of disciplines such as military, government, banking, law, medicine, new media, interior or fashion design and communications. We all share the same desire to enjoy the company of like-minded professionals in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Build a stronger base of professional contacts. Share ideas and job possibilities, tap expertise, or meet potential clients or business partners. Benefit by making new connections and honing ideas. There are no membership dues to be a part of it. Nor are there referral expectations like BNI's. Just show up, meet new people, and have fun. This group sets an exciting new paradigm. It's a new day, a new era, and this facilitates valuable connections for personal, professional, and business success.
Our group is welcoming and inclusive, respectful of everyone under the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) rainbow and straight allies.
Our signature event is the monthly First Friday social hosted by TJ Flavell. Often we team up with other groups to co-sponsor events, offering more opportunities for mingling and fun.
Better yet, you may join this cosmopolitan group regardless of where you reside, be it NoVA, DC, or Maryland, or wherever, you are welcome. Our events are the rage! Tell your friends and bring them along.
This Meetup is affiliated with the popular Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community. You are welcome to join that as well to stay in the know.
Upcoming events
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First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social @ Silver Diner Ballston
Silver Diner Ballston, 4400 Wilson Boulevard, ARLINGTON, VA, USAre you looking to make new friends in the DC area? This is it! Reserve your spot for free on Eventbrite.
Looking for something fun to do on Friday evening? We will gather for an extended happy hour at the Silver Diner Ballston in Arlington, Virginia! This exciting venue offers a vibrant atmosphere and a happy hour menu. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
Be the life of the party! We will gather outside on the patio. Name tags will be available.
If you want to dine there, it is highly recommended that you arrive around 6 p.m. and grab a table on the patio or inside. See the dining menu.
This LGBTQ+ community-wide social provides everyone a chance to mingle, socialize and share community spirit in a fun setting. All your friends are welcome. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. It's FREE to attend. Casual attire is fine; this will be a relaxing and fun time. Simply pay for drinks using your own credit card or cash; there is no group tab. This is a 21+ establishment, so bring your ID with you.
You are welcome regardless of where you live. This is the place to be.Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community is Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. For more fun events like this, visit https://www.meetup.com/gogaydc/events/
Go Gay DC founder and leader TJ Flavell will be there.You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend.
This event is ideal for meeting new folks, making new friends, community-building, or just to unwind & enjoy the atmosphere. Casual attire is fine.
You may arrive at any time during the event. This event is for ages 21+ and will be a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.
You're welcome regardless of where you live. This LGBTQ and Allies community-wide social provides everyone a chance to socialize, network, and share community spirit in a splendid setting.
This free social is hosted by Go Gay DC. Go Gay DC's Leadership Team will be there to greet you. Go Gay DC is Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit http://www.gogaydc.com.
At this exciting event, you'll even get to meet Go Gay DC's Founder, TJ Flavell!
Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Name tags will be provided. It's FREE to attend; cash bar. There will be a bartender on duty; cash or credit card is fine. Casual attire is fine; this will be a relaxing and fun time. The event is free to attend but registration is highly recommended to get in.
Be Eco-friendly: You are encouraged to take Metro.The Ballston stop is within a 10-minute walking distance. Ballston is served by the Orange/Silver lines. Ballston is also a major bus hub. The Silver Diner Ballston is located across Glebe Road on the left. Go to Metro Trip Planner: https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/
Parking Garage: Corner of Wilson Boulevard and N Glebe Road next to Target.Complimentary 2-hour validated parking in the underground Target garage. Simply ask the Silver Diner host to validate.
Go Gay DC is on social media:
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LGBTQ+ Community Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, USBrunch starts at 11 a.m. at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St. S, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.
Enjoy a delicious brunch and meet LGBTQ+ folk. Make meaningful new connections. The event is free to attend; you simply pay for whatever you order on your own on separate credit card; there's no group tab to worry about.
Name tags will be provided. About 10 LGBTQ+ folk are expected.
The menu is at https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu OR better yet, order the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a mimosa or coffee/tea or soft drink, and dessert for only $14.99.
Casual attire is fine.
Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there. Please be sure to tag any event photos on social with #gogaydc
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Metro rides are now capped at only $2.50 on weekends, depening on distance traveled. Crystal City Metro station on the Yellow/Blue lines is the closest Metro stop. When you arrive, go out the station, walk towards your left to 18th Street and then veer right and walk under the Route 1 overpass to Eads St. Turn left and walk to 23rd Street. Turn right. Freddie's is up 23rd Street just a block. Just look for the rainbow flags on the right-hand side of the street! The venue phone number is (703) 685-0555 in case you get lost.
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.
Freddie's was voted the Best Virginia Bar by Washington Blade readers. Don't like a smoky bar? You are covered: Freddie's is a smoke-free establishment. (Ashtrays are provided outside the back of the building if smoking is 'your thing').
Freddie's is an LGBTQ+, straight-friendly restaurant and bar. It offers Happy Hour daily from 4-7 pm. https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com
Go Gay DC is Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit http://www.gogaydc.com
Arrive at any time that's convenient for you. Go Gay DC Leader TJ Flavell
will be there to greet you.There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
Go Gay DC is on social media:
Join the Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDCLike the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDCFollow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDCFollow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDCWatch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDCSearch tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies brunch nonbinary
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Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's in Arlington
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, USDarlings! If you haven't experienced this yet, you are in for joy! Join award-winning drag queen Tara Hoot for a Family Fun Story Time Brunch on at noon! It's fun for EVERYONE! Songs, stories, bubbles, puppets and dancing! It's the feel-good event you didn't know you needed. Plus a tasty brunch from the iconic Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant. Perfect for kids and kids at heart! Reservations are free! There is no cover. This event has an Eventbrite page.
Unlike the weekly Go Gay DC brunch, this particular one requires that you reserve a table in advance or sit at the bar. Reserve a table today at https://www.yelp.com/reservations/freddies-beach-bar-and-restaurant-arlington
This fun brunch officially starts at 12 a.m. at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St. S, Arlington, Virginia 22202.
The menu is at https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu OR better yet, order the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a mimosa or coffee/tea or soft drink, and dessert, for only $14.99. The mimosa is for the adults in the room of course!
This fun event is being boosted by Go Gay DC, Metropolitan Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit http://www.gogaydc.com
TJ Flavell is the founder of Go Gay DC.
Casual attire is fine.
Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there. You will thoroughly enjoy this show even if you don't have children.
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Metro rides are now capped at $2.50 on weekends, regardless of distance traveled. Crystal City Metro station on the Yellow/Blue lines is the closest Metro stop. When you arrive, go out the station, walk towards your left to 18th Street and then veer right and walk under the Route 1 overpass to Eads St. Turn left and walk to 23rd Street. Turn right. Freddie's is up 23rd Street just a block. Just look for the rainbow flags on the right side of the street!
Freddie's was voted the Best Virginia Bar by Washington Blade readers. Don't like a smoky bar? You are covered: Freddie's is a smoke-free establishment. (Ashtrays are provided in back of the building if smoking is 'your thing').
Freddie's is an LGBTQ+, straight-friendly restaurant and bar. It offers Happy Hour daily from 4-7 pm. https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/
Arrive at any time that's convenient for you.There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
Please be sure to tag any event photos on social with #gogaydcThis event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
Go Gay DC is on social media:
Join the Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDCLike the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDCFollow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDCFollow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDCWatch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDCSearch tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex non-binary #brunch
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LGBTQ+ Activism @ Woman's National Democratic Club
The Historic Whittemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC, USPlease register for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.
Be at the center of LGBTQ+ activism. Located just off Dupont Circle, the 1893 Whittemore House mansion houses The Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC).
On Wednesday join other activists at the WNDC for letter/postcard writing to Get Out the Vote this fall in Virginia and other critical state races. This week, we’ll be writing postcards to women in rural VA and to members of Congress on Home Rule 101 in partnership with DC Dems Statehood Committee. Join us for FREE pizza, cash bar, a fun raffle and camaraderie!
The WNDC is committed to creating a community and space where you can show up regularly with your friends and family members to take action to protect and expand democracy.
Go Gay DC is proudly boosting this activity. Go Gay DC is Metropolitan Washington, DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit http://www.gogaydc.com
Go Gay DC leader TJ Flavell will be there to greet you. Name tags will be provided.
Casual attire is fine.
Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there.
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets. See the directions.
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Dupont Circle Metro station North exit on the Red line is the closest Metro stop.
Plan to arrive promptly by 6:00 p.m. When you arrive, please ask for David Hoffman, a club member, and say you are with Go Gay DC.
There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
Please be sure to tag any event photos on social with #gogaydc
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol at the bar is carded of course.Go Gay DC is on social media:
Join the Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDCLike the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDCFollow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDCFollow on Bluesky
https://gogaydc.bsky.social/Follow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDCWatch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDCSearch tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex non-binary women
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