What we’re about
Welcome to DMV LGBTQ Events!
This group will serve as a source for members of the LGBTQ community within the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas to find fun and exciting parties, shows and events to attend.
All events are produced by local LGBTQ promoters and organizations who plan events for the LGBTQ community with a focus on creating safe spaces for all who attend.
If you are an LGBTQ event organizer or promoter please SUGGEST A NEW MEETUP or send a message requesting access to post your events.
Upcoming events
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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, 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-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
This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit https://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/GoGayDC
Like the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC
Follow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC
Follow on Bluesky
https://gogaydc.bsky.social/
Follow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDC
Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC
Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies brunch nonbinary1 attendee
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 event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit https://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 #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 is carded of course.
Go Gay DC is on social media:
Join the Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC
Like the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC
Follow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC
Follow on Bluesky
https://gogaydc.bsky.social/
Follow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDC
Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC
Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex non-binary #brunch1 attendee
LGBTQ+ Community Center Holiday Gathering
The DC Center for the LGBT Community, 2000 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USGo Gay DC is helping get the word out about this upcoming fundraiser event at The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Please note: Attending this event requires a ticket paid in advance online. It is not free to attend. Tickets: $100
@ https://thedccenter.org/events/fueling-our-future/
Funds Raised Support: Center’s Social and Human Services
Join the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center for an unforgettable night of purpose, community, and impact! The Center is bringing the DC LGBTQ community together for an evening filled with good food, great music, and even better company. Enjoy a delicious menu from Right Proper Brewing Company, sip your favorite drinks at the open bar, and enjoy live performances by the amazing Preston Hawes, Tetyana Royzman, Dan Zhang, and Susanna Mendlow.
The first 50 people to grab a ticket will receive an exclusive swag bag packed with fun goodies, so don’t wait! Come dressed in your most festive wear and get ready to celebrate in style. This is more than just a night out, it’s a celebration of connection, care, and community. Every ticket helps support vital social and human services that uplift and empower those who need them most.
Come for the cause. Stay for the community. Leave knowing you made a difference.
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center educates, empowers, uplifts, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where all members of our community can thrive. To fulfill our mission, we focus on four core areas: health and wellness, ensuring equitable access to care and support; arts and culture, celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity and identity; social and peer support, fostering connection and mutual empowerment; and advocacy and community building, working to advance equity, visibility, and justice for all. Through these pillars, we strive to build a stronger, more vibrant LGBTQ+ community in DC and beyond. Visit https://thedccenter.org
Go Gay DC, which is helping to boost this event, is Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit https://www.gogaydc.com
Go Gay DC founder and leader TJ Flavell will be there.
Be Eco-friendly: You are encouraged to take Metro.Shaw-Howard U Metro stop is within a 10-minute walking distance. There are two exits. Exit at Howard University exit. Go to Metro Trip Planner: https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/
Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies brunch nonbinary1 attendee
LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, USReserve your spot for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.
There is no cover. Support NoVA's only LGBTQ+ bar! There is no cover. There also is no group tab to worry about; order whatever you want on you own. The Go Gay DC Pride happy hour officially starts at 6 p.m. on the front enclosed patio. Enjoy the happy hour drink specials (which last until 7 p.m.) The dinner menu is at https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.
This fun happy hour gathering brings LGBTQ+ folk, including Allies, together for conversation. Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there!
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. 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.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for 21+. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
This event is hosted 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
Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ+ folk and allies. Go Gay DC Leader TJ Flavell will be there to greet you. Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world.
Casual attire is fine.
You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.
Go Gay DC is on social media:
Join the Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC
Like the Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC
Follow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC
Follow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDC
Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC
Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies1 attendee
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