
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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Drag Bingo @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, USHave fun on Wednesday night! Register for free on Eventbrite at so we have an accurate guest count.
Support NoVA's only LGBTQ+ bar. Reserve your spot for free so we have an accurate guest count. We will gather inside at the round purple booth to the left as you enter.
There is no cover. There also is no group tab to worry about; order whatever you want on your own. Arrive @ 7:30 p.m. to socialize before bingo starts. The menu is at https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu Burgers are only $8 on Wednesdays.
About 10 LGBTQ+ folk are expected.
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. 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 being boosted 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.
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
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Follow on Bluesky
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Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies brunch nonbinary1 attendee
Men's Black Tie Club Social Mixer @ Freddie's
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, USThis exciting event is listed on Go Gay DC as a community courtesy by an allied-group and is not run by Go Gay DC; just go and have a blast anyway!
Register on Eventbrite so there's an accurate guest count. This casual happy hour is open to gentlemen interested in learning more about Black Tie Club; it's not a members-only event.
Do you want to go to fancy places like country clubs? This happy hour is a chance for you to meet with members of the Washington, DC area chapter of Black Tie Club to learn about upcoming formal events. This fun, happy hour social mixer takes place at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant. Mingle with other gentlemen. Casual attire is perfectly fine.
Meet with members of the Washington, DC area chapter of Black Tie Club, as well as with invited guests and friends. Happy hour cocktails and gratis hors d’oeuvres will be served. Make meaningful new connections. The event is free to attend; you simply pay for your drinks and/or meal on your own on separate credit card; there's no group tab to worry about.
Afterwards, consider joining the group as we wander half a block over to Federico's for a no-host fabulous Italian dinner. All are invited!
At least 20 gentlemen are expected. Enjoy the cash or credit bar drinks. Just ask the bartender what the happy hour specials are.
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Crystal City Metro 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!
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 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/
There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
Black Tie Club International is a private social club for gay gentlemen. With chapters in over 15 cities, our members enjoy mixing and mingling over cocktails, exquisite dinners, and delicious wines. The events may be formal or casual. Membership is by invitation only although guests are always welcome at events.
The Metropolitan Washington, District of Columbia Chapter is celebrating its third decade as the premier social organization for accomplished, professional, and distinguished men in the District of Columbia, the Northern Virginia, and the Annapolis and Baltimore, Maryland areas.
The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter began with 22 Members in 1998 and has now some 40 Members. The peripatetic nature of Black Tie Club International Members is evidenced by the fact that many D.C. Chapter Members are now found in other Chapters such as Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, and Rehoboth Beach-Lewes. The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter also has been enhanced by Members from other Chapters, notably, Atlanta, Dallas, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, San Antonio, San Francisco, and Toronto.
Membership is by invitation only.
https://www.dcbtci.org | dcbtci.substack.com
This event is being posted by Go Gay DC as a community service for those who don't know that the Black Tie Club exists. 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
TJ Flavell is Go Gay DC's founder.
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: Gay or Bisexual Men1 attendee
Men's Black Tie Club Dinner @ Federico Ristorante Italiano
Federico Ristorante Italiano, 519 23rd St S, Arlington, VA, USPlease note that Go Gay DC is listing this exciting event as a community service, but is not running the event. Just go and have a fun time!
Register on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.
Do you want to go to fancy places like country clubs? This casual dinner is a chance for you to meet with members of the Washington, DC area chapter of Black Tie Club to learn about upcoming formal events. Dine with other gentlemen. Casual attire is perfectly fine. This dinner is open to gentlemen interested in learning more about Black Tie Club; it's expressly not a members-only event.
Black Tie is a club for gay or bisexual men who enjoy gathering periodically for upscale events. This particular dinner is a casual attire affair; formal black tie events are scheduled elsewhere. This casual dinner is open to gentlemen interested in learning more about Black Tie Club; it's not a members-only event.
Meet with members of the Washington, DC area chapter of Black Tie Club, as well as with invited guests and friends for our dinner @ Federico Ristorante Italiano (23rd Street Crystal City).
Twenty gentlemen are expected. Federico serves authentic Italian cuisine, drinks, and decadent desserts. Separate checks. See the menu: https://www.federicoristoranteitaliano.com/menu/dinner
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Crystal City Metro 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. Federico is up 23rd Street just a few doors up on the right.
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.
There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.
Black Tie Club International is a private social club for gay gentlemen. With chapters in over 15 cities, our members enjoy mixing and mingling over cocktails, exquisite dinners, and delicious wines. The events may be formal or casual. Membership is by invitation only although guests are always welcome at events.
The Metropolitan Washington, District of Columbia Chapter is celebrating its third decade as the premier social organization for accomplished, professional, and distinguished men in the District of Columbia, the Northern Virginia, and the Annapolis and Baltimore, Maryland areas.
The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter began with 22 Members in 1998 and has now some 40 Members. The peripatetic nature of Black Tie Club International Members is evidenced by the fact that many D.C. Chapter Members are now found in other Chapters such as Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, and Rehoboth Beach-Lewes. The Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter also has been enhanced by Members from other Chapters, notably, Atlanta, Dallas, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, San Antonio, San Francisco, and Toronto.
Membership in Black Tie Club is by invitation only.
https://www.dcbtci.org I dcbtci.substack.com
This event is being posted by Go Gay DC as a community service for those who don't know that the Black Tie Club exists. 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 https://www.gogaydc.com
TJ Flavell is Go Gay DC's founder and will be at this dinner.
Please be sure to tag any event photos on social with #gogaydc
Go Gay DC is also on social media:
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 tags: Gay or Bisexual Men1 attendee
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.
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 inside by the bar. Name tags will be available.
Enjoy the great food. 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.
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
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.
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:
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 keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies Non-binary1 attendee
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