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Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community Hub - is the newest sensation focused on friendship, leadership, and service. 

Designed as a civic booster, it fosters inclusive community spirit. Join Go Gay DC for FREE and enjoy fabulous socials. This is for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBT or Q), Allies and more. It's "Totally Hip and Happening" for Washington, DC-area gay folk and allies.

Go Gay DC is the most popular LGBTQ Meetup in DC. Founded by TJ Flavell, Go Gay DC is a revolutionary use of new media, keeping you in the know 24/7. Check out the calendar tab to see what is happening. Celebrate Pride every day!
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Disclaimer
In no event will anyone be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, consequential, or other damages arising from attending an event. Attendance to our events is at your own risk. The organizer, co-organizer, host, and Meetup, are not responsible for your having too much fun, loss, damage, theft, injury to oneself or equipment, allergic reactions, slipping on banana peels, choking on shrimp, too much glitter, speeding/parking/red light tickets, or accidents with your vehicle.

PS- Go Gay DC is entirely grassroots-driven. Please be sure to tell all your friends to join you at our events to help it grow. And if you want to post a community event on the calendar, please feel free.

Upcoming events (4+)

LGBTQ+ Social @ DIK Bar

DuPont Italian Kitchen

Register on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count. DIK Bar is located upstairs.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that historic DIK Bar (aka Windows) is hosting Go Gay DC! Get ready for another gathering of members of the LGBTQ+ Community! About 50 LGBTQ+ folk are expected.

This event is ideal for making new connections and community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy extended happy hour.

Arrive anytime that's convenient for you! Most attendees will likely arrive by 7:00 p.m.

You're welcome regardless of where you live. Bring friends and meet new people. This is the place to be. 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 Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. Visit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC.

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. See the happy hour menu.

Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving delicious Italian cuisine for over 30 years. But it’s so much more than just another Italian restaurant. It’s a second home to a loyal crowd of regulars, a hangout spot for LGBTQ+ residents and their families, and a beloved part of the 17th Street community. It’s one of the District’s top spots for people watching—where you can enjoy a Mimosa or Sangria on the patio as the crowds pass by. But perhaps most importantly, it’s one of the rare restaurants left in DC that retains a small-town feel—where the customers and staff know each other on a first-name basis.

Invite your friends.

If you haven't been fully vaccinated, have a cough, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, sore throat, or headache, please just stay home. You can find a vaccine near you by searching on https://www.Vaccines.gov. Social distancing is possible in this spacious, well ventilated lounge.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.
Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies
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://https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC

Follow on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GoGayDC

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC

LGBTQ+ Brunch @ Freddie's!

Freddie's Beach Bar

Register for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.

Enjoy a delicious brunch and meet LGBTQ+ folk. 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.

The Go Gay DC brunch on the heated, enclosed front patio @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant officially starts at 10 a.m. at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant,[masked]rd St. S, Arlington, Virginia 22202.

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 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

Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets.
Metro Directions: 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-hand side of the street! The venue phone number is (703)[masked] in case you get lost.

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 Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community hub focused on friendship, leadership, and service. Visit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC

AGLA is a promotional partner. AGLA serves Northern Virginia's LGBTQ+ and Allies and is a strong beacon for equality. It is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit https://agla.org

Arrive at any time that's convenient for you. Go Gay DC Leader TJ Flavell
will be there to greet you.

PS - There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
For more exciting events like this, stay tuned to Go Gay DC at https://www.meetup.com/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.

If you haven't been fully vaccinated, have a cough, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, sore throat, or headache, please just stay home. You can find a COVID-19 vaccine near you by searching on https://www.Vaccines.gov .

Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies #brunch

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://https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC

Follow on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GoGayDC

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC

LGBTQ+ Smithsonian Walk: National Museum of American History

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Register for free on Eventbrite.

Enjoy a free group visit of the National Museum of American History with other LGBTQ+ folk. More details will be provided to those who sign up. Please meet right before 2 p.m. inside the lobby of main Constitution Avenue entrance (go through security check-in).

The address is Constitution Avenue, NW, Between 12th and 14th Streets, Washington, DC. The Museum is located on the National Mall. Riding Metro is your best bet. The use of public transportation, including taxis, in Washington is recommended as free parking is limited and posted times are enforced. Metro, Washington's subway system, and Metrobus link the city with nearby communities in Maryland and Virginia. The Federal Triangle and Smithsonian stations, on Metro's Blue, Silver, and Orange lines, are located near the Mall. Every subway station is equipped with an elevator and most with escalators.

Please note that this is a casual walking visit with the group, not a high-end art interpretation from an art expert or curator.

According to the Smithsonian website, "The National Museum of American History is home to more than 1.8 million objects and more than three shelf-miles of archival collections. On behalf of the nation, we preserve and share this extraordinary national collection encompassing everything from the original Star-Spangled Banner to Abraham Lincoln’s top hat; from pioneering early computers to the first artificial heart; from Dizzy Gillespie’s angled trumpet to Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. Our archival collections include a remarkable array of American history in documents, photographs, and other works, including major holdings on the histories of American business and music."
Casual attire is fine.

Go Gay DC is Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. For more fun events like this, visit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC/

Go Gay DC founder and leader **TJ Flavell **will also be on this tour with you.

This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages.

Invite your friends to join you there!

If you haven't been fully vaccinated, have a cough, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, sore throat, or headache, please just stay home. You can find a vaccine near you by searching on https://www.Vaccines.gov. Social distancing is possible in this spacious, well ventilated venue.

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://https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC

Follow on Twitter
https://twitter.com/GoGayDC

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC

Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies

LGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversation @ as you are.

as you are. DC

Register for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.

Looking to make more friends in the LGBTQ+ community? Trying to meet some new faces after the pandemic? Then come join us for this coffee shop mixer hosted by Go Gay DC! We are gathering at as you are, a wonderful new safe space in DC!

This event is free to attend. We encourage you to register your attendance in advance. We hope to see you there.

When you arrive, obtain a name tag, order on your own from the menu and meet and mingle with about 15 LGBTQ+ folk in a spacious setting.

Feel free to invite your friends to join you.

Directions: Eastern Market Metro (Blue/Orange line) is only a few blocks away. The venue is where the Banana Cafe used to be.

Kindly please wear your most fabulous mask when waiting in line and when not eating or drinking. If you haven't been fully vaccinated, have a fever or cough or lost sense of smell, please stay home. You can find a vaccine near you by searching locations on https://www.Vaccines.gov .

Go Gay DC is Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. Visit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC

At this event you'll even get to meet TJ Flavell, Go Gay DC's founder.

This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow.
Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI lesbian gay bisexual transgender queer

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INSIDE OUT LGBTQ+ Radio Show

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