What we’re about
Go Gay DC is Metro Washington, DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ Community. It's the newest sensation focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast.
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!
If you need a person to talk to If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide for immediate support please call The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386.
For more information please visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- LGBTQ+ Community Dinner @ FedericoFederico Ristorante Italiano, Arlington, VA
Looking to make new friends in the DC area? This is it! Reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite in advance so we can provide accurate guest reservations.
Dine with fabulous LGBTQ+ folk and allies and make meaningful new connections. We will gather at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Federico is your destination for authentic Italian cuisine, drinks, and decadent desserts.
The event is free to attend; any drinks or meal are on your own. If you wish to optionally dine (on separate checks of course), see the menu.
Don't forget dessert! Federico is known for its desserts, including Tiramisu, Cannoli, Chocolate Fudge Cake, Creamy Cheesecake, Crema Caramel, Spumoni, Cherries Jubilee, and Great Falls Dairy Ice Cream.
This fun dining event is hosted by Go Gay DC, 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, visitVisit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC
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, but dressing up is fine too.
Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets. Street parking is free on Sundays in Arlington.
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 line 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 half a block up 23rd Street on your right.
About 10 LGBTQ+ folk are expected.
EQUALITY NoVa is a promotional partner. It 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://www.equalitynova.org
There's no need to print out and show your Eventbrite ticket.
Please be sure to tag any event photos on social with #gogaydc
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.
Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies non-binary nonbinary
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/GoGayDC - INSIDE OUT LGBTQ+ Radio ShowLink visible for attendees
TUNE INTO DC’s ONLY LGBTQ TALK RADIO SHOW THIS MONDAY and EVERY MONDAY. 6pm-7pm ET at WPFW 89.3FM
Tune in, Call in, and Share your Voice. Listen live on the WPFW website at https://wpfwfm.org/radio/
After the show, it will be available as an iTunes or Google play, and archived at WPFW. Like the show's Facebook Page at
https://facebook.com/InsideOutLGBTradio/Go Gay DC is helping to get the word out about this exciting show.
Go Gay DC is Metro 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.meetup.com/GoGayDC
Go Gay DC's Founder and President is TJ Flavell.
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/GoGayDC - QT Fusion Dance: Bachata Series (Drop-ins welcome!)Green Lantern, Washington, DC
Aldo will be teaching a beginner-to-intermediate bachata lesson series for the first three weeks of December! Drop-ins welcome.
Mondays December 2, 9, and 16
December 9 - Week 2
7:30-8:00pm Bachata Practica
8:00-9:00pm Bachata Lesson Series
9-10:30pm Social dancingDecember 16 - Week 3
7:30-8:00pm Lesson TBD
8:00-9:00pm Bachata Lesson Series
9-10:30pm Social dancing with Aldo DJingPricing:
Full Lesson Series: $35, or $25 if you follow us on Bluesky or Mastadon (includes Week 1 footwork intro)
Full Night (drop-in): $15, or $10 if you follow us on Bluesky or Mastadon
Practica/social only - $5 suggested donation or purchase drink at bar
Venmo @LuellaG, CashApp $qtfusion, Zelle, cashhttps://bsky.app/profile/qtfusiondance.bsky.social
https://tech.lgbt/@qtfusiondance - LGBTQ+ Community Holiday Party @ Royal RestaurantThe Royal Restaurant, Alexandria, VA
Celebrate the holidays! Please RSVP for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count. Mingle and make meaningful new connections in a wonderful retro setting. This is a fun holiday party open to all and free to attend. We are expecting that the Who's Who of NoVa will be there, but everyone welcome regardless where you live.
We are thrilled to be going to the newly renovated Royal Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia. With a nod to the past and a vision for the future, Royal Restaurant embodies the spirit of community and hospitality. Thanks to the enduring partnership with Alexandria Restaurant Partners and Sloan Hospitality, Royal Restaurant continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. Explore the familiar comfort of its 1904 Classics or embark on a culinary adventure with the reimagined dinner menu. And don't forget to visit the full-service bar for a royal sip. See the menu at https://www.royalrestaurantva.com
Be the life of the party! Get ready for the next LGBTQ+ community's social!
You are welcome regardless of where you live. Bring friends and meet new people. This is the place to be that evening.Join us at this exciting venue. If you haven't been out in a while, come on out, network, and make some new friends.
This LGBTQ and Allies community-wide social provides everyone a chance to mingle, socialize and share community spirit in a splendid setting. This free social is officially hosted by Equality NoVa, a local community group in collaboration with Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community. Go Gay DC founder and leader TJ Flavell will be there.
All your friends are welcome. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Name tags will be provided. 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.
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. For more fun events like this, visit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC
Invite all your friends!
Parking Nearby: Free, unmetered street parking is located directly in front of the restaurant, and on adjacent streets. There's also a free parking lot owned by the restaurant and located across from Harris Teeter. There is also overflow parking available in the unfinished office building lot next door.
The address for your GPS is 730 North Saint Asaph St.,
Alexandria VA, 22314From Washington, DC (just 7.5 miles away):
> Follow 14th Street South to the George Washington Memorial Parkway
> The GW Parkway winds through Old Town (and becomes Washington Street)
From points South (1-95 / 495):
> Follow I-95 North to US 1 in Alexandria
> Take Exit 177 A-B from I-495 E / I-95 N
> Follow US-1Be eco-friendly: Braddock Road Metro is the closest Metro stop. It is about a mile of walking in a safe residential neighborhood.
This event is a safe 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/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/GoGayDC
