Pink Pony Club: Pride Edition @ Palette 22

Join the DC Trans Ladies for a fabulous Girls' Night Out: Pink Pony Club at Palette 22 in Shirlington, VA! 🌸✨

We’re gathering in the bar area of this lively restaurant, known for its small-plate, tapas-style international cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. With 18 spots available at high-top tables, this is the perfect chance to enjoy a delicious meal, sip on a cocktail (N/A available!), and connect with friends in a welcoming, supportive space.

💖 For attire, take inspiration from the colors of your favorite PRIDE flag(s) (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️) in honor of World Pride! Pink is always welcome in the spirit of Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club!

Event Details
📍 Location: Palette 22, Shirlington, VA
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
🚗 Parking: Free parking is available in nearby garages
👗 Dress Code: PRIDE 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 or Pink (optional but encouraged!)
💳 Checks: Individual checks provided
💰 Gratuity: 20% automatically added
📅 RSVP Deadline: RSVPs must be completed at least 3.5 days in advance as final numbers are due to the restaurant 72 hours in advance
🔹 Important: Arriving on time or early is essential, as our party may not be seated until a majority of guests have arrived.
🦄After-Party Fun: Join Devyn for the after-party fun at Freddie's Beach Bar or another bar! Check in with her at Palette-22 to join in.

Come for the delicious food, stay for the great company and fun! Let’s make it a night to remember. 💃🎶 Check out a typical menu here: https://arlington.palette22.com

RSVP now to secure your spot!

Attire
We want to continue to generate the goodwill produced at our other events, so we expect everyone to wear attire appropriate for a mainstream space. We take pride in the variety of ensembles ladies display while maintaining our tasteful and chic individual style. No fetish or similar 'exotic' wear, please.

Bring your smartphones and cameras, and take pics to share on our meetup site. (Please be mindful that some ladies are adverse to being photographed so if in doubt ask first.)

Parking
Shirlington has extensive, free, garage parking on weekends and evenings. Our preferred parking facility is the Quincy St. Garage at 2901 S Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22206. There's a staircase to Randolph Street on the NW corner of the garage. This garage is just a two-minute walk to Palette 22 and has ample parking on all levels.

Lodging
The Hilton Garden Inn in Shirlington has rooms available starting at $180 + tax (as of time of event publish). We don't have any special rate negotiated so check out your discount options online when you book, e.g., use hotel chain points, AAA and AARP membership discounts, pay now discounts, or volume booking sites like Expedia, etc. It's just a two-minute walk from the hotel to the pub! The hotel's website link is: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcaasgi-hilton-garden-inn-arlington-shirlington/

There are several hotels within a 10 minute drive of Palette 22 that may offer cheaper rates that night. Google Maps gives an excellent summary when you search by date.