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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 (4+)
See all- LGBTQ+ Community Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & RestaurantFreddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Arlington, VA
Brunch 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, depening on 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
Go Gay DC is Metropolitan Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit http://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/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/GoGayDCSearch tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies brunch nonbinary
- LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour @ CrushCrush, Washington, DC
Reserve your spot for free on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Crush is hosting Go Gay DC! Get ready for another gathering of members of the LGBTQ+ Community! About 30 LGBTQ+ folk from all over the DMV and world 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 spacious 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 http://www.gogaydc.com
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.
Step into a venue where inclusivity isn't just a promise but a vibrant reality. Imagine an all-inclusive entertainment haven where diversity isn't just celebrated, it's embraced as the very heartbeat of our venue. From the kaleidoscope of orientations to the rich spectrum of skin tones, every individual finds their place in the space. At Crush, laughter resonates in harmony with the beat of acceptance, where every performance, every gathering, is a testament to the beauty of unity. The dream isn't just to entertain, but to create a sanctuary where differences dissolve into the magic of shared experiences. Welcome to a place where love knows no bounds, and the only color or preference that matters is the vibrant tapestry of humanity itself. Operators of the legendary Cobalt Dance Bar came together to create a new entertainment space that bridges the gap of labels.
Invite your friends.
Be eco-friendly: The venue is walkable from Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red Line as well as U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro station on the Green line.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.
Go Gay DC is on social media:Invite your friends.
(Note to handicapped There is unfortunately no elevator.)
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/GoGayDCThis 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 nonbinary non-binary - LGBTQ+ Community Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & RestaurantFreddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Arlington, VA
Brunch 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, depening on 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
Go Gay DC is Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit http://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.
Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies brunch 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 - Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's in Arlington!Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Arlington, VA
Darlings! 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 fun event is being boosted 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
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, depending on 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 #gogaydcThis 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/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/GoGayDCSearch tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex non-binary #brunch
