Name: First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social @ Silver Diner Ballston
Start: 2025-12-05T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-05T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Silver Diner Ballston

Are you looking to make new friends in the DC area? This is it! Reserve your spot for free on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1783245588559?aff=oddtdtcreator)**.

We will gather for an extended happy hour at the **[Silver Diner Ballston](https://www.silverdiner.com/ballston)** in Arlington, Virginia! This exciting venue offers a vibrant atmosphere and a [happy hour menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e9852ea88b473135ac2bbb7/t/6800f1c4fb26281900437105/1744892356612/CSD.MV.HH_Menu_03_2025.pdf). 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](https://www.silverdiner.com/esbar).

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](https://www.gogaydc.com)**[,](https://www.gogaydc.com) 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](https://www.gogaydc.com)

Go Gay DC founder and leader **[TJ Flavell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/)** 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/](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](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC)

Like the Facebook Page
[https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC)

Follow on Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC](https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC)

Follow on Bluesky
[https://gogaydc.bsky.social/](https://gogaydc.bsky.social/)

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[https://www.x.com/GoGayDC](https://www.x.com/GoGayDC)

Watch on YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC](https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC)

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