First Tuesday LGBTQ+ Social @ Hi-Tide Lounge

This is a free event open to all. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-tuesday-lgbtq-community-social-hi-tide-tickets-160165993799 so we have an accurate headcount.

Be the life of the party! Get ready for the next LGBTQ+ Community's First Tuesday Social! We will gather at Hi-Tide Lounge, 101 N. Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, along the downtown waterfront in Old, Town, Alexandria. It's a fun place to gather.

You are welcome regardless of where you live. Bring friends and meet new people. This is the place to be that evening. See pictures of the lounge at https://bit.ly/3vGnkFH

Join us at this exciting venue. If you haven't been out in a while, then 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 Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community Hub (https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC). TJ Flavell (http://www.tjflavell.com) will be there to greet you.

All your friends are welcome. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Name tags will be provided. It's FREE to attend; cash bar. Casual attire is fine; this will be a relaxing and fun time.

The Hi-Tide Lounge offers delectable bar bites and special appetizer size menu items to accompany a select list of signature cocktails, classic tiki-inspired drinks, and a range of wine and craft beers. The appetizer and cocktails menu is here: https://www.volasdockside.com/menus#happy

Make it an evening: Full dinner service is available in Vola’s Dockside. See https://www.volasdockside.com/menus

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

Invite all your friends on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/272162451346921/

DIRECTIONS / PARKING
Hi-Tide Lounge is located in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria, at the intersection of the ‘boulevard’ of King Street, and Union Street, at 101 N. Union. Also just steps from the Torpedo Factory Arts Center and the Waterfront area, the lounge is accessible in many ways, by foot, bike, by car, or public transportation.

Parking Nearby: Hourly metered parking (two hour limit) is located directly in front of the restaurant, and on adjacent streets. Some streets feature meter stations that accept credit cards and coins while other streets accept app-only payment (https://www.alexandriava.gov/PayByPhone). The least expensive nearby parking garage is Market Square Parking Garage. https://www.visitalexandriava.com/listings/market-square-parking-garage/4462/

For Convenient Public Transport: The King Street Metro station, approximately 1.25 miles away. Hi-Tide is about a half hour stroll down the colonial streets filled with boutique shops. You can also opt to skip the stroll and take the Dash or Metro bus from the Metro station. https://www.dashbus.com/ (Note: The free Trolley is suspended for the time being.)

From 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)
> Turn Left onto Queen Street
> Turn Right onto Union Street
> Follow Union Street to its intersection with King 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-1, Franklin Street, and N. Union Street