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Join for FREE and expand your professional network. You'll be invited to attend fabulous lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer (LGBTQ) professional networking social events at gay-friendly lounges in Northern Virginia. Our members are hard-working people from a variety of disciplines such as military, government, banking, law, medicine, new media, interior or fashion design and communications. We all share the same desire to enjoy the company of like-minded professionals in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Our group is welcoming and inclusive, respectful of everyone under the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer (LGBTQ) rainbow and straight allies.
Build a stronger base of professional contacts. Share ideas and job possibilities, tap expertise, or meet potential clients or business partners. Benefit by making new connections and honing ideas. There are no membership dues to be a part of it. Nor are there referral expectations like BNI's. Just show up, meet new people, and have fun!
Founded by TJ Flavell, this group sets an exciting new paradigm. Established in summer 2014. it includes LGBTQ+ in the greater Washington, DC area. It's a new day, a new era, and this facilitates valuable connections for personal, professional, and business success.
You may join this cosmopolitan group regardless of where you reside, be it NoVA, DC, or Maryland, or wherever, you are welcome. Our events are the rage!
This group hosts a monthly networking social at exciting venues in the DC area. Join today for free to stay informed about these and other upcoming events.
This Meetup is affiliated with the popular Go Gay DC - Metro DC's Inclusive LGBTQ+ Community. You are welcome to join that as well to stay in the know. It's the newest sensation focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit the new website at https://www.gogaydc.com
Upcoming events
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Yappy Happy Hour @ Spark Social
Spark Social, 2009 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington, DC, DC, USNEW EVENT!!! Please be sure to RSVP on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest list.
Pink Poodle Club is Spark's weekly Yappy Hour — every Monday on the back patio from 5–7pm. $1 Scooby Snacks for hoomans and $1 pup cups for the doggos.
Come join us for a fun and dog-friendly gathering! It’s the perfect chance to meet new people, share stories, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're looking to make friends or just hang out, everyone’s welcome. Grab your favorite drink and let’s make some great memories together!
This event is free to attend. We hope to see you there. In addition to coffee selections, the venue offers a good food and drinks menu.
We encourage you to register your attendance in advance. We hope to see you there.
When you arrive with your dog, order on your own from the menu. Then meet and mingle with LGBTQ+ folk and their dogs on the back patio.
Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. U Street Metro (Yellow/Green line) is only a few blocks away. Take the 13th Street Exit. The venue is adjacent to Crush Bar.
This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow.Please feel free to invite all your friends to join you there!
This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Washington 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.gogaydc.com . Go Gay DC's founder is TJ Flavell.
Go Gay DC is on social media:
Join the Facebook Group
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https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDCFollow on Instagram
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Out and About in Shirlington LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour @ Palette 22
Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA, USReserve a spot on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest count.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Palette 22 is hosting Go Gay DC! Get ready for another gathering of members of the LGBTQ+ Community! About 30 LGBTQ+ folk are expected. Palette 22 offers modern street food spanning the globe served in a bustling art studio & gallery atmosphere.
This event is ideal for making exciting new connections and community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy extended happy hour. See the happy hour menu.
Arrive anytime that's convenient for you! Most attendees will likely arrive by 6:00 p.m. We will gather at the tables in the back of the bar. There is no pressure to order any food or drink; it is just optional.
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 an artsy setting.
This event is being boosted by Go Gay DC, 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
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.
You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend. While there is no subway stop nearby, the local bus system is also very reliable and Shirlington is a very busy transit hub. Use Metro Trip Planner.
Free garage parking is easy to find. Four of Shirlington’s garages share their parking so that the spaces available to office workers during the day are available for public parking on evenings and weekends. During the weekdays there are 879 public parking spaces and on evenings and weekends there are 2,446 public parking spaces. See the map.
Invite your friends.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.
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
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1 attendee
Queer Book Club Via Zoom
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Please note: Go Gay DC is boosting this free event. Read the book and participate! Reach out via email for the Zoom info. Send a quick email now to: supportdesk@thedccenter.org. In the subject line and message, simply request the "Queer Book Club" Zoom link.
The Queer Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month via Zoom to discuss queer books by queer authors. We would love for you to join in.
July 27, 2026 Reading Selection: Uncomfortable Labels by Laura Kate Dale
This event is hosted by The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, which educates, empowers, uplifts, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. Visit https://thedccenter.org
Go Gay DC, which is boosting the event, 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 http://www.gogaydc.com. Go Gay DC's founder and leader 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/GoGayDC/Follow on Threads
https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDCFollow on Bluesky
https://gogaydc.bsky.social/Follow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDCWatch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDCLinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDCSearch keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies nonbinary Two-spirit
3 attendeesLGBTQ+ Happy Hour Meetup @Spark Social
Spark Social, 2009 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington, DC, DC, USPlease be sure to RSVP on Eventbrite so we have an accurate guest list.
When you arrive, ask for the owner of Spark Social, Nick Tsusaki and sit with the Party of Six group. Be sure to let Nick know you are there from Go Gay DC. Order on your own from the menu.
Come join us for a fun and friendly in-person gathering! It’s the perfect chance to meet new people, share stories, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're looking to make friends or just hang out, everyone’s welcome. Grab your favorite drink and let’s make some great memories together!
This event is free to attend. We hope to see you there. In addition to coffee selections, the venue offers a good food and drinks menu. $10 signature cocktails; $7 premium rail; $5 grilled cheese.Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. U Street Metro (Yellow/Green line) is only a few blocks away. The venue is adjacent to Crush Bar.
This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for
ages 21+.Please feel free to invite all your friends to join you there!
This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Washington 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.gogaydc.com . Go Gay DC's founder is TJ Flavell.Go Gay DC is on social media:
Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ+ folk and allies. Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world.
Casual attire is fine.
You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend.
This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.
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 Threads
https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDCFollow on Bluesky
https://gogaydc.bsky.social/Follow on X
https://www.x.com/GoGayDCWatch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDCLinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/GoGayDCSearch keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Two-spirit Straight Allies
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