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Reserve your spot for free on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975943804109?aff=oddtdtcreator)** so we have an accurate guest count. **There is no cover.** Support NoVA's only LGBTQ+ bar! There is no cover. There also is no group tab to worry about; order whatever you want on you own. The Go Gay DC Pride happy hour officially starts at 6 p.m. on the front enclosed patio. Enjoy the happy hour drink specials (which last until 7 p.m.) The dinner menu is at [https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu](https://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/menu) Parking is usually available nearby on the residential side streets. This fun happy hour gathering brings LGBTQ+ folk, including Allies, together for conversation. Feel free to invite all your friends to join you there! **Metro Directions:** Be eco-friendly. 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/](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. This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for 21+. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course. This event is hosted by **[Go Gay DC](http://www.gogaydc.com)**, 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](http://www.gogaydc.com) Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ+ folk and allies. Go Gay DC Leader **[TJ Flavell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/)** will be there to greet you. 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/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 X [https://www.x.com/GoGayDC](https://www.x.com/GoGayDC) Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC](https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC) Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies

Our 3rd Annual DC Tree Hike is back to illuminate your dark December night! This year, we're embracing the Norwegian concept of *'friluftsliv', (*"open-air life") - the love of the outdoors, despite the weather. Join us for a easy 4.5-mile hike around Washington, DC. We'll visit tree displays at Union Station, the U.S. Capitol, the Canadian Embassy, the Ellipse and City Center DC to take in all the sights and sounds of the winter season along Pennsylvania Avenue. We will start our hike outside of the Downtown Holiday Market adjacent to the National Portrait Gallery and Gallery Place Metro. Arrive early and enjoy the Downtown Holiday Market before the hike. We'll gather at the Portrait Gallery stairs on 7th and F Streets NW (across from Capital One Arena) We'll depart promptly at 6:30pm and keep a steady walking pace to keep our toes and hearts warm. In the spirit of the holiday season, the trip fee for this hike is only $1.\*\*(cash/electronic payments). RSVPs will open two weeks before the event. Please [click here](https://adventuringlgbtq.com/Adventuring_Release_Form.pdf) to review our release form. When you RSVP to an event, you affirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.

Marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Pyramids and Sphinx. Pack your bags to embark on the breathtaking Cruise along the River Nile. Stop to admire the different cities of Egypt at the banks of the Nile until you reach Hurghada, where the Red Sea that offers excellent scuba diving opportunities. Tour Start Cairo Tour End Cairo Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 4pm • Return: Day09 anytime after 11am Airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Itinerary Day01 Cairo Day02 Pyramids Day03 Pyramids Day04 Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo Day05 Nile Cruise - Luxor Day06 Luxor Day07 Hurghada Day08 Hurghada - Cairo Day09 Cairo Cost: $2590 (Double Occupancy) $3190 (Single Supplement) Inclusions Price Includes * Qualified English speaking Egyptologist * One night at a 4\* star hotel in Cairo * Three nights aboard a 5\* Nile Cruise * Three nights at a 4\* star hotel in Hurghada * One night sleeper train * Guided tours of the Pyramids and Cairo city * Guided tours of Aswan; Valley of the Kings; Kom Ombo and Luxor Temples * Airport pickup and transfers * Transportation in A/C bus * One-way sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan * Tour leader Price Excludes * International Flights * Meals (other than mentioned above) * Personal Expenses * Transfers other than mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost) * Travel insurance / Visa ($25 on arrival) * Monuments & Temple Entrance fees (allow $130) * Tips for cruise crew, porters, drivers (allow $45) * Tips for guide (allow $50) * Abu Simbel (allow $120) * Hot air balloon over the west bank of Luxor ($150 USD) ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/egypt-group-travel-pyramids-nile-cruise/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/egypt-group-travel-pyramids-nile-cruise/) Questions? Text / Call - 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

Marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Pyramids and Sphinx. Pack your bags to embark on the breathtaking Cruise along the River Nile. Stop to admire the different cities of Egypt at the banks of the Nile until you reach Hurghada, where the Red Sea that offers excellent scuba diving opportunities. Tour Start Cairo Tour End Cairo Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 4pm • Return: Day09 anytime after 11am Airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Itinerary Day01 Cairo Day02 Pyramids Day03 Pyramids Day04 Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo Day05 Nile Cruise - Luxor Day06 Luxor Day07 Hurghada Day08 Hurghada - Cairo Day09 Cairo Cost: $2590 (Double Occupancy) $3190 (Single Supplement) Inclusions Price Includes * Qualified English speaking Egyptologist * One night at a 4\* star hotel in Cairo * Three nights aboard a 5\* Nile Cruise * Three nights at a 4\* star hotel in Hurghada * One night sleeper train * Guided tours of the Pyramids and Cairo city * Guided tours of Aswan; Valley of the Kings; Kom Ombo and Luxor Temples * Airport pickup and transfers * Transportation in A/C bus * One-way sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan * Tour leader Price Excludes * International Flights * Meals (other than mentioned above) * Personal Expenses * Transfers other than mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost) * Travel insurance / Visa ($25 on arrival) * Monuments & Temple Entrance fees (allow $130) * Tips for cruise crew, porters, drivers (allow $45) * Tips for guide (allow $50) * Abu Simbel (allow $120) * Hot air balloon over the west bank of Luxor ($150 USD) ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/egypt-group-travel-pyramids-nile-cruise/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/egypt-group-travel-pyramids-nile-cruise/) Questions? Text / Call - 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

Sis, Bro—why do the same tired countdown when you could wake up in **Panamá City** with sunshine on your face and fireworks over the bay? We’re keeping it small, luxe, and joy-filled—**10 spots only**—because intimacy is the real flex. Consider this your sign to step into 2026 with culture, friendship, and a view. **What we’re doing (Dec 27, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026):** * 🎉 **Rooftop Welcome Party** in Casco Viejo—bubbles, beats, skyline. * 🏛 **Casco Viejo Walking Tour**—cafés, cobblestones, stories. * 🌊 **Dinner Boat Cruise**—city lights + good vibes. * 🚢 **Panama Canal + IMAX**—witness a world wonder; **lunch with canal views**. * 💃🏾 **Dinner & Folklore Show**—color, culture, rhythm. * 🏝 **San BIas Islands Day Trip**—turquoise water, white sand, exhale. * 🎇 **NYE Rooftop Party**—countdown over Cinta Costera. **Home base:** Sortis Hotel, Autograph Collection (Marriott)—chic, central, comfy. **Who this is for:** Grown & bougie souls who crave connection, beauty, and a New Year that *means* something. If your spirit said “yes,” this is your room. Registration: https://www.yourelevatedexperiences.com/panama-nye

Please join us every week for power networking! Our Chapter Passed $1,666,736 USD in the past 12 months! BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!! We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. Visit a meeting to find out more and lock out your competition! Register Here: https://bninovanorth.com/va-nova-north-bni-mclean-business-connection--n136/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=16988

Start and end in Tunis! With the In-depth Cultural tour, you have a 8 days package taking you through Tunis and 7 other destinations in Tunisia that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. It’s time to get checked your next Bucket List Destination! Tour Start Tunis Tour End Tunis Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 2pm • Return: Day06 after 4pm Airport: Tunis-Carthage Intl. airport (Tunisia) Itinerary Day01 ARRIVAL TUNIS - HAMMAMET (70km - 1hr) Day02 HAMMAMET - KAIROUAN - TOZEUR (420km - 7hrs) Day03 TOZEUR – CHOTT DJERID – DOUZ (130km - 2hrs) Day04 DOUZ - MATMATA - EL DJEM – SOUSSE (432km - 5hrs) Day05 SOUSSE - TUNIS (140km - 2hrs) Day06 DEPARTURE TUNIS Cost: $2690 (Double Occupancy) $2990 (Single Supplement) Inclusions Price Includes • 5 nights’ accommodation • Operated with English/French/ German/ Italian/Spanish-speaking driver-guide on a shared basis • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Bardo National Museum, Great Mosque of Kairouan, Aghlabid basins, El Djem, Carthage site. • Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport • Shared transportation as indicated in the itinerary • Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Tunis-Carthage International Airport Price Excludes • Flights • Meals • Personal Expenses • Local Hotel Tax • Optional excursions as noted in the itinerary: 4X4 ride to Chebika , 4X4 ride to Ong Jmel • Travel insurance / Visa • Tips ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/tunisia-in-6-days-tunis-hammamet-kairouan-and-more/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/tunisia-in-6-days-tunis-hammamet-kairouan-and-more/) Questions? Text / Call - 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

Standard rally scoring to 15. Skill level should BB and up. See you out there! Only 1 court 135 Crescent Rd greenbelt Md Use St. Hughes Churches parking lot Bring a ball if you have one and water to stay hydrated.

Get checked your bucket list by visiting this wonderful country Switzerland while exploring the 5 days of adventure by visiting various cities and little towns. Enjoy the scenic drives, mountains, waterfalls, and a lot more. Note: To join the Day01 Zurich half-day city tour, you must arrive by 12pm as the tour is scheduled for 2.30 pm Highlights Visited Places: • Lake Zurich • Eiger, Jungfrau Glacier, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald • Lucerne • Mt Pilatus • Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Travel Experience: • Exploring Switzerland towns • Boat Cruise • Zurich city • Local cuisine • Sightseeing as per the itinerary Tour Start Zurich Tour End Zurich Destination Switzerland Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 12 pm • Return: Day05 anytime after breakfast Airport: Zurich Airport (ZRH) Itinerary Day01 Zurich Highlights Half-Day Tour with Lake Cruise Day02 Jungfrau Glacier, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald Day03 Mt Pilatus Day Trip Day04 Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Day05 Zurich Cost: $2590 (Double Occupancy) $3290 (Single Supplement) Inclusions Price Includes • 4 nights of hotel accommodation • Guided day activities • 4 breakfasts at the hotel • Sightseeing (Car, Bus, Van, Train, Boat) Price Excludes • International Flights • Airport Transfer • Meals (other than those mentioned above) • Personal Expenses • Tips and gratuities • Transfers other than those mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost) • Travel insurance / Visa ———————————————— For detailed itinerary and to reserve your seat follow the link below: [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/switzerland-5-days-adventure-zurich-interlaken-lucerne/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/switzerland-5-days-adventure-zurich-interlaken-lucerne/) Questions? Text / Call - 2023787696 - Himanshu - Organizer

Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons

**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!** **💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday! 8 pm – 1 am **.** **💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!** **💥 Free Parking!** **💥 BYOB!** **💥 Easy Access from Highway!** **.** Lincoln Street Salsa 1717 Brice Rd Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215 **.** **ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING** **Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!** **.** **PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!** **.** **🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!** **.** **🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm **𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻** **.** **🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm **𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!** **.** **🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am **𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!** **.** **✅ Questions?** **Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)** Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146 **.** **✅ No Experience Necessary!** **✅ No Partner Required!** **✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!** **.** **✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card** **✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!** **✅ BYOB** **✅ Age 18+** **.** **✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…** **.** **👉 Learning to Dance** **👉** Social Dancing **👉 Birthday Celebration** **👉** Bachelorette Parties **👉 Girl’s Night Out** **👉 Date Night** **👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories **👉 Meeting New People** **👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun! **.** ✅ **Questions?** Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/) Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146

**(‼️‼️*Important:* You must sign up through this link [HERE](https://calendly.com/movewithcouragecoaching/live-workshop-career-visionboard) to be enrolled in the workshop. Signing up on Meetup won't fully register you!‼️‼️)** **WHAT:** An online workshop with included workbook to design your career vision, and bring it to life in a vision board. * Anyone ready to change something in their career, but unsure where to start * Anyone considering upgrading their career, and ready to take a small step forward * Anyone who can’t answer “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” **WHY?** ⭐️ Revitalize your career vision and goals 💪 Reconnect with your inner leadership 📈 Make informed decisions and actions aligned to your desires 🖼 Build a visual reminder of your unique career vision, to motivate you as you move forward. **COST:** Only $25. Includes immediate download of recorded workshop and editable workbook, in multiple formats. **DON'T Want to wait?** Purchase the pre-recorded workshop and do it today [HERE](https://movewithcouragecoaching.com/career-vision-board-workshop-sign-up) **QUESTIONS?** Email contact@movewithcouragecoaching.com

Join us as we get the New Year started with one of the best films of the year: THE SECRET AGENT! This political thriller from Brazil is set in 1977 where a man flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown but soon finds the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In 1977, a former professor flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. The film stars Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Gabriel Leone and Udo Kier in his final film role. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it won Best Actor for Wagner Moura, Best Director for Mendonça Filho, the Art House Cinema Award and the FIPRESCI Prize. At this year’s Golden Globes, it became Brazil’s first film ever to be nominated for Best Film (Drama)! It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Film, a Best Actor nomination for Wagner Moura and was selected as Brazil’s entry for Best International Film at this year’s Academy Awards. The film is receiving an incredible 99% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics say, its “compelling script, impeccable acting, and striking 1970s aesthetic” make it “impossible to look away!” Critics say The Secret Agent is “one of the few standout movies of the year” and the Chicago Tribune calls it a “masterpiece of a film” and “the best film of the year!” PARKING: Close, convenient parking is available in the nearby garage (located between 9th and 11th, just off High St). Bring your ticket with you and have it validated at the theater and for $2, you’re covered for the night! PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! With this being a limited release film, we’ll tentatively plan to see it at the Gateway, but location may change based on where it is showing and the showtimes available. Once details are confirmed, advance ticket is advised. Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. Showtime, location and complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

Join us as we kick the New Year with a fun Happy Hour and your choice of two fun, new films! Option 1 is the biographical-musical-docu-drama, SONG SUNG BLUE, which stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the story about a real-life couple and Neil Diamond Tribute Duo. Option 2 is the comedy-action-adventure ACACONDA, which stars Jack Black and Paul Rudd as part of a group of friends remaking a favorite movie from their youth. Here’s a complete description, trailer and our plan for this event: SONG SUNG BLUE: The film follows Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, who experience success and heartbreak in their musical journey together. Not a tribute to Neil Diamond, but a tribute to a Neil Diamond Tribute Band! The film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name and is directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, along with Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens and Jim Belushi. Critics call the film, “a crowd-pleaser with a ton of heart!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCM0Ztp3o1o ANACONDA: In this action-thriller-comedy-adventure, a group of friends going through a mid-life crisis head to the jungle to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter “unexpected events.” The film is directed by Tom Gormican and stars Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Selton Mello, Daniela Melchior, Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn. The film is a reimagining of the 1997 original. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsFsfrPNaw PLAN: We’ll kick off the event with a pre-show Happy Hour at nearby Bravo! We’ll confirm the details and exact meeting time once we get the showtimes, but planning for 5 to 5:30pm for the Happy Hour and a 7pm-ish showing of both films. For the movies, we’ll meet inside the lobby area about 20 minutes before showtimes! Once showtimes are announced, advance ticket purchase is advised. Once you have yours, please list your Movie of Choice and seat number in the Comments below. Complete details will be confirmed and announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan