Furry Fandom

HSLC has many cats and kitties hoping to find their fur-ever families! Come meet them at the Petsmart in Leesburg from Noon to 2:00pm on Saturday, January 24th. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit [Humane Society of Loudoun County](https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/) If a particular fur-baby (or two) catches your eye, [complete an no-obligation application today](https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-process/) to expedite the application process.

Ready for adventure? Join us at our open-table D&D night, where the only thing you need is your imagination and a thirst for excitement! We love welcoming new players. Whether you're a battle-hardened hero or just rolling your first d20, you're invited to join the fun. All we ask is that you ***only sign up if you’re sure you can make it***. Seats are limited, and there’s often a waitlist of eager adventurers hoping to jump in. Help us keep the party full and the dice rolling! **What's an open table?** An "open table" is a style of TTRPG play where the game is flexible and inclusive, allowing players to drop in and out of sessions without needing a regular commitment. Instead of a fixed party, each session forms with whoever is available that day, and adventures are designed to be self-contained, starting and ending in a common location. This setup lets players explore the game world at their own pace, without the pressure to attend every session. It’s ideal for players with unpredictable schedules or those who just want to try out a game for a session or two. The open structure keeps the campaign ongoing, with the world evolving based on what happens in each session—even as the player roster changes. **Setting: The Western Frontier** The Crown Prince has done the impossible: a road now traverses the once-impassable mountains at the western edge of the kingdom, opening a gateway to a mysterious and unexplored land. Known only as the "western frontier," this vast and enigmatic wilderness is filled with towering trees, hidden glades, and shadowed depths. Rumors of ancient treasures and bizarre creatures spread quickly across the Known World, drawing the bold and the brave to answer the prince's call for adventurers. But be warned—the western frontier is no mere backwater. By day, it may seem like a land of promise, ripe for exploration and riches. By night, however, strange dangers stir beneath the boughs. While some who brave the darkness return with tales of terror, others are not so lucky. On occasion, adventurers disappear without a trace—or worse, they come back changed, haunted by something unseen, their minds never quite the same. Will you rise to the challenge and uncover the secrets of the forest? Or will the frontier claim you as one more lost soul? The call has gone out. The road is open. Will you step into the unknown? Learn more on the [campaign website](https://skyreach.alexgs.me/)! Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/54PN3u8x9E)!

If you're looking for something to do before the snow starts, join us for the 5th Annual Gary Ryan Chili CookOff at Lost Rhino 2-5PM with Live Music from Something's Brewing. Proceeds benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief. Gregory said there will be a line, so get there early! Something's Brewing will be hitting the stage 4-7pm to support our great friends at Lost Rhino for their annual Chili Cookoff! Join us inside and warm up with some tasty tunes and tasty brews and tasty chili! Chili Tasting tickets are $10 each at the door and can be paid via cash or our POS system for credit card. Tasters will use a ticket to vote for their favorite chili. This year, ALL Tasting Ticket sales will be donated to Loudoun Hunger Relief! Lost Rhino will be collecting non-perishable food donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief during the event.

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Let’s hang out and journal together, trade stationary and stickers, and have a good time! Please note, we do not have a reservationtion, so we will do our best to find some good spots when we get there. The address is:

Get ready to step into a magical evening of festive cheer! Join us for the Dulles Triangles Winter Wonderland Holiday Party, where we'll come together to celebrate friendship, community, and the joy of the season. Let’s toast to another wonderful year with great food, music, and laughter! *And a quick note:* This year, we’ve shifted our Holiday Party from December to January to help everyone breathe a little easier. December fills up fast with travel, office parties, family obligations, and general holiday chaos — so we’re giving you a celebration you can actually relax into. Think of it as the festive encore you *wanted* but didn’t have space for. **🎉 What to expect:** **🌟** A magical winter wonderland setting with cozy holiday decor 🍽️ Full Buffet Dinner to satisfy every taste 🎧 DJ Ted Glinsky spinning all your favorite hits from the '70s, '80s, and beyond Ted will also take requests, so get ready to dance to your favorite tracks! 🥂 BYOB: Bring your favorite drinks to share with friends **✨ Attire:** Festive casual – think cozy sweaters, stylish winter attire, or whatever makes you feel fabulous and festive! **Menu Highlights 🍽️** * **Bread & Appetizers**: Antipasto Display, Piero’s Meatballs, Mozzarella Croccante, Fresh Rolls * **Salad:** Classic Caesar Salad * **Entrées:** Baked Ham, Chicken Marsala, Roast Beef, Cheese Ravioli with Pomodoro Sauce * **Sides:** Garlic Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrot Medley * **Desserts:** Mini Cannoli, Tiramisu, Limoncello Cake ## 🧾 RSVP Required 🧾 Because this is a catered affair, **RSVPs are necessary** so we have enough for everyone. Please reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable. • **$25 for paid members** • **$50 for non-members and guests** 👉 **RSVP & purchase your ticket here: [Get My Ticket](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-dts-winter-wonderland-holiday-party)** **🎊 Celebrate with Us 🎊** Whether you're here for the music, the food, or just the good company, this night is all about embracing the spirit of community and joy. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you—let’s make it a night to remember!

**In response to inclement weather this talk has been rescheduled for March 1st, with tickets for that date available at** [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics2 ](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics2). **Anyone who purchased tickets to attend this talk on January 25th will be getting a refund in the next week to ten days.** [Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Satanic Panics,”** a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges. The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed memories of ritualistic satanic abuse. Parents, police, and politicians were urged to protect impressionable youths from both moral and physical danger. With Satanic cults deemed to be a real and material threat, it was a frightening time for everyone, including those who suddenly came under suspicion for doing evil deeds. Then, suddenly, it all faded from public consciousness, just as surely as did eighties fads such mullet haircuts, leg warmers, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Why did it all start? Why did it stop? And has this happened before or since? Hear such questions tackled by Luxx Mishou, a cultural historian and media specialist who has long researched the devious and villainous in cultural artifacts. She’ll discuss moral panics as a longstanding cultural tradition, with each new one stemming from fear of cultural shifts and shaped by the time and place where it occurred. Among the panics we’ll look into are the Red Scare of the 1950s and the public response to the gruesome 1969 murders committed by the Manson Family. Delving into the 1980s panic, Mishou will describe how it began with the 1980 publication of psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder’s memoir *Michelle Remembers*, detailing the suppressed memories of ritualistic abuse reportedly suffered by a patient. As that book quickly became a best seller, its ideas saturated American culture. A California daycare center became the focus of a three-year investigation, followed by three years of trials, based on allegations that its owner had engaged in secret ritualistic abuse of the children in its care. Mishou will lead you through the media that convinced the public that devil worshipers were among them, and she’ll talk about how reactions to imagined threats can have very real social costs. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

Casual Pokemon TCG play! Proxy friendly.

Our new location is the Nova CC Loudoun. https://maps.app.goo.gl/152uMaEL4vmsk3Zp7 * Bring a friend * Bring a DARK and a WHITE shirt * Cleats recommended Check out more info about our group and recent posts at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1668243673401495 Most people do not RSVP here. On Nov 1, 2025, we had 20 players come out for ultimate frisbee fun. All skills levels welcome, we will help you to have fun. We usually have a group go have lunch after.

***PLEASE*** be sure to RSVP if you plan to come so I can give the restaurant advance notice! Come on out and join us for a fun evening of conversation, laughs, friends (new and old), and delicious food. If you're looking for a chill, no-pressure event geared entirely toward meeting new furs in a low-key setting, look no further! Fursuiting is NOT allowed at this event, but tails and accessories are perfectly fine. These meets will be recurring every month at the IHOP in Fairfax. We might switch up locations in the future, but for now, this one seems to work great for us. We will begin to congregate at the benches out front around 6:30 PM, and heading inside at 7 PM. If you have any questions, or need any help locating us once you arrive, please message me on Telegram - @VelvetyFoxxo, or in the event chat on Meetup. Can't wait to see you all there!!

**UPDATE: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT IS BEING MOVED TO FEBUARY.** We're going to be visiting the **Udvar-Hazi** **Air & Space Museum** for an immersive look at humanity’s journey through flight and space exploration! **\#\#\# Details** **Location:** 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151 **Time:** 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Subject to change) **Price:** $15 per Car (pay on entry) **Fursuiting allowed!**

**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:** **https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\*** Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure! Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value. Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever! ***We visit:*** * Stockholm * Kiruna (Lapland) * Helsinki * Copenhagen (optional extension) ***The trip includes:*** \* 2 nights in Stockholm \* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment \* 4 nights in Kiruna \* 3 nights in Helsinki \* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki \* Arrival and departure transfers \* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki \* Boat ride in Stockholm \* Food tasting in Helsinki \* Breakfast daily \* 2 dinners and 3 lunches \* Northern Lights Tour \* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour \* Full-Day Reindeer Tour \* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride **Price per person, double occupancy: $4770** (we match roommates for those wishing to share) **Price for single room: $6320** ***Not Included:*** x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that) x Meals not listed above x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses x Optional extension to Copenhagen The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit **\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\*** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\* ***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37) For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. \*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\* **OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) SOT 2000318-10

Come join us for a fun, relaxing day of hanging out, arts & crafts, and board games at the NoVA Prism Center! We will be providing supplies for various arts and crafts, but feel free to bring your own project or supplies as well! We will also have board games ready for use for anyone not artistically inclined (\*cough\*like Velvet\*cough\*) who still wants to join in and chill with friends. Be sure to bring some games from your own collection as well, as ours will be somewhat limited. In addition, this is a fursuit friendly event! This is a FREE event, and is all ages! Everyone is welcome. This will take place at the [NoVA Prism Center](https://novaprismcenter.gay/), a locally-run 501(c)(3) organization/community center for queer folks in Northern VA. The staff at the NoVA Prism Center have very generously allowed us to use their facilities for this event for free, so please have the utmost respect for your surroundings, and clean up after yourselves. The NoVA Prism Center is also kindly providing light snacks and beverages! ✨As a thank you to the NoVA Prism Center for letting us use their space, please consider [donating to the organization ](https://givebutter.com/3EJN5K)if you have the ability – even a few bucks here and there helps!✨ Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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Come and join us for a chill Wednesday evening with fellow furs at As You Are! As You Are is a relaxed queer bar/café located in south-east dc halfway between capitol hill and navy yard. It's easy to get to via metro; the Eastern Market stop(Orange/Silver/Blue lines) is one block away! Parking, as with almost everywhere in dc, is very limited, so public transit or carpooling is recommended. This is not a 21+ only event, though there is a bar with drinks and food available, as well as a game room attached to the upstairs event room. Please check out the bar and get some good eats! They're very cool 🙂 \*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\* As You Are is 21+ after 9pm Fursuits are allowed and very much encouraged, we(Mort) will be taking pictures of all the fun going on 😄 Unfortunately, the upstairs part of the venue is not wheelchair accessible, although the café space downstairs is. We hope to see you there!

**Please read the entire description before selecting "Attend"!** 🧸 Fursuiting: Allowed! 🎭 Cosplaying: Allowed! 🕒 Schedule: ✔️ 7:00–8:00 PM – Eating and Welcome ✔️ 8:00–9:00 PM – Bowling ✔️ 9:00–9:15 PM – Group Photo ✔️ 9:15 PM onward – Free Play (arcade, pool, karaoke, more bowling, etc.) 💰 Cost: Note that the prices reflect Round 1's weekend pricing. 🎳 Bowling with rented shoes – $12 🎳 Bowling if you bring your own shoes – $7.50 🎤 Karaoke – $5 🎮 Everything else (arcade, food, etc.) is pay-as-you-go/on your own tab 🎖 Military Discount - $2 off rental shoes! 💳 Payment Please pay Pasta Dog the correct amount using any of the services from Pasta's Linktree (https://linktr.ee/pastadog). Prepayment before the event is preferred, but payments will also be accepted at the event. Please message Pasta Dog in advance if you plan to pay with cash. You can message him through Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/members/397318219/) or through Telegram. ⚠️ Important ⚠️ When paying online, **please include your Meetup or Telegram username** and a brief note about what you're paying for with the payment, or message Pasta Dog directly with that information. This helps us verify at the event that you've paid. ☀️ Theme: Summer Vacation! 🏖 Let's escape from the chilly January weather to a warm paradise! Break out the floral shirts, crop tops, sunglasses and any other summer attire you'd like! If you wish to wear flip-flops or sandals, do NOT forget to bring socks for your bowling shoes! Don't be afraid to keep yourself warm with a coat on the way in, too. Safety first! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Pasta Dog on Meetup or any of the Weekday Furmeets admins on Telegram. Come out, have some fun, and enjoy an evening of bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and good company!