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Restaurant specials run all week in D.C.

Discount prices will be offered at many local bistros

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Restaurant Week, gay news, Washington Blade
Restaurant Week, gay news, Washington Blade

Hundreds of local bistros offering deals Aug. 17-23.

Metropolitan Restaurant Week begins Monday, Aug. 17 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 23 at restaurants throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Restaurants specializing in cuisines or practically all varieties will participate. Specials include a three-course lunch for $22 and a three-course dinner for $35. Diners can also participate in a rewards program during the week with redeemable prizes like a weekend getaway to New York City and a Restaurant Week Diner Reward Card to dine at Restaurant Week restaurants for Restaurant Week prices all year long.

For a full list of restaurants, visit ramw.org/restaurantweek.

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DC Center to host queer market

Clothes, shoes, accessories and other items will be available

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The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host ā€œMetro Queer Marketā€ on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at its offices at 2000 14th St., N.W., Suite 105.

Guests will have the opportunity to check out the centerā€™s closet. Clothes, shoes, accessories and other items will be available. 

For more details, visit the DC Centerā€™s website.

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Are you a senior who likes to cook?

DC Center hosts lecture on food safety tips

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The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host ā€œSeniors and Safety with the USDAā€ on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m on Zoom.

This lecture will cover a variety of topics including food safety tips, leftover safety and more. To RSVP, visit the DC Centerā€™s website.Ā 

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Calendar: November 1-7

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, November 1

Go Gay DC will host ā€œFirst Friday LGBTQ+ Community Socialā€ at 7 p.m. at P.F. Changā€™s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, November 2

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddieā€™s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

LGBTQ+ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc. Ā 

Sunday, November 3

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Dinnerā€ at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano Freddieā€™s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ folk. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā 

Monday, November 4

Center Aging: Monday Coffee & Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Tuesday, November 5

Pride on the Patio Events will host ā€œLGBTQ Social Mixerā€ at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring their most authentic self to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. Admission is free and more details are on Facebook.

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7:00p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower and create opportunities for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Wednesday, November 6

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking ā€” allowing participants to move away from being merely ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Virtual Training on LGBTQIA protections in D.C. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Guests will learn about LGBTQIA rights and protections against discrimination and the ability to fail claims with the DC Human Rights Office. For more details, visit the DC Centerā€™s website.Ā 

Thursday, November 7

The DC Centerā€™s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.Ā 

Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Communityā€™s website.

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