Calendar
Calendar: August 26-September 1
LGBTQ events in the week to come

Friday, August 26
Center Aging Monthly Lunch and Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the Reeves Center. This event is in partnership with the DC Department of Aging and Community Living. For more information, email [email protected].Ā
Trans Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide emotionally and physically safe space for transgender people and those who may be questioning their gender identity or expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Women in their Twenties and Thirties will be at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area and a great way to make new friends and meet other queer women in a fun and friendly setting. For more information, email [email protected].Ā
Saturday, August 27
Virtual Yoga Class with Jesse Z. will be at 12 p.m. online. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. You can RSVP for this event on the DC Centerās website.
Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 11 a.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black lesbian. For more information, email [email protected].Ā
Sunday, August 28
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversationā at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is for those looking to make more friends in the LGBTQ+ community and some new faces after two years of the pandemic. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
āSunday Vibes! LGBTQ+ Inclusive Outdoor Event!ā will be at 2 p.m. at Dirty Habit. DJs Eletrox and Jai Syncere will be playing top 40, Afrobeats, reggaeton, house remixes, throwbacks and more. Tickets are free and can be accessed on Eventbrite.
Monday, August 29
Center Aging Coffee Drop-In will be at 10 a.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community and online on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults ā and friends ā are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Agingās Facebook or Twitter.
Not Another Drag Show will be at 8 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. Logan Stone will host the event along with a rotating cast of other DMV performers. Tickets are free and can be accessed on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, August 30
Showtime at Legacy will be at 8:30 p.m. at Legacy DC. This is an opportunity for DMV creatives to have a once-a-month headlining feature in the store. This monthās featured artist is Noochie, who will perform with Legacy DCās house band ‘The Experience Band’, do Q&As with the audience, and also take pictures in the photo booth with event attendees. This event is free and details are available on Eventbrite.
DC Spaghetti on the Beach Live will be at 7 p.m. at Hamiltonās Bar & Grill. Comics Angel Morla and Mark Mensh will host an open mic on the Hill a short walk from the Capitol, The National Mall and Union Station. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, August 31
Underground Comedy at Hotbed Comedy Club will be at 8 p.m. at Hotbed. This fast-paced show will feature rapid-fire sets from 10-15 comics. Seating is first come, first served. Standing room available once seats are filled. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
DC Karaoke Happy Hour will be at 7 p.m. at Harlot DC. Guests will get to choose from a selection of 30,000 songs while enjoying happy hour food and drink specials. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Thursday, September 1
The DC Centerās Food Pantry Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.Ā
API Queer Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This support group is co-sponsored by Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society DC and Asian Queers United for Action. For more information, email [email protected].Ā

Friday, February 14
āCenter Aging Friday Tea Timeā will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Women in Their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, join WiTTās closed Facebook group.Ā
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Happy Hourā at 7 p.m. at Puro Gusto. 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, February 15
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā at 11 a.m. at Freddieās 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 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space the strives to be safe and judgement free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, February 16
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Fun Day Social & Gamesā at 4 p.m. at Moxy. This event is ideal for making meaningful new connections and informal community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy the group happy hour. Guests may also optionally play shuffleboard, foosball, monopoly, chess, checkers, Jenga, and a host of other board games that are provided. Complimentary popcorn will also be available. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
āMAXXIE LaWOW: Drag Super-shero animated feature + Q&A w/directorā will be at 7:45 p.m. at Regal Gallery Place. This animated film is about when drag queens start disappearing and a shy young barista summons his inner super-shero to rescue them āfrom an ambitious evil drag queen bent on harvesting their magical anti-aging tears. Tickets are $13 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, February 17
āWicked Mondaze POP-UP Happy Hourā will be at 5 p.m. at Wild Days. This weekly POC LGBTQ+ event was launched at Wicked Bloom featuring D.C.ās own DJ MIM accompanied by renowned drummer Asha Santee. Come chill with friends, tribe, or your bae and enjoy delicious cocktails and food bites. It’s a celebration for all the Capricorns. Sounds curated by DC’s own DJ MIM & Special Guest DJ Zemi. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
Tuesday, February 18
Center Bi+ Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This monthly roundtable is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting. Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.
Wednesday, February 19
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 āapplicantsā toward being ācandidates.ā For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, February 20
The DC Centerās Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected]g or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7:00p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Communityās website.
Poly Group Discussion will be at 7:00p.m. on Zoom. This is an inclusive, welcoming, virtual safer space to talk all things polyamorous. After a quick review of group agreements and a round of introductions, the floor will open for discussion. You can ask your burning newbie questions, get advice on a thorny situation, share your heartwarming or heartbreaking stories, ask for resources, or get clear on the new terms the kids are using these days. Not sure what to talk about? Thereāll bechat prompts to prime the conversational pump. This is your space for community, connection, and support. For more details, email [email protected].

Friday, February 7
āCenter Aging Friday Tea Timeā will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Go Gay DC will host āFirst Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social in the Cityā at 7 p.m. at P.F. Changs. 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, February 8
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā at 11 a.m. at Freddieās 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.
āFashion Freewayā will be at 11 a.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Guests will have the opportunity to check out the clothing closet. Clothes, shoes, accessories, and other items will be available. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Sunday, February 9
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Dinnerā at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. 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.
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Coffee and Conversationā at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is ideal for making meaningful new connections and informal community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy the group happy hour. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Nametags will be provided. This event is free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
Monday, February 10
āCenter Aging Monday Coffee & Conversationā 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 choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary. Whether youāre bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that youāre not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.Ā
Tuesday, February 11
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. By sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Trans Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide emotionally and physically safe space for trans* people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another.Ā For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Wednesday, February 12
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 āapplicantsā toward being ācandidates.ā For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, February 13
The DC Centerās Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.Ā
Virtual Yoga with Charles 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 Communityās website.

Friday, January 31
āCenter Aging Friday Tea Timeā will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Social in the Cityā at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. 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, February 1
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā at 11 a.m. at Freddieās Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ community, including allies, together for 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 information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, February 2
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Dinnerā at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. 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.
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community FunDay Social & Gamesā at 4 p.m. at Moxy. This event is ideal for making meaningful new connections and informal community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy the group happy hour. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Nametags will be provided. This event is free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
Monday, February 3
āCenter Aging Monday Coffee & Conversationā 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 choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Tuesday, February 4
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
āThe Ultimate Queer Game Showā will be at 8 p.m. at the DC Arts Center. This is a comedy show hosted by The Carmichaels ā comedians Krystal & Samiyyah Ali ā that will pit two teams competing for the Queer Championships. Get ready for a night of queer trivia, queer news, and of course, tons of laughs! Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā
Wednesday, February 5
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 āapplicantsā toward being ācandidates.ā For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.
Center Aging: Womenās Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Thursday, February 6
The DC Centerās Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. 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 Communityās website.
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