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10 LGBTQ events this week
New Year’s Eve parties and more
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
LGBTQ+ Pre-New Years Celebration
Friday, December 30
7-9 p.m.
Federico Ristorante Italiano
519 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
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Join Go Gay DC for a night out with the community at Federico.
Disco Divas with Desi Minaj
Friday, December 30
Doors 7:30 p.m. ($5 cover before 10 p.m./$8 after 10 p.m.) 21+
The Lodge
21614 National Pike
Boonsboro, Md.
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If you are out in Maryland, its a great time to party with your favorite queens at the Lodge.
Ring In the New Year
Saturday, December 31
All Day
Nellie’s Sports Bar
900 U Street, N.W.
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Get started early at Nellie’s for an all day NYE party.
New Year’s Eve Party at Kiki
Saturday, December 31
8 p.m.
Kiki
915 U Street, N.W.
21+
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Ring in the new year with a champagne toast at midnight at Kiki.
A New Year in Studio 54!
Saturday, December 31
Doors 8 p.m. (Cover $9 before 10 /$15 after 10 p.m.) 21+
The Lodge
21614 National Pike
Boonsboro, Md.
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Celebrate with a night of divas, decadence and dancing at the Lodge.
New Year’s Eve at Shaw’s Tavern
Saturday, December 31
9 p.m.
Shaw’s Tavern
520 Florida Avenue, N.W.
$100
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Tickets include an open bar until 1 a.m., a DJ until 2 p.m., a buffet of hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast at midnight, a 12:30 a.m. breakfast buffet, as well as hats and noisemakers for all.
Candela NYE fiesta
Saturday, December 31
9 p.m.
Uproar Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
21+/ No Cover
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Catch a performance by Gigi and Mayline and ring in the new year at Uproar.
Red Bear NYE Ball!
Saturday, December 31
9 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Co.
209 M Street, N.E.
$25 [SOLD OUT]
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While this fabulous event is sold out already, hopefully you already got your tickets and I’ll see you there.
Brand New Day VI
Saturday, December 31-Monday, January 2
Doors 9 p.m.
Flash
645 Florida Avenue, N.W.
$40-$70
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Party all night, all day and all night again (and catch the best DJs in the area and beyond) at an epic event at Flash.
New Year’s Day Jazz Brunch
Sunday, January 1
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S.
Arlington, Va.
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Recuperate with some good food and good fun at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington.
Friday, December 6
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” 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].
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’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, December 7
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’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 information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, December 8
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Dinner” at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano Freddie’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.
Monday, December 9
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].
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 you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit www.genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Tuesday, December 10
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. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, December 11
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 — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, December 12
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 Community’s website.
Charlemagne Chateau will host “Chateau Drag Brunch” on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 12:00p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers.
Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Friday, November 29
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” 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, November 30
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’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.
Sunday, December 1
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Dinner” 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.
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 are $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Monday, December 2
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].
Tuesday, December 3
Pride on the Patio Events will host “LGBTQ Social Mixer” 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 the organization’s website.
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].
Wednesday, December 4
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 — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Center Aging Women’s Discussion and Social Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a place where older LGBTQ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities and a chance to share what you want future events to include. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Thursday, December 5
The DC Center’s 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.
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 Community’s website.
API Queer Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for the Asian and Pacific Islander queer community. For more information, email [email protected].
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