Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBT Community Club - is the newest sensation focused on friendship, leadership, and service. Designed as a civic booster, it fosters gay community spirit. Join Go Gay DC for FREE and enjoy fabulous socials. This is for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT). It's "the Totally Hip and Happening Club" for Washington, DC-area gay folk and allies. Go Gay DC is the most popular LGBT Meetup in DC. Founded by TJ Flavell, Go Gay DC is a revolutionary use of new media, keeping …

Looking to meet fun, interesting, outgoing and attractive professional women? Look no further: Join Meetup in Northern Virginia! Make new friends in a relaxed inclusive atmosphere. We're a community of women of all ages and backgrounds who get together for a variety of social and recreational activities. Come be a part of our community, singles and couples alike! We are looking forward to meeting you.

This is the premier club for Washington, DC area gay, bisexual collegiates, as well as military and recent grads, young professional men, 18-20s, who desire fraternity-style brotherly friendship. The club is all about camaraderie and having fun times together as fraternity Bros. Whether you are looking for a safe zone for exploration or just want to meet other guys in the same boat, this is it! As of 2013, there are over 300 active members throughout the DC area. The club is geared for fit, clea …

What is 712 Salsa? Well for starters we’d like to be a social group that encourages diversity to all our members. A place where gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and friends can relax in an inclusive atmosphere. Most of all we want to be a community for those that love to dance Salsa. If you’re a novice or a hard core Salsero or Salsera and you’re looking for a place to get your dance-on with people of similar interests then we invite you to join us. We will have weekly gatherings at the p …

Gay Atheists of Washington, D.C. (GAWD) is part of District of Columbia Atheists. It is intended to serve primarily as a social gathering point for gay and lesbian atheists and their friends in the atheist community of the Washington, D.C. area. The group is intended to meet the needs of gay men and lesbian women in the atheist community, but sympathetic freethinkers, regardless of sexual preference or identity, are welcome to join. Happy hours and other social events will be scheduled as we hea …

Meet other local Black lesbians who love books and love to read! We will get together once a month to discuss books of various topics. Contact: stlewi@hotmail.com.

I wanted to start this group because I love board games and wanted to get together with other LGBT gamers on a regular basis. We will be playing board games of all types (Taboo, Monopoly, Scrabble, etc.) If you bring the game, we will play it! The group is open to anyone in the LGBT community who has an interest in board games ---- card games are OK too. I'm looking to create a fun, friendly atmosphere for those who would enjoy getting together on an afternoon or evening for a game session. Any …

Adventuring is the outdoor club for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community in the Washington DC area. Our volunteers lead hikes year-round, and in the warmer months we do recreational bike rides too, some shorter and others longer. That's not everything though. Camping, backpacking, and canoeing are examples of some of the other things we do when we have volunteers to lead them. We're all about enjoying the outdoors and being physically active. Not sure whether an activity will …

As of 2012, we are now part of DC Bi Women. Straight, asexual, lesbian, and transgender women are welcome. All women are welcome, regardless of orientation, partner preference, or relationship status. *Center Bi Femmes | DC Bi Women* follows the BiNet USA definition of bisexual, meaning mean romantic or sexual attraction to the "same gender or other gender," instead of limiting to just male and female. Thus this definition encompasses attraction to all gender identities. Center Bi Femmes (forme …

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

The GLBT Capital Investment Club is a membership organization for Washington, DC area gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professionals. An investment club is a group of people who pool their money to make investments. The club is organized as a partnership and members meet monthly to discuss investing in marketable stocks, bonds, and securities for the education and benefit of the partners. We also discuss a variety of related topics including financial and retirement planning, insurance nee …

Thanks for checking out Lesbian Happy Hours! We are the fastest growing lesbian meetup group in DC! Our events are lots of fun, are well attended and are perfect for a night of mixing & mingling.  Happy hours are held on Friday nights in downtown DC and are open to all LGBT singles and couples. Our members include DC professionals, grad students, creative types, new-to-the-area, the girl next door and the like. This is a private group and a photo is suggested (not required) for membership approv …

This group is expressly for single men and gay couples in the DC area who want to invite a third mate into the Relationship. This group brings us together to meet and socialize.

DMV Speed Dating for Black Singles is unique in that we try not to leave anyone out of the fun. We believe that there's a special someone for everyone, and since we don't all have the same tastes, why have one type of speed dating event? We strive to host events for different types of Black singles, so you'll be able to pick and choose which events you attend based on your interests. DMV Speed Dating for Black Singles is dedicated to hosting speed dating meet ups for All Singles, Marriage-Minded …

The DC Center for the LGBT Community Washington, D.C. The Center is open between 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM between Monday through Friday and 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday unless noted otherwise on the Center Calendar. The Center is closed for all Federal Holidays. In the case of snow or inclement weather the Center will observe the Federal Government Operating Status.

Center Bi Community | GenderQueer DC is intended for those who identify as bi, pan, fluid, or queer - who are seeking bi-friendly support and social events for meeting others like them. We welcome all of the LGBTQ community, including genderqueer, pansexuals, and allies. This follows the BiNet USA definition of bisexual, meaning mean romantic or sexual attraction to the "same gender or other gender," instead of limiting to just male and female. Thus this definition encompass attraction to all …

First Thursday @ First Church is a monthly music and performance art series in downtown Washington, DC,  open to the entire community and visitors to our city.   This is a different kind of happy hour.  We think you'll find our new building to be a work of art in itself. Each month we'll offer a different musical or performance art group selected from the local DC area. We offer light refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages.  There is no cost to attend. Come for the art, the food and drinks, or …

RainbowConnects is a social events coordinator and sponsor that specialize in speed-dating and networking events organized by, and tailored to professionals in the LGBT community. With an emphasis on speed-dating and social networking, RainbowConnects has four general groups, with specific niches under each group catering to a variety of personal preferences... •Girl_Meets_Girl Speed Dating Events •Boy_Meets_Boy Speed Dating Events •Bi-Sexual Speed Dating Events for men/women •Transsexual_Meets_ …

Tired of eating sandwiches at your desk? I know I am...and my poor keyboard has enough crumbs in it to - well, you get the idea! Once we have a few people let's meet up for lunch, the way it was meant to be. Feel free to make suggestions for dates & locations. Try to give a week or two heads up so we get a good showing. Cheers!

An opportunity for LGBT professional women-who work downtown-to spice up their day with dash of social life. Bon appetite.

This is a group that meets to scrapbook, create hand made greeting cards and share their love for paper crafting. I host monthly classes (in my home), Card Making events in my home or yours (you can earn hostess benefits/FREE ITEMS if you gather your friends and have me over to teach people how easy it is to make their own cards) and quarterly scrapbooking retreats at, and as a fundraiser for, the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Department (22027). Please join us at one of our events if you're an exp …

Gay Married Men's Association organized January 10, 1978 with a meeting of 35 men in Bethesda. The group grew out of the ashes of the Cinema Follies fire on October 24, 1977, which claimed the lives of a number of married men. The group was the first outreach to bisexual men and married men with gay interests. GAMMA met for six years at St Alban's Episcopal Library. GAMMA organized support and established a network to assist gay married men in coming to terms with their sexual orientation in rel …

This club is for fit men in their 20's who want to explore their sexuality safely in the company of like minded men. Skip the labels and just have fun. US Marines, Army, Navy, and Air Force, Coast Guard, Naval Academy, firemen, and policemen are certainly welcome. Join this meetup group for free today to be invited to our next party! The club is a mix of young professionals, military men, jocks, recent grads, and college students from DC/Baltimore area campuses, including Ivy League men. Inexper …

A group dedicated to dancing and listening to the awesome music of the Motown and golden oldies era. Do you have warm fuzzy memories when you hear Marvin Gaye, Smokie Robinson, The Supreems, how about Pattsy Claine or Loretta Lynn ? Do your toes start tapping, do you whistle a tune? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions then join our group and bring a few Friends. Let us relive , relove, and revive this amazing era by dancing the night away.

The ending of a romantic relationship can be one of the most painful and difficult events that you can experience. Someone important to you has suddenly disappeared from your life. You experience a loss, and that loss is called "heartbreak." Along with this loss comes a whole basket of feelings and emotions, including depression, anxiety, anger, denial, etc. What further complicates this loss, however, is the fact that the other person has the nerve to still be alive! And that comes with a lot o …

Hey there - If you are a young(ish) non-drinker, trying to quit, or just interested in meeting some new people in a setting not focused upon alcohol/the bar scene, this might be the right group for you! I am a mid-30's lesbian; however, this group is most definitely open to anyone interested in getting out and doing something different. Thanks for checking out this group, and I'll looking forward to planning something and meeting you soon! Cheers!

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed in the nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of this type of work). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time …

OutRiders Arlington sponsors a summer-long series of weekly after-work bike rides for LGBTQ bike enthusiasts and friends.  It is an opportunity to meet and socialize, and get some exercies, all while spending time in the outdoors.   Rides are at a relaxed pace, and we stop from time to time to make sure that the group stays together.  All riders are welcome, including new riders. Each week there will be a different route that has been planned in advance that will use a combination of bike trails …