First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social @ The Commentary

Schedule

Fri Apr 04 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Commentary | Arlington, VA

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This event is ideal for making new friends and community building. It's free to attend.
About this Event

Join us and see all the wonderful new amenities at The Commentary and catch up with each other. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. Or just unwind and enjoy the extended happy hour. The first 100 to RSVP will get in. This signature social event happens monthly and brings together LGBTQ+ folk from all over the DMV and the world! Better yet, there is no cover.

The Commentary is all about coming together and connecting in conversation and shared experiences.

Happy hour specials are in effect until 9 p.m. The Commentary is attached to the Westin hotel.

You may still enter from the hotel side; but, you will see an entrance dedicated solely to The Commentary. If you wish to dine there, the menu is All American eatery infusing East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair.

Come join us. Bring your friends and make new ones!

This event is hosted by Go Gay DC, Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It now reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC

Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ+ folk and allies. Go Gay DC Leader will be there to greet you. Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world.

Casual attire is fine.

You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend.

Be Eco-friendly: You are strongly encouraged to take Metro.The Ballston stop is only two city blocks from the Westin. The South Elevator exit is closest. Ballston is served by the Orange/Silver lines. Ballston is also a major bus hub. Go to Metro Trip Planner: https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/

Note: The Westin unfortunately no longer offers complimentary parking. If you must drive, nearby Ballston Quarter has public spaces available for $1 for 3 hours. Details: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Locations/Ballston-Public-Parking-Garage

Feel free to invite all your friends!

EQUALITY NoVa is a promotional partner. It serves Northern Virginia's LGBTQ+ and Allies and is a strong beacon for equality. It is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit https://www.equalitynova.org

We hope you can make it! You may arrive at any time that's convenient for you.

For more exciting events like this, stay tuned to Go Gay DC at

https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC/

This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.

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The Commentary, 801 North Glebe Road, Arlington, United States

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