Out and About in Shirlington LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour @ Palette 22

Schedule

Mon May 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Palette 22 | Arlington, VA

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

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that is hosting Go Gay DC on New Year's Day! Get ready for another gathering of members of the LGBTQ+ Community! About 30 LGBTQ+ folk are expected. Palette 22 offers modern street food spanning the globe served in a bustling art studio & gallery atmosphere.

This event is ideal for making exciting new connections and community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy extended happy hour. .

Arrive anytime that's convenient for you! Most attendees will likely arrive by 6:00 p.m. Come join us. Bring your friends and make new ones! Note: The happy hour prices are in effect until 9 p.m., though our event greeter will need to leave early. So please feel free to stay.

This event is hosted by , 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.gogaydc.com

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.

Feel free to invite all your friends!

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

You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend. While there is no subway stop nearby, the local bus system is also very reliable and Shirlington is a very busy transit hub. Use Metro Trip Planner.

Free garage parking is easy to find. Four of Shirlington’s garages share their parking so that the spaces available to office workers during the day are available for public parking on evenings and weekends. During the weekdays there are 879 public parking spaces and on evenings and weekends there are 2,446 public parking spaces. See the map.

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

Go Gay DC is on social media:

Join the Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC

Like the Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC

Follow on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC

Follow on Threads

https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDC

Follow on Bluesky
https://GoGayDC.bsky.social

Follow on X

https://www.x.com/GoGayDC

Watch on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC

Search tags: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies


Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community

Host or Publisher Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Arlington

Wind Down Wednesday \u2013 Outdoor Fitness Series
Wed, 27 May at 05:00 pm Wind Down Wednesday – Outdoor Fitness Series

4401 Wilson Blvd

WORKSHOPS
Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience

Summerall Field

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
The Arlington Players 75th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser
Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Arlington Players 75th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser

Army Navy Country Club

NONPROFIT WORKSHOPS
Adult Learn to Ride
Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Adult Learn to Ride

Quincy St Parking Deck (Directions in Confirmation Email)

WORKSHOPS
LIT Thursdays (FOOD \u2022 DRINKS \u2022 VYBZ \u2022 HOOKAH)
Thu, 17 Nov at 08:00 pm LIT Thursdays (FOOD • DRINKS • VYBZ • HOOKAH)

Caspi Restaurant and Lounge

SPORTS FOOTBALL
Arlington, VA - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social
Fri, 28 Feb at 09:00 pm Arlington, VA - After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social Arlington

CONTESTS
Trivia Night at Pike Cornerstone
Tue, 06 May at 07:00 pm Trivia Night at Pike Cornerstone

Pike Cornerstone

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Survey Slam at Pike Cornerstone
Wed, 07 May at 07:00 pm Survey Slam at Pike Cornerstone

Pike Cornerstone

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Music Bingo at Pike Cornerstone
Fri, 09 May at 07:00 pm Music Bingo at Pike Cornerstone

Pike Cornerstone

BINGO TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Carr Workplaces Open House Day - Clarendon
Thu, 12 Jun at 02:00 pm Carr Workplaces Open House Day - Clarendon

3101 Wilson Blvd suite 500

In-Person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta with Cacio e pepe (DC)
Fri, 22 Aug at 06:30 pm In-Person Class: Classic Handmade Pasta with Cacio e pepe (DC)

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG

WORKSHOPS
In-Person Class: Vietnamese-inspired Asian Dumplings (DC)
Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm In-Person Class: Vietnamese-inspired Asian Dumplings (DC)

Holiday Inn Arlington Ballston

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
Tuesday Night Live - Karaoke @Hyde Social
Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm Tuesday Night Live - Karaoke @Hyde Social

Hyde Social

KARAOKE MUSIC
The Spirits of Arlington, VA: Outdoor Ghost Scavenger Hunt!
Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am The Spirits of Arlington, VA: Outdoor Ghost Scavenger Hunt!

Welburn Square

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Free Comedy every month at Taco Rock!
Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Free Comedy every month at Taco Rock!

Taco Rock

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Don Tito Fridays
Fri, 30 Jan at 10:00 pm Don Tito Fridays

Don Tito

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
In-Person Class:  Sweethearts & French Macarons (DC)
Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm In-Person Class: Sweethearts & French Macarons (DC)

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
District Karaoke  League | Fridays @ Highline RxR - Winter 2026
Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm District Karaoke League | Fridays @ Highline RxR - Winter 2026

HIGHLINE RxR

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
LGBTQ+ Community  Social @ Hyatt Centric Arlington
Mon, 16 Feb at 06:00 pm LGBTQ+ Community Social @ Hyatt Centric Arlington

Hyatt Centric Arlington

LGBT-PRIDE MEETUPS
Climate and Cuisine: A Panel Discussion (FREE)
Wed, 25 Feb at 05:00 pm Climate and Cuisine: A Panel Discussion (FREE)

Central Library

FOOD-DRINKS ART

What's Happening Next in Arlington?

Discover Arlington Events