* * N O T I C E * * EFFECTIVE 5/24/13, THIS MEETUP GROUP WILL BE MERGING WITH ANOTHER TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO THE CD/TG/TS COMMUNITY! PLEASE STAY POSTED FOR UPDATES! Those that have the desire to dress as women as well as those who feel they are women trapped in a man's body face many obstacles- the mixed feelings about their desires, the fear of rejection and ridicule, the lack of support for their desires and decision. The goals of this group are not only to build friendships between …

DMV Women Connect is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create community for lesbian and bisexual women in the DC/ Maryland/ Northern Virginia (DMV) area. Our members include women who identify as lesbians as well as bi-sexual women. MTF members are welcome, however we respectfully will decline FTM requests for membership in order to retain the integrity of the womyn-identified orientation of the DMV. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with simi …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lez Read is one of P&P's newest book groups. Our first meeting will occur on April 13 at 7:30pm in our discount bookroom downstairs. Currently, we anticipate reading a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books on lesbian and queer themes or titles that were written by lesbian or queer-identified writers. Readers should read the book in advance of the meeting so we can have an active and lively discussion! Participants who purchase the book in our store will receive a 20% discount on the …

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 is the MeetUp group for The DC Center for the LGBT Community Washington, D.C. The DC Center MeetUp.com group is for anyone interested in attending, volunteering for, or supporting events affiliated with The DC Center for the LGBT Community. Learn more about The DC Center at thedccenter.org The DC 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 Holi …

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 …

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!

GLBT social with board games, refreshments, entertainment, country western dancing, swing, and other styles.

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

This group is for LGBTQ members interested in meeting for weekday lunches in the Falls Church/Seven Corners/Tyson's Corner areas. If you live or work in these areas and are interested in participating, please join us!

This is new new new group trying to organize and create inclusive, collaborative, femme-centered community space for queer femmes/allies of all varieties in the DC area. Please join, help us create our mission and vision statement, and meet new friends!

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 …

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!