Thursday, April 30, 2015

Gay District this Friday

Gay District meets the first and third Friday of every month at the DC Center.  Join us!  http://tinyurl.com/GDistrictMay #LGBT #Gay #DC #transinclusive 

Gay Day at the Zoo Performances

When you come to Gay Day at the Zoo, stop by Lion and Tiger Hill to see these amazing performances!  #gaydayatthezoo #LGBT #DC 

Trans Support Group this Friday!

Join us for our Trans Support Group this Friday at 7PM at @thedccenter #Trans #LGBT #DC fb.com/centertrans   


Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Get Your Gay Day Shirt While They Last!

Get your Gay Day at the Zoo shirt while they last!  Buy one at these locations!


Monday, April 27, 2015

Thanks Universal Gear

This week only!  Buy your Gay Day T-shirt at Universal Gear @universalgear  #gaydayatthezoo #LGBT #DC 

Freedom to Marry

A documentary on the Freedom to Marry is being filmed at the DC Center today and many couples who have been part of the struggle are with us today including the first couple to be married in Florida (left) and the first couple to be married in Louisiana (right) #uniteformarriage #LGBT #DC #historyinthemaking 

Gay Day at the Zoo this Sunday!

A huge thank you to our gay day at the zoo sponsors: Town, Zipcar, Universal Gear, Tagg Magazine, and the Green Lantern.  And thanks to our performers: The Imperial Court of Washington DC, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, and the DC Different Drummers.  #gaydayatthezoo #LGBT #DC 

Youth Pride Alliance Reception

The DC Center Youth Working Group was thrilled to be receive an award at the 19th Annual Youth Pride Alliance Reception along with Adam Tenner and Leandrea Gilliam #LGBT #Youth #DC  See more pictures at fb.com/centeryouth 


Friday, April 24, 2015

Gay Day at the Zoo Shirts have arrived!

Get your scissors out, boys!  The #gaydayatthezoo t-shirts have arrived at @thedccenter #LGBT #lions #tigers #bears #ohmy   


The DC Center Youth Working Group Reception

Join us! The DC Center Youth Working Group Reception takes place Thursday May 21st: http://tinyurl.com/q3kr5u7  #LGBT #Youth #DC

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Office of LGBTQ Affairs Open House

A wonderful event at thee Reeves Center to celebrate the new home of the Office of LGBTQ Affairs!  See more pictures at www.fb.com/thedccenter #LGBT #DC 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

All Genders Restroom in the Reeves Center

Tuesday night was an open house for the DC Office of LGBT Affairs, and in honor of the event, the Reeves Center got an all genders restroom for one-night only.  The all genders restroom will return for Trans Pride (one day only) To make it permanent we will need your support.  Let the city know this matters to you. #freshstart #respect #safebathroomsdc #LGBT #DC 

Our Tomorrow Community Conversation

Be part of an important conversation about the future of our movement: #LGBT #DC #OurTomorrow http://tinyurl.com/ourtomorrow

Monday, April 20, 2015

Welcome Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs

We can't wait to see you at the reception.  Welcome to our new neighbor!  

Center Bi Roundtable Discussion

Talk about bisexuality in a safe, private setting 4/21 at 7PM at @thedccenter.  Details at: http://tinyurl.com/otyyon8  

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Center Global Third Annual Reception

Thanks to everyone who came to the Center Global Reception at @cobaltdc  See more pics at fb.com/centerglobal #LGBT #DC #Asylees 

Friday, April 17, 2015

Youth Pride Alliance Reception

Youth Pride Alliance, the organization that puts on Youth Pride Day, will be presenting a Youth Pride Ally Award to the DC Center for the LGBT Community at their annual Youth Pride Allies Reception.  Find out more at:  http://tinyurl.com/qjmxv84    

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Open House: Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs

The DC Office of LGBTQ open house at their new home in the Reeves Building on 4/21 : http://tinyurl.com/weRneighborsNow #LGBT #DC 

LGBT Health Survey

You may soon receive an email regarding a citywide survey about your LGBT health and well-being from the Mayor's Office of GLBT Affairs and the American Institutes for Research. If you do get an e-mail, we encourage you to take the survey. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/DCLGBTHealth  #LGBT #Health #DC #FreshStart

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Women's Wednesday at the Human Rights Campaign

The CAGLCC 4/15 Women's Wednesday event at @hrc more pics at fb.com/centerwomen #gaywomen #women #LGBT #DC

Coffee and Conversation


LGBT older adults and their allies are invited join us this Monday from 10AM to Noon for Coffee & Conversation #LGBT #DC  #coffee #friendship #seniors #aging #support

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Meet the DC Center Team

We have an amazing team at the DC Center for the LGBT Community.  Can you name everyone in this picture?  #LGBT #DC 

Center Careers this Wednesday

Get help finding a job in DC come to @thedccenter this Wednesday (and every Wednesday) at 6PM.  www.centercareers.org #LGBT #DC

Monday, April 13, 2015

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Saturday, April 11, 2015

April Volunteer Orientation


A big thank you to everyone who came out to @thedccenter April 11 volunteer orientation!  #volunteer #LGBT #DC 

Brother Help Thyself Town Hall

. @thedccenter was proud to host the @brohelpthyself town hall on April 9th #DC #LGBT #Community 

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Unite for Marriage

The Supreme Court is taking up the issue of Federal Marriage Equality.  Find out how you get get involved here: http://tinyurl.com/unite4marriage #LGBT #DC #Volunteer 

April 10th is Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

April 10th is Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  Find out more at www.youthaidsday.org   

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

White House Calls on States to Protect LGBT Youth from Conversion Therapy

@WhiteHouse calls on states to protect LGBT youth from conversion therapy.  District of Columbia, NJ and CA currently ban conversion therapy.  http://tinyurl.com/thanksNCLR #LGBT #DC 

DC LGBT Center Spring Botox Party

Save the Date: The DC LGBT Center and Ruff Plastic Surgery host a Spring Botox Party on Thursday May 7th.  Invite at: http://tinyurl.com/DCbotox   

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

DC LABORFEST: Pride Film Screening

The DC Labor Film Festival screens the film PRIDE on Friday May 1st in Silver Spring. More info at: http://www.dclabor.org/dc-laborfest.html #LGBT #Labor #DC 

April 17th: Tiger Orange

Frankie Valenti (AKA Johnny Hazzard) stars in this moving film about the relationship between two gay brothers.  4/17 - get tickets at: http://tinyurl.com/tigerorangeindc #LGBT #DC #filmchangeslives 

Monday, April 6, 2015

Women in their Twenties

Women in Their 20s is a a social discussion group for lesbian, bisexual, transgender & all women interested women in DC.  April meeting info: http://tinyurl.com/AprilWITT #gaywomen #DC #women 

Capturing Fire 2015

Are you ready to compete in the Capturing Fire Poetry Slam? Register now at:www.capturingfire.org/register.html #poets #poetry#slam #DC #LGBT 

White House Easter Egg Roll

Sending best wishes to all the LGBT Parents and their children heading to the White House Easter Egg Roll today. It was fun having you at the Center Friday night.   Good luck!  fb.com/centerfamiliesdc  #LGBT #DC #centerfamilies 

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Women's Speed Dating Event

Lesbian and Bi Women (and Trans women who date women) are invited to our next speed dating event.  Info at:  http://tinyurl.com/lbtdating #gaywomen #centerwomen #dating #DC  

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Eat With Me: Reel Affirmations May Film

Not being accepted by your family when you come out is a real fear for many even today. Our May Reel Affirmations Film centers around the relationship between an Asian American young man Elliot (Teddy Chen Culver), and his mother Emma (Sharon Umi) as they work on their strained relationships and open new chapters in both of their lives.  http://tinyurl.com/eatwithmedc #LGBT #DC 

DC Black Pride

DC Black Pride takes place May 22nd - 25th. Join us!   #LGBT #SGL #Black #DC   http://tinyurl.com/dcblackpride  

Friday, April 3, 2015

DC LGBT Health Survey

You may soon receive an email regarding a citywide survey about your LGBT health and well-being from the Mayor's Office of GLBT Affairs and the American Institutes for Research. If you do get an e-mail, we encourage you to take the survey.  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/DCLGBTHealth  #LGBT #Health #DC #FreshStart 

LGBT Family Dance at the DC Center

Great to partner with @family_equality for our 1st LGBT Family Dance - more info for LGBT Families at: fb.com/centerfamiliesdc #LGBT #DC #Families 

Hey LGBT DC: Let's Build a House for a Family in Need

Support Rainbow Build 2015 and build a house for a family in need.  Find out more at:  http://tinyurl.com/lvpu7n5  #LGBT #Volunteer #Housing #DC


Center Women Game Night

Center Women Game Night on Thursday 4/2.  Find out about more events for women at fb.com/centerwomen  #LGBT #Women #GayWomen #DC 

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Save the Date: The DC Center Fall Reception

Save the Date.  The DC Center Fall Reception takes place Friday September 18th at the Warner Building.  #LGBT #DC

Gay District Meetings in April

Gay District is meeting at the DC Center this Friday!  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/qy5xpm7 #gayndc #dc 

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Celebrating Trans Women of Color

At the April 1st Trans Women of Color Collective and Casa Ruby Celebration of Life Reception #trans #DC