6.29.2015

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  

6.24.2015

GLOV Hotline

If you've experienced violence, call the hotline. GLOV and HIPS Have a 24/7 LGBTQ Violence Response. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/violencehotline #LGBT #HateCrimes #IPV #violence #DC

6.23.2015

A Night of Short Films with Reel Affirmations

A night of fun short films for women OR a nigh of short films for men?  Two screenings of short films next month, and lots of fun!  Get your tickets now at reelaffirmations.org 

Rainbow Build

Thank you to everyone in the LGBT Community who came together for Rainbow Build, to build a house for a family in need with Habitat for Humanity.  See more pics at fb.com/thedccenter/photos 

6.22.2015

Freedom from Smoking Classes

When you're ready to quit smoking, we're ready to help.  New classes starting this summer.  Please fill out this google form if you are interested: http://tinyurl.com/FFSinterestform 

6.20.2015

AIDS Walk Washington

Join the DC Center AIDS Walk Washington Team and a portion of the money you raise will support our HIV Working Group.  SIgn up now at http://tinyurl.com/Walk2EndHIV

Donate LGBT Books to the DC Center for the LGBT Community

With our OutWrite Book Festival coming up in August, now is the perfect time to donate used LGBT Books to the DC Center for the LGBT Community.   Drop your books off during our office hours.  

6.17.2015

Our Lady of the Crossword

Our Lady of the Crossword is a sexy new chapbook from award-winning author Rigoberto González, who casts his poetic eye to such varied subjects as word puzzles, Mexican TV in the 80s, can-can dancing, and other compelling encounters that shaped the political consciousness of his cultural heritage and sexuality.  Find out more about this book reading at: http://tinyurl.com/rigobertog

6.16.2015

Capital Pride Festival

Thanks for stopping by to see us at the Pride Festival.  And thanks to our volunteers!  See more pictures at fb.com/thedccenter/photos #LGBT #DC #dcpride #flashback40

6.15.2015

Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling

A Supreme Court ruling on Marriage Equality is coming this  month.  Follow #decisionday for updates!  #LoveWins #DC #LGBT 

6.14.2015

Capital Pride Parade #flashback40

Thanks to all our Capital Pride Parade volunteers.  See more pictures at www.facebook.com/thedccenter/photos #LGBT #DCPride 

6.13.2015

Center Faith

Center Faith organized an amazing Capital Pride Interfaith Service. See more pics at fb.com/centerfaith/photos #flashback40 #dcpride 

Coming Out Discussion Group

This group is meant to be a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. Next meeting 7/14: http://tinyurl.com/OutDiscussionDC #LGBT #DC 

6.12.2015

Wanda Alston Graduation Party Needs YOU

Some of the amazing (and formerly homeless) #LGBT #Youth from the Wanda Alston House are graduating - and they are asking for some help from you to make the graduation ceremony a special one.  Find out how you can help at: http://tinyurl.com/WandaAlstonGrads  

#StonewallSports Celebrates 5 Years

Congratulations to Stonewall Sports on five years of sports, friendship, and community service!  #stonewallsports #flashback40 #dcpride 

6.11.2015

Trans Support Group

The DC Center Trans Support Group takes place the first Friday of every month at 7PM.  Join us July 3rd!  fb.com/centertrans 

How to Transform Your Words into a Multi-Media Experience: Bringing Literary Expression into the 21st Century

Using Sappho as their muse, these groundbreaking lesbians from the 70's explore the interconnections of lyrical language with translations, music, technology, and ecstatic love. http://tinyurl.com/transformyourwords   

Bisexual Roundtable Next Week

The Center Bi Round Table Discussion takes place Tuesday June 16th at 7PM..  Find out more at fb.com/centerbinet #LGBT #DC #DCPride 

6.10.2015

OutWrite presents ThreeFold

#OutWrite2015 presents Three CaveCanem Fellows: Bettina Judd, Tafisha A. Edwards, and Saida Agostini http://tinyurl.com/ThreefoldOutWrite 


Robin Williams in Boulevard

Reel Affirmations presents an advance screening of Robin Williams in his final film, Boulevard.  Friday June 19th

6.09.2015

Furthering Bullying Prevention in DC

The Office of Human Rights has released their  released our Bullying Prevention and Intervention in DC Educational Institutions toolkit #safeschools #DC #LGBT http://tinyurl.com/BullyingPreventionDC  

6.08.2015

Fade to Hot

#outwrite2015 Want your scene to sizzle so hot your readers will bookmark it to read over and over?  Join us for this workshop on writing better sex scenes #LGBT #DC http://tinyurl.com/fadetohot

6.07.2015

We're Building a House - Join us!

Help the LGBT Community Build a house for a family in need.  Join us for Rainbow Build Work Day on Saturday June 20th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1591536291134599/ 

Black Queer Identity Matrix

#OutWrite2015 Dr. Sheena Howard discusses the need for a queer of color conceptual framework around Black, lesbian female identity:   http://tinyurl.com/DrHowardOutWrite  

Adisa: Queer African Poetry Showcase

#capfire2015 continues with our Queer African Poetry Showcase.  Join us at 4:30 PM today! #LGBT #DC  https://www.facebook.com/events/1581771888743600/

Capturing Fire 2015

It's been a wonderful Capturing Fire weekend and it's not over yet!  See more pics at fb.com/centerarts #flashback40 #CapFire2015 

DC Rollergirls PRIDE Interleague Scrimmage on Sunday, June 7

DC Rollergirls PRIDE Interleague Scrimmage on Sunday.  Guess who we will be cheering for?  Info at: http://tinyurl.com/pridescrimmage #DCPride #flashback40

6.06.2015

F@#$% My Rice Paddy Daddy: Gay Asian Showcase

SUNDAY at #capfire2015 Gay Asian Poetry showcase w/ Regie Cabico & featuring Paul Tran & Johnny Trinh  #LGBT #DC http://tinyurl.com/paddydaddy  

Rainbow Build Happy Hour

Rainbow Build Habitat for Humanity Happy Hour - Next up - the LGBT Community is Building  House - If you are interested in joining us on June 20th, e-mail volunteer@thedccenter.org #LGBt #RainbowBuild #DCPride

Alchemy: A Trans Poetry Reading

#capfire2015  Join us at 6PM for Alchemy: A Trans Poetry Reading featuring Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi http://tinyurl.com/AlchemyTrans #Trans #Poets #DC 

Jonn Marc at the DC Center for the LGBT Communtiy

See more pictures from the opening reception for Jonn Marc's 'Square' exhibit at fb.com/centerarts   Exhibit on display through the end of June. #LGBT #Arts #DC 

Cardozo High School Pride

Congrats to Cardozo High School on your first Pride Event!  Thanks for inviting us.  See more pics at fb.com/centeryouth #LGBT #Youth #DC  

6.05.2015

2015 Rainbow History Project Community Pioneers

Congrats to the 2015 Rainbow History Project Community Pioneers.  There portraits are on display at the DC Center (in the lounge) for the Pride Month.  Learn more about their accomplishments at www.rainbowhistoryproject.org  

6.04.2015

James Earl Hardy to Headline OutWrite Book Festival

Thrilled that we will kick off this year's OutWrite Book Festival by celebrating the work of James Earl Hardy!  ‪#‎outwrite‬ www.outwritedc.org