Saturday Night at the DC Center the Imperial Court of Washington DC invites you to their annual Investitures event.  The new Imperial Court Emperor and Empress will announce their reign charities for 2014.  Find out more at  www.imperialcourtdc.org #drag #charity #imperialcourt 

Campaign of Hate Film Screening

Thanks to everyone who came out to see Campaign of Hate at the Human Rights Campaign.  If you are inspired to do more to support LGBT asylum seekers you can follow Center Global on Facebook at http://fb.com/centerglobal or on twitter at http://twitter.com/centerglobal  

40 Years of Pride in DC

How will we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pride in DC?  @capitalpridedc hosted a town hall last week.  More conversations are planned for the coming months.  

TONIGHT! Campaign of Hate

Tonight!  See this compelling documentary and meet LGBT Russian Asylum Seekers.  Learn what you can do to help.  (VIP Tix with Michael Lucas) http://tinyurl.com/campaignofhate   

Before You Know It

Three gay men face aging head-on in the documentary Before You Know It - Reel Affirmations presents: Before You Know It.  Thursday October 16th - get your tix at: http://www.reelaffirmations.org/before_you_know_it

Is your battery running low?

Next time you're at the DC Center for a meeting you don't have to worry about your phone battery.    We've added this new charging station to make it to easy to charge all different types of smartphones  

#my2024 Starts NOW!

Packing Safer Sex Kits -and- talking about the future of our movement? You got it.  An important conversation started online at noon today.  It is called #my2024 and it is a chance for you to share YOUR vision for the LGBT community in the future.  Join us TONIGHT at the Green Lantern to volunteer and find out more.

Coming Out Discussion Group

The Coming Out Discussion Group will take place on Tuesday October 14th.  This is a peer-facilitated discussion group. It is meant to be a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so.  http://tinyurl.com/ComeOutDC  #LGBT #DC #ComingOut #NCOD

Poly Discussion Group at the DC LGBT Center

You're invited to the next Poly Discussion group, Thursday, October 16th, starting at 7:00 PM at the DC Center. This group is open to people of all sexual orientations and people who are interested in non-monogamy in both kinky and non-kinky relationships. #Poly #LGBT #DC http://tinyurl.com/polymeeting

Eddy Ameen Receives Award from DCCP Coalition

Congrats to DC Center Board Member and Youth Working Group chair Dr. Eddy Ameen.  Eddy received an award from the DC Concerned Providers Coalition for his work on a mentoring program for LGBT Youth.  Other Honorees included Dr. Sean Robinson, Mentors Inc, Ms. Patrice Ward (Department of Health), Ms. Rashida Carr and Ms. Jennifer Sinkfield (Children's National Medical Center), Nick Derda (Latin American Youth Center), Brittany Nash (Ryan White Planning Council/Institute for Public Health Innovation) #LGBT #Youth #DC

DC Queer Theatre Festival Presents: Kuchu Uganda

Kuchu Uganda is set in the spring of 2009, shortly before Uganda's legislature passed a bill making homosexuality punishable by death, the violence of homophobia destroys two households – one in Kampala and the other in an average American city.  Join us Saturday October 4th for a staged reading of this moving play.  Get your tickets at www.dcqueertheatrefest.org  

New Maybe Baby Class Starts

Considering parenthood, but don't know where to start, how to decide, or what to expect? MAYBE BABY is designed for prospective LGBT parents.  New 8 week class starts 9/28:  http://tinyurl.com/babyplanningDC

HIV Equal Photo Shoot in November

We are all HIV Equal. Join us for the Washington DC HIV Equal Photo Shoot on Saturday November 8th. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/HIVequalDC #HIV #DC #LGBT #gayindc #HIVEqual

Reel Affirmations Presents: First Period 10/17

If John Waters were to direct a John Hughes film ... you would get this fun film! Reel Affirmations Presents 'First Period' on Friday, October 17th http://www.reelaffirmations.org/first_period #LGBT #DC #camp #movies #fun

Campaign of Hate with Michael Lucas

If you are willing o learn more about what's happening to LGBT people in Russia, plese join us on October 14th to see the groundbreaking documentary Campaign of Hate.  VIP Reception with producer Michael Lucas.  Tix at: www.reelaffirmations.org #russia #LGBT #DC #CenterGlobal  

Center Bi Roundtable Discussion at the DC Center.

Center  Bi kicked off their new monthly Bi Roundtable tonight at the DC Center.  Be sure to join us for the Annual Bi Pride Celebration on Monday September 22nd.  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/BiPrideDC  #bi #internationalbiprideday #LGBT #DC 

Mentor Information Night

Tonight is Mentor Information Night at the DC Center.  Mentors are needed for LGBTQ Youth in DC.  Contact mentors@mentorsinc.org or call 202 595-3762 to learn more.

Gregg Shapiro Book Reading

Getting ready for the book reading with Gregg Shapiro tonight at the DC Center #outwrite #centerarts #chicago #lgbt #DC

Fall Reception this Thursday

Join us for the DC Center Thursday night as we honoree three exceptional people.  Wilson High School Principal Pete Cahall made history by coming out to his students this year.  Sgt. Jessica Hawkins breaks barriers and builds bridges as an openly trans member of the Metropolitan Police Department.  Sterling Washington works every day at the Mayor's office to advocate for LGBT residents of the District of Columbia.  Join us on the beautiful rooftop of City Market at O Luxury Apartments to celebrate our progress, and another wonderful year for the DC LGBT Center.  Get your tickets at www.thedccenter.org

The DC Center Fall Reception this Thursday

Join us for the DC Center Thursday night as we honoree three exceptional people.  Wilson High School Principal Pete Cahall made history by coming out to his students this year.  Sgt. Jessica Hawkins breaks barriers and builds bridges as an openly trans member of the Metropolitan Police Department.  Sterling Washington works every day at the Mayor's office to advocate for LGBT residents of the District of Columbia.  Join us on the beautiful rooftop of City Market at O Luxury Apartments to celebrate our progress, and another wonderful year for the DC LGBT Center.  Get your tickets at www.thedccenter.org

The DC Center to Honor Principal Pete Cahall

Wilson High School Principal Pete Cahall made history this year when he came out to his high school students at their annual pride celebration.  The DC Center is proud to honor Pete Cahall.  FInd out more about Pete at: http://tinyurl.com/petecahall #LGBT #DC #WilsonPride 

The DC Center to Honor Sgt. Jessica Hawkins

In a city where transgender individuals often difficulties with employment and a sometimes challenging relationship with the Police Department, Sgt. Jessica Hawkins made history this year, coming out as a Transgender member of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), breaking barriers and building bridges in our community. The DC Center is thrilled to honor Sgt. Jessica Hawkins.  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/jessica-hawkins

Sterling Washington to be honored at the DC Center Fall Reception

Sterling Washington is one of three honorees at the DC Center Fall Reception.  Find out more about Sterling's contributions to the LGBT Community here: http://tinyurl.com/SterlingLGBT #LGBT #DC 

LHP Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage Awards

Congratulations to the Latino GLBT History Project for another wonderful Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage Month Reception.  See more pics on the Center Latinos page at www.fb.com/centerlatinos  #Latinos #Heritage #DC #LGBT

Fwd: New PrEP Shirt Benefits the DC Center

Alex Garner designed this amazing PrEP shirt.  Order one now and $8 from every shirt sold will go to support the DC Center #PrEP #HIV #DC #PrEPteeshirt.  Get yours now at: http://inktothepeople.com/marketplace/ink-detail/38762

Film: Tru Love at HRC Equality Center

At 37, Tru (Shauna MacDonald) finds herself a serial bed-hopping lesbian who cannot commit to a relationship or a job for long. Then she meets Alice...... http://www.reelaffirmations.org/tru_love #LGBT #FILMS #DC

LGBT Veterans & Servicemembers Survey

Calling all veterans, servicemembers, and their family members. Please take a moment and complete the #centermilitary survey. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/CenterMilitarySurvey

Immigration Rally

Jesus Chavez (Latino GLBT History Proj)ect and Eric Perez (The DC Center) at the immigration rally today.  For LGBT immigrants, deportation can be a death sentence.  It's time for a new approach.  

Join the DC Center Team for Walk to End HIV

You are invited to join our team for the walk to end HIV. Walk with the DC Center HIV Working Group. sign up now: http://tinyurl.com/walktoendhiv #fighthivindc #DC #LGBT #HIV #walktoendAIDS

Center Global September Meeting

Hanging out after the Center Global September Meeting. #DC #LGBT #Uganda #Russia

Free HIV Testing at the DC LGBT Center

Join us next Saturday for free HIV Testing at the DC LGBT Center. #gayindc #LGBT #DC #knowyourstatus

Volunteer Orientation

Would you like to volunteer for the DC LGBT Center but don't know where to start? Attend this volunteer orientation Saturday September 27th and find out where you fit in.  http://tinyurl.com/volunteersDCLGBT #DC #LGBT #Center 

Weekly Meditation at the DC LGBT Center

The DC LGBT Center & the Campbell Center invite you to a six week mindfulness meditation class at the DC Center. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/meditateDC #meditation #LGBT #DC

International Bisexuality Day

Bi Pride Awareness Day takes place Monday, September 22nd at 6:30 PM - Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/BiPrideDC

 #bi #bisexual #pride #pansexual #LGBT #DC

American University Students Volunteer at the DC LGBT Center

As part of their orientation, students from American University volunteered at the DC LGBT Center.  They sent us this banner they made as a thank you present.  #DC #LGBT #Volunteer 

Reel Affirmations Presents First Period

If John Waters were to direct a John Hughes film ... you would get this fun film!  Reel Affirmations Presents 'First Period' on Friday, October 17th  http://www.reelaffirmations.org/first_period  #LGBT #DC #camp #movies #fun

Center Bi Meetup Group

We are a coed Bisexual Group here to provide social interaction and support for bisexual men and women in the VA/DC/MD region in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. We have brunches, dinners, happy hours, hikes, and more. Come join us! Check us out at: http://www.meetup.com/CenterBiNet

Find the DC Center on Flickr

Have you seen the DC LGBT Center Flickr page?  Find us at: http://www.flickr.com/thedccenter #DC #LGBT 

The DC Center on Pinterest

Are you on Pinterest?  So are we!  Check us out at http://www.pinterest.com/thedccenter #LGBT #DC #Pinterest 

Iona Senior Services

Iona stopped by the DC Center to share information and resources.  Iona supports people as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging.  We educate, advocate, and provide community-based services to help people age well and live well.  We have found them to be a culturally competent and LGBT inclusive agency.  Find out more at www.iona.org #LGBT #DC #Aging #Seniors

Would you like to Cook Dinner?

Center Global hosts a monthly dinner and discussion for LGBT Asylees and Refugees who have fled Russia, Uganda, and other countries seeking asylum based on sexual orientation or gender identity expression.  Is your church or civic group looking for a volunteer opportunity?  How about providing dinner for our asylees and refugees?  Call the DC Center to learn more...

Center Military Reception TONIGHT

Center Military is a unique program to support LGBT Veterans, Servicemembers, and their Families. Join us TONIGHT to learn more! http://thedccenter.org/supporters_military.html #LGBT #DC #Veterans #Servicemembers

Suicide Prevention Resources

While the causes of suicide are are complex and determined by multiple factors, the goal of suicide prevention is simple: Reduce factors that increase risk and increase factors that promote RESILIENCE.  Learn more from our friends at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and remember the District of Columbia has a 24/7 Mental Health Access Helpline at  1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 #LGBT #DC #RESILIENCE #HELP

Speed Dating for Gay Men on Thursday August 21st

 Are you open to meeting someone new?  Join us for speed dating for gay/bi men on Thursday August 21st at Chi-Cha Lounge - details at: http://goo.gl/vzIDq1 #gay #men #dating #romance #DC

See the Movie TEST

An astutely crafted 1985 period drama set in the gay Mecca of San Francisco, Test lovingly portrays this uniquely exciting and harrowing era as young Frankie (spectacularly lithe real-life dancer Scott Marlowe) navigates gay life in the big city.  See it August 15th at 7:00 PM or 9:15 PM at the HRC Equality Center #LGBT #DC #gayindc #movies #men

DiCción Queer Releases Ensayos de Papel Anthology

DiCción Queer, our Latino Queer Bilingual Writing Group celebrated the publication of their first anthology at #OutWrite2014 - Follow @centerlatinos on twitter for updates

#OutWrite2014 HIV and Storytelling Workshop

A big thank you to @AlexGarnerLA and Moises Agosto for the #OutWrite2014  Follow our DC Center HIV Working group at @fighthivindc (over 4,000 followers!)  #HIV #DC #fighthivindc #LGBT

OutWrite Black LGBT Writers Forum

One of the highlights of #outwrite2014 was the First Black LGBT Writers Forum.  Follow @centerblacklgbt on twitter for more great events for the African American LGBT Community (over 1,500 subscribers!) #Black #LGBT #DC #Writers #authors

Pop-LGBT Book Store

The DC Center becomes a Pop-Up LGBT Bookstore this Saturday for #outwrite2014  LGBT Publishers will have their latest books on display and we'll have OVER 1,000 used LGBT Books for sale #LGBT #Fiction #Comics #queerstudies #bargainbooks #freeindc

Stonewall Darts Team IS IT IN? Competing to support Center Global

Please stop by Diego Restaurant and Bar (upstairs) over the next six weeks to support our friends, Is It In?, at Stonewall Darts as they support Center Global by trying to raise the most money during their mid-season fundraiser, winning their division championship, or earning one of the top four spots in their league playoffs!  Join Stonewall Darts at their July 24th mixer as well - find out more at:  http://www.facebook.com/events/319775851519698/

Donate your old LGBT Books!

The OutWrite LGBT Book Festival is coming up the first weekend in August so now is a perfect time to donate your old LGBT Books to the DC Center.  The DC Center is a 501(c)3 organization and the fair market value of your in-kind donations to the DC Center are tax-deductible.

Take Care of That Body #TCTB

Check out our #LGBT Cancer Screening Program in partnership with CenterLink and the National LGBT Cancer Network! Take Care of That Body! #TCTB http://bit.ly/1m21xwV