LGBTQ+ Social @ The Commentary

Go Gay DC is the newest sensation in town focused on friendship, leadership, and social service. Designed as a civic booster, it fosters LGBTQ+ community spirit.

Go Gay DC - Metro DC's LGBTQ+ Community

This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. It's free to attend.

The Commentary

Meet LGBTQ+ folk and make meaningful new connections. About 50 usually attend. This free to attend social event is ideal for making new friends, casual professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. Or just unwind and enjoy the extended happy hour specials.The Commentary is all about coming together and connecting in conversation and shared experiences. It is the hotel restaurant/bar lounge located inside the Westin Arlington Gateway, 801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Commentary/@38.8806129,-77.1142681,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x795304b54f162026?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj2s4rOutSBAxW8mmoFHWB7A6AQ_BJ6BAhAEAA&ved=2ahUKEwj2s4rOutSBAxW8mmoFHWB7A6AQ_BJ6BAheEAg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See map</a>.You can still enter from the hotel side; but, you will see a brand new entrance dedicated solely to The Commentary.<a href="https://thecommentaryarl.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Commentary</a> is attached to the Westin hotel, and complimentary hotel parking is available in the hotel garage. After parking, simply go to the hotel front desk, say you are there for the social, and ask to have your parking ticket validated.This free to attend social is hosted by Go Gay DC, which is Metro Washington DC's LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. For more fun events like this, visit <a href="https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC</a>EQUALITY NoVa is a promotional partner. It serves Northern Virginia's LGBTQ+ and Allies and is a strong beacon for equality. It is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) people and straight allies. It provides fun social activities, builds relationships with elected officials, and works with civic groups on community service. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.equalitynova.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.equalitynova.org</a>.Go Gay DC Leader <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjflavell/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TJ Flavell </a>will be there to greet you.You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend. Be eco-friendly. If you are taking the Metro, the Ballston stop on the Orange/Silver lines is only two blocks from the Westin. The South Elevator exit is closest.Feel free to invite all your friends!We hope you can make it! You may arrive at any time that's convenient for you.If you wish to dine there, the <a href="https://thecommentaryarl.com/menus/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">menu</a> is All American eatery infusing East Coast ingredients with a West Coast flair. Of course the staff still will be fabulous. The Commentary is graciously offering 15 percent off your main course entree if you dine before, during or following the event and tell the waiter that you are with the Go Gay DC group and want the discount. This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow. This event is for all ages. Remember to bring your ID, as everyone who wishes to drink alcohol is carded of course.Search keywords: LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQI LQBTQIA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex Straight Allies Nonbinary Non-binaryGo Gay DC is on social media:Join the Facebook Group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC</a>Like the Facebook Page<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC</a>Follow on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC</a>Follow on X<a href="https://twitter.com/GoGayDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/GoGayDC</a>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC</a>

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