Art Reception @ DC LGBTQ+ Community Center

Please note: Go Gay DC is boosting this free event. Go and have a blast! Please RSVP on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002874354109?aff=oddtdtcreator) so we have an accurate guest count.

Celebrate love, pride, and community at an art reception @ The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center —fun, friends, and festivities! Join The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center for an art reception! It's time to come together, share laughs, and honor this vibrant community with fun, friends, and fabulous vibes. Don’t miss out on this wonderful evening—good times and great company guaranteed! This fabulous reception is FREE to attend.

Charity Blackwell will be guiding us through the evening, with live music from 2nd Independence, DC Different Drummers’ jazz combo, bringing warm, lounge-y & joyful energy to the celebration 🎶 And come hungry 😋 We’ll be featuring selections from Shaw’s Tavern’s new fall menu, along with a Sweets Flight of desserts created by Chef Patrick Vanas.

Throughout the evening, enjoy art, artist stories, live art creation, music, food, connection & opportunities to bid on donated artwork. Note: A VIP experience is also available with swag bags and more! Also, there is still time to sign on as an event sponsor. Visit [https://givebutter.com/c/TheArtofBelonging](https://givebutter.com/c/TheArtofBelonging)

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center educates, empowers, uplifts, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. Visit https://thedccenter.org

Meet new LGBTQ+ folk and enjoy the Center.

Please feel free to invite all your friends.

Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Metro rides are capped at only $2.50 on weekends, regardless of distance traveled. The Center is within a short walking distance from Shaw-Howard U Metro. Exit at the Howard University side of the station.

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