Out and About in Shirlington LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour @ Palette 22

Reserve a spot on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997956693253?aff=oddtdtcreator) so we have an accurate guest count.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that [Palette 22](https://www.palette22.com/) is hosting Go Gay DC! Get ready for another gathering of members of the LGBTQ+ Community! About 30 LGBTQ+ folk are expected. Palette 22 offers modern street food spanning the globe served in a bustling art studio & gallery atmosphere.

This event is ideal for making exciting new connections and community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy extended happy hour. [See the happy hour menu](https://www.palette22.com/our-menus#happy).

Arrive anytime that's convenient for you! Most attendees will likely arrive by 6:00 p.m. We will gather at the tables in the back of the bar. There is no pressure to order any food or drink; it is just optional.

You're welcome regardless of where you live. Bring friends and meet new people. This is the place to be. This LGBTQ and Allies community-wide social provides everyone a chance to socialize, network, and share community spirit in an artsy setting.

This event is being boosted by [Go Gay DC](https://www.gogaydc.com/)[,](https://www.gogaydc.com/) Metro Washington DC's inclusive LGBTQ+ community focused on friendship, leadership, and service. It reaches over 10K fabulous people and is growing fast. Visit [https://www.gogaydc.com](https://www.gogaydc.com/)

At this exciting event, you'll even get to meet Go Gay DC's Founder [TJ Flavell](http://www.tjflavell.com)!

Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Name tags will be provided. It's FREE to attend; cash bar. There will be a bartender on duty; cash or credit card is fine. Casual attire is fine; this will be a relaxing and fun time.

You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend. While there is no subway stop nearby, the local bus system is also very reliable and Shirlington is a very busy [transit hub](https://www.arlingtontransit.com/about/facilities/shirlington/ "https://www.arlingtontransit.com/about/facilities/shirlington/"). Use [Metro Trip Planner.](https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/ "https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/")

Free garage parking is easy to find. Four of Shirlington’s garages share their parking so that the spaces available to office workers during the day are available for public parking on evenings and weekends. During the weekdays there are 879 public parking spaces and on evenings and weekends there are 2,446 public parking spaces. [See the map](https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Parking/Public-Parking-Options/Shirlington-Parking "https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Transportation/Parking/Public-Parking-Options/Shirlington-Parking").

Invite your friends.

This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.

Go Gay DC is on social media:

Join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/groups/gogaydc)

Like the Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC](https://www.facebook.com/GoGayDC)

Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC](https://www.instagram.com/GoGayDC)

Follow on Threads [https://www.threads.com/@GoGayDC](https://www.threads.com/@gogaydc)

Follow on Bluesky [https://gogaydc.bsky.social/](https://gogaydc.bsky.social/)

Follow on X [https://www.x.com/GoGayDC](https://www.x.com/GoGayDC)

Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC](https://www.youtube.com/GoGayDC)

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