Calendar
Keep up to date with our activities with our AGLA Calendar. If you would like to add an event to our calendar please email: info@agla.org
Events in June 2019
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AGLA fundraiser at Port City Brewing
AGLA fundraiser at Port City Brewing
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June 1, 2019 – June 2, 2019To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month we are kicking off June with Priday Night at Port City. Come show your pride and celebrate our diverse community with PCBC and our friends from the AGLA (Alexandria-Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance), as well as DJ Laura Lopez, outdoor games and activities. A portion of all sales from the night will be donated to support the AGLA’s mission to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of the LGBTQ community and allies. We take pride in making beer for everyone!
Tasting Room is open 3-11pm…Borinquen Food Truck will be serving up tasty Puerto Rican food throughout the night.
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AGLA fundraiser at Port City Brewing
AGLA fundraiser at Port City Brewing
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June 1, 2019 – June 2, 2019To celebrate the beginning of Pride Month we are kicking off June with Priday Night at Port City. Come show your pride and celebrate our diverse community with PCBC and our friends from the AGLA (Alexandria-Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance), as well as DJ Laura Lopez, outdoor games and activities. A portion of all sales from the night will be donated to support the AGLA’s mission to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of the LGBTQ community and allies. We take pride in making beer for everyone!
Tasting Room is open 3-11pm…Borinquen Food Truck will be serving up tasty Puerto Rican food throughout the night.
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First Friday Social
First Friday Social
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June 7, 2019**This is a free event open to all.**
Enjoy a fun social!
Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world. No cover. Please join us as at this exciting venue.
If you haven’t joined us in a while, then come on out and make some new friends. Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ folk and allies. TJ Flavell will be there to greet you.
We will meet in Pinzimini Lounge at the Westin Arlington Gateway. The Lounge can be found directly across the lobby. For this event, casual business attire is encouraged. Enjoy the cash bar drinks. See the delicious happy hour menu here: http://www.pinzimini.com/menus
You are welcome regardless of where you live. If you are taking the Metro, get off on the Ballston stop which is two blocks from the Westin Hotel. The South Elevator exit is best. If you are driving, street parking is free after 6 p.m. and paid parking is available at the Hotel and nearby Ballston Mall ($1 parking for up to 3 hours. Or park for free on the street). If you use Valet Parking at the Hotel and purchase a drink at Pinzimini, have the manager sign off on your valet card for complimentary parking.
This social is hosted by NOVA Gay and Lesbian Professionals (http://www.meetup.com/novaglp/). A variety of LGBTQ professionals and allies from all over the DC area will be attending.
In addition, as ongoing community service, if you can, please bring along a canned good for Arlington Food Assistance Center (http://www.afac.org/). This event will serve as a convenient collection point.
See you there!!
For more exciting events like this, stay tuned to Go Gay DC at http://www.gogaydc.org
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AGLA Brunch
AGLA Brunch
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June 15, 2019Once again we will gather monthly on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Freddie has graciously reserved one side of the patio for us. Brunch takes place from 11am to 1pm. When you arrive, simply ask to be directed to the AGLA delegation. AGLA Board members will be glad to introduce you to others. No reservation required. Just arrive when you can.
Freddie’s Saturday brunch is quite the deal and very delicious. All you can eat breakfast buffet, including made to order omelettes and Belgian waffles, with coffee, soda or juice for only $9.99. Not a breakfast food person, you can always order off the regular menu.
All are welcome to join us regardless of where your reside or whether or not you are an AGLA member. Bring a friend, enjoy the great food and drink, meet new people, and catch up with old friends you have not seen in a while.
In addition, as ongoing community service, if you can, please bring along travel-sized unused soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc. for A-SPAN (www.a-span.org), which provides life-sustaining services for street homeless. Or clean out your cupboard of unused nonperishable food items for AFAC, the community leader in providing and promoting dignified access to nutritious food for those in need. (http://www.afac.org/) . This event will serve as a convenient collection point.
Crystal City Metro is the closest Metro stop. When you arrive and exit the fare card reader, go up the first escalator and enter the glass doors on your left. Walk through the underground shops to 23rd St, turn right and cross Eads and walk about a block up. Freddie’s is on the right. Map. http://www.freddiesbeachbar.com/map_directions.htm
AGLA is a strong beacon for equality. It’s an inclusive 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 http://new.agla.org/
Press join and feel free to invite all your friends!
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AGLA Afternoon Coffee Jolt
AGLA Afternoon Coffee Jolt
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June 23, 2019Join other AGLA members for an hour of coffee and conversation at Detour, 946 N. Jackson St., Arlington (next to the Jiffy Lube). Organizer Eric will be wearing gold and purple Mardi Gras beads for easy identification.
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AGLA Board Meeting
AGLA Board Meeting
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June 24, 2019Are you interested in being active in the local community? Sit in on the next AGLA Board meeting and meet the leadership team. We will meet on the patio and enjoy the dinner special. This is a great way to learn more about the organization and to be part of this grassroots organization. You can be an AGLA member regardless of where you reside.
AGLA is a strong beacon for equality. It is an inclusive 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 http://new.agla.org/volunteer/
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Pride Drag Brunch
Pride Drag Brunch
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June 29, 2019Join the BallstonGives in celebrating Pride Month one last time at Punch Bowl Social! This Drag Brunch will be the talk of the town, with well-known performers like Deja Miss Gay Arlington. The event is free to attend but there will be food and specialty cocktails available to purchase.
The Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance will be in attendance sharing information about what they do and how you can get involved. They will also be accepting donations via cash or card at the event.
The event will start at noon with the drag show begining promptly at 12:30pm, make sure to get in early to secure your spot for a good view. Stop by the bar to pickup Punch Bowl Socials Pride themed cocktail! For those who don’t have pride swag to wear to the event, for each person that RSVP’s we’ll ensure we have a crown waiting for you at the door. RSVP HERE!
Queen of the Capital World Movie PremiereQueen of the Capital World Movie Premiere
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June 29, 2019Come see the WORLD PREMIERE of our documentary Queen of the Capital! June 29 at the Newseum at 3:00 p.m.
The Newseum (our favorite museum in D.C.) is holding an LGBTQ event in honor of Pride. “Queen of the Capital” will be featured! We will hold a Q&A with Muffy Blake Stephyns and Shelby Jewel Stephyns directly after the screening.
Cost of the screening is included in the price of admission to the museum, we’re not doing advanced tickets. The Newseum does have a special for Wells Fargo customers (see the link for information and restrictions).
https://www.newseum.org/event/wells-fargo-customer-appreciation-day/?instance_id=53376
