Name: Join us for our annual Fall Reception
Start: 2026-09-18T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Wanda Alston Foundation

Washington, DC's LGBTQ+ community is deeply woven into the city's fabric, blending a rich history of activism with a vibrant and inclusive professional social scene. Here, political passion meets a powerful sense of belonging, creating a uniquely engaged and welcoming atmosphere for all.

The city's scene is incredibly diverse, offering everything from high-energy sports nights at Nellie's Sports Bar to cozy conversations at The Little Gay Pub. Whether you're building connections at The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center or dancing at Thurst Lounge, you’ll find dedicated spaces that feel like home.

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Showtunes Replay

Bear Cave Underwear Party

Pitch Me This Drag Show

Lobo Presents Pup O Ween

Ponyboy at Bunker: Official Debut

Shook Saturdays

After Dark HU Homecoming Edition

DJ Night

Sunday Football

Showtunes Sunday Upstairs

Bear Bust

Posh Bear Happy Hour

Karaoke with Kevin

Brown Sugar

Shirtless Sunday

Karaoke with Jarrod

Showtunes

Drag Bingo

Flashback + Goldilocks

Burger Night

Trivia Hosted By Crimsyn

Katseye Unofficial After Party

Thirst Trap Thursday

Queer Black Broadway Walking Tour

The 202 Underwear Party

Dirtee Disco

Queer Life in the Early Republic: Dr. Matt Champagne Talk

Heated Revelry

Honey Bear

Jox Jocks/Underwear Party

DJ Night on the Dance Floor

Simulation Afters with Edward Frame B2B Le Fiu

Adams Morgan Deep History Tour

Price Burger Night

Trivia Hosted by Crimsyn

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of Odessa Madre

Hardcore Halloween 6

Halloween Costume Contest #1

DJ Dance Night

Halloween Nellie's Drag Brunch

38th Annual Miss Adams Morgan Pageant

Halloween

Pitch Slap Drag Show

Halloween Costume Contest

The Wanda Alston Foundation's annual Fall Reception brings together community members, supporters, and allies for an evening celebrating the foundation's work advancing LGBTQ+ health, wellness, and social justice in Washington, DC. Connect with fellow advocates, hear updates on current initiatives, and support the organizations and programs making a real difference in queer lives.

Join us for our annual Fall Reception

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On Friday, September 18th at 7:00 PM, The Wanda Alston Foundation's annual Fall Reception brings together community members, supporters, and allies for an

The Wanda Alston Foundation's annual Fall Reception brings together community members, supporters, and allies for an evening celebrating the foundation's

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The Wanda Alston Foundation is a DC-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth through housing, counseling, research, and workforce development services. Founded in 2008 in honor of community activist Wanda Alston, the organization provides permanent housing solutions and pathways out of homelessness for at-risk and vulnerable queer and trans young people. The foundation operates as a community gathering space centered on liberation, accountability, and the resilience of LGBTQ+ people of color.

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