Join us on Thursday, June 23 from 7 pm to 10 pm and see all the wonderful new amenities at No. 9 Lounge, upstairs in The Evening Star and catch up with each other. This event is ideal for making new friends. Or just unwind and enjoy the extended happy hour. It's free to attend.

No. 9 Lounge is all about coming together and connecting in conversation and shared experiences. $5 house highball, $7 glasses of wine and $2 off select draft beers!

Come join us. Bring your friends and make new ones!

Mingle with fabulous LGBTQ+ folk and allies. TJ Flavell will be there to greet you. Bring your friends and meet new people from all over the world.

No cover.

Casual attire is fine.

You are welcome regardless of where you live. Guests from DC, Maryland, and Virginia often attend. If you are taking the Metro, Braddock Road is closest. Take a bus or Uber from there.

Feel free to invite all your friends on Facebook!

Del Ray is “Where Main Street Still Exists” with made-for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue dotted with independent shops and a booming scene. Del Ray is also known for its “Wellness District,” a large community of holistic health businesses. Eclectic shops and signature events like contribute to an artsy ambiance.

If you haven't been fully vaccinated, have a cough, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, sore throat, or headache, please just stay home. You can find a COVID-19 vaccine near you by searching on Vaccines.gov . Social distancing is possible in this spacious, well ventilated lounge.

We hope you can make it! You may arrive at any time that's convenient for you.

For more exciting events like this, stay tuned to Go Gay DC at

https://www.meetup.com/GoGayDC/

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