Metro Weekly

Community

  • A Diversity of Options

    By on November 16, 2005

    Hipster to oldster, gay to straight, funky to formal, Adams Morgan remains one of D.C.'s most eclectic and popular destinations for a wildly diverse range...

  • Federal Triangles Soccer Club

    By on October 26, 2005

    Federal Triangles members at the 20005 Capital Pride festival (Photo by Todd Franson) MISSION: Founded in 1990, The FTSC promotes the growth of soccer and...

  • No Fiddling Around

    By on October 5, 2005

    When it comes to naming a business, inspiration can strike from unexpected places. That would explain the moniker of Dupont Circle's Fiddleheads salon on 17th...

  • Smart Dishes

    By on October 5, 2005

    Like the Cosmos Club and the Senate filibuster, Kramerbooks & Afterwords is a veritable Washington institution. For nearly 30 years, this locally owned and operated...

  • The Circle at the Center

    By on October 5, 2005

    As the D.C. metro area constantly evolves, GLBT pioneers continue to plant those telltale rainbow flags in all corners, from blossoming Del Ray in Virginia,...

  • Body and Soul

    By on October 5, 2005

    Om. Om. Om. Walk by D.C. Yoga on Connecticut Avenue, and you might just hear the yogic chants drifting toward the street. For thousands of...

  • UltimateOut – Gay, Lesbian and Gay-friendly Ultimate Frisbee Coed Team

    By on September 7, 2005

    Members of Ultimateout ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: UltimateOut strives to build a sense of community for athletic gays, lesbians and gay-friendly people to play a fun, energetic...

  • Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) National Capital Area

    By on August 24, 2005

    Members of GLSEN at a recent happy hour event ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and...

  • Gen-X D.C. Bears

    By on July 20, 2005

    Members of Gen-X D.C. Bears MISSION: An independent social group founded in 1999, Gen-X D.C. Bears is the original and only ''Generation X'' bear group...

  • Partners Metro D.C.

    By on July 13, 2005

    Members of Partners Metro D.C. MISSION: Founded in 1996, Partners Metro D.C. supports committed gay and lesbian couples and fosters acceptance and understanding of these...

  • Potomac Fever

    By on June 22, 2005

    Members of Potomac Fever MISSION: Founded in 1983, Potomac Fever is a men's a cappella ensemble, upholding the highest musical performance standards through the presentation...

  • SigMa (Special Interest Group Men's Association)

    By on June 15, 2005

    Members of SigMa ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: SigMa is devoted to providing an environment where like-minded men can safely and sanely explore alternative sensual experiences, from bondage...

  • BETTY'S Back!

    By on June 8, 2005

    When the woman-powered BETTY opens the mainstage at Sunday's Capital Pride Festival, it will be a homecoming of sorts. You see, they've played Pride before,...

  • The Week in Pride

    By on June 8, 2005

    A partial selection of events, dances and social gatherings surrounding the 30th Annual Capital Pride Festival Wednesday, June 8th Mr. and Miss Capital...

  • Rock It, Man

    By on June 8, 2005

    Like any alternative rocker worth his weight in angst, Bob Mould is not a carefree man. In fact, he's very concerned about the self-destructive nature...