Just in time for Valentine's Day join us for VINO: The Singles Edition. This time we're visiting the award winning Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar. Located in the heart of Dupont Circle this venue has a décor reminiscent of a modern-day Tuscan wine cellar.

Saturday February 11th at 6:00 PM at Urbana Restaurant and Wine Bar, 2121 P Street NW.

The wine list is extensive and features wine from the regions of Northern Italy and France. So join us for a passion-filled evening with like-mined singles, culinary delights and inspirational spirits. The absolutely perfect setting to find HER.

The Valentines Day 21012 - for its 25th Year Anniversary, the Dupont Social Club is taking over the 18th and U Duplex Diner. Featuring Drag Queen Waittresses, Bartenders and Hostesses. 100% of talent tips will be donated to www.teamdc.org.

Join us Saturday February 11th starting at 6:00 PM at Duplex Diner. Open all night for dinner, bar, & after-hours partying.

Celebrity appearances, DJ's & performances - so bring cameras and $1's, $5's, and $20 bills ... and we'll make change!

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U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced new regulations intended to ensure that HUD's core housing programs are open to all eligible persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Donovan previewed the announcement at the 24th National Conference on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality - Creating Change. View the final rule here.

"With this historic rule, the Administration is saying you cannot use taxpayer dollars to prevent Americans from choosing where they want live on the basis sexual orientation or gender identity - ensuring that HUD's housing programs are open, not to some, not to most, but to all," said Donovan.

Valentines Happy Hour to celebrate the love for each other, the love for our community, and love for those special ones in our lives. We'll have drink specials and Larry's is offering a special "Masti Mai Tai" for $4 for KhushDC family and friends. The cost to attend is free, but if you have a few extra dollars, please consider donating towards the Jalwa party (more below).

February 11th at 6:30 PM at Larry's Lounge (1836 18th Street NW, 20009).

KhushDC is a social, support and political group that provides a safe and supportive environment, promotes awareness and acceptance, and fosters positive cultural and sexual identity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) and additional gender or sexual minority South Asians in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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Hello all. My name is Daniel Sapanara and I am the new development intern for the DC Center for the LGBT community; I am here through the Washington Center Program as a post- graduate student. As the new development intern, it is my job to acquire funds for the DC Center and to assist with upcoming projects (Such as the Oscar Party). I am from Fredericksburg, VA and I graduated from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. My degree is in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. I have never worked for an organization like the DC Center, but I am intrigued by it.

During my off time I like to cook, go to the gym, and play video games. I can cook fairly well and can make food such as Chili and Curry. In the gym, I am very fond of the treadmill and the stair master (Because I like to work on my cardio). When it comes to video games, I am a massive nerd and play games like Magic the Gathering, Skyrim (Fus Ro Dah!), RPGs, etc. (I also love anime).

Wanna give back to your community? Then come join The DC Center's HIV Prevention Working Group at the Bachelor's Mill on Thursday, February 2nd from 10pm-midnight and get a FREE FUK!T T-shirt just for volunteering!

We will be needing volunteers to provide much needed community outreach and to man our table so come give back awhile having a a good time at The Bachelor's Mill located at 1104 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC hope to see you there!

Professionals in the City and the DC Center invite gay men to attend a speed dating especially for gay and bisexual male professionals on Wednesday March 7th.

Receive a $5 discount when you use the promo code "dc_center"

We're bringing intimacy and romance back to the art of fast-track dating! Although this combination may at first sound improbable, once you get involved, you will understand why this event is so highly anticipated!

Enjoy the ease of conversation with a new friend of the same sex in a seated, relaxed setting. Tonight's venue is the perfect backdrop for getting to know other professionals in an atmosphere where you can actually hear yourself and your companion's conversation!

During our speed dating, you'll date for approximately one hour, meeting intriguing members of the same sex as you spend a few sweet minutes with each new acquaintance. Meet singles and know right away who you mutually match with!

After the speed dating, join us for a night of mixing, mingling and more introductions! There will be a cash bar for this eventful evening, so come and meet other single professionals like yourself and have the time of your life!

Then, after the event, use our exclusive online system from home to choose your matches from the people at the event. Without disclosing your email address, you'll be able to send messages through our system to anyone who attended the event.

Wednesday March 7th at Chi-Cha Lounge, 1624 U Street NW, Washington DC 20009. Check in is at 7:00 and the dating begins at 7:20. Please check in at 7:00 so you have a chance to mix and mingle before the dating begins. Please bring your ID with you as this is a 21+ venue.

Tickets are $30 but if you purchase your ticket online and use the promo code "dc_center" you will receive a $5 discount.

To purchase your tickets, follow the link below:
http://tinyurl.com/gaydatingevent

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Point is the nation's largest scholarship granting organization for LGBT students. They are seeking driven scholars who will become the leaders of tomorrow! Click here to apply. Point's online scholarship application is open now until February 10, 2012.

Point Foundation scholarships provide financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Point makes a continuous effort to reach out to underrepresented communities within the LGBT community itself, including Deaf and hard of hearing populations.

HELLO EVERYONE! My name is Raymond Robbins and I am the newest intern here at The DC Center. This year, Washington DC has the opportunity to host the Gay Men's Health Summit July 20th-21st, which will be my primary focus here at The Center. I am a recent transplant from Oakland, CA and a student at The University of the District of Columbia majoring in criminal justice. Increasing my health and wellness is something I have become very passionate about so getting the opportunity to work on an event that promotes that on a large scale is truly incredible.

When I'm not at The Center or in class, I really enjoy staying active. I'm currently training for a marathon this summer. I also study bikram yoga and flying trapeze. With all my activities is fair to say I have a big appetite, so most evenings you'll find me in the kitchen trying out new and tasty recipes. I've found that it's a lot easier to monitor what goes into your system when you prepare it yourself, plus, it relaxes me.

I'm so happy and honored to be a part of this organization and I look forward to making the LGBT community a happier AND healthier place. Please feel free to drop me a line at raymond@thedccenter.org

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30am-4:00pm

Mayor Gray has said that One City "is the recognition that all District residents, no matter their differences...Regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ward or neighborhood, we all want a vibrant, sustainable city..."

Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Click here for more information and to register for this event!