Attend an event
Come to an official AFW gathering hosted or coordinated by AFW volunteers. New faces are welcome.
Join AFW
There is room for you here.
Whether you are arriving for the first time or reconnecting after many years, AFW is a place for LGBTQ+ Asians, friends, and allies to meet people, try an event, and build friendship.
Participate
Simple ways to begin.
Start wherever feels easiest: RSVP for an event, follow the calendar, watch the Instagram stories, or help create something with other members.
Sign up for Luma
Follow AFW on Luma for official event details, RSVP links, reminders, and calendar updates.
Follow Instagram
See community highlights, event photos, Pride moments, and stories from across the DMV.
Join the community
Introduce yourself, follow updates, and begin with a gathering that feels approachable.
Volunteer
Support the community behind the scenes through event assistance, communications, outreach, photography, social media, and member welcomes.
Host a gathering
Bring people together around shared interests: dinner, a walk, a museum visit, a game night, or another low-pressure way to connect.
Community guidelines
A shared culture of care.
AFW gatherings should feel respectful, welcoming, and open to LGBTQ+ Asians, friends, and allies across age, background, identity, and experience.
- Respectful
- Welcoming
- Consent-aware
- Anti-harassment
- Intergenerational
Building Connections Across the DMV
Many AFW friendships begin at an event and continue beyond it. Members often organize regional circles, social or cultural outings, wellness activities, travel plans, service opportunities, and other informal gatherings throughout the DMV.
Whether you’re attending your first event or planning a meetup of your own, AFW exists to help people connect, build friendships, and create community.
As connections deepen over time, many members also participate in gatherings and partner communities beyond the DMV, building friendships that span cities, countries, and continents.
Have an idea for a gathering? Invite fellow members, welcome new faces, and share your experiences by tagging @afw_dmv.