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The NoVA Prism Center is a community center and private library for the Northern VA LGBTQ+ community.

NoVA Prism Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 92-2161431. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

10/29/2026

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We'll have raffle and silent auction prizes galore at A Masquerade Gay-la, and we couldn't do it without the support of our community prize partners! Come celebrate with us and win one of our incredible baskets or prizes, featuring experiences and items from Total W**e & More, Lotus Blooms, Elume Medspa, Drunk Shakespeare, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, UpCycle Creative Reuse Center, Angelika Film Center & Cafe, Ace Hardware Fairfax, Blue Knight Cosplay, Trader Joe's, and more!

10/28/2026

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Only a few more days to get your ticket to A Coming Out Gay-la! That means it's time to announce our final drag performer and emcee of the evening: Shoujo-A-Gogo!

Known as the champion of love, justice, and glitter, here is Shoujo-A-Go-Go! The kooky cartoon queen pulls inspiration from anime, comics, and all forms of nerdery. Using her magical girl powers of wit and passion for radical self-expression, the pastel princess is ready to bring joy, color, and a ridiculous amount of dad jokes to the mic. She has a love for DIY and creative reuse centers with the belief that anyone can do drag on a dime.

She is the show runner and producer of ShenaniGANZA! - a drag show for fandom, by fandom. She is a show host at Lost Rhino Brewing in Ashburn VA and performs regularly at Shaw’s Tavern in DC. Shoujo also performs AND DRAWS with Super Art Fight, the greatest live art competition in the known universe. Her performance at the Kennedy Center was SO good that they won’t let her back in. True story! She has also guest lectured at George Mason University, and vamped her way into several Nerdlesque shows, all while exhibiting and dancing her way through various conventions on the East Coast. Follow her adventures on Instagram at

10/28/2026

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We love local theater here at NoVA Prism Center, and we've been incredibly fortunate to be able to offer shows to entirely different local theaters every year! This year, we're featuring tickets for two to attend shows at three incredible mainstays in the DMV:

- Wolf Trap (2 Tickets to Raiatea Helm, November 12, 2026)
- GMU Center for the Performing Arts (2 tickets, you choose the performance)
- Drunk Shakespeare (2 tickets, you choose the performance. Venue is strictly 21+)

We appreciate all of the local theater and performance communities who have supported NoVA Prism Center over the years, and we can't wait to celebrate this weekend!

10/27/2026

Tickets are running low for A Masquerade Gay-la! VIP tables are still available until 11:59PM TONIGHT, October 26th. Get your tickets before they're gone at https://givebutter.com/c/MYEPUt

This Halloween, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Reston, VA with a glamorous night of mystery and disguise. NoVA Prism Center's 4th Annual Coming Out Gay-la transforms into a dark and elegant masquerade where the masks you wear allow your truest self to come alive. This year, our annual fundraiser is a formal masquerade ball celebrating our community and q***r joy, and we want you to be there too! This is an 18+ event, and all guests will be IDed at the door. The attire guidance for this event is rainbow tie optional, with formal costumes strongly encouraged.

We'll have food, beverages, dancing, and drag performances, along with a silent auction, raffle, and door prizes of all of the coolest things we could find to share with you! All funds raised will go towards supporting the mission and programs of NoVA Prism Center, which will help us keep serving the Northern Virginia LGBTQIA+ community all year round. Get your tickets today!

10/26/2026

Maker Monday is on the 1st Monday of the month, November 2nd!

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Are you itching to start a project or pick one back up? If you've got a creative project you're working on, if you want to make use of our crafting and art supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come on out to Maker Mondays and create in community! If there's a specific craft you'd like help with, do let us know in advance so we can try to make sure we've got an experienced volunteer available.

10/25/2026

We're thrilled to announce our next drag performer for A Masquerade Gay-la, Velassa Rapta! Come out and join us this Halloween -- and remember to tip your performers! Tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/MYEPUt
Velassa Rapta is your resident fairy tale Princess who hails from the far off kingdom of Baltimore! Performing since 2013 their travels have taken them all over the coast and country in various entertainment shenanigans. Sparkly, fluffy, bubbly and full of whimsical charm this Princess takes life on their own terms and strives to find their adventure in the great wide somewhere!
When not performing, Velassa also runs the q***r centric embroidered apparel and home dec business Aurora Clothiers by AllenGale making beautiful gear one stitch at a time. They've made apparel and gear for various leather clubs and bars in the DMV including for District Eagle, Centaur MC, Potomac MC and The Baltimore Shipmates. Every piece has love and care woven into the fabrics and is sure to make you stand out anywhere you go! Other such creative endeavours include professional face painting and go go dancing throughout the DMV area.
If you want to follow them or acquire some beautiful gear for your very own find them on IG at to keep up to date with all the newest shows and product drops!

10/25/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with to offer this Q***r Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books in Reston TOMORROW, October 26th at 7PM to discuss the q***rest books we can find. This month's selection is Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove! Find more info at https://scrawlbooks.com/events

10/24/2026

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LAST CALL: Bringing a group to A Masquerade Gay-la? Celebrate in style with one of our VIP Table packages, available for groups of 4 to 8 individuals! VIP Tables include an exclusive dessert, a limited edition gift (2025 edition pictured above), and more perks to elevate your evening with a touch of luxury. VIP packages are available through 11:59pm on Monday, October 26th, so get yours before it's too late!

10/24/2026

ONE WEEK REMAINS until your true self is revealed at A Masquerade Gay-la! Get your tickets now at https://givebutter.com/c/MYEPUt

This Halloween, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Reston, VA with a glamourous night of mystery and disguise. NoVA Prism Center's 4th Annual Coming Out Gay-la transforms into a dark and elegant masquerade where the masks you wear allow your truest self to come alive. This year, our annual fundraiser is a formal masquerade ball celebrating our community and q***r joy, and we want you to be there too! This is an 18+ event, and all guests will be IDed at the door. The attire guidance for this event is rainbow tie optional, with formal costumes strongly encouraged.

We'll have food, beverages, dancing, and drag performances, along with a silent auction, raffle, and door prizes of all of the coolest things we could find to share with you! All funds raised will go towards supporting the mission and programs of NoVA Prism Center, which will help us keep serving the Northern Virginia LGBTQIA+ community all year round. Get your tickets today!

10/23/2026

Tickets >> https://givebutter.com/c/MYEPUt

If you've been to past Coming Out Gay-la events, you'll remember the gorgeous one-of-a-kind crocheted heirloom throw blankets from Rash Ventures Design. This year's unique blanket is a showstopper of a design, and it will be available at the silent auction table during A Masquerade Gay-la. We'll see you there!

Address

1340 Old Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA
22101

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 9pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15714859308

Website

https://novaprismcenter.gay/, https://bsky.app/profile/novaprismcenter.bsky.social

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