Only TWO WEEKS left to submit: The Lantern is an annual literary magazine featuring LGBTQ+ creators from around Northern VA and the DMV. Accepted submissions include written works, visual art, music, & short film. Submissions close July 31st. Submit your works at forms.gle/dr159gQms11P...

On July 14, we celebrate Nonbinary People's Day, which celebrates and spreads awareness for Nonbinary folks worldwide. When opening queer spaces to nonbinary people, be respectful of the incredible diversity within the nonbinary umbrella — there isn't one way to be or "look" nonbinary!

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is July 21st! Come unplug and hang out with your fellow #gaymers at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a monthly all-ages event. Want to run a one-shot of a queer-focused indie TTRPG? Reach out!

For the latest details, see: www.meetup.com/nova-furs/ev... Join us for a day of hanging out, arts & crafts, and board games Sunday, July 19 from 1-5 pm! We provide supplies for arts and crafts, or bring your own project or supplies! This is a fursuit friendly event! #lgbtqia #northernva #furry

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is TOMORROW July 11! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, a novel, or homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? If you've got a project you're working on, if you want to make use of our supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come to Maker Mondays TOMORROW and create in community! If there's a niche craft you'd like help with, let us know in advance.

Due to 4th of July, our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY July 11! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, a novel, or homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

We will be closed on July 4th for Independence Day. As a reminder, NoVA Prism Center closes for all federal holidays, so that our volunteer team can rest and spend time with family and friends! We'll see you in a couple days for Maker Monday! Writers' Workshop will be on July 11th!

Only ONE MONTH left to submit: The Lantern is an annual literary magazine featuring LGBTQ+ creators from around Northern VA and the DMV. Accepted submissions include written works, visual art, music, & short film. Submissions close July 31st. Submit your works at forms.gle/dr159gQms11P...

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? If you've got a project you're working on, if you want to make use of our supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come to Maker Mondays and create in community! If there's a niche craft you'd like help with, let us know in advance.

Due to 4th of July, our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY July 11! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, a novel, or homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

Here's our July at a glance! Center Hours: Mon: 5-9 pm Thur: cowork 12-5 pm, open 5-9 pm Sat: 12-4 pm July 6: Maker Monday July 11: Cozy Writer's Workshop (postponed due to Independence Day) July 19: Arts & Crafts w/ NoVA Furs July 21: Tabletop Tuesday July 27: Queer Lit Book Club @ Scrawl Books

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books Monday, June 22 at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao!

BSKY: For the latest details, see: www.meetup.com/nova-furs/ev... Join us for a day of hanging out, arts & crafts, and board games TOMORROW June 21, 1-5pm! We provide supplies for arts and crafts, or bring your own project or supplies! This is a fursuit friendly event! #lgbtqia #northernva #furry

Want to learn a lengthy board game, play a proper miniatures wargame, or run a one-shot TTRPG? Join us TOMORROW, June 20th from 12-10pm for Longer Gaymer Bonding Time (LGBT) with gaming and camaraderie in a sort of 1-day mini convention. Bring your own games or try out a new game from someone else!

Juneteenth commemorates freedom, reflects the resilience of the African American community, calls for restorative action and acknowledges that equity & equality require systemic change. We center the experiences of the Black community and make space. Black lives and Black voices will always matter.

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books Monday, June 22 at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao!

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TOMORROW, June 16th! Come unplug and hang out with your fellow #gaymers at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a monthly all-ages event. Want to run a one-shot of a queer-focused indie TTRPG? Reach out!

BSKY: For the latest details, see: www.meetup.com/nova-furs/ev... Join us for a day of hanging out, arts & crafts, and board games on June 21 from 1-5 pm! We provide supplies for arts and crafts, or bring your own project or supplies! This is a fursuit friendly event! #lgbtqia #northernva #furry

Want to learn a lengthy board game, play a proper miniatures wargame, or run a one-shot TTRPG? Join us on June 20th from 12-10pm for Longer Gaymer Bonding Time (LGBT) with gaming and camaraderie in a sort of 1-day mini convention. Bring your own games or try out a new game from someone else!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Lantern is an annual literary magazine featuring LGBTQ+ creators from around Northern VA and the DMV. Accepted submissions include written works, visual art, music, & short film. Submissions close July 31st. Submit your works at forms.gle/dr159gQms11P...

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is June 16th! Come unplug and hang out with your fellow #gaymers at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a monthly all-ages event. Want to run a one-shot of a queer-focused indie TTRPG? Reach out!

Join us at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library from 6:30-8:00p TOMORROW for a zine workshop! Learn how to create your own literature and art magazines, from the history of zine culture to today's tools and techniques as you make a 1-page zine. Register at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16507933

Round-up your change at Old Town and Fairfax Ace Hardware stores! From June 1–30, customers will have the option to round up their purchases at checkout, with donations benefiting NoVA Prism Center and our work supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ individuals throughout Northern Virginia.

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is TODAY, June 6th! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, your novel, or your homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

Get some sparkles for the summer & support NPC! Jewelry store Kendra Scott is donating 20% of their sales amount directly to NoVA Prism Center during a special shopping event. Shop at the Mosaic location TOMORROW, 6/5 from 3-5 pm, or online at Kendra Scott on 6/5 and 6/6th using code GIVEBACK-LSYRP.

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! We want to give a shoutout to our partnered charity, NoVA Prism Center! @novaprismcenter.bsky.social They have several events going on this month and will be joining us at our Happy Hour event on the 19th! Check out their schedule here: novaprismcenter.gay/events

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books TOMORROW, June 1st at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The Shabti by Megaera C. Lorenz!

Want to learn a lengthy board game, play a proper miniatures wargame, or run a one-shot TTRPG? Join us on June 20th from 12-10pm for Longer Gaymer Bonding Time (LGBT) with gaming and camaraderie in a sort of 1-day mini convention. Bring your own games or try out a new game from someone else!

BLUESKY: Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY June 6th! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, your novel, or your homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

What's going on at NPC? Here's June at a glance! Open Hours: Mon: open 5-9 pm Thurs: cowork 12-5pm, open 5-9pm Sat: open 12-4 pm June 1: Maker Monday June 6: Cozy Writer's Workshop June 16: Tabletop Tuesday June 20: Longer Gaymer Bonding Time June 21: Arts & Crafts w/ NoVA Furs June 22: Book Club

Get some sparkles for the summer & support NPC! Jewelry store Kendra Scott is donating 20% of their sales amount directly to NoVA Prism Center during a special shopping event. Shop at the Mosaic location on 6/5 from 3-5 pm, or online at Kendra Scott on 6/5 and 6/6th using code GIVEBACK-LSYRP.

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books on Monday, June 1st at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The Shabti by Megaera C. Lorenz!

BLUESKY: Do you enjoy arts and crafts? If you've got a project you're working on, if you want to make use of our supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come to Maker Mondays and create in community! If there's a niche craft you'd like help with, let us know in advance.

We will be closed on May 25th for Memorial Day. As a reminder, NoVA Prism Center closes for all federal holidays, so that our volunteer team can rest and spend time with family and friends! We will resume regular open hours on Thursday at 12 pm!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Lantern is an annual literary magazine featuring LGBTQ+ creators from around Northern VA and the DMV. Accepted submissions include written works, visual art, music, & short film. Submissions close July 31st. Submit your works at forms.gle/dr159gQms11P...

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TOMORROW, May 19th! Come unplug and hang out with your fellow #gaymers at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a monthly all-ages event. Want to run a one-shot of a queer-focused indie TTRPG? Reach out!

Share your ideas w/ the world in a zine! This workshop series teaches how to create your own literature and art magazines, from the history of zine culture to today's tools and techniques as you make your own 1-page zine. Registration opens May 26: librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/16507933

For the latest details, see: www.meetup.com/nova-furs/ev... Join us for a day of hanging out, arts & crafts, and board games TOMORROW, May 17 from 1-5 pm! We provide supplies for arts and crafts, or bring your own project or supplies! This is a fursuit friendly event! #lgbtqia #northernva #furry

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is May 19th! Come unplug and hang out with your fellow #gaymers at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a monthly all-ages event. Want to run a one-shot of a queer-focused indie TTRPG? Reach out!

For the latest details, see: www.meetup.com/nova-furs/ev... Join us for a day of hanging out, arts & crafts, and board games on Sunday, May 17 from 1-5 pm! We provide supplies for arts and crafts, or bring your own project or supplies! This is a fursuit friendly event! #lgbtqia #northernva #furry

Hey y'all, Leon here. This isn't the post we hoped to write for NoVA Prism Center's 4th birthday. We had a whole post about how far we've come since 2022. But after the past few days, I can't leave it there. Tl;dr: we need your help with funding mutual aid. Donate today at givebutter.com/Ok4kuJ 1/7

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? If you've got a project you're working on, if you want to make use of our supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come to Maker Mondays TOMORROW and create in community! If there's a niche craft you'd like help with, let us know in advance.

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY May 2nd! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, your novel, or your homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? If you've got a project you're working on, if you want to make use of our supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come to Maker Mondays and create in community! If there's a niche craft you'd like help with, let us know in advance.

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY May 2nd! Come hang out & write with new friends at our all-ages cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, your novel, or your homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in. #queerlit #lgbtq

What's going on at NPC? Here's our May at a glance! Center Hours: Mondays: open 5-9 pm Thursdays: coworking 12-5 pm, open 5-9 pm Saturdays: open 12-4 pm May 2: Cozy Writer's Workshop May 4: Maker Monday May 17: Arts & Crafts w/ NoVA Furs May 19: Tabletop Tuesday June 1: Queer Lit Book Club

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books TOMORROW, April 27th at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar!

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TOMORROW, April 21st! Come unplug and hang out with your fellow #gaymers at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a monthly all-ages event. Want to run a one-shot of a queer-focused indie TTRPG? Reach out!

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books Monday, April 27th at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar!