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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 21h

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is TOMORROW, November 1st! 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

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 22h

NoVA Prism Center will be CLOSED today, October 31st, for Halloween-- we're giving our staff and volunteers the day off to embrace their spookiest selves. We hope you have a wonderful evening trick-or-treating or showing off your best costume, and we'll see you tomorrow for Cozy Writers' Workshop!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking of gathering your friends, Beat The Bomb DC is bringing the color and chaos with a mission experience for 4-6 people in their paint, foam, or slime mission rooms! Solve the puzzles and beat the game, or else... #GETBLASTED!

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 1d

Theater kids, this one's for you: our DMV Community Theater Spring 2026 Sampler contains 2 tickets to a 2025-2026 season show of your choice at Round House Theatre, 4 tickets to She Kills Monsters with the Reston Community Players, and 4 tickets to Once on this Island with City of Fairfax Theatre!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 1d

Kicking off the winter season in our silent auction, we've got a VIP Pack for 2 at The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show on December 1st at Capital One Hall, donated by our friends @BenDeLaCreme.bsky.social and @thejinkx.bsky.social! Expect sidesplitting comedy, bombastic musical numbers, and more!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 1d

Check out a few of the prizes you can get at NoVA Prism Center Presents: A Coming Out Gay-la! Tag a friend or three you'd want to bring to one of these incredible experiences, and get your tickets today at givebutter.com/c/cUulBV

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 2d

Are you ready to party with us? We're announcing our first drag performer, Ms. Shoujo-A-Go-Go! Inspired by anime, comics, and pop culture, @jessibstar.bsky.social brings the power of friendship and love to the stage by sharing her colorful chaos through drag. We're thrilled to welcome her this year!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 3d

Friends don't let friends miss out! Invite your favorite people to join you for A Coming Out Gay-la! Get your tickets now at givebutter.com/c/cUulBV
Nov 8 is NPC's annual fundraiser: a Prom-style event celebrating our community and queer joy! This is an 18+ event; all guests will be IDed at the door

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 4d

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? If you have 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 on November 3rd & create in community! If there's a niche craft you'd like help with, let us know in advance.

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 5d

We are thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books for Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books TOMORROW, October 27 at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The Scapegracers by H.A. Clarke! After this month, we will be on hiatus until January!

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 6d

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is Saturday, November 1st! 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

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 7d

Come hang out before the holidays November 22nd from 12-4pm with crafts, board games, Your Community Closet, and a potluck lunch! Celebrate gratitude, chosen friends and family, and queer joy at NPC's annual community Thanks-gay-ving potluck. Bring a dish to share if able (please label allergens!)

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 8d

Here's NoVA Prism Center's November at a glance!

Open Hours:
Mondays 5-9 pm
Fridays 5-9 pm
Saturdays 12-4 pm

Nov 1: Cozy Writer's Workshop
Nov 3: Maker Monday
Nov 8: A Coming Out Gay-la
Nov 16: Arts & Crafts w/ NoVA Furs
Nov 18: Tabletop Tuesday
Nov 22: Thanks-gay-ving Potluck

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 9d

Have a ball (of yarn) at NPC's MakerSpace! We have a variety of craft supplies, always free! On Friday, 10/24 from 5-9 pm, volunteers will be assembling small craft packs - Halloween snacks provided! If you were looking for a time to release any hoarded arts and craft supplies, bring them over.

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 10d

We are thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books for Queer Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books Monday, October 27th at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The Scapegracers by H.A. Clarke! After this month, we will be on hiatus until January!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 11d

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TOMORROW, October 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!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 12d

NoVA Prism Center could not provide these programs without the support of our community, through volunteering and donations of funds, needed items, and expertise. We are in awe of how our community has shown up for us so that we can show up for you, and we are endlessly grateful. We'll see you soon!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 12d

At NPC, we're open three days a week and provide completely FREE access for people of all ages to:
- our library collection of 1,000+ books about LGBTQ+ perspectives,
- our Community Food Pantry and fridge,
- Your Community Closet,
- the Mini Makerspace,
- all of our social and educational events

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 12d

October 19th is LGBTQ+ Center Awareness Day! Centers like us play a vital role in our communities, providing a wide range of programs that make an incredible impact and work to address food insecurity, healthcare disparities, mental health, and more while educating the public & building community.

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 13d

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, Oct 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

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 14d

NPC has a resource library! We have information including gov't forms, nonprofits, bookstores, small businesses, and more! Check out the folders at our headquarters, or ask us to check and scan relevant papers! Want us to expand our catalog? Recommend a topic or resource at [email protected]

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 15d

The Community Pantry at NoVA Prism Center was just restocked! Look for new products, and to-go meal kits. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Always at no cost to you!

NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 16d

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TUESDAY, October 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!

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 17d

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, Oct 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

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NoVA Prism Center @novaprismcenter.bsky.social · 19d

We will be closed on October 13th for Indigenous Peoples' 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 see you at Arts & Crafts w/ NoVA Furs on Sunday, October 19th from 1-5 pm!

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