Rivanna Area Queer Center

Sorry for the inconvenience, our bathroom is currently out of order from 7/10-7/15 while we work to make it more accessible.

Queer Stich club
Every other Thursday 6:30-8:30
Thursday June 26, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21
801 W main Street

Today we remember Juneteenth. More than ever it's powerful to celebrate moments of liberation. We aren't free until we're all free. That's why we gather and take care of each other.

May you find some joy and connection today among the heavy news. Our door is open.

Info graphic courtesy of PBS

Following the recent Supreme Court decision in United States vs Skrmetti to uphold the Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for youth, RAQC will be providing drop-in support Wednesday 6/18 from 5:30 - 8pm and Thursday 6/19 from 12 - 9pm. Everyone is welcome to come and be held in community du

RAQC would like to remind you to get out and VOTE on Tuesday 6/17!

Big shout out to Stevie! You did so amazing on the news!

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Ethos Wine and Tea is hosting a Tea4T event on June 15th form 2-4 PM, proceeds being donated to the Rivanna Area Queer Center.

We are hosting a clothing swap!! Come out June 14th from 12pm-6pm and get some new threads, try some on, and meet some amazing people!

Come see us for Miss Rainbow’s Music Sunshine Time! Saturday, June 14th 2025 @ 10 am

Miss Rainbow’s Music Sunshine Time is a show for ages 4-8+. It’s designed for LGBTQIA+ families and kids with special needs.

Miss Rainbow (also known as Nikita Rain) is a seasoned kids performer. She’s played co

So many beautiful baked goods brought in from our volunteers for the center.

RAQC is pleased to be open for business!

Operating hours will be Sundays and Mondays from 5pm-9pm

Wine & Wishes – LGBTQ+ Edition at FIREFLY
📅 Date: Monday, June 9
🕠 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: FIREFLY Restaurant, 1304 E. Market St., Charlottesville
🎟 Admission: Free (Drinks available for purchase)
RSVP here
Sip, connect, and plan with pride.
This special edition of our Wine & Wishes serie

WHAT AN ABSOLUTLE BLAST THIS OPENING WAS!!!!!

huge thanks to everyone that came out and made this last weekend wonderful!

Cutting a rainbow ribbon, Rivanna Area Queer Center opens in Charlottesville The space is designed to be flexible, a place for events, support groups, and connections to resources. 

NBC 29 did a wonderful article on us with blurbs by some of the board members!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and made this opening a huge success!

We are so happy and excited to serve the LGBTQIA+ community in Charlottesville.

What a beautiful day to open a queer center

One of our amazing volenteers Defiines, setting up for her Verbal Deescalation 101 class here at RAQC.

She did an incredible job and the turnout was fantastic!

Ella is out flyering at the @visible_records Fruit Market from now until 2pm! Stop by, grab a flyer and sticker, and feel free to ask Ella about our upcoming Grand Opening!

It's coming together y'all! Party time!

We are so happy to announce our first drop in hours for the center!!! Come out and see us Sundays and Mondays from 5pm-9pm starting June 1st!!!!

We are so excited to be open and serving the Charlottesville LGBTQIA+ community!!

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Bisexual lighting. 😍

And get loud and proud with some of the region's coolest queer bands after 6pm!

This is a free event, open to all ages. We encourage all guests to wear a mask, and free masks will be available.

we have planned! Plus: take home a new green friend (or give one away) at our plant swap table! Check out all the amazing queer art on the gallery walls, and make some of your own at our community screen-printing station!

The time has FINALLY come! Join us on May 31st for RAQC's Grand Opening celebration! We've spent the last several months creating a very special place for our community, and we're so excited to share it with y'all. Explore our space, meet RAQC staff and directors, and learn about all the cool things

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Thank you again to all the hard working volenteers of RAQC who have put in many long hours making this dream a reality.

HEAVE HO!!!

Our volunteers are having a late night ruggin' at RAQC