Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society of D.C.

6 attendees for board games and dancing yesterday was perfect for this intimate nook we found at Spark Social! We played Uno Dare, Twisty Tealz (Mandarin), and Lakota language game There’s an Elk in the House (in honor of the holiday). Such good times! #gaysian #quasian #dance #sapphic #dc

Yep! Great book.

Monday we partner with @qtfusiondance.bsky.social for board games and dancing on Indigenous Peoples’ Day!! #gaysian #quasian

JUST IN: Another Huge Loss for Chinatown – Momiji Closing at the end of the month - PoPville 505 H Street, NW Thanks to Jon for sending: "Very sad, was our go-to sushi place for many years. Hope they find way back." Momiji shares the sad news: "To our amazing clientele and DC community, we re...

Sadness.

Photo of all 6 attendees at Full Kee

Full Kee storefront before it closes

Street mural

A few more snapshots of yesterday.

Photo of 5 APIQS attendees of lunch at Full Kee yesterday

Photo of 5 APIQS attendees (+1) of lunch at Full Kee yesterday… afterwards at a picnic swing table drinking boba & tea

Photo of relatively new mural in Chinatown that says “We are Chinatown” and depicts 4 Asian and 3 Black people

Photo of 5 APIQS attendees of lunch at Full Kee yesterday

Yesterday’s lunch crew at Full Kee! We went to ShareTea a few doors down afterward, got some boba/tea, and then hung out in a shaded park nearby. Nice turnout for a last minute plan!

#gaysian #quasian #dclife #pride #lgbtq #sapphic #trans

#lgbtq #sapphic #gaysian #quasian #chinatown #dc #dcpride

Outing to Full Kee in Chinatown: vote!

1. Friday dinner
2. Saturday lunch
3. Sunday lunch/brunch
4. Sunday dinner

"Up from the People" Exhibit Tour + Discussion — Free DC

Join Free DC this Sunday, May 18 at 1:30-3:30 for a guided tour of “Up from the People,” an exhibit on DC protest movements at MLK Library. We’ll explore history, reflect together, and connect it to our organizing. Great place to meet people and find ways to plug in. RSVP here: #lgbtq #sapphic #dc

This film was so good! Highly recommended. We had a good turnout too, and went for Korean chicken dinner afterward.

APIQS film screening! #quasian #gaysian #sapphic #lgbtq #trans

Home - Sakura Matsuri - Japanese Street Festival Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the US. Held on April 15 & 16, 2023, Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC

Anyone wanna meet up there before the film?

Spot of Tea Dupont is hiring!

FYI: The Japanese Street Festival will be that day, within walking distance!

#quasian #gaysian #sapphic

YouTube video by Film Independent TRAILER: American Revolutionary - The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs

Saturday April 12th:
APIQS Film Screening
American Revolutionary
Southwest Library
3-5:30pm

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses state of U.S. democracy

Follow @mariaressa.bsky.social !

Hotpot

Veggies!

We had a very heartening book discussion and hotpot on Sunday! Eleven attendees included refugees from Cambodia and Vietnam. Some of us are interested in more political activity with APIQS, something we’ve steered away from in recent years. Interested? Let us know!
#gaysian #quasian #sapphic #trans

Coming up in two days!

#queer #sapphic #asian #gaysian #quasian #AAPI

We’ll be giving away one copy of the book!! But please read in advance if you can!

This is an event for the sapphic and trans Asian & Pacific Islander diaspora community. Plus ones welcome. If you're not QAPI, please do not attend unless invited by someone who is.

3pm start
3:30-4:30pm Book discussion
5pm Eat!

We are asking folks to ideally read the book in advance for discussion, but it's not required to attend that part. Ressa's book is available in the D.C. public library system! We'll also be giving away one copy of the book.

@mariaressa.bsky.social

APIQS Book Chat & Hotpot: Sunday, February 23 at 3-7pm in Arlington, VA
Book: "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" by Maria Ressa (sapphic Filipina journalist)
Message us or RSVP here for the address. Make sure you're following us here so we can DM you. Come by 3:30 for the book chat.
#quasian #gaysian

Our 8th Anniversary Night is Monday February 10!

7:15-8pm Blues-Kizomba Fusion Lesson (Beginner-friendly)
8-9pm Beginner Kizomba Lesson
9-11pm Fusion Social Dancing (open style)
Giveaways around 9:30-10pm.
$8-15; social free if you're following us!
Below: preview of our medium-sized print giveaway.

If anyone would like to host our upcoming hotpot on Feb 23, pls send us a message! Email works, or meetup. We’re also still on Meta.

Maria Ressa’s book

Don’t breed helplessness. Post by Maria Ressa

Sunday 23rd book talk plus hotpot! Deets coming soon, but go ahead and get this excellent book by sapphic Filipina journalist. #democracy #politics #asian #sapphic #quasian #gaysian #dc @mariaressa.bsky.social

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First post! Btw, APIQS is planning to do a hotpot + book discussion in February. The book is written by a sapphic Filipina journalist and is called “How to Stand Up to a Dictator.” Highly recommended!