Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society of D.C.
@apiqs.bsky.social
An organization for sapphic, trans, and nonbinary people in Washington, D.C.
Co-founded by Chantale Wong in 1984. Formerly known as Asian Pacific Islander Queer Sisters and DC Asian Lesbians (DCals).
Co-founded by Chantale Wong in 1984. Formerly known as Asian Pacific Islander Queer Sisters and DC Asian Lesbians (DCals).
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
October 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Monday we partner with @qtfusiondance.bsky.social for board games and dancing on Indigenous Peoples’ Day!! #gaysian #quasian
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Monday we partner with @qtfusiondance.bsky.social for board games and dancing on Indigenous Peoples’ Day!! #gaysian #quasian
Sadness.
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...
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September 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sadness.
Outing to Full Kee in Chinatown: vote!
1. Friday dinner
2. Saturday lunch
3. Sunday lunch/brunch
4. Sunday dinner
1. Friday dinner
2. Saturday lunch
3. Sunday lunch/brunch
4. Sunday dinner
June 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Outing to Full Kee in Chinatown: vote!
1. Friday dinner
2. Saturday lunch
3. Sunday lunch/brunch
4. Sunday dinner
1. Friday dinner
2. Saturday lunch
3. Sunday lunch/brunch
4. Sunday dinner
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
"Up from the People" Exhibit Tour + Discussion — Free DC
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May 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This film was so good! Highly recommended. We had a good turnout too, and went for Korean chicken dinner afterward.
April 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This film was so good! Highly recommended. We had a good turnout too, and went for Korean chicken dinner afterward.
Spot of Tea Dupont is hiring!
April 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Spot of Tea Dupont is hiring!
FYI: The Japanese Street Festival will be that day, within walking distance!
March 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
FYI: The Japanese Street Festival will be that day, within walking distance!
March 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Saturday April 12th:
APIQS Film Screening
American Revolutionary
Southwest Library
3-5:30pm
APIQS Film Screening
American Revolutionary
Southwest Library
3-5:30pm
TRAILER: American Revolutionary - The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs
YouTube video by Film Independent
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March 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Saturday April 12th:
APIQS Film Screening
American Revolutionary
Southwest Library
3-5:30pm
APIQS Film Screening
American Revolutionary
Southwest Library
3-5:30pm
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
#gaysian #quasian #sapphic #trans
February 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
February 22, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We’ll be giving away one copy of the book!! But please read in advance if you can!
February 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We’ll be giving away one copy of the book!! But please read in advance if you can!
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
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
February 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Reposted by Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society of D.C.
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.
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.
February 3, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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.
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.
January 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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.
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
January 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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
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!
Exclusive: Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
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January 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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!