I first went to DMS with a slightly crushed heart (a lost love) i needed to set my soul free with…read moremy passion for dance. My night started slow. The music really didn't vibe with my soul at first but by the second glass of white wine I was feeling the inner Shakira in me come out. Two wrap around tables away there sat a mighty build of a man in a fedora. Me being so shy naturally decided to show him that my hips don't lie from a distance slowly making my way closer. I knew his attention was locked in on me. This was my cinderella moment. He came to me and said "dam ma you really be moving" his garlic knot breath misted me but it might as well been the smell of roses he pulled me close as a slow dance came on and we danced. It was an out of body experience. After the dance I excused myself to the restroom to "powder thy nose" as I was alone in there for a min the man I was falling for walked in. He approached me and I thought I was going to have a high school love moment and be kissed. But to my surprise he moved me to the side and went into the handicapped stall and shut the door. As the person I thought was a man was using the restroom. He came out of the restroom and proceeded to wash his hands and make friendly conversation. I guess the look on my face let him know that I had questions. So he then proceeded to tell me that he is ACTUALLY a SHE. I quickly excused myself to gather my thoughts. I sat in the purple velvet couch by myself and just watched the world pass me by. When my newfound female dance partner approached me and sat adjacent. Putting a seemingly manly paw on my leg she looked me in the eyes and at that moment I knew. I was gay. I thank you Dance Mania Singles for showing me the way to be gay.

From the owner: Coming soon! Free…read morestyle? A little swing? A little salsa? Some slow songs? We play a variety of music you can dance to. Tired of the small crowded dance floors you usually see at other places? Come and enjoy dancing on our large wood floor. Free Snacks. When Dances are every Friday evening 8:30 to 12:30. If there are weather conditions, we will post cancellation notices on this web site at least at least several hours before. There is plenty of free, well-lighted parking available on site. Age Group Anyone who is energetic, social, and is looking for a good time. Dress code is casual elegant. No hats, tank tops for men, sweats or shorts. Cost The cost is $10 per person. Membership No membership is require

The Crucible Flimflam on a Double-Throuple Date Night…read more So we met up with a dope ass Throuple at BAMM's Karaoke night last Thursday. All six of us caught a vibe but it was a vanilla event so the plan was to go on a double-throuple date Friday night. Not sure who picked it but we decided to meet up at the Crucible. I'm pretty sure it was the first time for all of us so we were excited to try a new place together. According to the event's fine print, the educational talks and demos were scheduled first but then "The Exploratorium" would be open after 11 p.m. I remember specifically reading, "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Well like I said, we had already caught the vibe the night before so we were ready to ride the wave the next night. We arrived at 11:15, dressed to impress and ready to party. The six of us stood in front lobby for a while. Apparently, no alcohol is allowed on the premises so the men had to run the drinks back to the car. I should have been paying attention to the faces of the people exiting or even the fact that folks were leaving soon after arriving. I guess I was so full of anticipation about the good time that I didn't notice. Well after we finally checked in, we were free to walk to the back. There are lockers and a changing area to the left. The restrooms are co-ed. The main hall opens into a large room with a bar and stage. There are several stations scattered about the room. A couple Saint Andrew's crosses, a horse, a canopy bed, a few overhead hooks, etc. To the right, there is a large open "theater" area. I think there were couches in there. And finally in the back left corner, there is a room with a swing and a couple fuckable chairs. I don't recall any music. It was eerily quiet with a weird mix of cocktail hour chatter and whipping noises. The lights were ON! Waaay too bright for an LS environment if you ask me. In fact, the whole setup wasn't really conducive to the type of on-premises fun we were looking for. The open floor plan makes it impossible to have an intimate experience. We walked around but it was difficult to find a place to get comfy with our party of six. I don't know if it was just a feeling we got or the fact that we were just in a new space but it felt like the entire couple watched us walk around and were waiting for us to "go." The crowd was almost entirely white. Maybe 30 people in the room. And we were six tall, sexy, Black people striding around the room in out panties and heels rubbing and groping each other. Even the men were shirtless and glistening! We looked good enough to eat and the crowd was drooling. We made our way to the room on the left with the swing. It's not at all private but at least we could get nasty without being on full display. The six of us started to "go" but the gentleman in the other couple was a little hesitant. He said that something was off so he wanted to check to make sure we could indeed play. He went to find an attendant to confirm that open play was allowed. Well, thats when they hit us with the flimflam. As the tip of my husband's dick just touched the lips of one of the young ladies, the attendant informed us that "absolutely no oral" was allowed on the premises. According to her, while sex on the premises is typically allowed, this was the one night that it was not. I went back and checked the fine print: "More experienced folk come on out after 11:00 PM for open play." Did I miss something? When they said play did they mean we could have play sex on their equipment? Were we really the only people who expected to "play"? Was there something particularly offensive by our half-naked Black bodies that prevented us from playing? Whatever the case, the Crucible is not swinger friendly at all!! Total waste of money. Date night killer. So basically we paid $100 to look at their equipment and pantomime sex. The shit almost blew our whole double-throuple date. We left for Shadows about 15 minutes after getting there. (The Shadows ripoff story is for another day.) Next time, we'll just go to a hookah lounge. Dance a little. Sip a little. Then we can just get a room. Unless you really really just want to attend educational event, stay away from the Crucible. It is an overrated waste of money.

Nothing as advertised on the website. wife and I wanted to explore in a semi private controlled…read moreatmosphere. even the bartender exclaimed, it's a run down gay bar. overweight guys having sex everywhere. not a place to meet like minded people as advertised. to go in and have one horrible drink and walk out was over $200. was not clean and the smell would turn your stomach. don't waste your time or money

Fabulous FOE in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Highly recommend!!! Great members with big hearts…read morededicated to giving back to our community.

Charity begins at home, and unfortunately, the Fraternal Order of Eagles (at least at evidenced by…read morethe behavior of their staff) could improve theirs. I am a professional singer who was hired to sing a concert here this evening, and the staff could not have been ruder, they had no place for us to put any of our belongings and firmly told us we're not even allowed to use the bathrooms. Obviously, I'm never coming back here.

It would be fair to say they are struggling to do the best they can…read more A number of forces have combined to shut down many officers clubs. The Ft. Belvoir club has a phenomenal location and view. Visit and support it as they re-open post covid.

It is disconcerting at best when one calls the Officer's Club during its posted "open hours," and…read moreafter 5 minutes of listening to the obnoxious ring, the only response is the canned "your call cannot be completed at this time." Has MWR not heard of "answering machines" in the absence of a human?

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.

This review is long overdue. I was invited to dinner here and this has to go in the Top Ten places…read moreI've ever dined at. Of course my friend is a member and if I'm lucky, someday I will be too. It started off as I walked up the sidewalk and approached the club, the doorman was standing on the sidewalk. As I got closer, the doorman greeted me by name! I was taken a back for a minute wondering how could he possibly know my name! I was escorted in and asked to wait in the main reception while they went to get my friend. I went into what they refer to as the "Correspondence Lounge" which is sort of a small library with some incredibly old literary works. They have very strict rules and one of surprise is no use of cell phones... period. How refreshing! You can go into the Correspondence Lounge if you need to use your phone but otherwise you cannot use while in the dining room or other public areas. So make sure you "check-in" on Yelp when you are outside. Naturally they have a dress code, but really, if you have to ask what the dress code is, you probably aren't going to this place. Another rule I was surprised is they try to keep business limited so you cannot bring out a bunch of papers, laptop, etc... The only papers you can hold would have to be a newspaper or a book. Once seated, the service is impeccable. Extremely polite and not overbearing. They knew when we were engrossed in conversation and didn't interrupt. I had the lump crab cake for dinner and it was without a doubt the BEST! I lived in Virginia for five years and went to college at George Washington so I'm quite familiar with East Coast seafood and I can honestly say the lump crab at the Metropolitan Club is the BEST! I could go on about this place but simply put, if you have the opportunity to go, don't pass that opportunity up for what will end up being one of the greatest dining experiences of your life.

This is a wonderful spot nestled across from the White House. The building and members have more…read morehistory in Washington, than just about any place in the capitol, or the nation for that matter. I have been fortunate enough to dine, party, and converse with some of Washington's behind the scene's power players. You can learn a lot, if you ever get past the door man, or Lily.

A really nice post…read more They have plenty of fun stuff to do here and have many events. The staff is great!

From the owner: American Legion Post 139 offers a brand-new, modern venue for a variety of events. Available for…read morepublic rental, the entire facility can accommodate up to 183 guests, with smaller rooms available for more intimate gatherings. Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, or celebration, this versatile space provides the ideal backdrop for your occasion. Equipped with a professional kitchen, top-tier espresso machine, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, the venue is designed to meet all your event needs. The lounge area brings a relaxed, social atmosphere with a full bar, comfortable seating, and entertainment options like a pool table, jukebox, and shuffleboard, creating a vibrant place to unwind and connect. Located in a newly constructed facility, American Legion Post 139 blends modern amenities with a rich sense of community, making it the perfect space for hosting an event with purpose and style. Whether for a celebration or a corporate gathering, this venue offers everything needed for a memorable experience.

The food here is really not what you would expect for a fine dining experience. While the…read morerestaurant itself is very pretty, and the staff are incredibly kind, the food was meh. The chicken was dry and the spinach was very bitter. The vegan pasta was ok and the apple tart was also pretty dry. I expected a lot more given this is a private club.

Private club with restaurant and bar. The George Town Club is known as one of the most elegant…read morein-town clubs in the United States. The chic but warm atmosphere provides a retreat for its members, with fine cuisine, privacy and gracious service in a setting that fosters relaxed personal enjoyment. The chef is Paul Stearman. Fabulous dinner club in Georgetown with an age old history. This club is private for members only- so if you get a chance to go - don't turn it down. The dining rooms are plush with carved wood. The bar area is more casual while the dining area is jacket required. The menu offers starters , small plates and salads , then the entrees - good choices of items oxtail pasta ,seafood dishes and aged steaks. The desserts are wonderful - try several and share! The bar is well stocked and the wines and liquors are premium.The service and staff are courteous , prompt and attentive. We enjoyed such dishes as the Salmon , Seafood Bouillabaisse, Seabass and Oxtail. All well prepared and delicious. The cheese tray made a great starter- for dessert - Creme brûlée's , chocolate cake and select ice creams. Great place for that special dinner or memorial occasion. Consider a membership ! Great Club !