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Space, Community & Power for Queer AAPI D.C.
AQUA DC’s programs are built by and for queer and trans Asian and Pacific Islander people in the DMV. From our flagship API Pride march to weekly peer support and monthly book discussions, every program is a space where you belong.
API Pride March & Festival
Every June, AQUA DC leads the Asian Pacific Islander contingent in Washington, D.C.’s Capital Pride parade — and hosts a community celebration bringing together queer and trans AAPI people from across the DMV. API Pride is a declaration that we are here, we are proud, and we are powerful.
- Annual march through D.C. as part of Capital Pride
- Post-march community festival with food, performances, and vendors
- Cultural performances celebrating AAPI heritage and queer joy
- Family-friendly and welcoming to all ages and backgrounds
QAPI Support Group
The Queer Asian Pacific Islander (QAPI) Support Group is a confidential, community-led space for queer and trans AAPI individuals to share experiences, find solidarity, and access peer support. No agenda, no judgment — just community.
- Meets weekly in the D.C. metro area (virtual option available)
- Facilitated by community members with lived experience
- Safe space to discuss mental health, identity, family, and more
- Confidential — what’s shared in group stays in group
QTAAPI Book Club
The Queer, Trans, and API Book Club celebrates literature by and about queer and trans Asian and Pacific Islander authors. Each month we gather to discuss a new title — from memoir to fiction to poetry — and build community through shared stories.
- Meets monthly, rotating in-person and virtual formats
- Titles selected by community vote from a curated list
- Past reads include works by Ocean Vuong, Jenny Zhang, and more
- Welcoming to all reading levels — come even if you didn’t finish the book
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Whether you’re a longtime member or just finding AQUA DC for the first time, our programs are your entry point to queer AAPI community in D.C. All are welcome.
Social & Wellness
From game nights and community potlucks to wellness workshops and outdoor hikes, AQUA DC’s Social & Wellness programming creates casual, joyful spaces for queer and trans AAPI people in D.C. to connect year-round.