Upcoming events

Dec
16

Annual Holiday Party

Join us for food, friends, and fun at the Center for our Annual Holiday Party!

Our monthly support group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Join us in person or virtually. Contact us if you have any questions.

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Drag is Not A Crime Photography Exhibit
Sep
6

Drag is Not A Crime Photography Exhibit

Gage Gatlyn Photography is having an official Exhibit of a few select Drag images he's taken over the last year or two. There will be photographs of entertainers on stage, as well as some of his favorite portraits. Please join us at 7 PM on 9-6-25 for a some snacks and community. This is a FREE event. Donations gladly accepted. Photos will also be for sale. Proceeds benefit Gatlyn Dame Group, Inc & The Greater Dayton LGBT Center.

Joining us for a mini show at promptly 7:15 pm! Don't miss this Show! Party starts 7!
The sexy and talented Apollo, Drag King & the very beautiful Arione Decardeza, Drag Queen!

Images will be for sale. A portion of all sales will go to Gatlyn Dame Group and the LGBT Center.

Gage thanks you for your support.

Starring! Arione Decardeza

the very beautiful and talented Arione Decardeza, Drag Queen!

Starring!! Apollo

The sexy and talented Apollo, MI / Drag King

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Pride
Jun
7

Pride

Gatlyn Dame Group will be tabling at Pride again this year! Stop by and say hi!

Join us for Dayton Pride™ 2025 with our annual parade and festival right downtown on Saint Clair Street and the surrounding area. We'll have entertainment, a family zone, merchandise, food vendors and live music. The parade kicks off at 11am and the festival begins at noon.

Sign ups for sponsorship will begin in January and sign ups for the food & festival vendors and parade participants will begin in February.

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Pride Rocks
May
17

Pride Rocks

Gatlyn Dame Group will be tabling at Pride Rocks this year! Stop by and see us!

What is Pride Rocks?

A supportive community event dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for mental health and suicide prevention within our LGBTQ+ community.
This FREE, family-friendly event is open to everyone!

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Join us in painting colorful, Pride-themed rocks with messages of hope and support.

All materials will be provided!

Fuel up with delicious eats from a variety of local food trucks, connect with local mental health providers and learn more about available mental health resources, browse unique crafts & products from local vendors, and enjoy live music from LGBTQ+ musicians.

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Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 11:00am - 4:00pm

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Levitt Pavilion Dayton
134 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402

ʟᴇᴀʀɴ ᴍᴏʀᴇ:
nccjoh.org/priderocks

Together, let's build a stronger, more inclusive community that prioritizes mental well-being!

We have sponsorship opportunities available, please reach out to us directly at 937-222-6225 ext. 101 to discuss!


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Zine Making
May
10

Zine Making

TransOhio is coming to Dayton to work with Gatlyn Dame Group members to make some Zines! Zines help spread the word of human and trans rights!

Join us at the Library on the 3rd Floor! Lets get creative!!

Zines have a long history in activism and queer and
trans activism specifically. Before the internet, before LGBT
centers, zines were one of the methods that our people could communicate and share information. Zines are small magazines that are collections of art, writing, personal stories, community resources, etc.

This is the zine that we put together in 2023 for example: https://tinyurl.com/TransOhioZine2023

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GDG PickleBall
Apr
22

GDG PickleBall

Free Event!

PICKLEBALL

All Skill Levels Welcome

Equipment Provided, but feel free to bring your own.

RSVP: GatlynDameGroup@gmail.com

OR just show up ready to play!

Tuesday, April 22

4-6PM

4th Tuesday

Jim Nichols Tennis Center

2424 Ridge Ave

Dayton, Oh 45414

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Art Submissions Due
Apr
14

Art Submissions Due

GDG Fundraiser

Gatlyn Dame Group is looking for your artistic abilities to raise some funds for Gatlyn Dame Group!

Email your submission to GDGFundraising@proton.me by April 14, 2025 to be considered.

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TDOV - See Us
Mar
30

TDOV - See Us

Join us for a multigenerational event with trans related speakers, drag entertainers, and resources!

Yellow Cab, Dayton - 700 E 4th St

Brought to you by:

Gem City Action, Gatlyn Dame Group, PFLAG Dayton

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Speaking to your State Legislators
Mar
22

Speaking to your State Legislators

Learn how to write and give testimony to your state legislators. Stand up and speak for yourself and others when the time comes.

Speaking to your State Legislators

Learn how to speak to your state legislators, draft and deliver testimony, and engage effectively.

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