# Event Details - **Event Name**: First Impressions: Plus-Size Photo Showcase + QTBIPOC Singles Mixer ✨ - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Explore a unique fashion photo showcase celebrating Black, queer, plus-size folks while connecting with other queer BIPOC singles ✨About this EventThe First Impressions fashion photo series by Morganeliz features 12 Black, queer, plus-size folks based in the DMV area, styled in thrifted pieces curated to reflect their unique aesthetics.Discover the introspective + unique series in person at the showcase on Saturday, February 22nd from 7-10 PM at in Brentwood, MD.The event also doubles as a QTBIPOC singles mixer—an opportunity to connect with like-minded queer BIPOC folks in a relaxed, vibrant space featuring an interactive conversation activity and plenty of good energy!miXt Food Hall (which is right on the border of DC) also has an array of amazing local food vendors and great drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to help you set the mood.If this sounds like your vibe, make sure to RSVP before it's too late—we can’t wait to see you soon!____________________________________________________________________THE MODELS ✨12 DMV-based Black, queer, plus-size folks were choosen to be part of this exciting project. Connect with them below on Instagram! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4a167900-d735-11ef-8a87-67a4b3441441-rimg-w740-h740-dcc9a176-gmir.png alex lenoard (she/her): @alexdleo410ares lewis (he/him): @gaypeecheceleste reyes (she/her): @celeste_recofelicia "fela" taliaferro (she/her): @fela.solkadesh duBose (they/them, he/him): @thatfilmguy93montinque morgan (she/her): @montiniqquemmaereg gebretekle (she/they): @maereggmuse dodd (they/them): @museofiresaffy (any/all pronouns): @saffyslayssam master (she/her): @thefirenextimeserlena rose flowers (she/her): @serlenarosezahra/zed wardrick (they/he): @standby4content____________________________________________________________________CLOTHING, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES DONATION BIN ♻️There'll be a donation bin at the event for clothing, shoes, and accessories on behalf of our partner Swap DC. Donations must be washed, and all sizes, brands, and children's clothing are accepted.Swap DC fosters a creative, diverse community through workshops and events that promote recycling and reduce waste. Since 2015, they’ve recycled over 12 tons of clothing, upcycled waste, and supported those in need.____________________________________________________________________A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS ❤️Swap DCwebsite: swapdc.cominstagram: instagram.com/swapdcSwap DC is the only creative recycling in Washington, DC that fosters a fun and diverse community around swapping byempowering people with workshops and creative recycling events to reduce waste and encourage recycling in our community, for our planet.We bring awareness to the consequences of consumerism on our environment and our culture. Since its debut in 2015, Swap DC has successfully recycled over 12 tons of clothing while closing the textile loop by upcycling waste and helping those in need. We actively work to create the necessary conditions to ensure a world where everyone, no matter your class, size or color feels included in improving the climate crisis and helping our planet. Our events bring awareness to the effects of the many biases and racism in the environmental industry and the effects it has on our community and planet.Plush DMVinstagram: instagram.com/plushdmvx/twitter: x.com/plushdmvfacebook: facebook.com/PlushDMVPlush DMV is a fat positive community, focused on empowering people of all body sizes, and hosting fat friendly events in the Washington DC area.Lez Black Gurlswebsite: linktr.ee/lezblackgurlsinstagram: instagram.com/lezblackgurlsbmoreLez Black Gurls is focused on creating safe, fun spaces for black lesbians in and around Baltimore. We want to bring different experiences to the community, such as hiking, game or paint nights and happy hour meet-ups. We are most proud of the variety of events we host and the increase in our social media presence. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brentwood/first-impressions-plus-size-photo-showcase-qtbipoc-singles-mixer/100001148801960589 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, trips-adventures, trekking, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffirst-impressions-plus-size-photo-showcase-qtbipoc-singles-mixer-tickets-1148801960589 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brentwood - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: miXt Food Hall - **lat**: 38.9390571 - **long**: -76.9550852 - **full address**: miXt Food Hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Morganeliz (https://allevents.in/org/morganeliz/25293464) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2a3c8d00f5e11f1e24c19eac9d390472621b25c34e8dceb4ac8cfe535917002d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc6f4b36-gmir.jpg?v=1737408033 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/37739c09dab40620ad3be3184891811228ea3d488b529c7e8e213af8a08b7b53-rimg-w400-h400-dc6f4b35-gmir.jpg?v=1737408033 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** miXt Food Hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Morganeliz - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, nonprofit, trips-adventures, trekking, drawing-painting - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about First Impressions: Plus-Size Photo Showcase + QTBIPOC Singles Mixer ✨ ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "First Impressions: Plus-Size Photo Showcase + QTBIPOC Singles Mixer ✨", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2a3c8d00f5e11f1e24c19eac9d390472621b25c34e8dceb4ac8cfe535917002d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc6f4b36-gmir.jpg?v=1737408033", "startDate": "2025-02-22", "endDate": "2025-02-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/brentwood/first-impressions-plus-size-photo-showcase-qtbipoc-singles-mixer/100001148801960589", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "miXt Food Hall", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3809 Rhode Island Avenue", "postalCode": "20722", "addressLocality": "Brentwood", "addressRegion": "MD", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.9390571", "longitude": "-76.9550852" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore a unique fashion photo showcase celebrating Black, queer, plus-size folks while connecting with other queer BIPOC singles ✨", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-02-22", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/brentwood/first-impressions-plus-size-photo-showcase-qtbipoc-singles-mixer/100001148801960589" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/brentwood/first-impressions-plus-size-photo-showcase-qtbipoc-singles-mixer/100001148801960589", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Morganeliz", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/morganeliz/25293464", "description": "Based in the DMV area, Morgan is a Black, queer, plus-size multi-disciplinary artist that specializes in plus-size thrift stylist + fashion design, Through her business, Morganeliz, she helps plus-size folks build their dream wardrobes with thrifted finds and upcycled gems in sizes XL-6X. 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