Boston Queer Events
queer joy, advocacy, & art
for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
Reading is Resistance: December in-person Book Club & Community Hang
Reading is Resistance: A TQNC Book Club & Community Hang
In times like these, stories are our refuge, our resistance, and our roadmap to a better future. Join facilitator Kimberly Rhoten for Reading is Resistance, a monthly book club and community gathering designed to nourish, inspire, and empower our LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Each month, we’ll read books that challenge injustice, celebrate queer joy, and deepen our understanding of the world and each other.
*PLEASE NOTE: You do NOT have to read the book to join. This isn’t just a book club—it’s a space for connection. Come for the books, stay for the conversation, and build relationships with fellow queer neighbors who believe in the power of literature as activism.
Where? All She Wrote Books, Somerville MA
When? Tuesday, December 9th from 6-8PM
What are we reading? We’ll choose together! Books that support us in these times—whether that means radical resistance, queer joy, or both.
December Book of the Month: The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet W. Hardy
Because reading is resistance. And resistance is better together.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Sew Gay Club
SEW GAY CLUB
Join TQNC’s monthly sewing skillshare! Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine or you’re an experienced customer, let’s craft together in a space centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.
What to Expect:
We’ll kick off the gathering with a brief tutorial on using a sewing machine and follow with open time to practice, work on projects, and mingle. Bring that top you’ve been meaning to crop or those pants you’ve been meaning to hem. Bring your favorite piece of clothing that needs to be patched up or altered, or the elaborate halloween costume you’ve been working on. Or come with nothing at all but excitement to learn a new skill!
We will provide basic machines and supplies for attendees. Please note that you may not be guaranteed your own machine to use due to limited supplies, and you may be partnered with a sewing buddy. (If you have your own machine, feel free to bring it.)
A few experienced sewing “guides” will be present to teach and answer questions.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level, experience, or identity.
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED
***Waitlist options available. Please register only if you plan on attending. In the event that you need to cancel your registration, please notify the library so that someone else may take their place.
NEED TO CANCEL?
If you need any additional help with this program or registration, please reach out to us by email at medford@minlib.net or by phone at 781-395-7950.
NEED TO CANCEL?
When someone does not show up for a program they are registered for, they are taking away an opportunity for another member of the community. Patrons who are registered for an event they cannot attend are asked to cancel their registration at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to show up for programs two (2) times without notice will be grounds for being wait-listed for 90 days. Patrons who arrive 10 minutes or more after the program start time will be considered no-shows. They may be denied access after that time, and their spot may be given away to people on the waiting list.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Queer Advocacy Potluck
🍽️ Queer Advocacy Potluck & Community Food Drive
Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and action at our Queer Advocacy Potluck and Food Drive!
This is an opportunity to directly engage with the issues impacting our community while enjoying 🍕 great food and 🤝 good company. We're gathering to foster connections, share a meal, and give back to those in need.
Gay Agenda™️ 🌈 will cover a crucial discussion focused on healthcare and food insecurity— two advocacy areas essential to the well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
What to Know:
A note on the "Food Drive": To support our community efforts, we encourage you to bring non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, cereal, etc.) for our food drive. We are currently seeking donations of non-perishable food items that are easy to enjoy and do not require additional ingredients or preparation. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference and helps us support our Greater Boston community.
Suggested Donation Items:
Granola bars or protein bars
Individual packs of nuts or trail mix
Canned fruit or vegetables (ready-to-eat)
Applesauce cups or fruit cups
Instant oatmeal packets
Shelf-stable milk or plant-based milk boxes
Peanut butter or other nut butter single-serve cups
Canned beans (ready to eat)
Crackers or rice cakes
Cereal boxes or single-serve cereal packs
Shelf-stable juice boxes or water bottles
Please note: Attendees that are currently experiencing food insecurity will be encouraged to take home any food donations received through the drive.
A note on the no-pressure “Potluck”: While we call this a potluck, you are not required to bring anything at all.
It’s ok to bring something small
It’s ok to bring something store-bought
It’s ok to bring absolutely nothing and still eat!
For folks bringing home-cooked dishes or items, we kindly request that you include a list of major allergens (dairy, eggs, gluten, soy, nuts, fish)
If you are unable to contribute a dish, that's even more reason to come! We want you here to share in the conversation and the meal.
A note on the "Advocacy": No prior experience is necessary! This is a collaborative space to engage in advocacy efforts & take action on queer issues prioritized by our community
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in lending their voices to this important work!
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Chosen Family Thanksgiving
Join us for a heartfelt and intentional Chosen Family Thanksgiving.
This holiday can be complicated for many of us. We are reclaiming this day to celebrate the most valuable thing we have: Each other.
The Vibe: A warm and joyous celebration.
The Mission: To give thanks for our found families, the safe spaces we cultivate together, and the powerful, messy, and revolutionary act of building family outside of tradition.
Open to all queer and trans folks: If you need a sanctuary, a hot meal, or a loving place to come home to this holiday—you are welcome here.
Come as you are. Bring your whole self. Let's make some new traditions.
Our host, a southern belle, is preparing some delightful southern soul foods for us: Collards greens, black eyed peas, candied yams, pork neck bones, biscuits, Honeybaked Ham, and more.
There will be variations of traditional foods like cranberry sauce(but fermented), cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy and more.
Optional: Bring desserts, beverages, and any home traditional dish you'd like to share.
Sponsored by Sir Doula: an intentional, family-centered, and community based doula practice with concentrations in gender-affirming care, pregnancy, and childbirth.
Hosted by The Queer Neighborhood Council (TQNC): a trans-led nonprofit organization that addresses the intersectional needs of Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ communities through community organizing, strategic partnerships, artistic development and the celebration of queer joy
Sew Gay Club
SEW GAY CLUB
SAVE THE DATE! OUR FIRST SEWING SKILLSHARE!
Join TQNC’s monthly sewing skillshare! Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine or you’re an experienced customer, let’s craft together in a space centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.
What to Expect:
We’ll kick off the gathering with a brief tutorial on using a sewing machine and follow with open time to practice, work on projects, and mingle. Bring that top you’ve been meaning to crop or those pants you’ve been meaning to hem. Bring your favorite piece of clothing that needs to be patched up or altered, or the elaborate halloween costume you’ve been working on. Or come with nothing at all but excitement to learn a new skill!
We will provide basic machines and supplies for attendees. Please note that you may not be guaranteed your own machine to use due to limited supplies, and you may be partnered with a sewing buddy. (If you have your own machine, feel free to bring it.)
A few experienced sewing “guides” will be present to teach and answer questions.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level, experience, or identity.
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED
***Waitlist options available. Please register only if you plan on attending. In the event that you need to cancel your registration, please notify the library so that someone else may take their place.
NEED TO CANCEL?
If you need any additional help with this program or registration, please reach out to us by email at medford@minlib.net or by phone at 781-395-7950.
NEED TO CANCEL?
When someone does not show up for a program they are registered for, they are taking away an opportunity for another member of the community. Patrons who are registered for an event they cannot attend are asked to cancel their registration at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to show up for programs two (2) times without notice will be grounds for being wait-listed for 90 days. Patrons who arrive 10 minutes or more after the program start time will be considered no-shows. They may be denied access after that time, and their spot may be given away to people on the waiting list.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Queer Advocacy Action Collectives
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Join TQNC for our Queer Advocacy Action Collective virtual meeting! featuring the City of Boston Planning Department
The Gay Agenda™️ includes:
Planning Department Overview: Learn about the office's function and key initiatives.
Opportunities to Engage: Discover ways to get involved in the city's planning efforts.
Q&A Discussion: Have your questions answered directly by Planning Department staff.
We will also continue the vital work of our Trans Shelter Action Collective through hands-on projects, including user testing for new tools and reviewing a draft housing pilot program. Your input is crucial!
💡 This is a collaborative online space dedicated to our Action Collectives—participant-led subgroups focused on accelerating our impact and organizing beyond monthly meetings. We'll be taking urgent action on queer issues prioritized by our community, including trans shelter, right to counsel, and queer youth spaces.
📢 Learn from others, contribute your skills, and lend your voice to this vital work. No prior experience is required—just your passion for change. All are welcome and encouraged to participate!
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
26th Annual Boston TDOR
Join Boston’s 26th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Vigil and Community Events taking place November 18th to 21st, honoring transgender lives past, present, and future. These events are free and open to the public for community and commemoration.
Trans Awareness Week; Self-Care is Resistance
Trans Awareness Week 2025; Self-Care is Resistance
Join us for an intentional evening centering rest, reflection, and joy during Trans Awareness Week.
This is a space for our trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community to recharge, connect, and reclaim rest as an act of resistance. Allies welcome with care and consent.
This is a FREE community event. RSVP is required.
Want to bring snacks, volunteer, or offer a wellness service?
Let us know via our interest form linktr.ee/helpbyamg
What to Expect– Guided Yoga Session - Free chair massages by Queer Body Collective – Tie-dye Workshop by J Sparkz - Reading corner and free books thanks to Boston Public Library – Peer-led talk support groups by Save Ourselves – Potluck refreshments (please label ingredients) – Our Mario Kart corner is BACK
Trans Awareness Week; Flag Memorial
Trans Awareness Week; Flag Memorial
In remembrance of every known trans and gender-expansive person lost to fatal violence since 2020, we are creating a flag memorial installation in Boston Common. Each mini trans flag placed will represent a life taken too soon.
✨ We’re calling in volunteers to join us in this powerful collective act. Whether you can stay the whole time or drop by for 30 minutes… your presence matters.
Can’t join in person but want to support? We’re raising $750 to cover flag and material costs. Donate at: linktr.ee/helpbyamg
Let’s show up in remembrance. Let’s show up in resistance. 💙🤍💗
RSVP = Volunteer Sign-up
Trans Awareness Week; Trans Artists Showcase
Trans Awareness Week; Trans Artists Showcase
An evening to celebrate and uplift trans creative expression across all mediums!
Donations are welcome to help us cover the $600 venue fee and artist support.
Hosted by HELP by AMG and TQNC as part of Trans Awareness Week 2025
What To Expect:
Open Mic performances (music, drag, poetry, dance & more) - Visual art on display + free vendor spots for trans artists - Community, creativity, and joy in abundance
We’re still looking for:
– Volunteers (especially folks with AV/stage experience) – Trans artists who want to perform or vend (it’s FREE!) – Collaborators who want to uplift trans joy and resistance
💖 Want to get involved? Fill out our form: linktr.ee/helpbyamg
Matthew's Birthday & Going Away party; a TQNC Fundraiser
Matthew's Birthday & Going Away Party; a TQNC Fundraiser
Join us for a combined Birthday & Going Away Party to honor our co-founder, Matthew! 🥳
🌈 Matthew is the reason The Queer Neighborhood Council exists.
Seriously, folks— no Matthew, no TQNC.
As they embark on their next adventure, we're keeping the birthday tradition alive by celebrating with a bunch of queers and allies.
This is a Pay What You Can Party 🤑 We want everyone to join us in celebrating this icon!
🎉 Every dime you donate goes to powering TQNC's future 💸 and frankly, we've got big plans 💅
So come toast Matthew’s impact 🥂 whether you know them personally or just want to support the work they’ve championed for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ community. If you haven't met them, now's your chance to honor the person who started it all.
💖 All queer folks and allies are welcome! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Can’t make the party? Join Matthew in supporting our mission in creating equitable future for queer communities by donating today! Go to tqnc.org/donate
**UPDATE: DJ set by @Rebel.li0N!!
Virtual Coworking & Lunch Drop in
Virtual Coworking & Lunch Drop in
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
this is a low-pressure, no-agenda space.
We're here to support whatever you're working on:
- Community organizers looking for a shared space to plan.
- Anyone who wants a supportive environment to co-work on personal projects (big or small!).
- Folks who just want to hang out and eat lunch in queer company.
JOIN HERE:
(Virtual) Coworking & Lunch; Queer Community Drop-in
Friday, November 14 · 12:00 – 1:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eqn-ntav-qhv
Or dial: (US) +1 669-234-8714 PIN: 509 468 664#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/eqn-ntav-qhv?pin=3211345027498
Boston City Council Hearing: Against Digital Censorship
Boston City Council Hearing: Against Digital Censorship
Join local queer and trans organizations, parents, youth, and allies at a Boston City Council hearing to discuss the impacts of proposed digital censorship bills, including the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), SCREEN Act, App Store Accountability Act, and efforts to weaken Section 230.
These bills threaten access to critical online resources for LGBTQIA+ youth, immigrants, survivors of abuse, and BIPOC communities. Hear directly from impacted residents, community leaders, and experts, and make your voice heard.
Why Attend: Learn how digital censorship bills could affect marginalized communities Support LGBTQIA2S+ youth, immigrants, and BIPOC populations Show up in solidarity and ensure lawmakers hear your perspective Make your voice count as a resident, or if you want to testify
Queer Advocacy Virtual Working Session
Ready to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights? Join TQNC for a Queer Advocacy Virtual Working Session
💡This is a collaborative online space to actively engage in advocacy efforts and take urgent action on queer issues prioritized by our community, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth support.
📢 Learn from others and contribute your skills. No prior experience is necessary – all are welcome and encouraged to participate and lend their voices to this important work. Let's work together to create meaningful change.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Open Streets Jamaica Plain <> TQNC Meetup Hub
🌈 Open Streets Jamaica Plain is back, and TQNC will be there to host a dedicated community resource table and meetup hub at this event!
📍Come find us, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the day! 🏳️⚧️
During Open Streets Jamaica Plain, Centre Street (from Lamaritine St. to South St.) becomes a lively hub of community and play.
🌸🌸🌸
The goal is to connect neighbors, local businesses and visitors to our communities.
Open Streets Boston is a collection of vehicular-free, family friendly events offering programming across a wide spectrum of interests—from wellness activities and performance art to artisanal crafts and “kids zones” (and much more!) During these events, the City of Boston will close major thoroughfares to motor traffic, instead opening the roadways up for pedestrian use that will include walking, rolling, biking and other modalities. Special programming and activities, including a fantastic community marketplace and musical entertainment, will be featured throughout the day from 10:30am - 3:00pm.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Urbanistas Meetup: Night of the Living Urbanistas
Join The Queer Urbanistas & TQNC (The Queer Neighborhood Council) this Wednesday at Dani's Queer Bar for a night of city gossip, haunted vibes, and queer mischief. Think less “networking,” more “urban legends with cocktails."
This meetup is for anyone interested in transportation, housing, and other urbanism policy & work, and all members of the LGBTQIA+ and ally communities are welcome. No particular knowledge or experience is required, come as you are!
Reading is Resistance: October Book Club
Reading is Resistance: A TQNC Book Club & Community Hang
In times like these, stories are our refuge, our resistance, and our roadmap to a better future. Join facilitator Kimberly Rhoten for Reading is Resistance, a monthly book club and community gathering designed to nourish, inspire, and empower our LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Each month, we’ll read books that challenge injustice, celebrate queer joy, and deepen our understanding of the world and each other.
*PLEASE NOTE: You do NOT have to read the book to join. This isn’t just a book club—it’s a space for connection. Come for the books, stay for the conversation, and build relationships with fellow queer neighbors who believe in the power of literature as activism.
Where? Virtual (with quarterly opportunities to meet in person!)
When? Monday, October 27th from 7-8:30PM
What are we reading? We’ll choose together! Books that support us in these times—whether that means radical resistance, queer joy, or both.
October Book of the Month: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger by LAMA ROD OWENS
Because reading is resistance. And resistance is better together.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Intersex Awareness Day; Screening & Discussion
Intersex Awareness Day; Screening & Discussion
hosted by Boston City Councilor Henry Santana
Join us for a screening and discussion in honor of October’s Intersex Awareness Day! The MRKH Intersex Organization, Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana, and BPL Parker Hill are proud to co-host a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "Every Body."
This compelling film shares the incredibly personal journeys of three intersex individuals who have transformed childhoods shadowed by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual surgeries into vibrant, thriving adulthoods.
Following the screening, we invite you to participate in a discussion led by Esther Leidolf, founder of the Jamaica Plain MRKH Organization and intersex activist. Esther will delve deeper into the themes of the film and share insights from their book, "Not Uncommon, Just Unheard Of."
Copies of "Not Uncommon, Just Unheard Of" will be available for purchase at the event. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding, engage in meaningful dialogue, and show your support for the intersex community.
About the Facilitator: Esther Leidolf is a semi-retired carpenter and medical sociologist with a background in public health data management. Their essays have been published internationally, and Esther has appeared in a number of documentaries, including the award-winning Intersexion. Esther currently works as a consultant on federal and local levels, hoping to make their experience and community less “unheard of.”
Community Partners!
Bisexual Resource Center https://biresource.org/ Stonewall Sports https://sites.google.com/stonewallsports.org/bos QNEST https://qnest.org/ SpeakOUT https://www.speakoutboston.org/ interACT https://interactadvocates.org/ MA Commission on LGBTQ+ Youth mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-lgbtq-youth Allston-Brighton Food Pantry & Brighton Allston Congregational Church https://www.brightonallstonucc.org/food-pantry
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Sew Gay Club
SEW GAY CLUB
SAVE THE DATE! OUR FIRST SEWING SKILL SHARE!
Join The Queer Neighborhood Council (TQNC) for our first sewing skill share! Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine or you’re an experienced customer, let’s craft together in a space centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.
Open to teens and youth! (minimum age of 8yo, youth who are under middle school age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
**SPACE IS LIMITED!** Please RSVP below to secure your spot! (waitlist options available)
What to Expect:
We’ll kick off the gathering with a brief tutorial on using a sewing machine and follow with open time to practice, work on projects, and mingle. Bring that top you’ve been meaning to crop or those pants you’ve been meaning to hem. Bring your favorite piece of clothing that needs to be patched up or altered, or the elaborate halloween costume you’ve been working on. Or come with nothing at all but excitement to learn a new skill!
We will provide basic machines and supplies for attendees. Please note that you may not be guaranteed your own machine to use due to limited supplies, and you may be partnered with a sewing buddy. (If you have your own machine, feel free to bring it.)
A few experienced sewing “guides” will be present to teach and answer questions.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level, experience, or identity.
About our lead sewing instructor: Kari has made, altered, and repaired hundreds of garments. She has taught sewing both formally and informally, enthusiastically cultivating the transformative skill in others. Kari recently taught a class on creative pattern alterations at the Medford Public Library and volunteers in the Library Makerspace. Her mechanical engineering background gives her a unique problem solving skill set.
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Queer Advocacy Action Collectives
Ready to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights? 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 Join TQNC for our Queer Advocacy Action Collective virtual meeting!
💡This is a collaborative online space dedicated to our Action Collectives—participant-led subgroups focused on accelerating our impact and organizing beyond monthly meetings. We'll be taking urgent action on queer issues prioritized by our community, including trans shelter, right to counsel, and queer youth spaces. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
📢 Learn from others, contribute your skills, and lend your voice to this vital work. No prior experience is required—just your passion for change. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. Come be a part of something powerful!
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
OUTinNATURE; a Queer & Trans Takeover
☔️ RAIN DATE ☔️
Sunday, October 19, 12-3 PM
Grab your 👻 pals and come 👀🍁 peep the leaves at the Arnold Arboretum with us on Sunday, October 19th, from 12-3 PM
The Queer Neighborhood Council, in proud partnership with Out/Newcombers, invites you to
🏳️⚧️ OUTinNATURE: A Queer and Trans Takeover 🏳️🌈
Get ready to queer the outdoors 🌈Whether you're a 🍄 nature lover, a 🍂 fall foliage enthusiast, or simply looking for a relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon, this 🗺️ guided walking tour is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and experience nature in a safe and welcoming space. 🌳💫🦋
Meeting Location: Hunnewell Visitor Center
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Open Streets Mattapan <> TQNC Meetup Hub
🌈 Open Streets Mattapan is back, and TQNC will be there to host a dedicated community resource table and meetup hub at this event!
📍Come find us, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the day! 🏳️⚧️
During Open Streets Mattapan, Blue Hill Ave. (from River St. to Babson St.) becomes a lively hub of community and play.
🌸🌸🌸
The goal is to connect neighbors, local businesses and visitors to our communities.
Open Streets Boston is a collection of vehicular-free, family friendly events offering programming across a wide spectrum of interests—from wellness activities and performance art to artisanal crafts and “kids zones” (and much more!) During these events, the City of Boston will close major thoroughfares to motor traffic, instead opening the roadways up for pedestrian use that will include walking, rolling, biking and other modalities. Special programming and activities, including a fantastic community marketplace and musical entertainment, will be featured throughout the day from 10:30am - 3:00pm.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
LGBTQIA+ Community Fireside Chat w Mayor Wu
The Queer Neighborhood Council (TQNC), in partnership with The Equality Fund at The Boston Foundation, Pride in Our Workplace, Boston LesBiGay Urban Foundation, BAGLY, MassEquality, and the MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth, is organizing a Boston Mayoral Candidates LGBTQIA+ Community Forum!
Queer Arcade Night at Versus
Join TQNC and Boston Gaymers for an all-ages queer arcade night at Versus in Downtown Crossing!
Please note that the bar is 21+ after 7pm. Guests over 21 are welcome to stay as long as you like, the bar closes at midnight.
Free game play all night — get in totally free without cover before 6pm, or for just $5 after 6pm!
Food and drinks available for purchase, alcohol 21+
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Abundant Housing MA x TQNC City Council At-Large Candidate Housing Forum
Boston City Council At-Large Candidates Housing Forum
This Forum is About Your Rent, Future, & Safety 🌈🏠
Boston is facing a historic housing crisis 🚨 and it disproportionately impacts our LGBTQIA+ community. From housing instability and discrimination to youth homelessness, a safe and affordable home is a fundamental queer issue.
📣 Boston City Council At-Large Candidate Housing Forum hosted by AHMA in proud partnership with TQNC
Whether you’re a renter, homeowner, advocate, or a concerned neighbor, this is your chance to evaluate the candidates through a housing-focused lens, ensuring they address the needs of our most vulnerable community members. We’ll be discussing:
👉 Affordability & Cost Burden
👉 Zoning Reform for Equitable Growth
👉 Tenant Protections (Crucial for vulnerable groups)
Hear their plans to make Boston a place where everyone—including queer youth, trans residents, and our elders—can truly find and afford a home 🔑🏳️⚧️
JOIN US:
🗓️ October 9
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Roxbury Community College
Let’s make sure the next City Council is ready to fight for housing justice for all.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
BAGLY Open House
Join BAGLY for their annual Open House, in celebration of National Coming Out Day—a chance for to honor the resilience, joy, and vibrancy of LGBTQ+ youth. This year’s Open House is especially meaningful, as BAGLY marks 45 years of youth-led empowerment and community impact!
What to Expect:
A warm evening with fabulous food, activities, and friends (old and new!)
Guided tours of BAGLY’s Community Center
A look into our programs and services - all free to LGBTQ+ youth
Inspiring stories from our youth leaders about how BAGLY has shaped their lives
This is an all‑community event: intergenerational, inclusive, and open to everyone. We can’t wait to gather in celebration of pride, purpose, and progress!
Queer Advocacy Virtual Working Session
Ready to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights? Join TQNC for a Queer Advocacy Virtual Working Session
💡This is a collaborative online space to actively engage in advocacy efforts and take urgent action on queer issues prioritized by our community, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth support.
📢 Learn from others and contribute your skills. No prior experience is necessary – all are welcome and encouraged to participate and lend their voices to this important work. Let's work together to create meaningful change.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Urbanistas Meetup: Pumpkin Spice & City Life
URBANISTAS MEETUP:
🍂 Pumpkin Spice & City Life ☕️
Join Boston’s queer urban planning crew as we sip into fall and talk cities.
Urbanistas is where LGBTQIA+ friends and allies gather to mix city talk with community and good vibes.
This month we’re celebrating fall flavors, cozy streets, and all things pumpkin spice.
Come for the conversation, stay for the community.
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
Join TQNC and THP as we take a stroll through the Boston Common and Public Gardens to learn about Boston's LGBTQ+ History.
🌈 LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour: Boston Common & Public Gardens
Presented by The Queer Neighborhood Council in proud partnership with The History Project
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM ET
📍 Meet at Park Street Station (corner of Tremont St & Park St, Boston, MA 02108)
Step into Boston’s storied LGBTQ+ past with The History Project’s signature LGBTQ+ history walking tour of the Boston Common and Publuc Gardens. Researched and developed by THP's public historians, this guided stroll through Boston Common and the Public Garden uncovers stories of cruising spots, drag queens, memorials, protests, and celebrations that have shaped queer life in the city.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time, you’ll see these iconic parks in a whole new way → through the lens of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and community.
ℹ️ Details
The tour is approximately 1.5 miles with frequent stops.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Dress for the weather — the tour will take place rain or shine.
Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
♿ Accessibility Info
Boston Common and the Public Garden have paved walking paths that are generally accessible for wheelchair users, though some areas may have uneven surfaces or mild inclines. Please contact us in advance with any specific accessibility needs so we can best support your participation.
🎟️ Your Ticket Makes a Difference
All ticket sales are donations supporting The History Project’s mission to document, preserve, and share LGBTQ+ history in Boston and beyond. Thank you for helping us bring these stories to light. 💖
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY
TQNC is a grassroots nonprofit fostering queer joy, advocacy, and arts for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community. TQNC hosts queer community events where we can safely exist as our whole selves, advocates for our queer community, and provides support services for queer community members facing threats to their basic physical and mental health. Find us on Instagram & Bluesky @tqncboston or TQNC.org.
Since 1980, The History Project has been documenting and preserving the history of Boston's LGBTQ communities, and sharing that information with LGBTQ individuals, organizations, allies, and the public.
Digital Censorship + Coffee Chat Hour
Digital Censorship + Coffee Chat Hour
We need your support and all hands on deck. After our sold-out free event educating Boston’s queer community on digital and AI censorship, several local grassroots queer and trans organizations, including The Queer Neighborhood Council (TQNC), Trans Resistance, Trans Emergency Fund, Help by AMG, and others , came together to sign a letter urging our senators to oppose harmful censorship bills that threaten our access to life-saving online and digital resources.
We are hand-delivering this letter/petition to ensure our presence is seen and felt. This is your chance to directly contribute to frontline efforts by showing up with us. Coffee is on us!
After the delivery, we’ll be gathering for a casual coffee chat at the Boston Public Market. This will be a space to connect, debrief, and for Fight for the Future and me to answer any questions you may have on digital or AI censorship.
Please try to arrive by 10:55 am outside the JFK federal Building. This initial meeting location is located on federal property, under the jurisdiction of the federal government.
Brought to you through Intersectional Innovation, TQNC, and Fight for the Future.