SAVE THE DATE!

Join The People’s Coalition for an activism workshop designed to confront our historical roots and the utilization of economic and social justice liberation movements to justify American exploitation both at home and abroad.

For decades, queer activism has fought for rights within the U.S, but true liberation requires a global lens.

To truly support the most marginalized, we must move beyond identity-specific activism to challenge international power structures and address the footprint of domestic capitalism and build broader, intersectional coalitions across different liberation movements.

This session moves beyond "band-aid" solutions to tackle the root causes of injustice. We will examine the mechanics of domestic capitalism and how it functions today on the world stage.

Open to all—no prior organizing experience is needed. 

Let’s build a coalition that leaves no one behind.

Note: lunch will be provided

SEW GAY CLUB

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.

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.

SATURDAY’S Queer Artists Market (7/18) is being CANCELLED due to a forecast of lightning.

We were fully hoping and pushing to move forward with the market as planned, but as you know, lightning creates highly unsafe conditions for our vendors, staff, and visitors. Out of an abundance of caution for everyone's safety, the call had to be made.

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

Calling all curious humans! 

Join TQNC for WTF is Gender? A Virtual Workshop Series to Learn, Explore– a 3-part virtual workshop series that digs into the big questions about identity, dysphoria, and unlearning societal norms.

Ever find yourself asking, "Wait, WTF is gender, actually?" This isn't a dry academic lecture—it’s an educational and engaging mini-series designed to kickstart conversations and provide food for thought.

Open to all! Whether you’re learning for yourself or for your work, these courses are designed to help you grow your knowledge and challenge assumptions in a supportive environment.

Facilitated by Whitney, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

📣 Our goal is simple: to keep providing the queer spaces and programming our community relies on. To do that, we need to build together. These are open, drop-in sessions where everyone has something to contribute—you do not need a specific skillset or prior knowledge of fundraising to join. We learn and grow in community. 🌱

🌈 How You Can Help: These sessions are collaborative and action-oriented. We’ll be working together on:

💸 Crowdfunding: Creative ways to mobilize community support.

📄 Grants: Identifying opportunities to tell our story.

🔗 Prospecting: Brainstorming new relationships and bridges.

🤝 Sponsorship: Engaging with local businesses and partners.

💡 The Vision: We are meeting to build a structured development plan for the year. Our focus is on creating reliable funding, deeper community ties, and a clear, sustainable process for volunteers (including monthly check-ins!).

Note: This is a drop-in space! No long-term commitment is required—just bring your passion and your perspective.

Your contribution ensures TQNC remains a vital resource for our community. 🍀💚

The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) and the Museum of Science invite Boston’s LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones to an evening that celebrates Pride, uplifts the spectrum of beauty, and highlights the world of science with music and live performances. Titled STEM and Beyond, the MOLA added their own twist to the acronym, STEM (Slay the Entire Month).

As part of the Museum’s Pride Celebration, this event offers LGBTQ+ Bostonians a welcoming and affirming space to gather and celebrate. The evening features music and performances throughout the night, classic Museum of Science interactive presentations, and more.

Museum of Science Pride Celebration 2025

The Museum of Science is thrilled to host Pride Celebration 2026 — a special event highlighting the LGBTQ+ community's contributions, innovations, and leadership in science, the arts, and more. This day-long event invites guests of all ages to participate in learning activities and experiences that are lively and life-affirming.

Celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ communities in STEM and beyond during a full-day Pride celebration at the Museum on Saturday, June 28. 

The event will feature live performances, hands-on activities for all ages, inspiring guest speakers sharing stories of discovery and impact, and local partner organizations serving LGBTQ+ individuals across Greater Boston.

Ever stumble into a spot that instantly feels like your new favorite secret? That’s Bully Boy Distillers. Tucked away in Roxbury, serving up cocktails (and mocktails) that are way too good to gatekeep. Plus? You can bring your own food!

Once again, we’re taking over the back room for a bi+ night built for connection, conversation, and whatever happens after last call. Expect low lights, beats, and friendly faces.

✨ Music to get you grooving 🍸 Craft cocktails + zero-proof options 💜 Bi+ vibes, but all are welcome (other LGBTQ+ friends, that means you!)

No cover. Show up, chill, and maybe make some friends.

Tarot cards, maybe?

These days, it may feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders—especially as global politics and policies seem determined to diminish our presence. But together, we hold the power to change this. Join us in this welcoming intergenerational space dedicated to trans, queer, and LGBTQIA2+ community members. Through solidarity and understanding, we can transform shared experiences into inspiring insights, fostering resilience and collective strength. Let's unite to challenge the forces trying to erase us and create a future rooted in support, reflection, and empowerment.

A healing circle is a powerful and transformative group process, rooted in Indigenous traditions, where individuals come together to share their experiences, build meaningful connections, and embark on a collective journey of healing. It provides a safe and welcoming space for open dialogue, emotional expression, and the sharing of collective wisdom, all of which significantly enhance personal growth and community well-being. 

Circle Structure:

• Participants sit in a circle signifies continuous self care and the evolving nature of collective healing

• We use a Talking Piece: An object (like a stone, feather or Crystal) is passed around, allowing only the person holding it to speak, ensuring everyone has a chance to share without interruption.

• Active Listening: We ask you to remain present during as participants are sharing.

• Confidentiality: What's shared here stays here, be a vault.

• Shared Responsibility: We encourage you to support each other and contribute to the collective healing process.

• Focus on Connection and Belonging: We aim to build strong relationships and foster community. 

Community Altar:

We will have a community altar as a part of this community session. Community altars serve as a space for remembrance, collective grieving, and healing. You are welcome to bring an item to add to the altar. 

The Healing Circle is Thursday June 25th from 6:00pm-8:00 pm on 930 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge

We will email folks the day before the event with a Zoom link for those joining us virtually. For questions, contact fitness4allbodies@gmail.com.

SEW GAY CLUB

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

***You are encouraged but not required to RSVP for this event! Walk-ins are welcome, even if you are waitlisted, though please note that you will likely be sharing a sewing machine if we reach capacity.

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.

Join The People’s Coalition for an activism workshop designed to confront our historical roots and the utilization of economic and social justice liberation movements to justify American exploitation both at home and abroad.

For decades, queer activism has fought for rights within the U.S, but true liberation requires a global lens.

To truly support the most marginalized, we must move beyond identity-specific activism to challenge international power structures and address the footprint of domestic capitalism and build broader, intersectional coalitions across different liberation movements.

This session moves beyond "band-aid" solutions to tackle the root causes of injustice. We will examine the mechanics of domestic capitalism and how it functions today on the world stage.

Open to all—no prior organizing experience is needed. 

Let’s build a coalition that leaves no one behind.

Note: lunch will be provided

Join us for our second annual Pride celebration and fundraiser for the launch of our Queer Psychedelic Community.

A queer-centered social event connecting those exploring psychedelics to support healing, acceptance and self-love.

Check out our digital pamphlet for the full event guide: psyched-for-pride-2026.netlify.app

This social event centers the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals exploring psychedelics as a tool for self-acceptance, healing, and identity integration. You can expect:

• A brief queer-centered speaker panel sharing personal stories

• Ample time for socializing and building connection with queer folks and allies in the psychedelic space in and around Boston

• Dialogue around building a Queer Psychedelic Community to serve the needs of the community all year long and how you can get involved

• Queer-focused mental health resources

• Art auction and raffle featuring queer community members and busineses

• Celebration beginning at 8 pm with Captain DJ Fuzz and drag performances by local artists Oliver Body and DDSM

Whether you’ve walked your own path with plant medicine or are just curious, this is a space to share, reflect, and build bonds with others who are on the same road. Allies welcome!

Suggested donation of $20 for this fundraiser is requested for those who can contribute to our efforts, but cost is never a barrier to attendance. Your donation goes directly to the creation of Mass Healing's Queer Psychedelic Community, supporting year round queer-centered events and education, as well as the creation of an access fund for scholarships for psychedelic-assisted care.

If you can't attend the event, but want to support, you can make a direct donation here: https://givebutter.com/psyched-for-pridequeer-psychedelic-community-j2np0d

Hosted by Mass Healing (a registered 501c3), in partnership with the Boston Psychedelic Society and our community partners Queer in Cannabis, the Weedaker Group, and New Dia, this gathering is part of our ongoing commitment to community-led support around psychedelic healing. Learn more about our mission at www.masshealing.org.

This event is 21+, proper ID require for entry.

Calling all curious humans! 

Join TQNC for WTF is Gender? A Virtual Workshop Series to Learn, Explore– a 3-part virtual workshop series that digs into the big questions about identity, dysphoria, and unlearning societal norms.

Ever find yourself asking, "Wait, WTF is gender, actually?" This isn't a dry academic lecture—it’s an educational and engaging mini-series designed to kickstart conversations and provide food for thought.

Open to all! Whether you’re learning for yourself or for your work, these courses are designed to help you grow your knowledge and challenge assumptions in a supportive environment.

Facilitated by Whitney, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

Join us for the full series, or simply pop in for the individual sessions that interest you most

Part I: Gender Dysphoria | May 19, 6-7pm

Part II: Exploring Gender | June 16, 6-7pm

Part III: Unlearning Gender Normativity | July 14, 6-7pm

How do we navigate a world that often demands we mask our true selves?

Join us for a community-led roundtable discussion dedicated to the Queer and Neurodivergent experience. Whether you’re Autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neuroqueer—and anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum—this space is for you.

We’ll be moving beyond the basics to discuss how our identities overlap, how we find "found family," and how we can build more accessible, inclusive spaces within the Boston community.

What to Expect:

Facilitated Dialogue: Guided by community leaders with lived experience.

Safe Space: A focus on sensory-friendly communication and "come as you are" energy.

fidget-friendly - dimmer lighting - no-pressure participation

Community Connection: An opportunity to meet others living at this specific intersection.

When: Saturday, June 13, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where: Boston Public Library, Central Branch, Commonwealth Salon

Who: Open to all who identify at this intersection or wish to learn more in a supportive environment

Cost: Free to attend

Hosted by: Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE), TQNC, and Queerdos

Celebrating Pride is an annual tradition for the Equality Fund, the largest philanthropic fund dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community in Massachusetts. Each year at this time, we announce new grantees, celebrate our nonprofit partners’ transformative work, and recognize our donors’ commitment to the Fund’s mission: to advance the equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and support Greater Boston nonprofit organizations that serve and strengthen our diverse LGBTQ+ community.

Join us on Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Boston Foundation. We’ll celebrate with new and past nonprofit grantees, donors, collaborators, Boston Foundation President and CEO Lee Pelton, and special guests! 

Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana's office is proud to present its 2026 Pride Celebration at Boston City Hall on Wednesday, June 10th, beginning at 10:00 AM. The celebration is cohosted in community with 30+ local LGBTQIA2S+ organizations. This year’s celebration builds upon the momentum of our ongoing commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, especially in light of the current national climate.

The Pride Celebration on June 10th aims to amplify visibility, foster community connection, and recognize the invaluable contributions of local organizations. 

This year's event is proudly cohosted alongside over 30 local LGBTQIA2S+ organizations

Event Schedule:

• 📢 10 - 11am 🏳️‍⚧️ Community Circle & Crafting 🏳️‍🌈

  • We'll be gathering outside to share stories, uplift events or share resources. Join however you're comfortable — bring signs or a flag, or just bring yourself! 

  • Location: Boston City Hall Plaza: Outdoor Mezzanine

• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pride Community Reception

  • This will be an opportunity for community members to connect and share.

  • Location: Boston City Hall, 5th Floor, Piemonte Room

• 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM: Boston City Council Formal Presentation

  • Councilor Santana will invite all community members to join the Boston City Council on the Chamber Floor for formal recognition of Pride and the community.

  • Location: Boston City Hall, 5th Floor, Iannella Chamber

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Pride Community Luncheon

  • Celebrate and connect with community in a relaxed setting over a casual lunch. Lunch provided!

  • Location: Boston City Hall, Courtyard Mezzanine

Celebrate Pride with a purpose! Join us at Shake the Tree on the evening of Sunday, June 7th, for a community fundraiser supporting The Queer Neighborhood Council (TQNC), a local nonprofit dedicated to serving Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally communities.

This is more than just a mixer—it’s an opportunity to connect with the advocates behind the mission, learn about their work in our neighborhood, and make a tangible impact.

What to Expect:

Mingle & Meet:Connect with the nonprofit team and fellow community members in a welcoming, festive environment.

Curated Shopping:Explore a beautiful selection of unique gifts, stylish apparel, and home decor.

Sips & Snacks:Enjoy complimentary refreshments and light bites while you browse.

Make an Impact: A percentage of all proceeds from the evening will go directly toward supporting local LGBTQIA+ programming and community-led priorities.

Whether you are shopping yourself, for the perfect gift, or simply want to show your allyship, your presence helps fuel grassroots change!

Celebrate Pride with us by investing directly in the future of our local LGBTQIA+ community!

🪩 You're Invited: Boston Pride 2026!

🌈 Get ready to celebrate Pride with our amazing community! 🏳️‍⚧️

Join TQNC’s Queer Contingent for the 2026 Boston Pride for the People!

This year, we're organizing a vibrant queer contingent and we'd love for you to join us! Whether you're marching in the parade, hitting up the festival, or just looking for some friendly faces to enjoy the day with, this is your hub! 🕺

Ways to Participate:

• Meet-ups: Looking for a buddy to march with, or want to grab a bite at the festival? Post here and find others!

• Share Your Plans: Let everyone know what you're doing and if you're open to others joining.

• Day-of Coordination: Feel free to use the chat in our Partiful for more real-time coordination, last-minute plans, and quick communication

Let's make Pride 2026 unforgettable by connecting with new friends and celebrating our amazing community together!

Boston Dyke March is back for 2026. Get your masks ready!

The Boston Dyke March is ASL interpreted, and wheelchair, stroller and scooter accessible. An accessibility vehicle is available for those who need a ride for some or all of the March.

SAVE THE DATE!

Ever stumble into a spot that instantly feels like your new favorite secret? That’s Bully Boy Distillers. Tucked away in Roxbury, serving up cocktails (and mocktails) that are way too good to gatekeep. Plus? You can bring your own food!

Once again, we’re taking over the back room for a bi+ night built for connection, conversation, and whatever happens after last call. Expect low lights, beats, and friendly faces.

✨ Music to get you grooving 🍸 Craft cocktails + zero-proof options 💜 Bi+ vibes, but all are welcome (other LGBTQ+ friends, that means you!)

No cover. Show up, chill, and maybe make some friends.

Tarot cards, maybe?