Boston Queer Events
queer joy, advocacy, & art
for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
Making the Ask: Fundraising Workshop
Fundraising can bring up a lot of different emotions– we’re socialized under capitalism to think that talking about money is rude or shameful. But when we’re building movements for justice, inviting our friends to help grow those movements with their time AND money can be liberating.
We invite you to participate in a Making the Ask workshop with facilitator Kelly Baker on Thursday, May 7 from 6-7pm ET to develop and practice your fundraising skills.
In this one-hour interactive workshop, we will discuss preconceptions about fundraising, develop a donor prospect list, and learn how to make a compelling fundraising ask. The goal is for you to leave feeling more confident and ready to make some asks!
About the Facilitator: Kelly Baker (she/her) is a consultant with over a decade of fundraising and facilitation experience. She has consulted with a wide variety of social justice organizations working at the local and national level, including Worcester Youth Cooperatives, OutstandingLife, Art.coop, and Pa’lante Restorative Justice. She is a facilitator and curriculum development lead with Resource Organizing Project, an organization focused on building the field of grassroots fundraisers in New England. Born and raised in Boston, Kelly now calls Somerville home. Learn more about her work here.
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.
Sex Week Boston 2026; Labor of Love
SEX WEEK BOSTON x TQNC presents
Labor of Love; Exploring Sex, Relationships & Gender-Affirming Birth in Queer & Trans Community
in proud partnership with Sir Doula and South Shore Family Health Collaborative
Join us for an intimate, expansive conversation with Jess Baker (Sir Doula) and trans sex therapist Jordon Anderson. We’re moving beyond the clinical and getting into the heart of gender-affirming sex, birth, and the beautiful, messy evolution of queer relationships.
The Agenda:
- How we envision and manifest our families on our own terms
- Navigating the shifts in intimacy, desire, and connection that come with the journey to parenthood
- Guidance on perinatal care, the "childbirth fast course," and postpartum care—tailored specifically for our community’s bodies and spirits
- Real talk on the available routes and resources in family planning
Whether you’re just starting to wonder "what if," or you’re already deep in the glow (and the grind), come settle in for a night of wisdom, connection, and the radical act of dreaming our futures into existence.
WTF is Gender? Virtual Workshop Series
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).
Queer Advocacy Potluck & Food Drive
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™️ 🌈 We will be conducting a soft launch of our Pilot Survey for the Boston LGBTQ+ Homelessness Needs Assessment. Our goal is to gather vital data from LGBTQ+ individuals in the Greater Boston area who are currently experiencing unstable housing.
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.
TDOV '26 Self Care Evening #2
Join us for a gentle evening of rest, reflection, and community care. This gathering is a space for trans, nonbinary, and queer folks to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with one another in a supportive environment.
Together we’ll share a relaxed evening focused on grounding and self-care, with calming activities, quiet creative space, and opportunities to connect with community members. Whether you want to chat, decompress, or simply sit in a peaceful space, you are welcome here.
Potluck style food offerings plus light snacks and drinks will be available. Feel free to bring a journal, art supplies, or anything that helps you relax. We will have items available as well.
This event is part of our community programming centered on rest, healing, and collective care. We look forward to sharing space with you.
Reading is Resistance: April 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? in person! All She Wrote Book, 75 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143
When? Wednesday, April 8 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.
April Book of the Month: CRAWL by MAX DELSOHN
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.
Queering the Room: Fundraising Planning Session
☎️ Call for Community: Queering the Room
TQNC is looking for passionate community members to join our Fundraising Planning Session, a new monthly space dedicated to dreaming up and sustaining the future of our organization.
📣 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. 🍀💚
TDOV '26 Self Care Evening
Join us for a gentle evening of rest, reflection, and community care. This gathering is a space for trans, nonbinary, and queer folks to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with one another in a supportive environment.
Together we’ll share a relaxed evening focused on grounding and self-care, with calming activities, quiet creative space, and opportunities to connect with community members. Whether you want to chat, decompress, or simply sit in a peaceful space, you are welcome here.
Potluck style food offerings plus light snacks and drinks will be available. Feel free to bring a journal, art supplies, or anything that helps you relax. We will have items available as well.
This event is part of our community programming centered on rest, healing, and collective care. We look forward to sharing space with you.
TDOV '26 Trans Artists Showcase
An evening to celebrate and uplift trans creative expression across all mediums!
This is a mask mandatory event, when you RSVP you agree to COVID testing prior. Please take a picture of your test and show upon arrival.
Hosted by HELP by AMG Trans Resistance MA, and TQNC as part of Trans Day of Visibility
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
💖 Want to get involved? Fill out our form: linktr.ee/helpbyamg
TDOV '26 Know Your Rights Mini Conference
Hosted by HELP by AMG in collaboration with Trans Resistance MA, MTPC, and TQNC (All trans- and gender-nonconforming-led organizations). Completely free to attend!
Trans Day of Visibility is about more than being seen, it’s about having the knowledge, tools, and resources to survive and thrive.
As part of TDOV 2026: Self-Care Is Resistance, HELP by AMG and our collaborators are hosting a Know Your Rights Mini-Conference focused on empowerment, access, and collective care for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive community members.
This 3 hour gathering brings together legal experts, advocates, organizers, and service providers to share information, resources, and support in one affirming space.
This event is open to everyone, including allies. We ask allies to show up with respect, humility, and a commitment to solidarity.
POLY 101; An Intimate Discussion on Polyamory & Consenual Non-Monogamy
As interest in non-monogamy grows, so does the need for nuance. Join us for Poly Talk, an intimate discussion dedicated to the complexities of polyamory and consensual non-monogamy (CNM) through a specifically queer lens.
This is a space to dismantle mononormative stigmas and celebrate the diverse ways our community shows up for one another.
Pull up a chair. Let’s talk about how we build a world that fits us.
Building a Black Church FOR ALL
Building a Black Church FOR ALL
A Community Conversation with Affirming Black Pastors
Join us as we bring together affirming black pastors and community partners to explore the intersection of black identity, queerness, and spirituality; uplifting inclusive faith spaces and fostering connection and belonging with Boston black LGBTQIA+ community.
THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND OPEN TO ALL
MEETING ID: 584 080 4294
PASSCODE: BLACK
Black Queer Storytelling
LGBTQIA+ members of the African Diaspora are invited to Black Queer Storytelling; a sacred space to reclaim our narratives through the ancestral practice of Oral Histories.Tues. Feb 24 | 5:30 PM - 8 PM | Parkside Bookshop
What is your story? This is an open, communal space for sharing. Bring a poem, a short story, or a song you’ve been working on. Offer divine wisdom or reflection. Or simply come to listen: Your presence as a witness is just as vital to the circle.
Why we gather: Those who were enslaved used spoken word, song, dance, and proverbs to ensure our history was never lost. As a wider queer community, we have also faced erasure. As black queer folx, that pressure to conform is multiplied—nonetheless, we have endured. There would be no American queer rights or justice without the life, legacies, and sacrifice of Black queer people and our elders.
Deep gratitude to our collaborators: We couldn’t do this without their incredible support.
Proud Partners
Boston LesBiGay Urban Foundation
Community Sponsors
Black Queer Reads
featured works written for and by Black folx that center our journeys
Queering the Room; Fundraising Kickoff Session
Queering the Room - a TQNC Fundraising Effort
Fundraising at TQNC isn’t about dollars alone — it’s about keeping our spaces bright, open, and welcoming, while making the critical work of community building sustainable.
That’s why we’re launching ☎️ Call for Community: Queering the Room, a new monthly, drop-in fundraising planning space for anyone who believes in the TQNC mission to come together and support the longevity and strength of our organization.
TQNC’s north star is building toward our LGBTQIA2S+ communities existing as our full selves by creating advocacy, community building, and arts spaces, all while centering queer joy and connection. In a world where far too many forces are working to erase queer futures, we gather together to remind everyone (and ourselves!) That we’re not going anywhere - and that we’re making Greater Boston safer, kinder, and more joyful while we’re at it. To be able to do that, we’ll need to work as a group. This space is where ideas turn into action, and where community members can help shape the future of TQNC together.
What: Collaborative, action-oriented fundraising sessions
Who: You! Passionate community members — no fundraising experience required, come as you are - we’ll learn together!
When: Monthly, starting in January
Where: Zoom link shared in this newsletter and through our Partiful invitation
🌈 Why This Matters
TQNC exists because queer people need — and deserve — spaces that feel affirming, creative, and rooted in care. Though we wish we had endless resources, we’ll need fundraising efforts to protect those spaces, grow them, and make sure they’re here for the long haul.
By building a thoughtful, community-powered development plan, we’re working toward:
Reliable funding that supports our programs and operations
Sustainable leadership capacity, so organizers aren’t burning out
Deeper community ties and broader visibility
Stronger partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and allies
Each session will focus on real, tangible pathways for sustaining TQNC. You can plug into whatever feels most aligned:
Crowdfunding: Creative ways to mobilize grassroots support
Grants: Researching opportunities to tell TQNC’s story to funders
Prospecting: Identifying individuals who may want to invest in queer futures
Sponsorships & Partnerships: Building bridges with local businesses and orgs
Commitment: We’re looking for people who are interested in learning more. We’d like to build out this plan with a committed group of volunteers who are willing to step up, but that can look a lot of different ways depending on your bandwidth. Come to the first session to get a feel!
We’re inviting folks to take on small, manageable action items across these fundraising pathways — from identifying potential donors or partners, to researching grants, to spreading the word through personal networks. We’ll learn together and support one another along the way. Please note that there are so many different ways to do this - it doesn’t mean that everyone has to make direct donor asks. There’s something for everyone (even if you think you’re shy).
💚 Want to Get Involved?
If you’re interested, reply and let us know how you’d like to plug in, even if you can’t make it to our first meeting.
Your participation helps ensure TQNC remains a vibrant, strong, and accessible resource for our community — now and in the future.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.