Boston Queer Events
queer joy, advocacy, & art
for Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
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.
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.
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 Artists Market
🪩 TQNC is back in Downtown Crossing for our 🎨 Queer Artists Market
Join 30+ incredible local Queer Artists and community groups! Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke and stitch in a a magical gathering where creativity and community collide. 🌸
🏳️🌈 For Greater Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and ally community 🏳️⚧️
Hosted in partnership with the Downtown Boston Alliance
🕺 Come one, come all! Support Boston Queer Artists!
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
PRIDE T-shirt & Poster Making Craft Night
💖 Join TQNC for a fun and creative PRIDE T-shirt & Poster Making Craft Night!
Get ready to design and personalize your own Pride swag as we gear up for Pride Month.
This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with fellow community members and express your Pride through art in a relaxed and welcoming space.
We'll provide a variety of crafting materials available for you to design your own unique t-shirts and posters. Kindly bring the t-shirt(s) you wish to decorate. Let's share ideas, inspire each other, and make some beautiful Pride art together!
This event is free to attend, and we appreciate a suggested donation of $10 to help us cover the cost of supplies. 💸
Bring your friends, come make new ones, connect with the community, get creative, and let your Pride shine! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
TQNC is a queer community collective 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 Artists Market with special guests The Femmes in Downtown Crossing
Our Queer Artists Market is back for a Downtown spring edition! Join over 30+ incredible Queer Artists and community groups and LIVE musical guests The Femmes. Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke and stitch in a a magical gathering where creativity and community collide.
QUEER FAMILY FEST
It's here! QUEER. FAMILY. FEST!
We're celebrating families in all their forms – chosen, birth, and everything in between! This is a safe and welcoming space where everyone, regardless of age or family structure, can celebrate the unique bonds that make up Queer families.
At the Fest we'll be fostering intergenerational visibility and support and creating opportunities for connection and shared experience. Adults, teens, and children are all warmly welcomed.
The Fest will feature:
⚡️ Creative Arts & Crafts: Engaging activities for all ages, fostering connection and self-expression.
💖 Community Resource Tables with information and support from local LGBTQIA2S+ organizations.
🍿 Snacks to enjoy while connecting with fellow attendees.
🌈 Sliding-Scale Family Portraits: Professional portraits capturing the unique essence of your family.
🛝 City Hall Plaza Playground: An outdoor space for kids and families to play and enjoy.
We invite you to participate in a day of celebration, connection, and affirmation!
TQNC is a queer community collective 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 Artists Market
Join us at Artisan’s Asylum on Sunday, April 27th!
It's our Queer Artist Market!
Join incredible Queer Artists and community groups. Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke and stitch in a a magical gathering where creativity and community collide.
Come one, come all! Support Boston Queer Artists!
Everyone who’s committed to a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ people is welcome, including our allies.
Please stop by regardless of where you live!
Space for our TQNC Brighton Queer Artists Market is generously provided by Artisan’s Asylum!
96 Holton St, Boston, MA 02135 (directions)
Our huge thanks to Artisan’s Asylum for hosting our Boston queer artist community!
Meet the Artists!
Queer Arts Market at Tiki Rock
Our Queer Artists Market is back Sunday March 9th! Join over incredible Queer Artists and community groups. Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke and stitch in a a magical gathering where creativity and community collide.
Campaign to Spread Kindness: Valentine's Card Making
Join us for a cozy night of Valentine’s crafting and card making!
💝 TQNC is partnering with Everyday Boston for their 7th Annual Campaign to Spread Kindness Across the City!
💋 We'll be making cards for friends, family, lovers — and for handing out to strangers on Valentine's Day!
💞 More than 1,000 cards were passed out last year, with a goal of 5,000 this year! Together, let’s light the city up with love!
We'll provide 🖌️ crafting and 💌 card supplies — this event is free to attend, and we appreciate a suggested donation of $10 to cover supplies if you are able. 🎁
TQNC is a queer community collective 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.
Inauguration Day Don't Panic Party
Join us on Inauguration Night for a community gathering where we'll find strength and mutual support in connection with each other. We believe that joy is a powerful form of resistance, and we'll come together to cultivate that joy as we move forward together.
Queer Holiday Crafting Night
Unleash your inner holiday elf and craft the perfect gift—whether it’s for someone special or just for you! We’ll provide the supplies; you bring the creativity (and maybe a dash of festive mischief).
We’ll be providing some crafting supplies and fun activities, and rolling right into Pool Night!
October Queer Dark Arts Market in Downtown Crossing
Our Queer Artists Market is back for a Downtown fall edition! Join over 30+ incredible Queer Artists and community groups. Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke and stitch in a a magical gathering where creativity and community collide.
Theater Offensive “Party On Our Block!” at the Gardner Museum
Join TQNC folks going to the Theater Offensive “Party On Our Block!” at the Gardner Museum!
Queer Downtown Artists Market
Join us in Downtown Crossing on Saturday, July 13th, for a sizzling, sultry summer soirée like no other!
It's our Queer Artist Market BACK for an evening edition!
We're turning up the heat and cooling down the evening with over 30+ incredible Queer Artists and community groups. Market goers can expect vibrant art, heartfelt stories, and passion in every brushstroke and stitch in a a magical gathering where creativity and community collide.
Come one, come all! Support Boston Queer Artists!
Space for our TQNC Downtown Queer Artists Market is generously provided by the Downtown Boston BID!
Summer Street Plaza
in front of Macy’s & Roche Bros.
Downtown Boston, MA 02110
Our huge thanks to the Downtown BID for hosting our Boston queer artist community!
Everyone who’s committed to a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ people is welcome, including our allies.
Please stop by regardless of where you live!
✨ Featuring 30+ Artists & Community Orgs✨
TQNC Pride Art Party
We’ll be painting and making decorations for our North End Pride on the Prado event!
Queer Spring Fling Artists Market in Downtown Boston
We’re here, we’re Queer, and (after brunch) we’re taking over Downtown Boston! Meet new Queers and discover a kaleidoscope of artistic mediums from Queer Artists & Artisans at TQNC’s Queer Spring Fling Artists Market. Engage in meaningful conversations and support the talented artists behind the works, and talk with community resource and advocacy orgs!
Queer Comedy Night TQNC Fundraiser at the Rozzie Square Theater
The Rozzie Square Theater is generously supporting TQNC by donating a portion of their proceeds from Queer Comedy Night on Friday, April 19th!
Queer Open Mic Night at BU, featuring Emily Zhou
Please join us for our first Queer Open Mic Night, featuring Emily Zhou, Author of Girlfriends! TQNC is teaming up with T4T, a Boston based Queer/Trans Reading Series, along with ACES (Allston Community Events Society), and our friends at BU’s LQBTQIA+ Student Resource Center!
Queer Broken Hearts Artists Market in Brighton
F Valentine’s Day. Meet new Queers and discover a kaleidoscope of artistic mediums from Queer Artists & Artisans at TQNC’s Queer Broken Hearts Artists Market. Engage in meaningful conversations with the talented artists behind the works and support local Queer artists.