Boston Queer Events
Visibility, Access & Advocacy
for Metro Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
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 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 Advocacy Supper Club
QUEER ADVOCACY SUPPER CLUB
🆕🪩 Join us in JP for a special Queer Advocacy Meeting with Ethos’ LGBTQ+ Elders & Friends Out4Supper Club!
All are welcome 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
🍝 DINNER PROVIDED! Please RSVP to reserve a seat 🎟️
🍒 5pm-6pm: Appetizers & Social
🗒️ 6pm-8pm: Dinner & Meeting
This is an opportunity to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth — while enjoying a chill social vibe and food. All experience levels are welcome! 🌸
Space is limited. RSVP to reserve a seat by emailing ethoscafe@ethocare.org.
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
Reading is Resistance: a TQNC 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, May 12th from 7-8PM (monthly)
What are we reading? We’ll choose together! Books that support us in these times—whether that means radical resistance, queer joy, or both.
May Book of the Month: Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next) by Dean Spade
*available at local and online libraries
Because reading is resistance. And resistance is better together.
Queer Artist 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.
TRANS TAKEOVER TUESDAY at The Alley
🏳️⚧️ TRANS TAKEOVER 🏳️⚧️
a TQNC T4T event!
💖 Join us for a social gathering and opportunity to meet our neighbors and build community!
WE’RE HERE. And we need more spaces that celebrate trans joy 🌸
This space is dedicated to trans & gender non-conforming folks. Partners and supportive pals — regardless of how they identify — are welcome!
🪩 Hosted in a private space at the Alley Bar in Downtown Boston. Drinks and food available for purchase. All ages welcome, alcohol 21+. The space is up one flight of stairs — if you have accessibility concerns, please message.
✨$10 suggested donation
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.
Queer Advocacy Virtual Working Session
Join us virtually to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth. All experience levels are welcome!
Budget Advocacy Workshop
TQNC Budget Advocacy Workshop
hosted by Morgan McDaniel
Join TQNC for a virtual Budget Advocacy Workshop for the City of Boston.
Please join regardless of where you live! Anyone who cares about Boston is welcome.
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 Advocacy Policy & Potluck
Join us for a Queer Advocacy Group meeting, over a potluck dinner Downtown (RSVP for address).
This is an opportunity to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth — while enjoying a chill social vibe and food. All experience levels are welcome!
A note on the “potluck”
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!
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
TDOV TRANS TAKEOVER
a TQNC T4T event!
🏳️⚧️ Join Boston’s multi-day celebration of Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️
Day 2: Visibility to Each Other✨
Celebrate and build community in an uplifting space dedicated to trans & GNC folks. Partners of all identities welcome. 💖
What to expect:
🎯 Themed BINGO Game with Prize 🎲 Board Games 🎱 Pool Table 🍕 Free Food 📎 Vendors/Community Resource Tables 🎶 Music
Hosted in a private space at the Alley Bar in Downtown Boston. Drinks and food available for purchase. All ages welcome, alcohol 21+
$10 suggested donation
Collaborator Instagram Handles: @helpbyamg @tqncboston @stonewallsportsboston @transemergencyfund @transresistancema @cctgllc @queer.in.cannabis @pleasurepie
Trans Day of Visibility Celebration with Boston City Council
Hosted by Boston City Councilors Henry Santana and Sharon Durkan.
Join us in recognizing the amazing work local organizations are doing to support Boston's transgender community.
TQNC will be publicly acknowledged during the presentation, and all members are invited to join the Councilors on the City Council floor.
Councilors Santana & Durkan will be introducing a resolution officially recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility in Boston
Join TQNC after for a BYO lunch at the Boston Public Market!
TDOV Reception: 11AM, City Council Reception, 5th floor of Boston City Hall
City Council Presentation: 12PM, Iannella Chamber, 5th floor of Boston City Hall
TQNC Lunch: 1:30pm, Boston Public Market 100 Hanover Street, Boston MA 02108
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 Advocacy Virtual Working Session
Join us virtually to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth. All experience levels are welcome!
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
TRANS TAKEOVER TUESDAY at The Alley
🏳️⚧️ TRANS TAKEOVER 🏳️⚧️
a TQNC T4T event!
🥰 It’s BACK! We heard so much positive feedback about our first one that we’re doing it again!
💖 Join us for a social gathering and opportunity to meet our neighbors and build community!
WE’RE HERE. And we need more spaces that celebrate trans joy 🌸
This space is dedicated to trans & gender non-conforming folks. Partners and supportive pals — regardless of how they identify — are welcome!
🪩 Hosted in a private space at the Alley Bar in Downtown Boston. Drinks and food available for purchase. All ages welcome, alcohol 21+. The space is up one flight of stairs — if you have accessibility concerns, please message.
✨$10 suggested donation
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 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.
Queer Advocacy Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Queer Advocacy Group meeting, over a potluck dinner Downtown (RSVP for address).
This is an opportunity to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth — while enjoying a chill social vibe and food. All experience levels are welcome!
A note on the “potluck”
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!
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.
Trans Takeover at The Alley
🏳️⚧️ TRANS TAKEOVER 🏳️⚧️
a TQNC T4T event!
💖 Join us for a social gathering and opportunity to meet our neighbors and build community!
WE’RE HERE. And we need more spaces that celebrate trans joy 🌸
This space is dedicated to trans & gender non-conforming folks. Partners and supportive pals - regardless of how they identify- are welcome!
🪩 Hosted in a private space at the Alley Bar in Downtown Boston. Drinks and food available for purchase. All ages welcome, alcohol 21+. The space is up 1 flight of stairs — if you have accessibility concerns, please message.
✨ $10 suggested donation online or at the door
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 Advocacy Virtual Working Session
Join us virtually to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth. All experience levels are welcome!
TQNC & BAGLY: QuAC LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness Roundtable
TQNC and BAGLY will host a roundtable discussion on housing policy, and then we'll talk about ways folks can get involved in supporting a trans youth shelter in Boston.
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.
Queer Advocacy Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Queer Advocacy Group meeting, over a potluck dinner Downtown (RSVP for address).
This is an opportunity to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth — while enjoying a chill social vibe and food. All experience levels are welcome!
Queer Advocacy Virtual Working Session
Join us virtually to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth. All experience levels are welcome!
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.
TQNC Tabling at Fenway Health x Dorchester Brewing Co. T4T
We're hitting the table (literally!) at Dorchester Brewing Co. for their awesome T4T event! Come out, show your love for the trans community, and dive into the amazing work local organizations are doing. Plus, there will be a treasure trove of unique products to explore — all while sipping on DBCo’s craft beer, hard seltzers, cider, wine, slushies, and more!
Queer Advocacy Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Queer Advocacy Group meeting, over a potluck dinner Downtown (RSVP for address).
This is an opportunity to engage in advocacy on queer issues prioritized by the group, including housing, transportation, healthcare, and queer youth — while enjoying a chill social vibe and food. All experience levels are welcome!
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!
Housing & Policy Advocacy Council Meeting
The more action-oriented companion to our Housing & Policy Potluck Dinner series, this meeting will focus on making decisions on ideas discussed during potlucks, and coordinating on advocacy campaigns.
This will be a hybrid meeting — join in-person Downtown, or virtually.
Queer Arcade Night at Versus
Join us 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+
Please note that it’s possible the bar may book a holiday party that would require us to reschedule. We’ll notify everyone ahead of time if needed.
Housing & Policy Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting — over a potluck dinner hosted in Downtown Crossing.
This will be a policy-oriented social, with some planning for our upcoming advocacy work, with a low-key vibe. All are welcome, no experience required!
Housing & Policy Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting — over a potluck dinner hosted in Downtown Crossing.
This will be a policy-oriented social, with some planning for our upcoming advocacy work, with a low-key vibe. All are welcome, no experience required!
Matthew’s Queer Birthday Social!
🏳️⚧️ Continuing a tradition begun last year, come celebrate The Queer Neighborhood Council Co-Founder Matthew’s birthday with a big group of queer friends and allies! 🏳️🌈
💖 All queer folks and their friends are welcome, even if you don’t know Matthew. ✨
Election Night Don’t Panic Party
Come celebration or trepidation, join supportive queer friends and allies to watch Election Night results roll in! We’ll have news on a giant screen in one room, and separate spaces to hang out in case you need a chiller spot away from the news. Some snacks and drinks provided (21+ for alcohol), bring more to share!
We’ll continue as late as desired, depending on how the night goes — talk to Matthew ahead of time if you might need an option to crash over.
Housing & Policy Over Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting — over a potluck dinner hosted in Downtown Crossing.
This will be a policy-oriented social, with some planning for our upcoming advocacy work, with a low-key vibe. All are welcome, no experience required!
Allston-Brighton Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
Queer Social & Fruitstand Queer Pop Dance Party
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 come for the gay rights, stay for the gay wrongs 🙈💋
The Queer Neighborhood Council is partnering up with Fruitstand to host a Pre-Game Party, emphasis on games! We’ll have fun activities, socializing, and some prizes! 👀
This event is 21+, with drinks available at the bar.
Civic Engagement Panel with Pride in Our Workplace
TQNC is partnering with Pride In Our Workplace, the Boston business community, and local LGBTQ+ advocates for a panel & networking event on Civic Engagement!