Boston Queer Events
Visibility, Access & Advocacy
for Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
MA State Legislature LGBTQ+ Caucus & LGBTQ+ Youth Commission Policy Roundtable hosted by Breaktime
Join LGBTQ+ Caucus members Reps. John Moran, Sam Montaño, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sen. William Brownsberger, and MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth Executive Director, Shaplaie Brooks, for a dynamic discussion on housing, budget, and other policy priority topics!
Housing & Policy Over Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting…over a potluck dinner Downtown (RSVP for address).
We’ll be planning for our upcoming advocacy work and Policy Roundtables, but with a chill social vibe with food.
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!
We also have drinks left from our birthday party — this won’t be an alcohol-centric event, but 21+ attendees are welcome to a drink.
October Queer Downtown Artists Market
Join us in Downtown Crossing on Sunday, October 13th!
It's our Queer Artist Market BACK for a 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.
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✨
List coming soon!
Queer Social & Fruitstand Queer Pop Dance Party
Save the Date!
We’re planning a social pre-party 7:30-9:30pm, and a queer pop dance party night out 9:30pm-2am in partnership with Fruitstand!
Allston-Brighton Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
Election Night Watch 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.
Matthew’s Queer Birthday Social!
Join us to celebrate TQNC Co-Founder Matthew’s Birthday!
Housing & Policy Over Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting…over a potluck dinner Downtown (RSVP for address).
We’ll be planning for our upcoming advocacy work and Policy Roundtables, but with a chill social vibe with food.
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!
We also have drinks left from our birthday party — this won’t be an alcohol-centric event, but 21+ attendees are welcome to a drink.
East Boston Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
Queer Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise
We’re going cruising!
Um, not that kind of cruising.
We’ll be taking a queer contingent on a Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise, in partnership with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.
Housing & Policy Potluck Dinner
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting…over a potluck dinner hosted in the North End.
This will be a policy-oriented social, with some planning for our upcoming advocacy work, but with a summer “can’t we just be queer and take a break” kinda vibe.
Hyde Park Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
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!
Housing & Policy Over Dinner & Drinks
Join us for a Housing & Policy Advocacy Group meeting…over dinner and drinks at Democracy Brewing.
This will be a policy-oriented social, with some planning for our upcoming advocacy work, but with a summer “can’t we just be queer and take a break” kinda vibe.
JP Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
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 1st Birthday Party!
Join us for a roof deck party Downtown to celebrate TQNC’s first birthday!
TQNC Tabling at Museum of Science
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
City of Boston Pride Party at the Museum of Science
Join TQNC folks going to the City of Boston Pride Party at the Museum of Science!
Roxbury Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
Pride for the People Parade & Festival
The Queer Neighborhood Council was founded to fill gaps in visibility, access, and advocacy for Boston’s LGBTQIA+ community. During Pride Month when there’s a lot of queer programming and events, TQNC will be reducing our offerings, and encouraging members to support a variety of queer community groups and events.
Join TQNC folks going to the Pride for the People Parade & Festival!
Dyke March
The Queer Neighborhood Council was founded to fill gaps in visibility, access, and advocacy for Boston’s LGBTQIA+ community. During Pride Month when there’s a lot of queer programming and events, TQNC will be reducing our offerings, and encouraging members to support a variety of queer community groups and events.
Join TQNC folks going to the Boston Dyke March!
June Queer Social at the Alley / Pride in the Prado After-Party
Join us for a relaxed social gathering!
Food and beverages are available for purchase. All ages are welcome, but alcohol is available for 21+ only.
About The Queer Neighborhood Council
LGBTQIA+ people deserve civic & community spaces where we can safely exist as our whole selves.
Showing up in front of neighbors & strangers in community and official public meetings can be uncomfortable, and it can be hard to fully engage.
That’s the problem TQNC set out to solve.
We focus on four pillars chosen by community feedback:
1) Policy Roundtables — Opportunities to engage directly with elected officials and policy experts
2) Housing & Policy Advocacy Group — Take action on urgency advocacy areas, including housing, transit/transportation, healthcare, and queer youth community centers
3) Community Arts — Providing opportunities to support and engage with local Boston-area queer artists and art venues
4) Socials — To build community and bring people from our other three pillars together, we host monthly gatherings in queer-forward spaces
TQNC at North End Pride in the Prado
Join us for performances, a Pride flag raising, socializing, and snacks!
City Hall Pride Kickoff & Flag Raising
The Queer Neighborhood Council was founded to fill gaps in visibility, access, and advocacy for Boston’s LGBTQIA+ community. During Pride Month when there’s a lot of queer programming and events, TQNC will be reducing our offerings, and encouraging members to support a variety of queer community groups and events.
Join TQNC folks going to the City Hall Pride Kickoff & Flag Raising!
The City of Boston and Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting, and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community.
Join us on Monday, June 3, at City Hall Plaza at 11 a.m. to kickoff Pride month with a flag raising, remarks from Boston Pride 4 The People, Road of Rainbows, Museum of Science, and performances!
TQNC Pride Art Party
We’ll be painting and making decorations for our North End Pride on the Prado event!
Policy Roundtable with Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana
Join a dynamic discussion with Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana, covering legislative priorities his office is working on, Boston’s annual budget, and the critical issues you want to see the Boston City Council address!
Youth Pride – TQNC Tabling
TQNC is tabling at Massachusetts Youth Pride!
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
TQNC Housing & Policy Advocacy Group Working Session
This Working Session will be in preparation for our Policy Roundtable on 5/22 with Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana, along with updates on our advocacy campaigns including Trans Youth Shelter and Right to Counsel (legal representation for tenants facing eviction).
Dorchester Open Streets – TQNC Tabling
TQNC is tabling at Dorchester Open Streets!
Stop by, say hi, hang out — or join us at the table as a volunteer!
April Queer Social & Karaoke Night
Join us for a relaxed social gathering, and stick around for karaoke if you’d like!
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!
TQNC Housing Policy Advocacy Group Working Session
We’ll be meeting to continue work on our advocacy campaigns for Boston Trans Youth Shelter and Right to Counsel. All are welcome to join, no prior experience required.
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!