Boston Queer Events
Visibility, Access & Advocacy
for Metro Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
TQNC Presenting at the Wharf District Council
TQNC has been invited to present at a meeting of the Wharf District Council! We'll be sharing an overview of how TQNC got started and what we do, priorities from our Housing & Policy Advocacy Group, and how people can get involved.
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!
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!
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!