Boston Queer Events
Visibility, Access & Advocacy
for Metro Boston’s LGBTQIA+ and Ally Community
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!
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
March Queer Social & Trivia Night at Club Cafe
Join us for a relaxed social gathering, and stick around for trivia if you’d like!
February Queer Snowball Social at The Alley
Join us for a relaxed and warm-hearted social gathering!
Queer Drag Social
Join us for a chill social gathering, with the option to stick around after for a drag show!
Queer Holiday Social
Join us for a relaxed social gathering to celebrate the December holiday season!
We’ll be Downtown at The Alley Bar.