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TQNC – queer joy, advocacy & arts for Boston and beyond
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TQNC is a trans-led grassroots nonprofit hosting #queer events & spaces for Greater #Boston LGBTQIA+ & ally communities
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Tomorrow night is out first monthly sewing skill share 🪡
Basic machines and supplies will be provided and a few experienced guides will be present to teach and answer questions.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level, experience, or identity.
More info and RSVP: www.tqnc.org/events/sew-g...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community SEW GAY CLUB JOIN OUR MONTHLY SKILL SHARE! NOV 25 TUES 6PM to 8:30PM SPACES LIMITED! RSVP TO SECURE YOUR SPOT CHARLOTTE & WILLIAM BLOOMBERG MEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 111 HIGH STREET MEDFORD, MA 02155
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Looking for a safe space to be this Thanksgiving? Join our Chosen Family Thanksgiving
🏳️‍🌈Open to all queer & trans folks🏳️‍⚧️
🍽️Southern soul foods provided
🥧Bring dessert or side if you want
💵Suggested $10 (but don’t let a lack of funds keep you away)
RSVP today: partiful.com/e/XkMQ5sXOJ6...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Greater Boston Chosen Family Thanksgiving a queer radical reclamation RSVP for more info The table is set. The family is chosen. 12PM THURSDAY NOVEMBER Sponsored by Sir Doula
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE VANDALISM OF THE TRANS FLAG MEMORIAL IN BOSTON COMMON TQNC vehemently condemns the hateful act of vandalism committed against our Trans Flag Memorial, installed in honor of Transgender Awareness Week and the solemn observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). The which stood remembrance memorial, of transgender as a sacred and gender- expansive lives tragically lost to fatal violence, was deliberately taken down. We want to be clear: This memorial was installed legally, with a permit obtained by the City of Boston. This act is not simple vandalism; it is a hate crime directly echoes the very violence prejudice that TDOR was established and condemn. The removal of this public, permitted memorial is a brutal reminder that the hate which spurs anti-trans violence is alive and active in our City and our communities. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the transgender community. This attack will not silence us. It only strengthens our resolve to fight for a future where every trans person can live openly, safely, and with dignity.
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Our joint statement about the Flag Memorial destruction along with our primary collaborator @tqncboston.bsky.social. We are currently in the process of replacing the flags at a new location, more details to come.
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Tomorrow night, close out Boston’s 26th annual Trans Day of Remebrance with a healing circle and staged reading of Where the Black Boys Are
🏳️‍⚧️⚧️

All events free & open to the public.
To get more info, donate, or rsvp: www.chastitysctg.com/bostontdor25
Boston's 2025 Transgender Day of Remembrance DAY OF RESTORATION HOSTED BY THE THEATER OFFENSIVE FRIDAY, NOV. 21, 7:00pm-9:30pm Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theater 7:15pm-8:00pm: Healing Circle led by Justice Roe Williams 8:00pm-9:00pm: Staged Reading of Where the Black Boys Are 9:00pm-9:30pm: Post-Show Conversation RSVP: bit.ly/BosTDORRestoration
November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Tomorrow, Day 3 in Boston’s 26th annual Trans Day of Remebrance includes a vigil followed by a community dinner at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museam
🏳️‍⚧️🕯️⚧️

All events free & open to the public.
To get more info, donate, or rsvp: www.chastitysctg.com/bostontdor25
Boston's 2025 Transgender Day of Remembrance DAY OF REMEMBRANCE THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 7:00pm-10:30pm Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum & Simmons University 7:00pm-8:45pm: Vigil and Name Reading at the Gardner Museum 9:00pm-10:30pm: Community Dinner at Simmons University RSVP: bit.ly/BosTDORVigil
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Boston’s 26th annual Trans Day of Remebrance continues tomorrow as Boston City Council votes on a historic LGBTQIA2S+ Ordinance. Show your support and network with the community 🏳️‍⚧️⚧️

All events free & open to the public.
To get more info, donate, or rsvp: www.chastitysctg.com/bostontdor25
Boston's 2025 Transgender Day of Remembrance DAYS OF ACTION TDOR is a call to action to address the inequities and injustice our communities continue to face. TUESDAY, NOV. 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Massachusetts State House RSVP: bit.ly/BosTDORStateHouseAction WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm Boston City Hall RSVP: bit.ly/BosTDORCityHallAction
November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Tonight, join our queer advocacy action collectives virtual meeting.
The City of Boston Planning Department will be present to talk about the office’s function and initiatives, share ways you can get involved, and answer your questions.
More info & RSVP for link: www.tqnc.org/events/queer...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community QUEER ADVOCACY ACTIONCOLLECTIVES VIRTUAL MEETING Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 - 7:30PM virtual RSVP for link
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Tomorrow start Boston’s 26th annual Trans Day of Remebrance with recognition at the State House. Join the community for an afternoon of remembrance, visibility, & action
🏳️‍⚧️⚧️

All events free & open to the public.
To get more info on each event, donate, or rsvp: www.chastitysctg.com/bostontdor25
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Tomorrow night, join our queer advocacy action collectives virtual meeting.
The City of Boston Planning Department will be present to talk about the office’s function and initiatives, share ways you can get involved, and answer your questions.
More info & RSVP for link: www.tqnc.org/events/queer...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community QUEER ADVOCACY ACTIONCOLLECTIVES VIRTUAL MEETING Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 - 7:30PM virtual RSVP for link
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Tonight come relax & recharge 😮‍💨
Yoga 🧘
Massage 💆
Reading corner 📚
Potluck 🍲
Mario Kart 🏎️
…and more!

This event is focused on the trans, nonbinary, & gender expansive community but allies are welcome with care & consent.
For more info, to volunteer, or rsvp: www.tqnc.org/events/trans...
TRANS AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Self-Care is Resistance BREAKTIME 63 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110 Monday, November 17th 5 PM - 9 PM WHAT TO EXPECT Free Massages by Queer Body Collective Tie-Dye Workshop by J Sparkz Free Acupuncture Services by Boston Acupuncture Project Peer-led support circles with Save Ourselves Reading Corner & Free Books thanks to BPL Potluck-style snacks... bring something if you can & label all ingredients Guided Yoga Session Mario Kart tourney is BACK and more! More info at LinkTr.ee/helpbyamg
November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Join Boston’s 26th annual Trans Day of Remebrance with a vigil and multiple community events this week

All events are free and open to the public.
To get more info on each event, donate, or rsvp: www.chastitysctg.com/bostontdor25
Boston's 2025 Transgender Day of Remembrance Join us for community and commemoration as we honor transgender lives past, present, and future. NOVEMBER 18-21 NOV. 18-19: DAYS OF ACTION MA STATE HOUSE and BOSTON CITY HALL NOV. 20: DAY OF REMEMBRANCE VIGIL ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM and SIMMONS UNIVERSITY NOV. 21: DAY OF RESTORATION BLACK BOX THEATER RSVP for all event details.
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Monday, relax & recharge with us.
Yoga 🧘
Massage 💆
Reading corner 📚
Potluck 🍲
Mario Kart 🏎️
…and more!

This event is focused on the trans, nonbinary, & gender expansive community but allies are welcome with care & consent.
For more info, to volunteer, or rsvp: www.tqnc.org/events/trans...
TRANS AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Self-Care is Resistance BREAKTIME 63 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110 Monday, November 17th 5 PM - 9 PM WHAT TO EXPECT Free Massages by Queer Body Collective Tie-Dye Workshop by J Sparkz Free Acupuncture Services by Boston Acupuncture Project Peer-led support circles with Save Ourselves Reading Corner & Free Books thanks to BPL Potluck-style snacks... bring something if you can & label all ingredients Guided Yoga Session Mario Kart tourney is BACK and more! More info at LinkTr.ee/helpbyamg
November 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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In remembrance of every known trans and gender-expansive person lost to fatal violence since 2020, we are creating a flag memorial installation in Boston Common. Each flag placed will represent a life taken too soon.✨
Sunday 11-4
To volunteer or donate to our costs: www.tqnc.org/events/z5z0p...
TRANS AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Flag Memorial Come help us place flags to memorialize our trans and nonbinary siblings that we have lost within the past years, seeking volunteers to help place flags throughout Boston Common. We are also seeking $750 in donations to purchase the flags and cover any additional expenses. Boston Common Sunday, Nov. 16th 11 AM - 4 PM More info at LinkTr.ee/helpbyamg
November 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Saturday, join us for a Trans Artist Showcase.
🏳️‍⚧️🎨🎤
Celebrate and uplift trans creative expression across all mediums, including performances, visual art, trans vendors, and more
Donations welcome to help us cover the venue fee and artist support
RSVP & more info: www.tqnc.org/events/trans...
TRANS AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Trans Artist Showcase SPONTANEOUS CELEBRATIONS 45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Saturday, November 15th 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Join us for a night celebrating trans brilliance across all art forms. Expect performances, open mic, visual art vendors, and community magic. We are max capacity for artists!!! Thank to everyone who reached out to vend with us. If you wish to perform, we will be having a semi-open mic open to all! More info at linktr.ee/helpbyamg
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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In remembrance of every known trans and gender-expansive person lost to fatal violence since 2020, we are creating a flag memorial installation in Boston Common. Each flag placed will represent a life taken too soon.✨
Sunday 11-4
To volunteer or donate to our costs: www.tqnc.org/events/z5z0p...
TRANS AWARENESS WEEK 2025 Flag Memorial Come help us place flags to memorialize our trans and nonbinary siblings that we have lost within the past years, seeking volunteers to help place flags throughout Boston Common. We are also seeking $750 in donations to purchase the flags and cover any additional expenses. Boston Common Sunday, Nov. 16th 11 AM - 4 PM More info at LinkTr.ee/helpbyamg
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Tonight! Come celebrate TQNC cofounder Matthew 🥳
As they embark on their next adventure, we're keeping the birthday tradition alive by celebrating with a bunch of queers and allies.
Pay-what-you-can, all donations help power TQNC’s future plans
RSVP & more info: www.tqnc.org/events/matth...
TQNC MATTHEW'S BIRTHDAY AND GOING AWAY PARTY a TQNC Fundraiser THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Greater Boston join us for a birthday fundraiser to honor our co-founder! Friday, Nov. 14th 6 - 9PM THE ALLEY BAR 14 Pi Alley Boston, MA 02108
November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Tomorrow, TQNC executive director Jack is inviting you to his birthday. Join in celebrating the queer and trans family with us 🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queerjoy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community YOU’RE INVITED JACK’S BIRIHDAY SEPT 20 SAT DORCHESTER BREWING CO. 1250 Massachusetts Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125 6PM to 9PM
September 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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This Saturday, come as you are to celebrate the birthday of TQNC founder Jack!
Jack’s birthday wish is to spend it surrounded by the wonderful queer and trans community
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🪩🎂

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TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queerjoy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community YOU’RE INVITED JACK’S BIRIHDAY SEPT 20 SAT DORCHESTER BREWING CO. 1250 Massachusetts Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125 6PM to 9PM
September 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Tonight it’s another virtual Queer Advocacy Action Collective: a participant-led group where you can learn, contribute, and lend your voice to take action on queer issues

No prior experience needed
RSVP for link

www.tqnc.org/events/queer...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community 501(c) (3) nonprofit public charity QUEER ADVOCACY ACTION COLLECTIVES VIRTUAL MEETING SEPT 16 TUE 6:30 PM to7:30PM virtual RSVP for link
September 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Visit us and many other local community orgs and businesses this Sunday at Open Streets Dorchester.
Part of Open Street Boston’s vehicle-free and family-friendly neighborhood events featuring activities, live music, food, and more

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TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity Open Streets Dorchester TQNC Meetup Hub Family friendly event that transforms neighborhood streets for community & play SEPT14 SUN 1600 Dorchester Ave Between: Ashmont St & Adams St Dorchester, MA 02122 10AM to ЗРM
September 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Tonight! It’s another Trans Takeover at The Alley Bar. Come celebrate your trans and gnc selves, meet others in the community, and reduce feelings of isolation
🏳️‍⚧️🪩
All ages
Partners and supportive friends also welcome

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TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity A t4t event TRANS TAKEOVER SEPT 12 FRI 7PM to 9PM THE ALLEY BAR 14 Pi Alley Boston, MA 02108
September 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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BOSTON: The LGBTQ+ community is under attack, from book bans, to targeting gender affirming care + ending the suicide prevention hotline for trans youth. That's why we're building a coalition of Massachusetts-based organizations that advocate for the rights + safety of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Purple graphic with white font that reads 'queers against censorship: Broad coalition of LGTBQ+ organizations in the local Boston community oppose dangerous censorship legislation to help keep vital queer + trans resources online, queersagainstcensorship.com Purple graphic with white box that has black text which reads 'WHY Massachusetts? Senator’s Elizabeth Warren + Ed Markey have shown support for KOSA, a dangerous, censorship bill. We need to them to oppose this, and all legislation that can be used to erase the LGTBQ+ community and create barriers Purple graphic with white font that reads 'queersagainstcensorship' with queersagainstcensorship.com underneath and a list of eight organizations logos including trans resistance, TQNC, transgender emergency fund, Lavender education, Sisters of perpetual indulgence and others
August 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Tomorrow is our virtual Queer Advocacy Action Collectives. We’ll be tackling issues like trans shelter, right to counsel, and queer spaces.
Join from home
No prior experience required
RSVP for link: www.tqnc.org/events/queer...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community 501(c) (3) nonprofit public charity QUEER ADVOCACY ACTION COLLECTIVES VIRTUAL MEETING AUG 19 TUE 6:30PM TO 7:30PM virtual RSVP for link
August 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Join us Tuesday night for virtual Queer Advocacy Action Collectives. This will be a participant-led meeting tackling issues like trans shelter, right to counsel, and queer spaces.
No prior experience required!
RSVP for link: www.tqnc.org/events/queer...
TQNC THE QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL queer joy, advocacy, & arts for Greater Boston's LGBTQIA+ and ally community 501(c) (3) nonprofit public charity QUEER ADVOCACY ACTION COLLECTIVES VIRTUAL MEETING AUG 19 TUE 6:30PM TO 7:30PM virtual RSVP for link
August 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM