LGBTQ Events
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- The Crystal Ballroom
In celebration of Milo Todd’s debut novel, THE LILAC PEOPLE, join us as we go back in time to an era of queer joy: 1920s Berlin. If you love Cabaret or Chicago, flappers or hoochie coochie dances, it’s time to get a wiggle on! A NIGHT AT THE ELDORADO will feature dazzling…
- High Street Place Food Hall
- Recurring daily
Big Queer Food Fest features dozens of chefs, restaurants, winemakers, and purveyors at events across the city and a grand tasting not to be missed! This multi-day event celebrates the LGBTQIA+ culinary community on a scale never experienced before. EVENTS (Various locations, see…
- dbar
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
The draw of dbar doesn't end at dinner. When the lights go down, the evening has just begun... Once the plates are cleared, the lights are dimmed, and the music goes up a few octaves, dbar After Dark is officially underway. Our gastropub turned nightclub is a party every night of…
Travel in the footsteps of Boston’s 19th and 20th century gay and lesbian friends. Explore Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman's walks along the Common; Charlotte Cushman’s cross-dressing roles; World War II bars and baths; and the AIDS memorial quilt project. Learn about…
- Back Bay
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Experience the ultimate weekend entertainment at Summer Shack's themed Drag Brunches! Summer Shack is proud to host many fabulous drag queens as they take on a new theme each weekend. Some of the upcoming drag brunch themes listed are the Barbie Drag Brunch, Beyonce Renaissance…
- West Newton Cinema
May 5 (West Newton Cinema): SIMA’S SONG (Netherlands/France/Spain, North American premiere). The bonds of friendship between a wealthy communist and a conservative Muslim singer are put to the test during Afghanistan’s turbulent history in the 1970s. Despite their differing…
Join us for a ga(y)la celebrating queerness in music! Blanc: Automata Porter: I Hate Men from Kiss Me Kate Cain: Televangelism Poulenc: La dame de Monte-Carlo Musto: The Rose Family Moore: In My Pocket Brahms: Allegro amabile from Clarinet Sonata No. 2, op. 120 no. 2 Brahms…
- Various Locations
- Recurring daily
The North America (NORAM) Cup is a biennial gay and inclusive rugby tournament, and the largest rugby union tournament in North America. The inaugural NORAM Cup was in 2023, hosted by the Charlotte Royals in North Carolina. The host city and club for the 2025 tournament is…
- Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory
Get ready to giddy up and glam out with BGMC’s “Glitter and Gingham”! We’re putting the iconic music of Dolly Parton center stage, blending sparkle with a touch of country flair. Join us for a fabulous night where the rhinestones shine bright and the gingham brings that down-home…
Kick off Pride month in a big way with the Third Annual Trans Pride Party A Benefit for the Trans Emergency Fund Enjoy beautiful views of the Boston skyline and ocean. Join us for a Silent Disco (Headphone party) as 3 Dj's Battles it out! (3 different styles of music) We'll…
Celebrated, scandalous, and unknown: meet some of the fascinating figures of Boston’s LGBT past on a walk led by docent and historian Robin Hazard Ray. We will visit the resting places of Senator Charles Sumner, actress Charlotte Cushman, poet Amy Lowell, and painter George…
- Dorchester Brewing Company
Celebrate Pride with a cookie decorating event! What’s Included: Expert tips and guidance on decorating vibrant, Pride-inspired cookies All the supplies you need to create your masterpiece, including rainbow-colored icing 1 TAP POUR included in your ticket price A beautiful box…
Join us for a night you won't want to miss! The Red Sox annual Pride Night at Fenway Park will be hosted on Monday, June 9. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer will receive an exclusive Red Sox hat in Pride colors. Arrive early for a Pride Party on the Sam…
Join LesbianNightLife for an unforgettable summer rooftop experience at the Rooftop@Revere Stuart St Boston. Dance under the stars and enjoy Boston's best hand-crafted cocktails while three DJs battle it out for your attention. Don't miss the silent disco, where you can choose…
Bandmates, songwriting-partners, and Boston-raised besties, Lisa Bello and MikeMRF have won a Lennon Award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (with 4 nominations), and 2 OUTmusic Awards (with 5 nominations) including 'Humanitarian Songwriter of the Year' for their anthem, "Be…
- Copley Square
PRIDE IS BACK!📢🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce the return of a Pride Month celebration in Boston on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. The celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, parade, festival, and block party! Boston Pride For The People…
- Boston Common Bandstand
Road of Rainbows will take place on Saturday, June 14th 2025 at the Boston Common. It will mark the fifth annual running of Boston Theater Company's Road of Rainbows - the first athletic event of its kind in Massachusetts, where gender has no bounds. At ROR, you be YOU and run…
- Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain
Get ready to celebrate love and diversity at the Annual JP Community LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party! This year's event is sponsored by our local Sam Adams Brewery, and will feature live performances by Artist TBA, and drag performances by Local Queens TBA. Don't miss out on the fun…
- The Stage at Suffolk Downs
Outloud is a multi-day, award-winning LGBTQ+ Music Festival, happening June 21 in Boston. Outloud will take place at the Stage at Suffolk Downs, and features a star-studded line-up celebrating and advocating for queer voices in music. This high-energy concert features…
Each drag performer will show off their most sickening lip sync number and YOUR votes will determine the top two Read My Lips contestants. The top two performers will go head to head in an epic lip sync battle for the crown! RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 contestant and legendary…
From its early roots in the 1970s to becoming a symbol of resilience, visibility, and celebration, this program traces the evolution of Boston Pride and its profound impact on both the city and the national movement for LGBTQ+ rights. Beginning in 1970 with a series of workshops…
Popular LGBTQ Restaurants and Bars
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- 11 Beacon Street
- (617) 227-3100
A 1920's style speakeasy located on Beacon Hill. For memorable cocktail and cuisine experiences Boston, Carrie Nation Cocktail Club on Beacon Street offers not only an extensive menu of exquisite dishes and drinks, but also a touch of history.
- 1236 Dorchester Avenue
- (617) 265-4490
dbar is Dorchester's premiere destination for fine dining, delicious cocktails and exciting nightlife.
- 26 Chandler Street
- (617) 482-4428
A favorite with the locals, Trophy Room is the epicenter of fun for the South End neighborhood. With a colorful atmosphere, superb food and drink options, and a lively brunch on Sundays. Everyone is welcome at The Trophy Room! Where bartenders will create your favorite cocktail…
