Affinity Group Calendar
See when/where your favorite affinity group is meeting next! You can even add events to your personal calendar, so you’ll never lose track.
Interested in starting your own affinity group? See what time slots are available labeled “Future affinity group”.
Interested in Starting an Affinity Group?
Affinity Groups are a wonderful way to connect with the community based on common interests or shared identities. They are facilitated by a team of volunteer leaders, are free, and meet monthly. Some groups meet in the BQC Center and some in other spaces around town.
Applications are due by July 31, 2025 for new groups starting in September. New groups will be considered again in October.
Our Affinity Groups
Registration is not required to attend affinity group meetings; just show up!
Additional groups will be added this fall so check back in September.
If you have questions and would like to learn more, please email us at: info@bellinghamqueercollective.org
https://www.bellinghamqueercollective.org/a-year-of-queer-books
Visit the Year of Queer Books page for the list of all the books this year and the meeting dates. Come to one or all!
A Year of Queer Books
Varied Dates & Times
BQC Center
310 W Champion St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Our LGBTQ+ Book Club dives into queer stories across genres- from fiction to memoir to graphic novels. Whether you’re an avid reader or just book-curious, come enjoy good conversation and new perspectives in a welcoming space. Finishing the book is not a requirement!
Advocacy Hour
2nd Sundays
12:00 - 2:00pm
BQC Center
310 W Champion St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Join us for an open planning meeting to organize around the concerns, fears, and hopes of our LGBTQ+ community in light of the changing political landscape. This session will lead to the formation of a volunteer advocacy group to represent community voices in Olympia. All are welcome- especially trans people, and anyone ready to make a difference.
fIber Arts & Crafts Group
4th Tuesdays
5:00 - 7:00pm
BQC Center
310 W Champion St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Join our lively crafting group on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5–7 PM. Bring your knitting, embroidery, collage, or any other project. There’s room for all kinds of creativity. This is a fun and relaxed way to meet fellow queer crafters, chat, and unwind with fiber and friends.
Flinta Night
3rd Tuesdays
5:00 - 8:00pm
L&L Libations
1107 N State St
Bellingham, WA 98225
This affinity space centers women, lesbians, intersex, nonbinary, trans, and agender people; those often pushed to the margins in patriarchal spaces. Rooted in the FLINTA* framework from German queer culture, this gathering creates room for deep connection, healing, and joy without the presence of cis men. Come be in community with others who share your experiences and values.
Knit & Craft Group
3rd Wednesdays
5:30 - 7:30pm
Northwest Yarns
206 W Magnolia St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
Gather with the queer fiber community at Northwest Yarns every 3rd Wednesday from 5:30–7:30 PM. Bring a project or browse the shop to get inspired. With large tables and a cozy seating area, it’s the perfect setting to connect with others who love creating by hand.
Late Bloomers
2nd Tuesdays
6:00 - 8:00pm
BQC Center
310 W Champion St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
This social group is for LGBTQ+ adults who are coming out or exploring new identities later in life. We talk about the joys and challenges of embracing our authentic selves and connect with others navigating similar paths. This is a volunteer-led space for making friends and learning about local queer resources- not a clinical support group. All identities welcome.
Trans Masc/Nonbinary Meetup
2nd Fridays
5:00 - 7:00pm
Horseshoe Cafe
113 E Holly St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
This group is for transmasc and nonbinary folks seeking connection, conversation, and camaraderie. We gather in a relaxed, identity-affirming space to share experiences and build community. Whether you're new to this journey or well along your path, you are welcome here.
https://whatcomcoa.org/become-a-member/
Come as a guest for the first three visits, and then membership to the BSAC is needed (scholarships available). Daily hot lunch program free to 65+!
Rainbow Elders
Most Wednesday
First Wednesdays:
11:30 AM - Visibility Lunch
Second/Fourth Wednesdays:
2:00 PM - Coffee Talk
Third Wednesdays:
3:15 PM - Discussion Group
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
315 Halleck St, Bellingham
WA 98225
A gathering space for LGBTQ+ people ages 50 and up to build friendships, share stories, and celebrate our experiences. Come connect with others who’ve lived through generations of queer history and continue to thrive in community.
Queer Latiné Society
4th Saturdays
12:00 - 2:00pm
BQC Center
310 W Champion St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
A bilingual (English/Español) space for Latiné LGBTQ+ folks to connect, celebrate cultura, and support one another. We gather around the shared experiences of queerness and Latinidad, embracing joy, community, and mutual care.
Queer Women’s Group
3rd Saturdays
12:00 - 2:00 PM
BQC Center
310 W Champion St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
This social group is for LGBTQ+ women and anyone who feels at home in a more femme-centered space. Together, we share stories, build friendships, and envision the future of our group. We warmly welcome women, lesbians, intersex, nonbinary, trans, agender folks, and others who align with our values of kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Queer Writes!
1st Wednesdays
6:00 - 8:00 PM
BQC Center
310 W Champion St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
BQC Queer Writes meets for a quiet, focused writing space using something similar to the Shut Up & Write! model. Bring any writing project you’re working on- whether it’s journaling, poetry, fiction, or beyond. We start with a short discussion, write quietly for 90 minutes, and wrap up with an optional debrief. Share your work if you like, or just enjoy writing in community.
We want to hear from you!
Our affinity group program is expanding and we would love your input! Please share your experiences here on our Affinity Group Community Survey. Your feedback helps us to better serve the community.