Upcoming Events
We update this calendar often so check frequently. If you would like to ask questions, meet up with a BQC host at an event, or suggest an event be added to our calendar that is aligned with our community email us at: info@bellinghamqueercollective.org. Click the Calendar View button below to see events on a monthly calendar.
Generations of Pride Park Potluck
Join us for our next Generations of Pride for a Park Potluck! Wednesday July 30th 5-7pm.
Downtown Sounds - BQC Center Social Hours Event
All queer friends are welcome to stop by the BQC Center during the five Wednesday night live, free, concerts taking place in our Arts District.
Daylight with Betty Desire
This is a friendly, neighborhood bar event, with food, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun!!
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun.
BQC Movie Event: Wizard of Oz
We will meet in the lobby 2:45 pm to visit and save our seats early!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - Dirty Dancing
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
BQC Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
Downtown Sounds - BQC Center Social Hours Event
All queer friends are welcome to stop by the BQC Center during the five Wednesday night live, free, concerts taking place in our Arts District.
Queer Writes!
No matter what you're working on or where you are in the process, we offer space and community to support creativity.
BQC Trans Masc Nonbinary Meetup
This BQC Affinity group meets on the 2nd Fridays , 4:00-8:00 pm at a local restaurant. Hosted by Hank Ohana. Join us!
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun.
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
BQC Advocacy Hour
More info to come! Meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday from 12pm - 2pm at the BQC Center.
BQC Late Bloomers Affinity Group
Do you identify as coming out late in life? Coming out recently? Please join us for friendship and support.
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun. This week: Acoustic Music Night
BQC Queer Women’s Group
BQC Queer Women’s group is a BQC Affinity Group hosted by Laura Rainey and Lyn Faith.
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - Wicked (Sing a long)
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
BQC Book Club: Detransition, Baby
Join us for another BQC book club! Reading the book is suggested, but not required.
BQC Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Join us for coffee and a different discussion every month.
BQC Knit and Craft at NW Yarns
Join the BQC Knit and Craft Night at NORTHWEST YARNS! Bring any craft you would like to work on during this time or come find your new favorite project at the shop!
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun.
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - The Princess Bride
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
BQC Fiber Arts and Crafts Group
Join us at the BQC Center for our monthly Fiber Arts and Crafts Affinity Group! Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring any craft you would like to work on and enjoy the company and conversation!
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun.
BQC Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
Queer Writes!
No matter what you're working on or where you are in the process, we offer space and community to support creativity.
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
BQC Late Bloomers Affinity Group
Do you identify as coming out late in life? Coming out recently? Please join us for friendship and support.
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
BQC Book Club: Felix Ever After
Join us for another BQC book club! Reading the book is suggested, but not required.
BQC Trans Masc Nonbinary Meetup
This BQC Affinity group meets on the 2nd Fridays , 4:00-8:00 pm at a local restaurant. Hosted by Hank Ohana. Join us!
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
BQC Advocacy Hour
More info to come! Meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday from 12pm - 2pm at the BQC Center.
BQC Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Join us for coffee and a different discussion every month.
BQC Knit and Craft at NW Yarns
Join the BQC Knit and Craft Night at NORTHWEST YARNS! Bring any craft you would like to work on during this time or come find your new favorite project at the shop!
BQC Queer Women’s Group
BQC Queer Women’s group is a BQC Affinity Group hosted by Laura Rainey and Lyn Faith.
BQC Book Club: Perfect Peace
Join us for another BQC book club! Reading the book is suggested, but not required.
BQC Fiber Arts and Crafts Group
Join us at the BQC Center for our monthly Fiber Arts and Crafts Affinity Group! Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring any craft you would like to work on and enjoy the company and conversation!
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
BQC Queer Latiné Society
Connect with other members of the Latinx community to help with navigating some of the unique challenges of being queer in Latinx culture.
BQC Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
Queer Writes!
No matter what you're working on or where you are in the process, we offer space and community to support creativity.
MBT: Booker T. Jones
Booker T. Jones is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history.
BQC Book Club: Bury Your Gays
Join us for another BQC book club! Reading the book is suggested, but not required.
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
BQC Trans Masc Nonbinary Meetup
This BQC Affinity group meets on the 2nd Fridays , 4:00-8:00 pm at a local restaurant. Hosted by Hank Ohana. Join us!
BQC Advocacy Hour
More info to come! Meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday from 12pm - 2pm at the BQC Center.
BQC Late Bloomers Affinity Group
Do you identify as coming out late in life? Coming out recently? Please join us for friendship and support.
BQC Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Join us for coffee and a different discussion every month.
BQC Knit and Craft at NW Yarns
Join the BQC Knit and Craft Night at NORTHWEST YARNS! Bring any craft you would like to work on during this time or come find your new favorite project at the shop!
BQC Queer Women’s Group
BQC Queer Women’s group is a BQC Affinity Group hosted by Laura Rainey and Lyn Faith.
BQC Book Club: It Came from the Closet; Reflections of Queer Horror
Join us for another BQC book club! Reading the book is suggested, but not required.
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
BQC Queer Latiné Society
Connect with other members of the Latinx community to help with navigating some of the unique challenges of being queer in Latinx culture.
BQC Fiber Arts and Crafts Group
Join us at the BQC Center for our monthly Fiber Arts and Crafts Affinity Group! Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring any craft you would like to work on and enjoy the company and conversation!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
BQC Queer Latiné Society
Connect with other members of the Latinx community to help with navigating some of the unique challenges of being queer in Latiné culture.
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun. This week: BINGO!!!!
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Daylight with Betty Desire- Christmas in July
This is a friendly, neighborhood bar event, with food, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun!!
BQC Book Club: A Bone in His Teeth
Join us for another BQC book club! Reading the book is suggested, but not required.
Downtown Sounds - BQC Center Social Hours Event
All queer friends are welcome to stop by the BQC Center during the five Wednesday night live, free, concerts taking place in our Arts District.
Rainbow Elders Coffee Talk
Come to the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for a social hour with the queer elder community. 50+
BQC Fiber Arts and Crafts Group
Join us at the BQC Center for our monthly Fiber Arts and Crafts Affinity Group! Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring any craft you would like to work on and enjoy the company and conversation!
Ferndale Pride Festival
This is the first Ferndale Pride festival
BQC will have an outreach table Sunday so be sure to stop by and say hi!At Elizabeth park in Bellingham
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - Twisters
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
BQC Queer Women’s Group
BQC Queer Women’s group is a BQC Affinity Group hosted by Laura Rainey and Lyn Faith.
Ferndale Pride Festival
This is the first Ferndale Pride festival
BQC will have an outreach table Sunday so be sure to stop by and say hi!At Elizabeth park in Bellingham
Fun Fridays!
Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center! Just drop in and join the fun.
This week: Acoustic music night
Pride Paddle Out
$10 to join! Please register in advance. You can find all future Register here for all future availabilities!
Daylight with Betty Desire
This is a friendly, neighborhood bar event, with food, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun!!
Cancelled: To Whom it may Concern: Letters of Pride
Do you have a special letter you would like to read aloud to an audience? Our community has a lot to say right now!
BQC Book Club: A Lady For A Duke
Join us as we dive into A Lady for a Duke—a lush, heartfelt story of identity, love, and what we risk to be fully seen.
Downtown Sounds - BQC Center Social Hours Event
All queer friends are welcome to stop by the BQC Center during the five Wednesday night live, free, concerts taking place in our Arts District.
BQC Knit and Craft at NW Yarns
Join the BQC Knit and Craft Night at NORTHWEST YARNS! Bring any craft you would like to work on during this time or come find your new favorite project at the shop!
BQC Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Join us for coffee and a different discussion every month.
BQC Advocacy Hour
More info to come! Meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday from 12pm - 2pm at the BQC Center.
Bellingham Pride Parade
Want to march in the Bellingham Pride Parade with the BQC!? We would love to have a huge contingent join us! Our theme this year is Heros Vs. Villains!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema - Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone
Summer is right around the corner!
Fairhaven Outdoor Cinema has a super-fun 2025 line up!
Drag Prov
A drag improv show combining the glamour, sass, and performance art of drag with the spontaneity and humor of improvisational theatre. Expect lip sync battles and bold, inclusive, and often boundary-pushing humor.