The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Join us for coffee and a different discussion on the last Wednesday of every month. Look for the rainbow tablecloths in the lunch room. This event is intended for folks aged 50+. If you are not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and tell them you are meeting with the Rainbow Elders.

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

Join us for a free clothing swap for queer and trans folks! Bring your old stuff that no longer suits your presentation or just doesn’t work for you anymore. Browse other people’s items, and take home some new digs!

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE) is a community based affinity group focused on supporting trans and queer people through collective action, education, and shared responsibility. The group exists to help shift the burden of advocacy away from trans and queer individuals alone by inviting allies into meaningful, guided participation.

This is a group for people with chronic pain and chronic illness to seek and find support and connect with other people experiencing similar symptoms and diagnoses. This includes but is CERTAINLY not limited to: fibromyalgia, POTS, EDS and other connective tissue diseases, ME/CFS, chronic back pain, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Crohn's, IBS, and many more.

The Mindfulness Meditation Group welcomes both inexperienced and experienced meditators to a weekly offering that will be hybrid-- both online and in person. It is facilitated by Jill Stansbury, the BQC Wellness Coordinator, who is a trained Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction facilitator through Brown University. This group meets weekly.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the first Wednesday of the month for the Rainbow Elder Lunch. Look for the rainbow tablecloths in the lunch room. This event is intended for folks aged 50+. If you are not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and tell them you are having lunch with the Rainbow Elders.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Whether you’re completely new to the modern tabletop gaming world and want to check it out, or you’ve got a game or two that’s been sitting on your shelf waiting for the right group to try it out, or you’re just interested in meeting other queer people and sharing some screen-free fun and conversation, this is the place for you!

No matter what you're working on or where you are in the process, we offer space and community to support creativity.

Energy. Breath. Belonging. 

Join us for a gentle, affirming practice of Qigong (气功). Rooted in ancient Chinese energy movement and breath, this space welcomes you exactly as you are.

✨ No experience needed

✨ All bodies and abilities welcome

✨ Come to move, breathe, and reconnect

Queer Qigong is a gentle, grounding movement class designed to support nervous system regulation, embodied resilience, and connection to self and community—especially for queer, trans, and gender-expansive folks.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

This group is designed for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals and allies who are curious about or committed to enhancing their well-being through mind-body practices. Whether you're new to the wellness space, just learning to meditate, or you're an experienced energy worker or yoga enthusiast, this space is for you.

The BQC is not hosting its spring dance this year, so be sure to put this dance on your calendar by our friends at WWU! The Queer Fantasy Ball will be on May 7^th from 7-10 pm in the WWU Viking Union Multipurpose Room.  They will have music, performances, food, and many fun surprises! Everyone 18+ is welcome! Donations accepted.

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Honorable Harvest and Evening Picnic | Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 4:00-6:00PM 

Are you curious about harvesting wild plants but don’t know where to start? Join us at a local lake to learn about the tenets of honorable harvest, focusing on a plant which is often hated but has almost endless uses, stinging nettle! We will learn about the basic rules to follow while harvesting anything from the wild, learn about the ways we can use nettle, such as cordage making, treating various ailments, and using it for food and drinks! We will practice the safest ways to harvest nettle, and brew some nettle tea in the field to enjoy as we appreciate sunset views on the lake! 

Please join the Skagit PFLAG community for their 3rd annual Queer Prom on May 9th from 7pm to 11pm at Skagit Valley College Cardinal Building.

The Mindfulness Meditation Group welcomes both inexperienced and experienced meditators to a weekly offering that will be hybrid-- both online and in person. It is facilitated by Jill Stansbury, the BQC Wellness Coordinator, who is a trained Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction facilitator through Brown University. This group meets weekly.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Do you identify as coming out late in life? Coming out recently? Please join us for friendship and support.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

We seek to build queer community together through collaborative storytelling. We meet once a month to play tabletop roleplaying games. All skill levels welcome!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This book discussion group is a welcoming and uplifting space for queer elders to explore vibrant aging, meaningful connection, and thoughtful end-of-life planning in community. Together, we’ll read and reflect on books that spark rich conversations about living fully, embracing each stage of life, and supporting one another with care, dignity, and compassion.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

We are a group of queer people who like to share our crafts; knitting, crocheting, drawing, coloring, pixel art, or whatever you want to bring along. We're here to share stories and experiences, ask questions or just hang out.

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

Join us for a casual and inclusive Queer Women's Social Hour at the BQC Center. We will meet, introduce ourselves, and talk about a variety of topics of interest, including our needs, vision and expectations for future meetings of this group. This event is for those who feel more comfortable gathering in a more female-centered environment rather than a group of mostly cis-males. If this applies to you, then please join us to make new friends, share experiences, and build a supportive community together.

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE) is a community based affinity group focused on supporting trans and queer people through collective action, education, and shared responsibility. The group exists to help shift the burden of advocacy away from trans and queer individuals alone by inviting allies into meaningful, guided participation.

We are not looking for successful, prolific writers. We are looking for people who want to know who they really are, and want to express that.

No judgement.

No expectation.

Sharing a space for each person to document their personal journey through life.

Observations. Experiences. Dreams.

We can share the discipline of writing on a regular basis with no rules. Happy to have company as we work. Our time together is a short hello and update. Then 90 minutes of concentrated focus on writing. Then a deep breath and a thought about what happened while writing, as we leave.

Let’s build a robust group of Queer Writers sharing energy to understand how we exist.

BQC Sacred Misfits: Spirituality on the Margins is a peer-led group for anyone interested in exploring spiritual practices outside of dominant religious frameworks. We center queer, trans, and other marginalized voices while creating space for self-inquiry, sacred play, and community connection. We gather to study divination, explore our weird spiritual selves, encourage stepping outside the mainstream, and find community beyond the binary, the dogma, and the gatekeeping. All genders, paths, and vibes welcome. No specific beliefs or experience required—just openness and respect.

The Mindfulness Meditation Group welcomes both inexperienced and experienced meditators to a weekly offering that will be hybrid-- both online and in person. It is facilitated by Jill Stansbury, the BQC Wellness Coordinator, who is a trained Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction facilitator through Brown University. This group meets weekly.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

3rd Tuesdays are FLINTA* Nights!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This book discussion group is a welcoming and uplifting space for queer elders to explore vibrant aging, meaningful connection, and thoughtful end-of-life planning in community. Together, we’ll read and reflect on books that spark rich conversations about living fully, embracing each stage of life, and supporting one another with care, dignity, and compassion.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

Connect with other members of the Latinx community to help with navigating some of the unique challenges of being queer in Latinx culture.

This is a group for Rainbow Refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have moved here from red areas. We will discuss things like being new to Bellingham, dealing with moving/starting over, survivor’s guilt, and getting used to being in a safer area.

The Mindfulness Meditation Group welcomes both inexperienced and experienced meditators to a weekly offering that will be hybrid-- both online and in person. It is facilitated by Jill Stansbury, the BQC Wellness Coordinator, who is a trained Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction facilitator through Brown University. This group meets weekly.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This group is a welcoming and affirming social group created specifically for transfeminine people to connect, share experiences, and build community in a supportive environment. Open to anyone who identifies with transfeminine experiences—including trans women, transfeminine nonbinary people, and those exploring gender—this group offers a space for casual conversation, mutual support, creative expression, and friendship. Whether you're looking to meet others with similar identities, talk about gender journeys, or just hang out in a space where you feel seen and celebrated, BQC Transfemme group is here for you.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Join us for coffee and a different discussion on the last Wednesday of every month. Look for the rainbow tablecloths in the lunch room. This event is intended for folks aged 50+. If you are not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and tell them you are meeting with the Rainbow Elders.

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This book discussion group is a welcoming and uplifting space for queer elders to explore vibrant aging, meaningful connection, and thoughtful end-of-life planning in community. Together, we’ll read and reflect on books that spark rich conversations about living fully, embracing each stage of life, and supporting one another with care, dignity, and compassion.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

This BQC Affinity group meets at the BQC Center on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6-8pm. Join us!

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

The Whatcom Youth Pride Coalition proudly presents the 2026 Youth PRIDE Parade and Festival - an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ youth and youth allies to walk together through a short, one mile parade route while the community stands along the sidelines and cheers them on!  The parade culminates in a festival at Bellingham High School where there will be tables for community organizations to share their resources, music and performances, makers space, youth art market, and food trucks for lunch! 

The Mindfulness Meditation Group welcomes both inexperienced and experienced meditators to a weekly offering that will be hybrid-- both online and in person. It is facilitated by Jill Stansbury, the BQC Wellness Coordinator, who is a trained Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction facilitator through Brown University. This group meets weekly.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us at the Bellingham Senior Activity Center on the first Wednesday of the month for the Rainbow Elder Lunch. Look for the rainbow tablecloths in the lunch room. This event is intended for folks aged 50+. If you are not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and tell them you are having lunch with the Rainbow Elders.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Whether you’re completely new to the modern tabletop gaming world and want to check it out, or you’ve got a game or two that’s been sitting on your shelf waiting for the right group to try it out, or you’re just interested in meeting other queer people and sharing some screen-free fun and conversation, this is the place for you!

No matter what you're working on or where you are in the process, we offer space and community to support creativity.

Energy. Breath. Belonging. 

Join us for a gentle, affirming practice of Qigong (气功). Rooted in ancient Chinese energy movement and breath, this space welcomes you exactly as you are.

✨ No experience needed

✨ All bodies and abilities welcome

✨ Come to move, breathe, and reconnect

Queer Qigong is a gentle, grounding movement class designed to support nervous system regulation, embodied resilience, and connection to self and community—especially for queer, trans, and gender-expansive folks.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This book discussion group is a welcoming and uplifting space for queer elders to explore vibrant aging, meaningful connection, and thoughtful end-of-life planning in community. Together, we’ll read and reflect on books that spark rich conversations about living fully, embracing each stage of life, and supporting one another with care, dignity, and compassion.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

This group is designed for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals and allies who are curious about or committed to enhancing their well-being through mind-body practices. Whether you're new to the wellness space, just learning to meditate, or you're an experienced energy worker or yoga enthusiast, this space is for you.

This ceremony is open for all, celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and our Lavender Graduates. Anyone who has graduated or will graduate by Fall 2026 may be recognized.

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Community Boating Center Pride Paddle | Friday, June 5, 2026 | 5:30-7:30PM |

Let’s meet up at the Community Boating Center (CBC) for Pride Paddle! This is a casual paddle along the Bellingham waterfront with CBC staff as guides. You must register in advance, as equipment is first come, first serve. More details, including how to register, coming soon!

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

Seattle Pride in the Park kicks off Seattle’s month-long Pride celebration with a full day of fun, food, music and more - all in the name of inclusion, community, and celebrating LGBTQIA+ joy!

Seattle Pride in the Park isn’t just another festival—it’s a full-on experience. It’s where thousands of us come together to celebrate, dance, eat, shop, connect, and just be.

Join us for a free clothing swap for queer and trans folks! Bring your old stuff that no longer suits your presentation or just doesn’t work for you anymore. Browse other people’s items, and take home some new digs!

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE) is a community based affinity group focused on supporting trans and queer people through collective action, education, and shared responsibility. The group exists to help shift the burden of advocacy away from trans and queer individuals alone by inviting allies into meaningful, guided participation.

This is a group for people with chronic pain and chronic illness to seek and find support and connect with other people experiencing similar symptoms and diagnoses. This includes but is CERTAINLY not limited to: fibromyalgia, POTS, EDS and other connective tissue diseases, ME/CFS, chronic back pain, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, lupus, MS, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Crohn's, IBS, and many more.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Do you identify as coming out late in life? Coming out recently? Please join us for friendship and support.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

We seek to build queer community together through collaborative storytelling. We meet once a month to play tabletop roleplaying games. All skill levels welcome!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This book discussion group is a welcoming and uplifting space for queer elders to explore vibrant aging, meaningful connection, and thoughtful end-of-life planning in community. Together, we’ll read and reflect on books that spark rich conversations about living fully, embracing each stage of life, and supporting one another with care, dignity, and compassion.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

We are a group of queer people who like to share our crafts; knitting, crocheting, drawing, coloring, pixel art, or whatever you want to bring along. We're here to share stories and experiences, ask questions or just hang out.

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Pride at Low Tide | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9:00-11:00AM

Join us to celebrate PRIDE at low tide! We will be exploring an amazing stretch of shore during a strong negative tide, which will reveal the intertidal critters usually hidden just below the surface. Get curious with us as we explore the coast to search for crabs, sea stars, clams, nudibranchs, and anything else that catches our eye! Consider bringing a snack or lunch to enjoy a picnic on the beach once we finish exploring. 

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

3rd Tuesdays are FLINTA* Nights!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Get ready for some mellow family fun this year! We all need a break, let's take one together! All are welcome! We're just gonna keep it simple this year, and offer a safe space for community building.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

Join us for a casual and inclusive Queer Women's Social Hour at the BQC Center. We will meet, introduce ourselves, and talk about a variety of topics of interest, including our needs, vision and expectations for future meetings of this group. This event is for those who feel more comfortable gathering in a more female-centered environment rather than a group of mostly cis-males. If this applies to you, then please join us to make new friends, share experiences, and build a supportive community together.

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE) is a community based affinity group focused on supporting trans and queer people through collective action, education, and shared responsibility. The group exists to help shift the burden of advocacy away from trans and queer individuals alone by inviting allies into meaningful, guided participation.

We are not looking for successful, prolific writers. We are looking for people who want to know who they really are, and want to express that.

No judgement.

No expectation.

Sharing a space for each person to document their personal journey through life.

Observations. Experiences. Dreams.

We can share the discipline of writing on a regular basis with no rules. Happy to have company as we work. Our time together is a short hello and update. Then 90 minutes of concentrated focus on writing. Then a deep breath and a thought about what happened while writing, as we leave.

Let’s build a robust group of Queer Writers sharing energy to understand how we exist.

BQC Sacred Misfits: Spirituality on the Margins is a peer-led group for anyone interested in exploring spiritual practices outside of dominant religious frameworks. We center queer, trans, and other marginalized voices while creating space for self-inquiry, sacred play, and community connection. We gather to study divination, explore our weird spiritual selves, encourage stepping outside the mainstream, and find community beyond the binary, the dogma, and the gatekeeping. All genders, paths, and vibes welcome. No specific beliefs or experience required—just openness and respect.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

This group is a welcoming and affirming social group created specifically for transfeminine people to connect, share experiences, and build community in a supportive environment. Open to anyone who identifies with transfeminine experiences—including trans women, transfeminine nonbinary people, and those exploring gender—this group offers a space for casual conversation, mutual support, creative expression, and friendship. Whether you're looking to meet others with similar identities, talk about gender journeys, or just hang out in a space where you feel seen and celebrated, BQC Transfemme group is here for you.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

Join us for coffee and a different discussion on the last Wednesday of every month. Look for the rainbow tablecloths in the lunch room. This event is intended for folks aged 50+. If you are not a member of the BSAC, sign in as a guest and tell them you are meeting with the Rainbow Elders.

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Drop in to the BQC Center to visit with friends, make a new friend, hang out on your own, check out a book (soon), play a game, read, listen to music, help yourself to a hot or cold beverage and snack, and more!

This BQC Affinity group meets at the BQC Center on the 4th Thursday of each month from 6-8pm. Join us!

Queer Run Club meets at Roam Coffee every Friday at 6:30am!

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Join us for a different activity every Friday night at the BQC Center!  Just drop in and join the fun.

Connect with other members of the Latinx community to help with navigating some of the unique challenges of being queer in Latinx culture.

The Seattle Pride Parade is community-led, deeply rooted in activism, and unapologetically focused on LGBTQIA2S+ visibility. Every year, 300,000+ people gather in the streets, marching for joy, justice, and belonging.

In our 51^st year of celebration, the Seattle Pride Parade is our opportunity to commemorate the past, celebrate new wins for equality, and get encouragement for the work yet to come. And quite frankly – it’s a hell of a lot of fun.

This is a group for Rainbow Refugees, 2SLGBTQIA+ people who have moved here from red areas. We will discuss things like being new to Bellingham, dealing with moving/starting over, survivor’s guilt, and getting used to being in a safer area.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

The BQC Center is reserved on weekday mornings for quiet time for those who would like to work, read, or study in a quiet and safe space with the community.

We invite you to take advantage of our free Wi-fi, snacks, drinks, book lending library and office supplies while you are working.

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Early Morning Pride at Low Tide Round 2 | Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 9:00-11:00AM

Summer is the time for beach exploration! If you missed us last month, join us at a new coastal spot to investigate the intertidal zone. If you joined us in June, we'd love to see you again this month, as the ever changing nature of tide pools means that we might find very different critters exploring this month! Consider packing a lunch to enjoy on the beach after our program concludes.

Saturday, July 11

• Pride Fairhaven Family Fun Day (12pm-3pm)

• All Ages PRIDE Dance @ -HUT- (4pm-7pm)

Sunday, July 12

• Pride IN Bellingham Parade (11am-1pm)

• Pride IN Bellingham Festival (12pm- 4pm)

Saturday, July 11

• Pride Fairhaven Family Fun Day (12pm-3pm)

• All Ages PRIDE Dance @ -HUT- (4pm-7pm)

Sunday, July 12

• Pride IN Bellingham Parade (11am-1pm)

• Pride IN Bellingham Festival (12pm- 4pm)

Saturday, July 11

• Pride Fairhaven Family Fun Day (12pm-3pm)

• All Ages PRIDE Dance @ -HUT- (4pm-7pm)

Sunday, July 12

• Pride IN Bellingham Parade (11am-1pm)

• Pride IN Bellingham Festival (12pm- 4pm)

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Community Boating Center Pride Paddle | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 5:30-7:30PM

Let’s meet up at the Community Boating Center (CBC) for Pride Paddle! This is a casual paddle along the Bellingham waterfront with CBC staff as guides. You must register in advance, as equipment is first come, first serve. More details, including how to register, coming soon!

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Queer Critters | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |  3:00-5:00PM 

Did you know that thousands of species have been observed participating in “queer” behaviors, such as same-sex coupling, changing sexes, and even raising offspring with same-sex partners. From gay swan foster dads to matriarchal hawk families and asexually reproducing lizards, animals around the world exist, and thrive, outside of the heteronormative expectations we often project onto them. Join us to explore how queerness is a natural and beautiful aspect of life for countless organisms!

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Creatures of the Night: Halloween Night Prowl | Friday, October 30, 2026 |  5:00-7:00PM

Wear your best costume to explore at night and learn all about nocturnal creatures. If you dress as a nocturnal animal yourself, you might even get some extra candy! We will start with some silly activities to build community, then have an interactive discussion about nocturnal animals and the unique adaptations which help them thrive in the darkness. We will then go on our “night prowl” (walking around flat trails as the sun sets) to keep our eyes and ears open for nocturnal wildlife. The area we will be exploring has abundant birds (including owls), as well as beavers, muskrats, bats, and coyotes! Come ready to have fun in the darkness, make new friends, and appreciate all things spooky with other nature loving queer folks!

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Mycelium and Me | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |  2:00-4:00PM

Have you ever wondered about how mushrooms grow so fast after the rain, or why dead trees always seem to be covered in fungus? Join us to learn all about mycelium-the hidden network of tiny fungal threads which are typically found underground! We will explore the often unseen ways that mushrooms impact the world around us, from breaking down dead stuff to providing food to countless animals around the world, including us! Nature is full of relationships which are often hidden and easy to miss if you don’t look closely… so we will explore slowly and carefully, searching for cool mushrooms as well as any other neat flora and fauna we might spot!

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.

PFLAG Bellingham/Whatcom County hosts a community support meeting on the first Tuesday of every month. We currently meet in-person at the BQC Community Center, or via Zoom, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Join us in person at the BQC Community Center, 310 W Champion Street, Bellingham or via Zoom [click here].

Each month, we showcase the work of a local queer artist by hosting a reception during the Downtown Bellingham Partnership’s First Friday Art Walk, and then displaying their work on the walls of the BQC Center in a month-long exhibition.

Everyone who practices with the felt sense of queerness is welcome to attend this monthly community gathering. No prior experience is necessary; come as you are.

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Finding Our Light Queer Campfire | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |  4:30-6:30PM

With the darkest day of the year, the winter solstice, just around the corner, join us for a healing time outdoors as we reflect on our year, set intentions for the new year ahead. After thinking about the ways that plants and animals get through the coldest months, we will open the floor to share the things that help us each get through the darkest parts of winter. The holidays can be a complicated time for many queer folks, and this is a space to build local community by sharing thoughts, feelings, and food with new friends! We will bring some snacks to share and “break bread” as a community, but if you’d like to bring a favorite food, whether store bought or home-made, the more the better!

Generations of Pride is our intergenerational community dinner centering LGBTQ+ people and allies in the Bellingham/Whatcom community. We gather on the last Wednesday of every month for a free catered dinner for folks 18 years or older at Bellingham Senior Activity Center (315 Halleck St). Each month we have a different topic for discussion with breakouts to help connect LGBTQ+ people across generations.