Upcoming Events

We update this calendar often so be sure to check it frequently. If you have questions, would like to meet up with a BQC host at an event, or have queer-friendly events to recommend, please email us at info@bellinghamqueercollective.org.

Click the Calendar View button below to see our upcoming events on a monthly calendar.

Queer Writes!
Mar
15

Queer Writes!

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.

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Sacred Misfits
Mar
15

Sacred Misfits

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Mar
15

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Queer Grief Support Group (Session 1 of 8)
Mar
17

Queer Grief Support Group (Session 1 of 8)

The BQC is thrilled to be partnering again with our friends at Accent Counseling to provide another FREE counseling support group designed specifically for our queer community!  

This 8-week therapeutic support group is led by trained professionals and offers a supportive space for LGBTQIA2S+ adults (18+) seeking a place to process their grief.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
18

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
19

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About
Mar
21

COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Intro to Nature Journaling | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 4:00-6:00PM 

Welcome spring and practice your nature journaling skills! After sharing some snacks and light refreshments, we will explore some of the oldest growth first in Bellingham to search for the very first buds and blooms of spring, listen for returning songbirds, and and record our observations after learning some new techniques for drawing/sketching in the field! 

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Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)
Mar
21

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)

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.

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Rainbow Refugees
Mar
22

Rainbow Refugees

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Mar
22

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Transfemme Discussion Group
Mar
24

Transfemme Discussion Group

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
25

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Mar
25

Rainbow Elders Discussion Group

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.

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Generations of Pride: Spring Cleaning Swap Meet
Mar
25

Generations of Pride: Spring Cleaning Swap Meet

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. Join us!

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
26

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Mar
29

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Transgender Day of Visibility
Mar
31

Transgender Day of Visibility

Hosted by BQC, PFLAG Whatcom/Bellingham, and Western Washington University.

On March 31, our community will come together our 2nd Annual Bellingham Transgender Day of Visibility celebration — an evening dedicated to honoring, uplifting, and standing alongside our transgender neighbors.

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Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Apr
1

Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
1

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Bellingham Queer Gamers
Apr
1

Bellingham Queer Gamers

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!

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(CANCELLED) Queer Qigong
Apr
1

(CANCELLED) Queer Qigong

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
2

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Mind-Body Wellness Circle
Apr
2

Mind-Body Wellness Circle

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.

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Chronic and Iconic
Apr
4

Chronic and Iconic

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.

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Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)
Apr
4

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Apr
5

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
8

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
9

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Crafty Queer Friends
Apr
9

Crafty Queer Friends

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Apr
12

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
15

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
16

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)
Apr
18

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)

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.

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About
Apr
18

COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Beaver Prowl | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 6:30-8:30PM

Get curious about North America’s largest rodent - beavers! Learn all about these ecosystem engineers and what makes them so unique, then take an evening stroll around a beautiful local wetland filled with awesome wildlife such as beavers, muskrats, bats, raptors, and waterfowl. Even if we don’t see any beavers, we can often hear them slapping their tails on the water in territorial displays, and will definitely see lots of evidence of beavers on the landscape, such as chewed sticks and scent mounds. This evening excursion is a fun way to see our environment in a new light, literally! 

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Queer Writes!
Apr
19

Queer Writes!

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.

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Sacred Misfits
Apr
19

Sacred Misfits

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.

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Friends for Life Train the Trainer Event
Apr
19

Friends for Life Train the Trainer Event

We are seeking volunteers to help us share the facts about fentanyl to prevent opioid overdoses in the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. If you would like to volunteer to table at a health fair, co-facilitate a community presentation to an area PFLAG chapter, young adults in one of the local colleges or universities, or facilitate an event in a part of the community that is important to you, please register for the Train the Trainer/Tabler event.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Apr
19

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
22

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
23

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Rainbow Refugees
Apr
26

Rainbow Refugees

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.

View Event →
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Apr
26

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

View Event →
Transfemme Discussion Group
Apr
28

Transfemme Discussion Group

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
29

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

View Event →
Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Apr
29

Rainbow Elders Discussion Group

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.

View Event →
Generations of Pride
Apr
29

Generations of Pride

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
Apr
30

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)
May
2

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)

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.

View Event →
Chronic and Iconic
May
3

Chronic and Iconic

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.

View Event →
Mindfulness Meditation Group
May
3

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

View Event →
Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
May
6

Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
May
6

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Bellingham Queer Gamers
May
6

Bellingham Queer Gamers

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!

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Queer Qigong
May
6

Queer Qigong

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
May
7

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

View Event →
Mind-Body Wellness Circle
May
7

Mind-Body Wellness Circle

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.

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About
May
9

COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About

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! 

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
May
10

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
May
13

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
May
14

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Crafty Queer Friends
May
14

Crafty Queer Friends

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.

View Event →
Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)
May
16

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)

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.

View Event →
Queer Writes!
May
17

Queer Writes!

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.

View Event →
Sacred Misfits
May
17

Sacred Misfits

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.

View Event →
Mindfulness Meditation Group
May
17

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
May
20

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
May
21

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

View Event →
Rainbow Refugees
May
24

Rainbow Refugees

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.

View Event →
Mindfulness Meditation Group
May
24

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

View Event →
Transfemme Discussion Group
May
26

Transfemme Discussion Group

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
May
27

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

View Event →
Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
May
27

Rainbow Elders Discussion Group

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.

View Event →
Generations of Pride
May
27

Generations of Pride

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
May
28

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

View Event →
Mindfulness Meditation Group
May
31

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

View Event →

Crafty Queer Friends
Mar
12

Crafty Queer Friends

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.

View Event →
Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
12

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Queering the Future Writing Workshop (Session 3 of 3)
Mar
11

Queering the Future Writing Workshop (Session 3 of 3)

Queering the Future: Solarpunk as a Hope Engine is a three-part genre and writing workshop with lunafly. This series for amateur writers introduces you to the Solarpunk genre during the first session, followed by an immersive writing workshop. Structured exercises, group work, discussion, and lots of space to write - we'll create short pieces and see where our storyboards take us over the course of three months.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
11

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Mar
8

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)
Mar
7

Community Allies for Queer Equity (CAQE)

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.

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Trans Clothing Swap
Mar
7

Trans Clothing Swap

Join us for a free clothing swap for trans folks, by 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!

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Mind-Body Wellness Circle
Mar
5

Mind-Body Wellness Circle

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
5

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Queer Qigong
Mar
4

Queer Qigong

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.

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Bellingham Queer Gamers
Mar
4

Bellingham Queer Gamers

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!

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Drop-in Social Hours
Mar
4

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Mar
4

Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Mar
1

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Chronic and Iconic
Mar
1

Chronic and Iconic

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Feb
26

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Feb
25

Rainbow Elders Discussion Group

Join us for coffee and a different discussion on the last Wednesday of every month. Look for us at 3:15 in room 16 near the coffee lounge. 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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Feb
25

Drop-in Social Hours

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!

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Transfemme Discussion Group
Feb
24

Transfemme Discussion Group

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Feb
22

Mindfulness Meditation Group

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.

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Rainbow Refugees
Feb
22

Rainbow Refugees

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.

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