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.

COMMUNITY EVENT: Good Time Girls Spooky Tours
Oct
3
to Oct 31

COMMUNITY EVENT: Good Time Girls Spooky Tours

Ready for a little Gore & Lore, Sin & Gin, and Bellingham history with a spooky twist? Gather your friends—or come solo—and join the Good Time Girls for one of downtown Bellingham’s most entertaining fall traditions! Their walking tours bring Bellingham’s colorful past to life with fascinating stories, tantalizing tales, and just the right amount of mystery.

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
30

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Rocky Horror Picture Show!
Oct
31

COMMUNITY EVENT: Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Fifteen years ago, Mount Baker Theatre started a beloved tradition: a Halloween screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Now, for the 15th Anniversary, get ready for a night of wild entertainment with The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Mount Baker Theatre! In the tradition of flashback cinema showings worldwide, follow squeaky clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget as they encounter the scandalous Dr. Frank-N-Furter, rippling Rocky, and vivacious Columbia. Get ready for a night of fun, frivolity, and fetish as Bellingham’s boldest actors bring the cult classic’s characters to life in front of the movie screen.

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Chronic and Iconic
Nov
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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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
2

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
3

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
4

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Nov
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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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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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Bellingham Queer Gamers
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
5

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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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Mind-Body Wellness Circle
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
6

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
9

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
10

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Intentional Living and Dying Well
Nov
10

Intentional Living and Dying Well

The Intentional Living and Dying Well group was inspired by the heartfelt and transformative conversations we had during a Rainbow Elders led book club focused on The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. We found it invaluable to be able to discuss living according to our values through life changes, aging, and, ultimately, death. And we appreciate how helpful it is to discuss navigating life choices with a group of friends who also understand what it is to be queer in today's America.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
11

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
12

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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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Crafty Queer Friends
Nov
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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
13

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Queer Prayer and Spiritual Wellness Affinity Group
Nov
14

Queer Prayer and Spiritual Wellness Affinity Group

Join us once a month for meditation, prayer, and discussion. This group is intended to be a safe space for queers to explore their relationship with God / the Divine / the universe, independently from any specific belief system or spiritual institution. We welcome people of any religious/spiritual background, or no religious/spiritual background. Got questions? Bring them to group! Got a resentment? Sounds good; bring that, too! Hope to see you there.

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About
Nov
14

COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Fabulous Fungi | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00AM-12:00PM

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! 

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Sacred Misfits
Nov
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
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
16

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
17

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
18

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
19

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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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Rainbow Refugees
Nov
19

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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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
20

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Nov
20

Transgender Day of Remembrance

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

Join LGBTQ+ Western, Bellingham Queer Collective, and PFLAG Whatcom/Bellingham as we honor the lives of trans and gender expansive people who have died from violence in the past year. Will include a reading of names, speakers, and more.

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Queer Women’s Group
Nov
21

Queer Women’s Group

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
23

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
24

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Transfemme Discussion Group
Nov
24

Transfemme Discussion Group

Come join a growing community of transfeminine people for a warm evening of discussion. Wherever you are in your journey, you will find a welcoming and inclusive space to share stories, listen and find friends. We hope to see you there!

(Transfeminine is an umbrella term that refers to people who were assigned or raised male at birth but identify with femininity.)

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
25

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Nov
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
Nov
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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Queersgiving at the BQC Center
Nov
26

Queersgiving at the BQC Center

We are hosting a casual afternoon during Thanksgiving Day for those who would like to connect with queer community and/or do not celebrate this holiday in a traditional way. Drop in anytime for a vegetarian potluck, games, a light walk and other activities with your BQC family.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
27

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Nov
30

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
1

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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 COMMUNITY EVENT: World AIDS Day
Dec
1

COMMUNITY EVENT: World AIDS Day

SAVE THE DATE for Lifelong’s World AIDS Day event!

When: Tuesday, December 1 @ 5:30 pm 
Where: Bellingham Senior Activity Center North (140 E. Bellis Fair Pkwy)
Theme: Every Connection Matters

Everyone is invited to this free event. No registration required.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
2

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Rainbow Elders Visibility Lunch
Dec
2

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
Dec
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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Generations of Pride
Dec
2

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.

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Bellingham Queer Gamers
Dec
2

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
3

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
3

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
Dec
3

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
4

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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COMMUNITY EVENT: 2SLGBTQIA+ Photo Shootout
Dec
6

COMMUNITY EVENT: 2SLGBTQIA+ Photo Shootout

Join us for a 2SLGBTQIA+ photo shootout on the fist Sunday in December, here in Bellingham. A photo shootout is when multiple photographers, models, hairstylists, MUAs, set designers, and sometimes clothing/accessory designers come together to showcase their skills, and sometimes even promote locations, and/or products. 

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Chronic and Iconic
Dec
6

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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Mindfulness Meditation Group
Dec
6

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 →
Co-Working Cafe
Dec
7

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
8

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Intentional Living and Dying Well
Dec
8

Intentional Living and Dying Well

The Intentional Living and Dying Well group was inspired by the heartfelt and transformative conversations we had during a Rainbow Elders led book club focused on The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler. We found it invaluable to be able to discuss living according to our values through life changes, aging, and, ultimately, death. And we appreciate how helpful it is to discuss navigating life choices with a group of friends who also understand what it is to be queer in today's America.

View Event →
Co-Working Cafe
Dec
9

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
10

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
10

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
Dec
10

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
11

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Queer Prayer and Spiritual Wellness Affinity Group
Dec
12

Queer Prayer and Spiritual Wellness Affinity Group

Join us once a month for meditation, prayer, and discussion. This group is intended to be a safe space for queers to explore their relationship with God / the Divine / the universe, independently from any specific belief system or spiritual institution. We welcome people of any religious/spiritual background, or no religious/spiritual background. Got questions? Bring them to group! Got a resentment? Sounds good; bring that, too! Hope to see you there.

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About
Dec
12

COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Finding Our Light Queer Campfire | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |  4:30-7:00PM

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!

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
14

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
15

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
16

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
17

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
17

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
Dec
17

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
Dec
17

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
18

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Queer Women’s Group
Dec
19

Queer Women’s Group

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.

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Sacred Misfits
Dec
20

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
21

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
22

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Transfemme Discussion Group
Dec
22

Transfemme Discussion Group

Come join a growing community of transfeminine people for a warm evening of discussion. Wherever you are in your journey, you will find a welcoming and inclusive space to share stories, listen and find friends. We hope to see you there!

(Transfeminine is an umbrella term that refers to people who were assigned or raised male at birth but identify with femininity.)

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
23

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
24

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
24

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
25

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
28

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
29

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
30

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
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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Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Dec
30

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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Co-Working Cafe
Dec
31

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Dec
31

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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WA Cares LGBTQ+ Fund Community Conversation
Oct
29

WA Cares LGBTQ+ Fund Community Conversation

The BQC is partnering with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to bring culturally relevant information to the queer community about the WA Cares Fund. This is an earned benefit that most working Washingtonians contribute to automatically through their employer that is designed to help folks age independently in their own homes, deal with short-term illness, or get care and support when disabled. Come learn about what the benefits of this new program are and how to qualify for them. Benefits can be used for any covered services from a WA Cares provider (friends and family providing care can become providers and get paid for their work) including care in your home or a facility, home modifications, home-delivered meals, adaptive equipment, and more.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Oct
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!

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
29

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Generations of Pride: Halloween Dinner!
Oct
28

Generations of Pride: Halloween Dinner!

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.

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Rainbow Elders Discussion Group
Oct
28

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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Drop-in Social Hours
Oct
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!

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
28

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Transfemme Discussion Group
Oct
27

Transfemme Discussion Group

Come join a growing community of transfeminine people for a warm evening of discussion. Wherever you are in your journey, you will find a welcoming and inclusive space to share stories, listen and find friends. We hope to see you there!

(Transfeminine is an umbrella term that refers to people who were assigned or raised male at birth but identify with femininity.)

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
27

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
26

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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(CANCELLED) Mindfulness Meditation Group
Oct
25

(CANCELLED) 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 EVENT: The Night Gallery Monster Club
Oct
23

COMMUNITY EVENT: The Night Gallery Monster Club

The Monster Club is coming. One night only. Prepare your most monstrous costumes for this, humans won’t be allowed entry.

Bleedingham Film Festival is celebrating 15 years of showcasing indie horror at the Pickford Film Center in Bellingham, WA and we are delighted to announce our most monstrous opening weekend event for this year’s Night Gallery!

We invite you to join us at The Night Gallery: Monster Club on Oct 23 from 7pm – midnight at the haunted and historic Hotel Leo in downtown Bellingham for an immersive night filled with theater, monsters, creatures, music, interactive characters, prizes, macabre vendors, seductive live performances, filmmaking panels, dance party, photo booth, costume contest and more!

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COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About
Oct
23

COMMUNITY EVENT: Wild Whatcom Out and About

Out and About is a monthly nature program for queer adults (18+). Join us for Creatures of the Night: Halloween Night Prowl | Friday, October 23, 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!

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
23

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Oct
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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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
22

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Drop-in Social Hours
Oct
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!

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
21

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
20

Co-Working Cafe

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.

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Co-Working Cafe
Oct
19

Co-Working Cafe

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.

View Event →
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Oct
18

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 →
Sacred Misfits
Oct
18

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 →
Queer Women’s Group
Oct
17

Queer Women’s Group

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.

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