QOTD
"[What] galls me the most is each generation we have to prove that we exist, and I'm a student of history. I know we've always existed. You just have to not have the biases that blind you to that existence. And right now, it's happening to trans kids and genderqueer kids. And honestly, that's where I am on the spectrum, I’m genderqueer. But we didn't have the language when I was growing up, so the bonus of not having language is you don't have the vitriol on the other side of the language, and that's what we're going through now."
– Hannah Gadsby, in a recent conversation with Hillary Clinton (full episode here — it's worth a listen!)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
This Weekend
RAMADAN
Ramadan Weekly Check-in for LGBTQ+ Muslim/Muslim(ish) Folks // MASGD (Muslim Alliance for Sexual & Gender Diversity) // online (register here)
Fri APR 15 // 7pm
Fri APR 22 // 7pm
Fri APR 29 // 7pm
more info
Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies is hosting an inclusive Eid celebration on Thu MAY 5 (online).
Other LGBTQ+ Ramandan resources here.
PASSOVER // Fri APR 15 – Sat APR 23
Having a PRIDE-FULL Seder (watch here)
5 Ways to Queer Your Passover Seder (read here)
Other LGBTQ+-affirming Passover resources here.
EASTER // Sun APR 17
Find an affirming church near you.
Crochet Easter eggs with Tom Daley
Easter Brunch // @ Throwback Brewery // North Hampton, NH
Sun APR 17 // 10am – 3pm
Reservations for indoor and outdoor seating available, as well as room for walk-ins!
more info
Wicked Queer Film Fest // Wicked Queer // Boston, MA
now – Sun APR 17
more info
Next Week
Gaypril Campus Pride Month // hosted by the Beauregard Center @ UNH // Durham, NH
Mon APR 18 – Fri APR 29
event schedule
Queer Table Talk: Confronting Racism in the Queer Community // Inclusive Communities // online
Tue APR 19 // 6 – 7:30 pm
more info
Queer Craft Spring Market // Queer Craft ME // @ 511 Congress St Courtyard // Portland, ME
Sat APR 23 // 12 – 5pm
Queer Craft ME is partnering with Equality Community Center to host their second queer arts market! Masks will be required within the courtyard area, and this is an outdoor, weather-dependent event. Organizers have set Saturday, April 30 as a back-up date in case of rain, so check their website for updates if the forecast is looking iffy!
more info
Pride Volunteer Meetup // Queen City Pride // @ Stark Brewing Co // Manchester, NH
Sat APR 23 // 2 – 5pm
Organizers write, "Interested in being involved in planning or volunteering for Queen City Pride Festival 2022? Stop by Stark Brewery anytime between 2-5pm on April 23rd to see how you can get involved. Our planning committee chairs are looking for people to help plan the festival over the next few months. You can also sign up to be a volunteer for the day of the festival. Hope to see you there!"
more info
Buster's Bodacious Bash : Drag kings and things // @ Gulu-Gulu Cafe // Salem, MA
Sat APR 23 // 8pm
more info
Femmes & Thems Night // Upstairs @ Ember Wood Fired Grill // 1 Orchard Street // Dover, NH
Tue MAY 2 // 6 – 10pm
Back after a successful debut last month, the Seacoast's newest queer nightlife event will now be held *monthly*! No cover. 21+.
more info
Maddoc Johnson Quartet // @ The Word Barn // Exeter, NH
Fri MAY 6 // 8:30pm
"The Maddoc Johnson Quartet is a seacoast based group of queer musicians exploring themes of love, loss, and self discovery through the mediums of jazz, blues, poetry, and other forms of musical expression."
buy tickets
The Great Gay Scavenger Hunt // benefits EqualityMaine // @ Liquid Riot // Portland, ME
Sat MAY 7 // 1pm
Hosted by Sapphic Saturday, the scavenger hunt starts at 1pm on Saturday, May 7 when a list of clues will be emailed to all registered participants. Solve each clue to find an LGBTQ-owned or LGBTQ-friendly business in Portland. Collect stickers from participating businesses and meet up for a party at Liquid Riot starting at 7pm. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Equality Maine. Note that some businesses may require ID, proof of vaccination or masks.
buy tickets
Tour guide Tom Kaufhold leads this engaging 75 to 90-minute walking tour of tdowntown Portsmouth as you discover the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the seacoast of NH. Tickets are $20. Tours start at 2:30pm and will be held on second Sundays (May – October) with additional tours this summer on second Wednesdays (June – September).
buy tickets // 2022 tour dates
Art & Plant Extravaganza! // Manchester Grows // @ Brown and Mitchell Park // Manchester, NH
Sat MAY 14 // 10am – 3pm
This free outdoor family event is billed as "an event for BIPOC, queer and disabled peeps, created by BIPOC, queer and disabled peeps!" The all-day event features food trucks, popup gallery, live performances, and more.
more info // sign up to be a vendor or volunteer!
NHGMC Spring Concert Series 2022: Let Me (Finally) Be the Music // NH Gay Men's Chorus //
Sat MAY 14 // 7:30pm (@ Londonderry United Methodist Church) // buy tickets
Sun MAY 15 // 4pm (@ First Baptist Church of Nashua) // buy tickets
Sat MAY 21 // 7:30pm (@ Concord Wesley United Methodist Church) // buy tickets
Sun MAY 22 // 4pm (@ The Derryfield School) // buy tickets
more info
Catie Curtis and Maia Sharp //@ Jonathan's // Ogunquit, ME
Sat MAY 21 // 7pm
more info
Lifting Up LGBTQIA+ Youth // @ Rye Public Library // Rye, NH (online option also available)
Thu MAY 26 // 6:30pm
Emme Hooks, MT-BC (they/them/theirs) from The Sonatina Center for Creative Arts Therapies, will be presenting and facilitating community discussion on identity development, youth mental health, and affirming queer youth. Adults and youth welcome! No registration required. Event will be held in-person with an online viewing option.
more info
Save the Date
PRIDE 2022!
Trans Resistance March & Festival // Trans Resistance MA // @ Franklin Park Playstead // Boston, MA
Sat JUN 11 // TBA
more info
Queen City Pride Festival // Queen City Pride // @ Arms Park // Manchester, NH
Sat JUN 18 // 10am – 6pm
Sign up now to be a vendor or performer or sponsor and participate in Manchester's 1st annual Pride parade!
more info
Portsmouth PRIDE // Seacoast Outright // Portsmouth, NH
Sat JUN 25 // TBA
Seacoast Outright is still looking for Pride vendors! Sign up here or contact Christine with any questions (christine.s@seacoastoutright.org).
more info
Nashua Pride Festival // Nashua Pride // Nashua, NH
Sat JUN 25 // TBD
more info
White Mountains Pride // White Mountains Pride // @ North Conway Community Center Park // North Conway, NH
Sat JUN 25 // 10am – 5pm
more info
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(STILL) READING?
You're the best! And we could use your help with our next project.
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We're raising funds to display this beautiful billboard (designed by @transpainter) in Manchester, NH!
If you'd be willing to preorder 10 (or more) "You Are Loved" yard signs to distribute to your friends, neighbors, community group members, coworkers, friendly strangers, etc., let us know!
Email me (Cecilia) at ck@skiffco.com for details.
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