Social Groups

Somas Latin@s 
The only group by and for the Latino/a LGBT Community in Metro Boston. They hold monthly cultural, social, and networking events for the self-identified Latino/a LGBT community of Massachusetts; at times, we hold these alongside our brothers and sisters of other New England states.

QAPA
Queer Asian Pacific Alliance is committed to providing a supportive social, political, and educational environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage (this is inclusive of A/PIs, A/PI Americans and those who are of mixed A/PI heritage) in the Boston and New England area

Massachusetts Area South Asian Lambda Association (MASALA)
Based in Boston, MASALA is an organization that reaches out to provide a safe and supportive social environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender individuals that identify as south Asian. They welcome friendships and alliances with like-minded individuals and groups regardless of their ethnic/cultural/sexual identities. Most MASALA events are open to all.

SLICE OF RICE
A queer Asian youth (under age 25) group, peer-run and peer-led social and support network. we are always looking for new members and to do outreach! Queer Asians are everywhere, but may not be getting the support and understanding they need. This is why we need YOU to increase awareness of the existence and purpose of A Slice of Rice! New members are especially encouraged to come to open meetings.

Mad Femme Pride
FEMME/grrrl/lady+ community events for friendly Boston queers of all kinds. no "scene" or "in-crowd" just a Friendly (no-attitude!), totally-Genuine, positive community for LBGT folks, especially girlies & diversity-conscious queers of all Colors.

we're femme-positive, but not just femmes. we're a hub for all kinds of daters, dressers, & people looking to meet New Faces. we are: lesbian&bi girls & queers of all genders, moms, feminists, butch allies, transwomen, global girls, women of all Ages, newly-Out college girls, soffas, madfemmes, & you...

Lesbians Born Abroad - A social group designed to create a community for
lesbians from around the world. This group meets monthly, usually on
Sundays, at members' houses for POT LUCK brunches and socializing. At
times, LBA members organize outings to cultural events of interest to the
membership. Existing members represent a wide range of ages, interests,
and countries of origin. You must have an email address for direct access
to information regarding the group. We represent and respect the diversity
of the worldwide lesbian community.izzybarros@hotmail.com

TWO STEPPERS: Gays for Patsy sponsors two-step dances at the Unitarian
Church for the GLBT & ally community in Jamaica Plain. For more info:
http://www.gaysforpatsy.org/lambdaranch.html.

SWING DANCERS: Swingtime sponsors monthly swing dances, held first
Saturdays of each month. For more info:
http://www.djdee.com/swingtime/sched.htm.

BOSTON BISEXUAL WOMEN'S NETWORK. Fabulous newsletter, monthly brunches,
other events. For more info: http://biresource.org/bbwn/.

Mob New England Monthly Meeting, Second Sunday of each month, 1-2 pm.
Center for New Words, 186 Hampshire St., Cambridge. Meetings are
usually followed by a demo and socializing. Mob New England is a
social group for women who play with women within BDSM or kink
sexuality. We sponsor events and educational demonstrations, and
otherwise socialize and seek to build a sense of community. We are a
trans-friendly organization. Please contact us at
info@mobnewengland.org if you would like to attend. For more info:
http://www.mobnewengland.org/

Out TwentySomethings Boston is a social and support alternative to clubs
and bars for lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgendered, questioning folks,
and their straight allies in their 20s and early 30s. The specific age
range is 18-33.
The purpose of the group is to host group outings to movies, plays, dinners,
brunches, coffee night and other activities which allow for the
opportunity to make social connections with people in less sexualized
atmosphere than at a bar or nightclub. Because of the lack of comfortable
spaces for racial diversity in Boston, people of color are strongly
welcome to join!
To get on our email list for future events, please email
twentysomethingsboston-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Come join us for our monthly social of drinks and dinner!
First Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Have fun in the dirt! Play SOCCER!
Our soccer team, which was formed last spring, is
now recruiting experienced players for a fall women's
recreational league. The team is friendly and
easy-going. We need some new players with experience
(e.g., high school, college, etc.). Games are on
Sunday mornings in the fall.
Email Chase at jlc@mmmslaw.com, or call 617-922-7722.

FEMINISM & MOTHERHOOD
Join us for an informal discussion about how
motherhood is informed by feminist perspectives.
We'll explore questions like:
What is a feminist mother?
Can motherhood and feminism coexist?
Can a stay-at-home be a feminist mom?
How do you raise feminist children?
Did you have a feminist mother and what did that mean
growing up?
Is there such a thing as maternal desire and how does
it correspond to your feminism?
Email us at yfnow@yahoo.com if you need directions or
have questions.
The Feminist Culture Club meets once a month and is a
part of Boston NOW. We wish to create a space for
women to get together, share their experiences and
empower each other.

NELA (New England Leather Alliance)
Launches the Kaleidoscope Munch(Meeting/Lunch)
Kaleidoscope will meet the 1st Thursday of every
month.
The Transportation Building in The City Place Food
Court (City Place is located near Starbucks at 143
Stuart St. in Boston)
For more information: send email to
kaleidoscope@nla-newengland.org or
call 617-876-NELA and mention Kaleidoscope.

Kit's North Shore Rainbow Connection
A group for ALL women of ALL diversities, in the North Shore area of
Boston, MA, to post, chat, meet online and offline for social events and
functions and to have fun!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kits_nsrainbowconnection

Come join the Lesbians, Gays and Friends (LGF)
Fellowship at Old South Church. Located in Copley
Square in Back Bay, the fellowship has a three-fold
focus: social, service and spiritual.
LGF is comprised of lesbian and gay people of all ages
as well as straight "friends" who wish to participate.
Our members are completely integrated into the life
and ministry of Old South.
Call the church office (617 536-1970) for our latest
newsletter where you will find a current listing of
our many activities and a current list of contacts you
may call. Please feel welcome to attend any of our
events!

Mass_Lesbians_Meetinging
We are group that puts emphasis on meeting other lesbians for friendships
and social gatherings. We have a Book Club that meets monthly. We also get
together once a month for a nice relaxing dinner. We schedule events such
as hiking, walks, horseback riding, rock climbing or just meeting up for
coffee. Members are from all walks of life. So if you're looking for
social activities outside of the bar/club scene - come check us out. This
is not a dating service, but if you should happen to meet that one special
someone - great.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mass_Lesbians_Meeting/

30-50+ Multi-cultural Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Rap Group
Group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at The Women's Center 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, MA.
Please contact Rose, the Facilitator at: (617) 953-5102.

Alternadykes, the new group for queer women 25+ who don't want to do the
same old, same old,Would you prefer to see Peaches live in a club OR a DJ
playing 50Cent--again?
Would you rather go to the movie "Elephant" OR "Return of the King"?
Would you rather listen to a CD by Cassandra Wilson OR Melissa Ferrick?
Would you rather go to a restaurant that serves good, cheap, spicy food OR
go to a chain that serves really big drinks?
If you chose the first option for any of the above questions please check
out the brand new social group: "Alternadykes". Any queer woman age 25 or
over can join. We are mostly a singles group but couples are also welcome.
You don't have to wear a certain type of clothing or have a special haircut.
You just have to want to go to events that aren't the same old, same old
alternadykes@hotmail.com

The Rainbow Cafe - Boston
A social group for activist, academic (students, faculty staff, alums), intellectual or artistic dykes meets bi-weekly for coffee/drinks in gay-owned or gay-friendly establishments in and around Boston. In addition, there are monthly outings to points of interest to the group (e.g., cultural events, films, dancing, etc). For info email: rainbowboston-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

A new Dyke Knitting Circle
open to all levels. Crochetters and other needleworkers welcome, too. Drop in - learn new stitches and techniques, exchange ideas, resources and patterns, meet new people and make new friends. First meeting in early December ­ email knittingdykes@hotmail.com to learn more. Location, venue and meeting time TBA. Recruit anyone you know who might be interested!

Queer Book Worms,
a glbt fiction discussion group Meetings are held at the Arlington Street Church in Boston the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. For further info, please email queerbookworm@hotmail.com

QUEER FOOTBALL
full-contact. full-uniform. A 6-Person recreation league is now forming. Open to all members and allies of the LGBT community. (Never played before? Don¹t worry. Neither have we.) Contact: QueerFootball@yahoo.com

Doggone Dykes Dog Group
Meet other dykes and their dogs at various parks around Boston. Send email to tibb@bu.edu

Dykes who hike
This hiking group is for lesbians in the Boston area who want to conquer the wilderness. For more information: 617/522-6185

Pride Sports Boston
617/937-5858 Join in one of the dozen sports teams, from squash to scuba.

FORTY PLUS BRUNCH GROUP
A friendly group of single lesbian women ( couples welcome ) meets monthly
on Sunday afternoons (12:00 -3:00) for potluck brunches in S.N.H. and
Mass. For further information on the January brunch: brunchinfo@yahoo.com
Come, join us, you'll like us!

BLAB is a fun, recreational cycling group for the lesbian community in and
around greater Boston. Short rides, long rides, hikes and potlucks and
parties; we want to be a great social group for lesbians and bi women of
all ages!
Riders of all abilities are welcome!
Contact BLABgirls@groups.msn.com or 617-755-7447 for more info and access
to the website and calendar!

The Urban Professionals Network (UPN) and Friends is a FREE networking
group. We are a growing business club and social group predominantly
comprised of lesbians from various professional backgrounds. Our mission
is to meet, to network, and to build business relationships as well as
social relationships with other professionals in the Boston area.
Email address: theurbanprofessionals@yahoo.com.

Cinemascope
A diverse group of women who love to play. We enjoy movies, dinners,
plays, walks, music, sports, board games, the outdoors. interested,
or to be added to the mailing list, cinemascope1@hotmail.com

Citywalkers is a Boston based lesbian walking group
For details and more info send email to citywalkers@rcn.com

CHILTERN MOUNTAIN CLUB
Chiltern is one of the world's largest Gay and Lesbian outdoor
organizations, with over 1,200 members throughout New England. Our monthly
newsletter lists a variety of trips, including hiking, biking,
canoeing/kayaking, camping, skiing, and many other outdoor-related
activities.
Contact Info:
888-831-3100/617-556-7774
www.chiltern.org

East Coast Biker Chicks welcomes new members
A growing group, come along for the ride if you want be belong to an
elite group of female motorcycle enthusiasts.
check http://eastcoastbikerchicks.com/biker_club_006.htm for updates.

Queer Buddhist Fellowship
Welcoming the GLBT community. Queer Buddhist programs will include group meditation, dharma talks, videos, discussion and socializing. Meditation instruction will be offered to all those requesting it. 3rd Sunday of the month 4-6 p.m.
Shambhala Center of Boston, 646 Brookline Ave., Brookline Village www.ShambhalaBoston.org, Brookline Village stop on the Green line, E branch

Metropolitan Community Church Boston is a congregation within the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. The UFMCC was founded in 1968 as a faith community of gay, lesbian, transgendered, and bisexual people; based on the precept that "God has no step-children." 131 Cambridge Street in Boston 6:00pm every Sunday

The Community Church of Boston is a free community of women and men united for the study and practice of universal religion, seeking to apply ethical ideals to individual life and the democratic and cooperative principle to all forms of social and economic life. Each Sunday from September through June, we hold a Sunday Service & Forum at 11:00 A.M. where we hear from a different speaker and come together as a community to educate, reflect and act upon issues relevant to the social justice community

Cambridge Welcoming Ministries @ Grace United Methodist Church
welcomes the GLBT community to an open and reconciling queer-friendly congregation. Come join our bible study "The Bible is a Queer Thing" on Sundays at 5:00. "an open and affirming, progressive faith community dedicated to proclaiming God's love for all gay, lesbian, bisexual,transgendered, and straight persons" Located at 51 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA @ Grace United Methodist Church

Am Tikva
A Jewish GLBT community where we spend our holidays, worship in our own way, meet new and old friends and share in life cycle events. for upcoming holidays and regular service schedule.

Keshet Boston
an advocacy and education organization working to create a fully welcoming and inclusive Jewish community.
Ongoing groups include: Ga'avah: A youth-run group for queer youth and allies. Tiferet: A Support and Discussion Group for GLBT & Questioning Orthodox and/or Frum. Working Group on Transgender Issues - to raise awareness about trans issues and promote full inclusion. Video Documentary on GLBT Jewish Youth Activism. Community, Cultural, and Educational Events: Keshet events range from Shabbat dinners to films on GLBT Jewish themes to Jewish text study sessions. Education Initiative: to make Jewish educational institutions safe and affirming for GLBT youth, faculty, and families. Kol Keshet: newsletter seeking those interested in editing, writing, or layout design and would like to join the editorial team. For more info: 617-524-9227, or info@boston-keshet.org

Dignity/Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of glbt Catholics
and friends. We are a member chapter of DignityUSA, a national
organization with dozens of chapters and thousands of members.
We invite you to join us for liturgy and social hour every Sunday
5:30 PM, St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 Bowdoin Street, Boston (on
Beacon Hill between the State House and Cambridge Street).
General information requests: dignityinfo@dignityboston.org

Cambridge Welcoming Ministries @ Grace United Methodist Church welcomes
the GLBT community to an open and reconciling queer-friendly congregation
Come join our bible study "The Bible is a Queer Thing" on Sundays, 5pm
"an open and affirming, progressive faith community dedicated to
proclaiming God's love for all glbt and straight persons"
Located at 56 Magazine Street, Cambridge @ Grace United Methodist Church

Trinity Gay and Lesbian Fellowship and Friends
Trinity Church is fortunate to have gay and lesbian parishioners
involved in every aspect of our life together. The Gay and Lesbian
Fellowship and Friends support this very broad community in our midst.
It also provides a way for those who are new to Trinity to become
oriented to the larger parish community and to meet others who share a
similar journey. The Fellowship helps introduce newcomers to the many
opportunities of lay ministry and community at Trinity, and to locate
the ones most suited to their gifts and interests.
To find out more or to receive email announcements for activities,
contact Susan Gershwin at 617-536 0944. Copley Sq, Boston's Back Bay.