and top roping at Central Rock Gym in Warwick . For the music-lovers , Queeraoke PVD , created by DJ Rogers and co-run by Killa Muñoz , encourages the community to sing their hearts out .
Meanwhile , Queeriosity hosts Natalie Weisfeld and Makala Chubbuck put participants ’ trivia knowledge to the test at Kimi ’ s . And then there ’ s Out with Ash : Founder Ashley Kahlmeyer — who moonlights as a fan-favorite bartender at Moniker — organizes everything from trips to Pride Night at Fenway to field days complete with kickball , water balloon fights and more throughout the year .
“ For many of us , these groups came at a time when we really needed them ,” says Rogers . “ Myself and the other organizers have been overjoyed to be able to help facilitate a variety of new spaces where queer-identifying people and allies can feel included , cherished and encouraged to grow into their
Queers and Beers regulars and newbies meet and chat over a pint at Moniker Brewery ’ s back patio on Monday evenings .
most authentic selves .” Connect on Instagram . com at @ queers andbeersofri ; @ queers . who . climb ; @ queeraokepvd ; @ queeriositypvd ; @ out _ with _ ash — Lauren Clem and Kaitlyn Murray
LEFT TO RIGHT : Natalie Weisfeld , host of Queeriosity ; Amanda Briere and Shannon Curley of Queers and Beers ; Thorn Golden , founder of
Queers Who Climb ; Killa Muñoz and DJ Rogers , co-hosts of Queeraoke PVD ; and Ashley Kahlmeyer , founder of Out With Ash .
More Gatherings
Want more queer friends ? Check out these local groups .
Queer Providence Board Gamers meetup . com / queerprovidence-board-gamers
Sapphic Poker Club instagram . com / sapphicpokerclub _
Quorus An LGBTQ + chorus , newportsings . org / quorus
FrontRunners LGBTQ + running club frontrunnersri . com
Providence Gay Flag Football League pvdgffl . org
Renaissance City Softball League providencesoftball . net
PHOTOGRAPHY ( FAR LEFT / OPPOSITE PAGE ): COURTESY OF QUEER HIKES ; ALL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY BY WOLF MATTHEWSON .
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