Tell Me What You Learned Tuesday
Thur – Fri July 27 – 28, 7:30 p. m. Written and performed by Tom Truss. Through monologues and playing multiple parts, Tom Truss becomes the Johnsons, a wacky and tragic family as they unpack moments of their lives.
The Foundry, 2 Harris St., West Stockbridge thefoundryws. com
RECURRING EVENTS
Families with Pride
Weekly, Thur, 3 – 4 p. m. Group for LGBTQ kids under the age of 11 and their supportive family members; activities.
18 Degrees Family Services for Western MA, 480 West St., Pittsfield 18degreesma. org
Live Out Loud Middle School
Weekly, Thur., 4 – 5:30 p. m. A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ + youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun!
18 Degrees Family Services for Western MA, 480 West St., Pittsfield 18degreesma. org
Young Adult Affinity Group
Weekly, Thur, 12:30 – 2 p. m. For LGBTQ + young adults ages 18-30. This group offers a safe and supportive space that centers LGBTQ + based conversation, virtual events, and workshops. Contact Emma Lenski at emlenski @ 18degreesma. org or call 413-448-8281 for more information.
18 Degrees Family Services for Western MA, 480 West St., Pittsfield 18degreesma. org
Talk & Listen( Rainbow Seniors)
Second Sat, 2 – 3:30 p. m. • Zoom A confidential peer-facilitated group conversation for LGBTQIA + seniors to share aspects of their lives in a non-judgmental space. People of any gender and / or sexuality are encouraged to attend, in order to enrich the discussion with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. rainbowseniors. org
Chat & Chew( Rainbow Seniors)
Third Wed, 12:30 – 1:30 p. m. • Zoom Bring your lunch to your computer and join us for free-wheeling conversation. No special topics, just chatting and catching up! rainbowseniors. org
LGBTQ Family and Ally Support Group – South County
Second Tue of every month A free drop – in meeting for parents, families, and allies of the LGBTQ + community. This is a safe space to meet other parents, caregivers and families who share your experience.
Family Resource Center, 141 West Ave., Great Barrington berkshirestonewall. org
PFLAG Montly Virtual Meeting
Monthly, 2nd Tue, 7-9 p. m. • Zoom Guest speakers and member support meeting of PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Chapter. fhcpflag. org
Generation Q Weekly Meetings
Weekly, Tue. 4 – 7 p. m. in Greenfield; Wed 4 – 7 p. m. in Northampton; also virtual
Activities and workshops are planned in advance, including peer-led workshops, guest speakers, social justice involvement, movie nights, art and music, special events, and trainings. GenQ meets both in person in Greenfield and Northampton, or virtually for group programming on Zoom, and ongoing peer support on Discord. Open to youth / young adults ages 24 and under.
154 Federal St., Greenfield; 155 Pleasant St., Northampton communityaction. us / generation-q
Berkshire Trans Group
Monthly on Monday in Pittsfield at 7 p. m.( May 8 and June 12); the first Tuesday of the month in North Adams at 7:30 p. m.( May 2 and June 6); and Monday monthly online, 7 – 8:30 p. m.( May 29, June 26)
For trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning folks in the Berkshires. The meeting on June 26 is for trans, non-binary, and gender questioning folks only. The meeting on May 29 is open to all, including allies. In person and online events are alternating being open to all, including friends & allies, and being a space only for trans, non-binary, and gender questioning folks. berkshirestonewall. org / trans
Queeraoke!
Third Monday of the month, 7:30 p. m.( May 15, June 19) • Online
Queeraoke is karaoke a click away. We take place on Zoom. Grab your closest mic, pick a song, and have a blast! All skill levels welcome. The suggested format is thus: play the song, be it a karaoke version or the original, and sing over it. Or just sing it a capella. Or sing it and whip out an instrument if that’ s something you’ d like to do. Technically, you could even just play an instrument if that’ s what you want to do. The“ queer, musical company” is the key part. Check out berkshirestonewall. org / queeraoke to sign up for the mailing list or send an email to transberskshires @ gmail. com for the Zoom link. berkshirestonewall. org / trans
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