Queer Coded Spaces & Programs

  • Drag Show Venues

    Electric Haze

    Redemption Rock Brewery

    Harley’s Funhouse at Ralph’s Diner– (3rd Thursday of the month)


  • Free Play

    Arcade Bar near the Worcester Police Station, the atmosphere is queer friendly with a Karaoke and live entertainment schedule. There is a cover to enter and classic, retro, and modern arcade games are turned on free to play. Small food menu, Alternating Sundays are Family Day and the WooBears have a regular meet-up on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.


  • Love Your Labels

    Threads program creates space for High School aged LGBTQIA+ to explore fashion and design to increase positive self image and confidence in expression of self.


  • OutLoud Sports Worcester

    Two seasons a year, outdoor kickball games in a closed tournament league. Open invite to all levels of athleticism, gender expression, and identities that support a safe LGBTQIA+ friendly space. Age 20+, games are on Sundays for 8 weeks a season. Fall 2024 season begins with an open play day 9/15. Find them on Facebook.


  • Pride Bowling

    All skill levels welcome to a drop-in bowling at Bowlero Shrewsbury (405 Boston Tpke) on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. $16 for 3 games, no commitment.


  • Queer Hosted Karaoke in Worcester

    Thursdays – Femme Bar & Electric Haze
    Wednesdays – MB Lounge


  • Queer Hosted Trivia Nights

    Tuesdays (bi-weekly) – Electric Haze

    Tuesdays (monthly)- Femme Bar

    Thursdays – MB Lounge


  • Safe Homes

    Drop-In events happen weekly for which a safe space is provided for queer and questioning youth regardless of what part of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum a person identifies. Ages 14 to 23, Virtual Wednesdays, In-Person Thursdays.


  • The Volleyball Village People

    Casual drop-in style free-play group on Wednesdays outdoors through the warm/summer months. Check them out on Facebook.


  • Transpire

    Aids Project Worcester hosts a transgender support group for 18+ members of the community, Thursdays 6PM-8PM. Find them on Facebook.