Every September tens of thousands of people move into Boston for the first time. New arrivals can find Boston to be a tough town to break into and make friends but staying at home is not the answer so I’ve compiled a list of LGBT activities and social groups where you can meet people. If you have a suggestion, feel free to share in the comments section of this post.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Auditions are Sunday, September 13th.
Boston Gay Men’s Books Club is monthly book club featuring literature by and about gay men. Currently reading Other Voices Other Rooms by Capote.
Dignity Boston is a progressive, inclusive community of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their allies.
Fellows by TWC is a group of 30+ singles who meet the third Wednesday of each month for cocktails and conversation (next meeting is Sept. 16).
Fenway Health has been working to make life healthier for the LGBT community for more than 40 years; the Fenway and AAC are always looking for volunteers.
Gay For Good mobilizes the LGBT community to interact with the greater community by volunteering their time with different monthly activities.
Keshet Boston is a grassroots organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life, offering community events for LGBT Jews in Greater Boston.
Opus Affair is probably best known for their monthly cocktail party hosted at local restaurants to raise money for local arts organizations. Next cocktail party is Tuesday, September 29th at Win & Nod in the South End.
The Welcoming Committee is a young, social group who organize activities to broadening the spectrum of gay life here in Boston and beyond.
Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay organizations in the area. Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.
