This is a compilation of upcoming mask-required/universal masking events in the Northeast. The goal of this site is to promote safer and more accessible events that center wearing a mask -- one of our greatest tools for mitigating the spread of airborne diseases such as COVID-19. Please bookmark this page as it will be updated with any edits/additions throughout the month!
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last updated: 7/14/2026 @ 8:11 PM
JULY 2026
Sunday, July 16 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
@ Connexion - 149 Broadway, Somerville, MA
Contact: askyourmamas@gmail.com | @mutualaidmamas on Instagram
Event description from organizers:
"Check out our mending skillshares coming up this April! Join your neighbors to learn (or teach!) how to darn, sew, patch, and repair clothing—no experience needed. Either mend clothing for the free store, or bring your own projects!"
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required
Thursday, July 16 | 7 PM
@ Last Ditch Bar - 10 Fiske Ave. Greenfield, MA
Contact: Contact Form
All ages
Buy Tickets: $10 (Nobody turned away for lack of funds)
Event description:
"Great Falls Books Through Bars is an organization in western MA that sends free books, resources, and reading material to prisoners. Fundraiser to help with operating and shipping expenses.
The venue is located in a basement, down a flight of concrete steps. There is an elevator located in the foyer of Mesa Verde (the restaurant upstairs from us). Inside the elevator, press the button labeled "B" to be taken to the venue. One of the two gender-neutral bathrooms is wheelchair accessible. One of the seating areas is not wheelchair accessible, but additional seating/tables should be available on main floor.
Last Ditch is an anti-profit lesbian bar and community venue for dykes, gender freaks, transsexuals, workers, and their friends.
Always mask required.
Accessibility Info
Physical space description:
Covid Safer Policies and Procedures
Additional accessibility info and physical space descriptions: https://lastditchvenue.com/house-rules
*Weekly on Thursdays*
@Dance Unilon Studio (upstairs) - 16 Bow St. Pl., Somerville, MA
Contact: BostonBluesUnion@gmail.com
Tickets: $10-25 Sliding Scale, nobody turned away for lack of funds
Event description from organizers
Blues dance is a family of Black American social dances (some solo, some partnered) that coevolved with different styles of Blues music throughout history, starting in the late 1800s and extending through today. Blues dance celebrates freedom of expression within community, improvisation, rhythm, and more.
Additional Dates: 6/4, 6/11, 6/25
Accessibility Info
- Masks-required (N95, KN95, or KF94 specified, but not enforced)
- Air purifier used
- Explicit ask of community to not attend if sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Contact tracing
- attendees asked to email BostonBluesUnion@gmail.com if they test positive within 10 days of attending an event at Blues Union
- Not wheelchair accessible; one flight of stairs into space
- Gender-neutral single-stall restrooms
- Fragrance-free event (please do not wear cologne/perfume/etc)
- Dance roles are not gendered/people choose what role(s) they take
Full COVID policy, Anti-Harassement Policy, and more can be found at https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/
Saturday, July 18 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)*
@ Boston Public Library, Main Branch - 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) | View July Dates Flyer"
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.
Additional dates:
- 7/4 Corner Art Room (in Brighton)
- 7/8 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/11 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/18 Boston Central Library (Copley)
- 7/22 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/25 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
Saturday, July 18 | 2 PM - 4 PM
@North Quincy Library - NQ Dinegan Room - 381 Hancock St., Quincy, MA
Contact: (None available)
Event Webpage
Event description from organizers:
"Join us for a fun and safe afternoon of board games! We’ll provide a variety of games, and you’re welcome to bring your own favorites to share. Come enjoy a relaxed, COVID-safer environment while connecting over games!"
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required and provided
- KN95 or better (respirators only — no surgical masks)
- Air purifiers will be used
- CO2 will be monitored
- Tests available
- Building and restrooms are ADA accessible
The library and room we will use is on the ground floor with no steps.
There are two single occupancy bathroom on the ground floor as well.
Sunday, July 19 | Morning Showings
*on some Sundays*
@Amherst Cinema - 28 Amity St., Amherst, MA
Contact: info@amherstcinema.org
Event Webpage
Event description from organizers:
- "During these morning screenings, face coverings are required to be worn by all guests at all times, audience capacity is capped at 25%, and no concessions are sold."
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required
- No consessions sold
- Wheelchair accessible
- Assistive technology available (click for info)
Additional health safety and COVID info
Sunday, July 19 | 3 PM - 4:30 PM
@ Lucy Parsons Center - 358A Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Contact: rahma.m89@gmail.com
RSVP (Required)
View Flyer
Event description from organizers:
"Come make your own mask chain and learn more about the critical work of the Wesam Water Project! The cost of your ticket goes directly to funding food, water, clothing, and education for Palestinians in Gaza. Hear about how to get more involved and go home with a custom mask chain to adorn the masks we wear in solidarity with Disabled and oppressed people here, in Palestine, and everywhere."
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required (KN95/N95 specified)
- Masks will be provided
- Air purifiers will be used
- Main part of the bookstore is ground-level/sort-of wheelchair accessible
- Bathroom and upper area nook is up 4 stairs (very narrow)
- No food served
Physical description of the space from a local wheelchair-user:
"The space is partially wheelchair accessible, but can be cramped depending on space needs for your wheelchair. The bathroom is unfortunately up a half flight of stairs."
Monday, July 20 | 6 PM
*Monthly on the 3 Monday*
@Bookends - 80 Maple St, Florence, MA
Contact: Contact Form
Event description from organizers:
"Do you often see us on social media or attend our events and think 'wow, I wish I was a part of that!'? Well now, we're making it easier than ever to get involved! Every third Monday we'll be hosting a drop in, open call for anyone interested in volunteering with us. We'll be shelving, tidying, and scheming some more long term projects. Open to any and all, no experience required."
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required
- Masks can be provided
- Air purifiers will be used
Wednesday, July 22 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*2 Wednesdays/month and every Saturday (venues changes)*
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) View July Flyer
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome."
Additional dates:
- 7/4 Corner Art Room (in Brighton)
- 7/8 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/11 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/18 Boston Central Library (Copley)
- 7/22 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/25 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
*Weekly on Thursdays*
@Dance Unilon Studio (upstairs) - 16 Bow St. Pl., Somerville, MA
Contact: BostonBluesUnion@gmail.com
Tickets: $10-25 Sliding Scale, nobody turned away for lack of funds
Event description from organizers
Blues dance is a family of Black American social dances (some solo, some partnered) that coevolved with different styles of Blues music throughout history, starting in the late 1800s and extending through today. Blues dance celebrates freedom of expression within community, improvisation, rhythm, and more.
Additional Dates: 6/4, 6/11, 6/25
Accessibility Info
- Masks-required (N95, KN95, or KF94 specified, but not enforced)
- Air purifier used
- Explicit ask of community to not attend if sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Contact tracing
- attendees asked to email BostonBluesUnion@gmail.com if they test positive within 10 days of attending an event at Blues Union
- Not wheelchair accessible; one flight of stairs into space
- Gender-neutral single-stall restrooms
- Fragrance-free event (please do not wear cologne/perfume/etc)
- Dance roles are not gendered/people choose what role(s) they take
Full COVID policy, Anti-Harassement Policy, and more can be found at https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/
Saturday, July 25 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)*
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) | View July Dates Flyer"
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.
Additional dates:
- 7/4 Corner Art Room (in Brighton)
- 7/8 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/11 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/18 Boston Central Library (Copley)
- 7/22 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
- 7/25 Cambridge Library (449 Broadway)
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
Sunday, July 26 | 11 AM
*Monthly on the Last Sunday*
@Bookends - 80 Maple St, Florence, MA
Contact: Contact Form
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required
- Masks can be provided
- Air purifiers will be used
*Weekly on Thursdays*
@Dance Unilon Studio (upstairs) - 16 Bow St. Pl., Somerville, MA
Contact: BostonBluesUnion@gmail.com
Tickets: $10-25 Sliding Scale, nobody turned away for lack of funds
Event description from organizers
Blues dance is a family of Black American social dances (some solo, some partnered) that coevolved with different styles of Blues music throughout history, starting in the late 1800s and extending through today. Blues dance celebrates freedom of expression within community, improvisation, rhythm, and more.
Additional Dates: 6/4, 6/11, 6/25
Accessibility Info
- Masks-required (N95, KN95, or KF94 specified, but not enforced)
- Air purifier used
- Explicit ask of community to not attend if sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Contact tracing
- attendees asked to email BostonBluesUnion@gmail.com if they test positive within 10 days of attending an event at Blues Union
- Not wheelchair accessible; one flight of stairs into space
- Gender-neutral single-stall restrooms
- Fragrance-free event (please do not wear cologne/perfume/etc)
- Dance roles are not gendered/people choose what role(s) they take
Full COVID policy, Anti-Harassement Policy, and more can be found at https://bluesunionboston.com/code-of-conduct/