fan-listings: Mask-Required, Covid-Safer Events in New England



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!

Please note: Fan-Club is not directly organizing these events. If you have any follow-up questions about a particular listing, please directly contact the organizer(s)! Attendees can also help shape what an event looks like through outreach and dialogue -— we all share responsibility for co-creating a safer space.

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last updated: 10/2/2026 @ 7:55 PM ***updating right now***


OCTOBER 2026

Blues Union presents: Masked and Vax Required Solo and Partner Dance Thursday, October 1 | 7 PM - 11 PM
*Weekly on Thursdays* recurring
@Dance Union 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: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22...



Accessibility Info
  • Masks-required (N95, KN95, or KF94 specified)
  • Vaccines required
  • 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/



Interlink Books Presents: Read and Resist Fest
Saturday, October 3 (Raindate Oct 4)| 10 AM - 4 PM
@ Interlink Publishing - 46 Crosby St., Northampton, MA


Contact: Email
Event Webpage
View Flyer

Event description from organizers:

"Interlink foundation presents the third annual Read + Resist Fest, co-hosted by Interlink Publishing, a Palestinian-owned book publisher in Northampton, on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10am to 4pm at 46 Crosby Street, Northampton, MA. This outdoor social justice festival will include a book sale, QTBIPOC vendors, children’s activities, teach-ins, workshops, screen printing, performances, music, food and more. It is free to the public and open to all ages."



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required
  • High-quality N-95/KN-95 masks will be provided
    • Masking will not be required in the food vendor and dining area.
  • If you have recently tested positive for Covid or are feeling sick, please stay home
  • Vendors and organizers encouraged to rapid-test on the morning of the event (tests provided)
  • Event takes place outdoors on unpaved area with various terrain; possibility for mud if there is recent rain
  • Paths between table rows are more than 10 feet wide
  • ADA-accessible port-o-potty (outdoor restroom) and one standard port-o-potty available; there will be hand sanitizer but no hand-washing station
  • Non-smking/non-vaping event. Attendees are asked to avoid using chemical fragrances to make this an accessible event for folks with chemical sensitivities.
  • Safety/deescalation team and medics will be available on site.

Additional accessibility info for the event



Boston Area Craft Circle: Saturday Meetups
Saturday, October 3 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact)
View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/17 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms




Amherst Cinema Presents: Masked Mornings Shows
Sunday, October 4 | Morning Showings
*on some Sundays* recurring
@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."
Tickets bought at venue - pricing was unavailable on website

Accessibility Info




Covid-Conscious Apple Picking
Sunday, October 4 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM-ish
@Brooksby Farm - 54 Felton St, Peabody, MA


Contact: Email
RSVP Here

Event description from organizers:

"Join us for some fall fun at Brooksby Farm in Peabody!
Getting there: For folks coming from Boston, you can take the commuter rail on either the Newburyport or Rockport Line to Salem or Beverly, and we can coordinate carpools from the station. The commuter rail can be busier and more crowded this time of year for people who are visiting Salem in October. If you're driving, there is ample parking in the farm's parking lot.
Please reach out via email with any questions!
Please review the community guidelines before the event"



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (KN95 or better)
  • Masks can be provided
  • Tests are provided
  • Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
  • Both inside and outside (like outdoors for meals, or certain activities)

Physical accessibility description:

There is a paved parking lot, and the farm store is wheelchair accessible. The U-pick fields have uneven dirt and grass terrain. Folks are absolutely welcome to skip the fields and still join us to visit the farm store, see the animals, and enjoy the rest of the farm.
A hayride/tractor is taken to the orchard. It may be busier on the weekend, and the overflow parking lot is further from the entrance and can be a longer walk.





Material Aid and Advocacy Program Presents: Overdose Prevention & Response training
Monday, October 5 | 4 PM - 5 PM
*Monthly on the first Monday* recurring
@ *VIRTUAL* via Zoom


Registration and more info

Event description from organizers:

"join us to learn how to respond to an overdose and talk about harm reduction and community care strategies to keep ourselves and our community safe. We'll share an overview of harm reduction as a philosophy, movement, and practice - including safer use strategies and policies that save lives, examples of stigma-reducing language, the effects of opioids and naloxone on our bodies, how to identify and respond to an overdose, and considerations and safety planning around calling 911."


Accessibility Info
  • Virtual event over Zoom
  • Auto-captions available




Bookends in Florence presents *SPEED DATING* Dykes to Hang Out With
Monday, October 5 | 6 PM - 8 PM
*Monthly on the 1st Monday* recurring
@ Bookends - 80 Maple St, Florence, MA


Contact: Contact Form


Event description from organizers:

"Dykes to Hang Out With is a monthly Dyke night on first Mondays"



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required
  • Masks can be provided
  • Air purifiers will be used



Full Radiance Yoga Presents: Rise & Breathe with Grey
Wednesday, October 7 | 6:15 AM - 7:17 AM
*Weekly on Wednesdays* recurring
@ Full Radiance Yoga - 112 Douglas Ave, Suite #101, Providence, RI


Contact: Email Link
View Flyer
Register for class

Event description from organizers:

"Use the heightened mental clarity of the early mornings hours to intelligently wake up the body and spirit through meditation, breathwork, and increasingly invigorating poses. Meet your body where it is each day using a variety of props including chairs, bolsters, blocks, and blankets to access different shapes with ease. Leave your mat feeling more awake, more alive, and more prepared for the day ahead."



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95 or KN95 only)
  • Masks will be provided
    • Recommended: bring 1-2 extra masks in case of moisture from breathwork
  • Air purifier will be used



Boston Area Craft Circle: Wednesday Meetups
Wednesday, October 7 | 7 PM - 9 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact)
View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/3 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/17 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms




Blues Union presents: Masked and Vax Required Solo and Partner Dance Thursday, October 8 | 7 PM - 11 PM
*Weekly on Thursdays* recurring
@ Dance Union 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)
  • Vaccines required
  • 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/



Molly Brennan Presents: Making Masked Theatre #3 - Making Theatre Masks!
Friday, October 9 | 6 PM - 8 PM
@ *Hybrid Event* LAVA Arts Center - 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA

Register to receive link for online/remote option
Contact: monsterclowngirl@proton.me
Registration for streaming option
View Flyer FREE Event

Event description from organizers:

"How to make masks from recycled materials compatible with respirators for theatre, drag, performance dance,or Halloween! Materials list: cardboard, masking tape, scissors, school glue, paper bag, paintbrush. These will be at the event! Optional: hot glue, electric scissors, velcro, paper craft masks"



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required
  • Masks are provided
  • Air purifiers will be used
  • Far-UVC will be used
  • CO2 will be monitored
  • Venue is partially ADA compliant; the space is on the ground floor and there are ADA-accessible, gender-inclusive bathrooms
  • No food served

Video of the space for visual of wheelchair accessibility
Some additional notes on virtual option:

The virtual option for MMT3 will be again hosted on Zoom. No public virtual event can be 100% secure, but MMT is choosing these upgraded forms of security for the October 9 event: A 2-step registration process: Participants enter the email they will use for the Zoom on the form linked in @monsterclowngirl’s bio and on my website. Participants will receive an email with the link to the Zoom registration. When the session begins, participants will be asked to check in with the host. These added measures are in response to evolving understanding of best practices for digital security. As I learn more about digital security, my practices may further evolve. MMT was guided toward this choice by an affinity group of Disabled artists and their accomplices. If this creates an access barrier to your participation, please reach out via email.




Boston Area Craft Circle: Saturday Meetups
Saturday, October 10 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Corner Art Room - 6 Academy Hill Rd., Brighton, Boston, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact)
View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/3 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/17 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms




Covid Cautious Community Providence Presents: October Hangs!
Saturday, October 10th | 3 PM - 5 PM
@Dexter Training Ground, Northeast Corner - 73 Dexter Street Providence, RI


Contact: @covidcautiouscommunitypvd (Instagram only)
View Flyer

Event description from organizers:

"Join us for two hangs in October! Please bring a chair or blanket for outdoor hangs. Feel free to bring an activity (craft, game, etc.) or just come to enjoy each other's company!"



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required
  • Rapid test encouraged beforehand

Additional health safety and COVID info



Covid Cautious Board Game Afternoon
Saturday, October 11 | 2 PM - 4:30 PM
@Somerville Public Library - 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA


Contact: Contact available through the LUMA page below
Event Webpage/Registration

Event description from organizers:

"Join us for an afternoon of board games!
We'll have a wide selection of games available, from beginner friendly to more strategic options, with options for a variety of interests and experience levels. Feel free to bring a game you'd like to play or teach others.
Whether you're looking to learn a new game, introduce a favorite, or meet other local gamers, we'd love to have you join us. If you have any questions, please reach out.!"


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



Boston Balboa presents: Balboa on a Sunday Afternoon, Now Times Edition"
Sunday, October 11th | 3 PM - 5 PM
@Mango Studio112 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA


Contact: info@bostonbalboa.org
Event Webpage/Registration
Suggested payment: $15 (Pay what you can)

Event description from organizers:
"We'll provide a friendly space to practice your Balboa. We'll start with some guided exercises to warm up and then the floor is open to work on your own stuff.
Have something in particular that you'd like to work on? Let us know! Have something interesting you've learned recently or been playing with? Come and share! We'll play music, and July & Stan (and probably others) will be available to facilitate."

Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95/KN95/KF94 only) and can be provided
    • Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
  • Contact tracing: "If you test positive within 10 days after a Boston Balboa event, please let us know by email so that we may provide contact tracing for the rest of the community. (we will keep your personal information private.)"

Boston Balboa's COVID Safety Practices
Boston Balboa's Code of conduct and other policies



Manchester True Collaborative Presents: Queer Book Club
Tuesday, October 13 | 7 PM
*Monthly* recurring
@Manchester True Collaborative Community Center - 72 Concord St. Manchester, NH


Contact: programs@manchestertrue.org
View Flyer
RSVP required for first time attendees
FREE, 18+

Event description from organizers:

"Monthly book club with a new book each month. October’s book pick is A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik.
Queer Book Club is recommended for those 18 years old and up. Allies welcome!"


Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required and can be provided "(KN95 or better)
  • Air purifiers will be used
  • Wheelchair/Ramp accessible
  • Only on-leash service animals welcome

Physical description of the venue:
The entrance with elevator access is on Chesnut St. You can buzz the front desk to have them open the door, and then take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Exit the elevator on the second floor and follow the main hallway to its end, that door at the end of the hallway is the MTC Center. There are two wheelchair accessible single stall all gender bathrooms on the second floor. There is another entrance to the building on Concord St with a set of steep, uneven stone stairs up to the orange front doors. There is a small foyer before a few more steps into the building. There is a large staircase ahead to access the second floor, please note the lighting in the staircase is dim.



Boston Balboa presents: Balboa Fundamentals 1B"
Tuesday, October 13 | 8 PM - 10 PM
*A 4-week series beginning on October 13th!* @ The Dance Complex Studio 2 (tentative) - 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA


Contact: info@bostonbalboa.org
Suggested payment: $60, $30 if retaking the series
Register Here

Event description from organizers:
"Build on your Balboa fundamentals! This four week series will add additional fundamental vocabulary while continuing to develop your connection and movement. We will cover paddle turns, side scoots, crabwalks, swivels, and variations for your lollies, out-and-ins and tossouts!
Prerequisites: Intro to Balboa Fundamentals 1A or the equivalent (familiarity with Pure Balboa connection & figures -- simple rhythm changes, uphold & downhold basics -- and simple out-and-ins, lollies, and tossouts, as both leader & follower)
This class series will be taught "ELEF": Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows. Starting your Balboa journey with ELEF helps you understand the mechanics more quickly and more deeply. Though many dancers do choose to specialize in one role, starting out with ELEF helps you better understand how both roles work and feel, so that beyond this series, you can choose the one that suits you, or choose to keep dancing in both! No partner is necessary, as we will rotate partners in class."

Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95/KN95/KF94 only) and can be provided
    • Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
  • Contact tracing: "If you test positive within 10 days after a Boston Balboa event, please let us know by email so that we may provide contact tracing for the rest of the community. (we will keep your personal information private.)"

Boston Balboa's COVID Safety Practices
Boston Balboa's Code of conduct and other policies


Dance Complex Accessibility Page



Full Radiance Yoga Presents: Rise & Breathe with Grey
Wednesday, October 14 | 6:15 AM - 7:17 AM
*Weekly on Wednesdays* recurring
@ Full Radiance Yoga - 112 Douglas Ave, Suite #101, Providence, RI


Contact: Email Link
View Flyer
Register for class

Event description from organizers:

"Use the heightened mental clarity of the early mornings hours to intelligently wake up the body and spirit through meditation, breathwork, and increasingly invigorating poses. Meet your body where it is each day using a variety of props including chairs, bolsters, blocks, and blankets to access different shapes with ease. Leave your mat feeling more awake, more alive, and more prepared for the day ahead."



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95 or KN95 only)
  • Masks will be provided
    • Recommended: bring 1-2 extra masks in case of moisture from breathwork
  • Air purifier will be used



GnAster Presents: R!ESGO: ALL-LATINE Open Stage for Drag & Burlesque!
Wednesday, October 14 | 8 PM
@ The Foundry - 101 Rogers St., Cambridge, MA


Contact: gnatdrag@gmail.com
Tickets: Buy here or at the door; $20 suggested, nobody turned away for lack of funds
View Flyer
18+ Age Restricted

Event description from organizers:

"Presented by Boston Drag Things, Gnat and Aster R*sk, R!SK is Greater Boston's only Sober, 18+ Open Stage for Drag & Burlesque!

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with R!ESGO, an ALL-LATINE drag and burlesque open stage!"



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required
    • Cast/crew will not be masked but are required to rapid test day-of
  • Masks provided
  • Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
  • Contact Tracing via afterparty19
  • Air purifiers are used backstage
  • Wheelchair Accessible (including restrooms)
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
  • Snacks will be sold (prepackaged/allergens labeled)
    • Attendees asked to only remove masks briefly while actively eating

    Additional accessibility info



Blues Union presents: Masked and Vax Required Solo and Partner Dance Thursday, October 15 | 7 PM - 11 PM
*Weekly on Thursdays* recurring
@Dance Union 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:



Accessibility Info
  • Masks-required (N95, KN95, or KF94 specified)
  • Vaccines required
  • 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/



Boston Area Craft Circle: Saturday Meetups
Saturday, October 17 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) | View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/3 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms




Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates Contra Dance
Sunday, October 18 | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
@ The Masonic Temple - 1950 Mass Ave. Cambridge, MA


Ticketed event; $5-$20 (sliding scale)
Contact: current-bida-board@googlegroups.com

Event description from organizers:

Ravenswing: Abi Sandy and Crystal Zhu playing"

Accessibility Info
  • Masks required except when drinking or performing on stage; masks are provided
  • Far-UVC is used during all dances
  • Not wheelchair-accessible, but there is a stair lift (see below)
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
Physical space description:

not wheelchair accessible, but there is a seated stair lift down from the side door. To reach a volunteer who can let you in and operate the lift, call the number written on our sign outside, or 617-871-0237 (Jeff).
To get in the front entrance, there are nine stairs up to the door and then sixteen down to the hall where the dance is. The stage is on a higher level from the dancing, four steps up from the hall and four steps down from the side door. There are two small all-gender bathrooms, not really practical for wheelchairs, on the same level as the dancing. Photos and additional accessibility/COVID-mitigation info at https://www.bidadance.org/accessibility




Bookends in Florence presents Get It Done Mondays
Monday, October 19 | 6 PM
*Monthly on the 3 Monday* recurring
@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



Boston Balboa presents: Balboa Fundamentals 1B"
Tuesday, October 20 | 8 PM - 10 PM
* A 4-week series beginning on October 13!*
@ The Dance Complex Studio 2 (tentative) - 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA


Contact: info@bostonbalboa.org
Suggested payment: $60, $30 if retaking the series
Register Here

Event description from organizers:
"Build on your Balboa fundamentals! This four week series will add additional fundamental vocabulary while continuing to develop your connection and movement. We will cover paddle turns, side scoots, crabwalks, swivels, and variations for your lollies, out-and-ins and tossouts!
Prerequisites: Intro to Balboa Fundamentals 1A or the equivalent (familiarity with Pure Balboa connection & figures -- simple rhythm changes, uphold & downhold basics -- and simple out-and-ins, lollies, and tossouts, as both leader & follower)
This class series will be taught "ELEF": Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows. Starting your Balboa journey with ELEF helps you understand the mechanics more quickly and more deeply. Though many dancers do choose to specialize in one role, starting out with ELEF helps you better understand how both roles work and feel, so that beyond this series, you can choose the one that suits you, or choose to keep dancing in both! No partner is necessary, as we will rotate partners in class."

Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95/KN95/KF94 only) and can be provided
    • Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
  • Contact tracing: "If you test positive within 10 days after a Boston Balboa event, please let us know by email so that we may provide contact tracing for the rest of the community. (we will keep your personal information private.)"

Boston Balboa's COVID Safety Practices
Boston Balboa's Code of conduct and other policies


Dance Complex Accessibility Page



Full Radiance Yoga Presents: Rise & Breathe with Grey
Wednesday, October 21 | 6:15 AM - 7:17 AM
*Weekly on Wednesdays* recurring
@ Full Radiance Yoga - 112 Douglas Ave, Suite #101, Providence, RI


Contact: Email Link
View Flyer
Register for class

Event description from organizers:

"Use the heightened mental clarity of the early mornings hours to intelligently wake up the body and spirit through meditation, breathwork, and increasingly invigorating poses. Meet your body where it is each day using a variety of props including chairs, bolsters, blocks, and blankets to access different shapes with ease. Leave your mat feeling more awake, more alive, and more prepared for the day ahead."



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95 or KN95 only)
  • Masks will be provided
    • Recommended: bring 1-2 extra masks in case of moisture from breathwork
  • Air purifier will be used



Boston Area Craft Circle: Wednesday Meetups
Wednesday, October 21 | 7 PM - 9 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact)
View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/17 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms




Blues Union presents: Masked and Vax Required Solo and Partner Dance Thursday, October 22 | 7 PM - 11 PM
*Weekly on Thursdays* recurring
@Dance Union 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)
  • Vaccines required
  • 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/



Boston Area Craft Circle: Saturday Meetups
Saturday, October 24 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Boston Public Library (Main Branch) - 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact)
View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/3 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/17 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms




Abolitionist Mail Project presents: Mail processing - Read and respond to mail from prison
Saturday, October 24 | 3 PM - 5:00 PM
@ Shaw-Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA


Contact: Email
RSVP Here

Event description from organizers:

" "Read and respond to mail from incarcerated people, help us update member profiles, create accessible social media posts, and more
***Participants MUST bring their own laptops!"


Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (KN95 or better)
  • Masks are provided
  • Wheelchair/ADA-accessible building including bathrooms



Bookends in Florence presents Monthly Book Club
Sunday, October 25 | 11 AM
*Monthly on the Last Sunday* recurring
@Bookends - 80 Maple St, Florence, MA


Contact: Contact Form

Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required
  • Masks can be provided
  • Air purifiers will be used



Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates presents: Afternoon Contra Dance
Sunday, October 25 | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
*Monthly on the 3rd Sundays* recurring
@ The Masonic Temple - 1950 Mass Ave. Cambridge, MA


Ticketed event; $5-$20 (sliding scale)
Contact: current-bida-board@googlegroups.com

Event description from organizers:

"Liz Nelson calling to BIDA Open Band"

Accessibility Info
  • Masks required except when drinking or performing on stage; masks are provided
  • Far-UVC is used during all dances
  • Not wheelchair-accessible, but there is a stair lift (see below)
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
Physical space description:

not wheelchair accessible, but there is a seated stair lift down from the side door. To reach a volunteer who can let you in and operate the lift, call the number written on our sign outside, or 617-871-0237 (Jeff).
To get in the front entrance, there are nine stairs up to the door and then sixteen down to the hall where the dance is. The stage is on a higher level from the dancing, four steps up from the hall and four steps down from the side door. There are two small all-gender bathrooms, not really practical for wheelchairs, on the same level as the dancing. Photos and additional accessibility/COVID-mitigation info at https://www.bidadance.org/accessibility




Boston Balboa presents: Balboa Fundamentals 1B"
Tuesday, October 27 | 8 PM - 10 PM
* A 4-week series beginning on October 13!*
@ The Dance Complex Studio 2 (tentative) - 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA


Contact: info@bostonbalboa.org
Suggested payment: $60, $30 if retaking the series
Register Here

Event description from organizers:
"Build on your Balboa fundamentals! This four week series will add additional fundamental vocabulary while continuing to develop your connection and movement. We will cover paddle turns, side scoots, crabwalks, swivels, and variations for your lollies, out-and-ins and tossouts!
Prerequisites: Intro to Balboa Fundamentals 1A or the equivalent (familiarity with Pure Balboa connection & figures -- simple rhythm changes, uphold & downhold basics -- and simple out-and-ins, lollies, and tossouts, as both leader & follower)
This class series will be taught "ELEF": Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows. Starting your Balboa journey with ELEF helps you understand the mechanics more quickly and more deeply. Though many dancers do choose to specialize in one role, starting out with ELEF helps you better understand how both roles work and feel, so that beyond this series, you can choose the one that suits you, or choose to keep dancing in both! No partner is necessary, as we will rotate partners in class."

Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95/KN95/KF94 only) and can be provided
    • Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
  • Contact tracing: "If you test positive within 10 days after a Boston Balboa event, please let us know by email so that we may provide contact tracing for the rest of the community. (we will keep your personal information private.)"

Boston Balboa's COVID Safety Practices
Boston Balboa's Code of conduct and other policies


Dance Complex Accessibility Page



Full Radiance Yoga Presents: Rise & Breathe with Grey
Wednesday, October 28 | 6:15 AM - 7:17 AM
*Weekly on Wednesdays* recurring
@ Full Radiance Yoga - 112 Douglas Ave, Suite #101, Providence, RI


Contact: Email Link
View Flyer
Register for class

Event description from organizers:

"Use the heightened mental clarity of the early mornings hours to intelligently wake up the body and spirit through meditation, breathwork, and increasingly invigorating poses. Meet your body where it is each day using a variety of props including chairs, bolsters, blocks, and blankets to access different shapes with ease. Leave your mat feeling more awake, more alive, and more prepared for the day ahead."



Accessibility Info
  • Masks are required (N95 or KN95 only)
  • Masks will be provided
    • Recommended: bring 1-2 extra masks in case of moisture from breathwork
  • Air purifier will be used



Boston Area Craft Circle: Saturday Meetups
Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)* recurring
@ Cambridge Public Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA


Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact)
View October Dates Flyer"

Event description from organizers:

"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.



Additional dates:
Saturdays:
  • 10/10 - Corner Art Room (Brighton)
  • 10/17 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/24 - Copley Square Library (Boston)
  • 10/31 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)

Wednesdays:
  • 10/7 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)
  • 10/21 - Cambridge Library (Broadway)


Accessibility Info
  • Masks required (no cloth masks)
  • ADA-Accessible building including restrooms