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: 9/12/2026 @ 10:35 AM
SEPTEMBER 2026
Saturday, September 12 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)*
@ Corner Art Room - 6 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, Boston, MA
Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) | View August Dates Flyer"
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.
Additional dates:
- 9/5, 9/9, 9/19, and 9/23 at Cambridge Library
- 9/26 at Copley Sq Library
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
Sunday, September 13 | 1 PM - 3 PM
@ The Picnic Grove at Cambridge Crossing, 219 Jacobs St, Cambridge, MA
Contact: Email
Event Webpage
Event description from organizers:
""Join us for a casual afternoon hanging outdoors! Come for the whole time or just drop in for a bit. We'll have card games and there is a bocce court. Feel free to bring crafts, kites, games, etc!"
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required (KN95 or better)
- Masks can be provided if needed
- Explicit ask that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
- Wheelchair/Ramp accessible
Physical description of space/more information:
The event space is outdoors with a paved and gravel path leading directly to seating at tables. There are shade umbrellas. Several of the nearby restaurants have accessible restrooms.
Parking: Limited free street parking is available. The Cambridge Crossing Garage offers 90 minutes of free parking, or $5 for 4 hours with validation from nearby businesses.
MBTA access: We'll be just a few minutes' walk from the Lechmere stop on the Green Line.
Thursday, September 17 | 6:15 AM - 7:17 AM
*Weekly on Thursdays*
@ 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
*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)
- 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/
Friday, September 18 | 8 PM
@ Strand Theatre - 543 Columbia Rd., Boston, MA
Contact: abilitiesdanceboston@gmail.com
Event Webpage
View Flyer
RSVP/Buy Tickets - $45 with unlimited free/sliding scale tickets available
Event description from organizers:
"Abilities Dance Boston is thrilled to be restaging our Firebird Part 2 performance at the Strand Theatre: 543 Columbia Rd Boston, MA. We are going to carry with us the liberatory themes of Juneteenth into our September restaging. This show continues to question "What if the Firebird saves herself instead of everyone else?" Through multimedia elements of animation, paintings, original and live music by music director Andrew Choe, original storyline and choreography by Founder/Executive & Artistic Director Ellice Patterson, and more, this family-friendly production will have you in for a treat. Please note the different times and that it is unfortunately in person only. See our ticket website for more specifics.
Additional Dates:
- Saturday September 19th at 7:00 pm
- Sunday September 20th at 2:00 pm
Accessibility Info
- Mask mandatory stipulation
- Audio descriptions for blind/low-vision audiences
- Captions and ASL interpretations for deaf/hard of hearing audiences
- No flashing/strobe lights/sudden light changes/sudden noises
- Attendees may bring headphones/ear plugs if easily overstimulated
- A hall outside of the theatre space is available for audience members seeking a break
- No concession stand/food and drink provided
- Attendees may bring in outside water
- Unlimited free tickets for those who can't afford to purchase a ticket
- If further accommodations are needed or more information, please email abilitiesdanceboston@gmail.com
Saturday, September 19 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)*
@ Cambridge Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) | View August Dates Flyer"
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.
Additional dates:
- 9/12
- 9/19
- 9/19
- 9/26
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
Friday, September 19 | 7 PM
@ Strand Theatre - 543 Columbia Rd., Boston, MA
Contact: abilitiesdanceboston@gmail.com
Event Webpage
View Flyer
RSVP/Buy Tickets - $45 with unlimited free/sliding scale tickets available
Event description from organizers:
"Abilities Dance Boston is thrilled to be restaging our Firebird Part 2 performance at the Strand Theatre: 543 Columbia Rd Boston, MA. We are going to carry with us the liberatory themes of Juneteenth into our September restaging. This show continues to question "What if the Firebird saves herself instead of everyone else?" Through multimedia elements of animation, paintings, original and live music by music director Andrew Choe, original storyline and choreography by Founder/Executive & Artistic Director Ellice Patterson, and more, this family-friendly production will have you in for a treat. Please note the different times and that it is unfortunately in person only. See our ticket website for more specifics.
Additional Dates:
- Friday September 18th at 7:00 pm
- Sunday September 20th at 2:00 pm
Accessibility Info
- Mask mandatory stipulation
- Audio descriptions for blind/low-vision audiences
- Captions and ASL interpretations for deaf/hard of hearing audiences
- No flashing/strobe lights/sudden light changes/sudden noises
- Attendees may bring headphones/ear plugs if easily overstimulated
- A hall outside of the theatre space is available for audience members seeking a break
- No concession stand/food and drink provided
- Attendees may bring in outside water
- Unlimited free tickets for those who can't afford to purchase a ticket
- If further accommodations are needed or more information, please email abilitiesdanceboston@gmail.com
Sunday, September 20 | 1 - 3:30 pm
@Venue Name - street address., town, state
Contact: Email
RSVP (Required) - Price is $32; limited amount of donated spots available (email above to inquire)
Event description from organizers:
"Boda Borg Boston is an indoor team adventure where groups take on immersive, theme-based Quests. Every Quest combines problem-solving and teamwork, and some include varying levels of physical challenge. There are around 24 Quests at Boda Borg, and teams can hop between Quests as much as they'd like, and try the same quest again as many times as they'd like. Groups must be between 3 and 6 people, and we will split up upon arrival, creating groups based on attendees' preferred Quest type.
Join us at Boda Borg Boston!
We will be at Boda Borg from 1:00pm to 3:15pm. Please plan to arrive earlier than the start time so everyone can pay and complete the waiver. We will be questing for two hours (which sounds like a long time, but it goes by really fast!)
IMPORTANT LOGISTICS
1. Boda Borg requires that all guests wear closed-toed shoes, and strongly recommends sneakers specifically. Anyone who arrives in open-toed shoes, heels, or other footwear not suitable for activity will be denied entrance into the questing space.
2. Once you have registered on Luma, please fill out the online waiver.
"
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required
- Masks can be provided
- Explicit asks that people not attend if they have had a recent contagious disease exposure or positive COVID test in the last 10 days
- Wheelchair/Ramp accessible
- Event includes flashing lights or images
More physical space/activity descriptions:
Boda Borg rooms generally have one of three door colors: green, red, and black. All rooms with green doors are ADA accessible. Rooms with red doors require some light activity such as crouching or crawling. Rooms with black doors are physically demanding, and may require things like climbing, hanging, balancing, and running. Some rooms have decorated doors without a solid door color. Anyone with questions about those rooms can ask Sage or a staff member about the physical expectations of the room. Additionally, some rooms require squeezing into some small spaces, and may either be inaccessible or feel uncomfortable to folks in larger bodies. All green rooms, in addition to being ADA accessible, are also size accessible. Anyone with concerns about the size accessibility of rooms is welcome to contact Sage for more information.
Sunday, September 20 | 2 PM
@ Strand Theatre - 543 Columbia Rd., Boston, MA
Contact: abilitiesdanceboston@gmail.com
Event Webpage
View Flyer
RSVP/Buy Tickets - $45 with unlimited free/sliding scale tickets available
Event description from organizers:
"Abilities Dance Boston is thrilled to be restaging our Firebird Part 2 performance at the Strand Theatre: 543 Columbia Rd Boston, MA. We are going to carry with us the liberatory themes of Juneteenth into our September restaging. This show continues to question "What if the Firebird saves herself instead of everyone else?" Through multimedia elements of animation, paintings, original and live music by music director Andrew Choe, original storyline and choreography by Founder/Executive & Artistic Director Ellice Patterson, and more, this family-friendly production will have you in for a treat. Please note the different times and that it is unfortunately in person only. See our ticket website for more specifics.
Additional Dates:
- Friday, September 18th at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, September 19th at 2:00 pm
Accessibility Info
- Mask mandatory stipulation
- Audio descriptions for blind/low-vision audiences
- Captions and ASL interpretations for deaf/hard of hearing audiences
- No flashing/strobe lights/sudden light changes/sudden noises
- Attendees may bring headphones/ear plugs if easily overstimulated
- A hall outside of the theatre space is available for audience members seeking a break
- No concession stand/food and drink provided
- Attendees may bring in outside water
- Unlimited free tickets for those who can't afford to purchase a ticket
- If further accommodations are needed or more information, please email abilitiesdanceboston@gmail.com
Monday, September 21 | 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, September 23 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Every Saturday plus 2 Wednesdays/month (venues change weekly)*
@ Cambridge Library - 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Instagram: @BostonAreaCraftCircle (only instagram for contact) | View August Dates Flyer"
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.
Additional dates:
- 9/5 at Cambridge Library
- 9/9 at Cambridge Library
- 9/12 at Corner Art Room (Brighton)
- 9/19 at Cambridge Library
- 9/26 at Copley Sq Library
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
Thursday, September 24 | 6:15 AM - 7:17 AM
*Weekly on Thursdays*
@ 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
*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)
- 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/
Saturday, September 26 | 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 August Dates Flyer"
Event description from organizers:
"BACC is a queer centered craft circle with all people, crafts, and skill levels welcome.
Additional dates:
- 9/12
- 9/19
- 9/19
- 9/26
Accessibility Info
- Masks required (no cloth masks)
- ADA-Accessible building including restrooms
Saturday, September 26 | 3 PM - 5:00 PM
@ Shaw-Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA
Contact: AbolitionistMailProject@gmail.com
| RSVP Here
Event description from organizers:
"Abolitionist Mail Project's open data entry focused volunteer event!
We will train you on how to read, log, and respond to mail from our incarcerated members. This type of back end work is vital to connecting incarcerated people with outside penpals!
***Participants MUST bring their own laptops!"
Accessibility Info
- Masks are required
- Masks are provided
- Wheelchair/ADA-accessible building including bathrooms
Sunday, September 27 | 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