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LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02135, United States
Rainbow Sangha is a weekly meditation circle created for the Boston LGBTQ+ community. This is a welcoming, beginner-friendly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself and with others.
Whether you’re completely new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here.
What to Expect
• A warm, inclusive environment • A short guided meditation (20–30 minutes) • Quiet reflection time • Light community connection afterward
No prior meditation experience is needed.
This space is open to all LGBTQ+ identities and allies who respect and affirm queer community. Our intention is to create a calm, supportive space centered on wellbeing and belonging.
Details
📍 Location: New Balance Room, PSF Community Center (Lower Level), 640 Washington Street, Brighton MA 🕖 Wednesdays, 7–8 PM
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Wear comfortable clothing.
We look forward to building a consistent and caring community together.

The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food, immigration, tourism, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus from 1825 to today.
Author of “The Truth about Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England,” Muckenhoupt’s book began with a simple question: When did Bostonians start putting molasses in their baked beans? That question sent her on a lengthy journey through invented histories, selective memories, and changing tastes from colonial New England to the present day.
Her presentation will cap the Society’s Annual Meeting, including elections of Directors and reports from Society officers.
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Announcements and Annual Meeting, followed by the Guest Speaker

WE LIVE IN A RAINBOW| June 3 - 25, 2026| Reception on June 6, 3 - 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 | The Loading Dock Gallery, The Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Show: We Live in a Rainbow: A Celebration of Pride Month
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – June 25, 2026
Reception: June 6, 3 – 5 PM
A rainbow is more than a spectrum—it is a symbol of visibility, resilience, and belonging. It holds stories of identity, community, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and joy.
Loading Dock Gallery presents We Live in a Rainbow: A Celebration of Pride Month, an exhibition honoring LGBTQ+ voices, perspectives, and creative expression. Featuring work by Loading Dock Gallery members, WAS members, and invited guests, the show brings together a wide range of artistic approaches unified by the power of color, identity, and lived experience.
Across painting, mixed media, and sculpture, artists explore themes of self-expression, transformation, love, and visibility. Some works engage directly with Pride’s history and symbolism, while others reflect more personal or abstract interpretations of what it means to live fully and authentically. Together, they form a vibrant and layered exhibition—one that celebrates both individuality and collective strength.
We Live in a Rainbow invites viewers to experience color not only as a visual language, but as a cultural and emotional one—rooted in community, courage, and connection.
Join us for a show alive with color, meaning, and pride.
We Live in a Rainbow will be open Wednesdays-Fridays 12–5:30 PM and weekends 10 AM–3:30 PM, June 3 through June 25. Join us for the opening reception on June 6 from 3–5 PM.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com.

Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2026-06-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:30 and 13 more dates | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
June 15-August 31, 2025
Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.
