franklin lgbtq alliance
Celebrating gender and sexual diversity in Franklin, Massachusetts, since 2022.
ABOUT US
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was established in 2022 to support, raise awareness of, and build connections within, the greater Franklin LGBTQIA+ community. We celebrate gender and sexual diversity in Franklin all year round by regularly organizing book club discussions, game nights, arts-and-crafts workshops, and much more. Every June, we also organize a pride celebration in Franklin Town Common that features food, live music, family activities, and outreach opportunities for local businesses and nonprofits. Membership is always free, and all of our events are always open to the public. We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events listed below!
Upcoming events
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel DEAD SOULS by Nikolai Gogol!
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BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
10 AM – 12 PM
Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Enjoy great food with great friends at Mak's!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir!
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CELEBRATE WITH PRIDE 2O25 FRANKLIN
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2O25
(RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025)
12 - 4 PM
Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us for an afternoon of family fun, food trucks, live music, and more! Shop local vendors! Learn about local nonprofits! Show your support of gender and sexual diversity in Franklin!
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calling all vendors and nonprofits!
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
(RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025)
12 - 4 PM
Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Calling all vendors and nonprofits! Join us at our fourth annual celebration of gender and sexual diversity in Franklin! Tent spaces as well as food truck spaces are available! Reserve a space at Celebrate with Pride 2025 Franklin now!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
(RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025)
Franklin Town Common, 200 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
We are seeking volunteers to help vendors and nonprofits set up and break down at Celebrate with Pride 2025 Franklin! Click on the button below to sign up as a volunteer! You may sign up for the default date, the rain date, or both.
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CHECK HERE REGULARLY FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS!
past events
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LGBTQ+ MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP WITH MARISSA MELNIKOV
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us for an LGBTQ+ mental health workshop with Canton-based social worker and therapist Marissa Melnikov!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel CINNAMON GARDENS by Shyam Selvadurai!
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REGIFT-YOUR-UNWANTED-HOLIDAY-GIFTS YANKEE SWAP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Don't let your unwanted holiday gifts go to waste! Regift them at our third annual Yankee Swap!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel Q.E.D. by Gertrude Stein!
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BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
10 AM – 12 PM
Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Start off the new year with great food and great friends at Mak's!
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ALL PAST EVENTS
For a complete list of our past events, click here!
IMAGE CREDITS
Brunch with Non-Scene Friends: Max Morrongiello
CINNAMON GARDENS by Shyam Selvadurai: South Asia Books
DEAD SOULS by Nikolai Gogol: Oxford World Classics
DUMPLIN’: ScreenRant.com
GIDEON THE NINTH by Tamsyn Muir: Tor Books
Header: Sadie Lemansky (Fox & Crow Photos) and Nicole van der Wal
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Workshop with Marissa Melnikov: Psychology Today
Q.E.D. by Gertrude Stein: Bibliothek Suhrkamp
Regift-Your-Unwanted-Holiday-Gifts Yankee Swap: Robin Baidya
Wicked Queer Game Night with Fiona Shade Stories: Robin Baidya
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or if you would like to join our mailing list, then please email us at FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com!