Join us at Not Afraid to Fail Fest to experience the unique blend of poetry and standup comedy from Jay Galloway, who is bringing us a SURPRISE standup routine!
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
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Join us at Not Afraid to Fail Fest to experience the unique blend of poetry and standup comedy from Jay Galloway, who is bringing us a SURPRISE standup routine!
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
Join Avery, a talented poet and spoken word artist, as she/they share 3-4 powerful short poems at Not Afraid to Fail Fest: a celebration of creative courage and first-time performers!
To learn more about Not Afraid to Fail Fest and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
Join us at Not Afraid to Fail Fest to catch Alysa Hemcher, a hilarious comedian, as she shares her unique take on life in New Hampshire as a thirty-something. Get ready to laugh during her stand up debut!
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
One week until the big night! Not Afraid to Fail Fest is a celebration of courage, queer joy, and the beauty of imperfection.
Tickets: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
Location: BNH Stage Concord
Date/Time: 10/24 @7pm!
Come fail forward with us!
Did you know that CoLab has a TON of tools available free for members? Swipe through to see some of the available tools and supplies! Which will you try first?
Interested in becoming a member? Explore our membership options: go.queerlective.com/colab
Join us at Not Afraid to Fail Fest to experience the powerful poetry of Cory MacEachern, who bravely shares her journey through loss and resilience with her spoken word performance.
To learn more about Not Afraid to Fail Fest and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
Play, presence, and a little chaos. Thanks to Gemma, our performers are ready. Not Afraid to Fail Fest is less than 2 weeks away!
go.queerlective.com/notafraid
π October 24: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7:00 PM
π BNH Stage, 16 S Main Street, Concord, NH
ποΈ $18 in advance | $21 at door
Join us at Not Afraid to Fail Fest to experience the soulful sounds of Star, who will captivate you with her rendition of 'Janie' by Ethel Cain, showcasing her courage and creativity through music!
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
Join us for a night of laughter with Michelle Rebidue, a dynamic performer who brings her animated storytelling and stand-up comedy to Not Afraid to Fail Fest, where we celebrate creative courage!
To learn more about Not Afraid to Fail Fest and purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
We're looking for artists to submit designs for our sticker pack subscription! This is more than just exposure - if you submit an approved design, you get 50 stickers and will be a part of a collaborative initiative connecting artists & supporters. Learn more: go.queerlective.com/stickerpack
09.10.2025 22:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join Kelso & Aoife at Not Afraid to Fail Fest for a hilarious comedy skit where they navigate the chaos of greeting mishaps, proving that creative courage can lead to unexpected laughter!
To learn more about Not Afraid to Fail Fest & purchase tickets, visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
Did you know we have a retail space at Totally Tea in Concord NH?
...YOU DID? (yay!)
If you haven't checked it out yet, what are you waiting for!? We have zines, stickers, merch and lots of art from local artists available.
Join us at the Not Afraid to Fail Fest to experience the soulful sounds of Ann Kinne, who will share their heartfelt music through two captivating vocal performances and an intimate acoustic guitar piece!
To learn more about Not Afraid to Fail Fest & get tickets visit: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
First button on our new button maker! :) Just got a 1.25" button maker in addition to the 2.25" one we already had. Become a CoLab member or stop by an open hours session to use!
Learn more at www.queerlective.com β€οΈ
It's October, which means it's SPOOKY SEASON! But you know what we're NOT going be be afraid of?! FAILURE.
The performers at Not Afraid to Fail Fest will stand on stage for the first time and offer musical performances, comedy & more. Join this celebration on 10/24!
π go.queerlective.com/notafraid
October's calendar of events has arrived! Check out what's going on and get more deets at queerlective.com
30.09.2025 15:01 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Catch us at Plymouth Pride for an afternoon of queer joy!
Riverside Park, Plymouth NH
Oct 4th, 12 PM β 4 PM, rain or shine
Bring your friends, your flags, and your beautiful selves!
In this political moment, many of us are hungry to take action but arenβt sure where to start. This workshop will help you understand the landscape around you; who holds power, whatβs already happening, & how you can plug in.
π
Sunday, September 28
β° 11 AMβ1 PM
π CoLab, 72 Concord St, Manchester
Join us in welcoming our newest team member Krista! Krista has been involved in our community as an event attendee and volunteer, and now joins us as the Community Artist & Volunteer Coordinator. We're so excited to work with Krista on expanding our volunteer program and opportunities!
22.09.2025 14:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join us on Sunday 10/5 for Mindful Movement! Hosted by Lisa Harbus LMT, the goal of this workshop is to approach our bodies with kindness & live an embodied and more fluid life.
π October 5, 10-11AM
π CoLab, 72 Concord St, Manchester
π Register: givebutter.com/XiRNm
Join @landrysesame at Transgender Round Table 2: a guided discussion between members of the transgender community! Participants must be 18 or old to attend.
π CoLab: 72 Concord St, Manchester
π: 10/01/25 @ 6PM
Review event details and register: www.tinyurl.com/rndtbl
The State of Queer NH Resource Book is a community-powered guide to queer & BIPOC resources across NH. You can get involved in the project in many ways, including:
βοΈ Submit Resources
βοΈ Contribute Art/Writing
βοΈ Become a Sponsor or Distribution Partner
Learn more: go.queerlective.com/stateofqueernh
*Upstairs at Totally Tea Concord!*
If you haven't checked out our retail space upstairs at Totally Tea's Concord NH location, what are you waiting for!? We have zines, stickers, merch and lots of art from local artists!
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What does that spell!? Not Queerlective! (Itβs missing an e and we're too lazy to fix it after putting all these up π)
Shout out to Fear No Decay for the gorgeous letter R!
Wanna add some of your touch to CoLab? Help us with decorating one of these letters!
Join us on Sunday 10/5 for Mindful Movement! Hosted by Lisa Harbus LMT, we'll approach our bodies with kindness & compassion to live an embodied and more fluid life.
π October 5 10-11AM
π CoLab, 72 Concord St Manchester NH
BYO own yoga supplies.
π Register: givebutter.com/XiRNm
ATTENTION FRIENDS AND FAILURES!
Performer applications for Not Afraid to Fail Fest are due TODAY!!
Want to submit, but feel nervous? DO IT ANYWAYS! Jump start facing what NATFF is all about, and know that this entire community is behind you!
Apply: go.queerlective.com/notafraid
What are the places & artists you wish youβd known about sooner? The spaces you wish had existed when you were younger that feel essential to NH's queer community?
Weβre compiling a directory of resources run by & for queer & BIPOC folks, and weβd love your help: go.queerlective.com/stateofqueernh
Sunday Morning Make & Learn: Organizing Your Backyard will help you understand the political landscape around you & how your local knowledge, relationships, & experiences are powerful organizing tools. Learn how to take action in your own community!
9/28 11AMβ1PM
CoLab, 72 Concord St Manchester NH
Weβve been on the hunt for queer- and art-centric board games to add to our library at CoLab and one of our newest is The Queer Agenda! Think Cards Against Humanity, but unapologetically queer.
Come by and play with friends, or check our calendar for the next board game night. π²
Not Afraid to Fail Fest encourages our community to confront failure and say "so what?" - because the worst thing that could happen is that you just get *better*.
Visit go.queerlective.com/notafraid to apply as a performer or buy tickets. Whatever way you show up, we 're facing this together.