Upcoming events.
Upcoming events at Love Your Labels.
Check out all the great things we’ve got going on! Don’t forget to register for the events you’d like to attend so we can send you all the important details.
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All the stuff going on:
Thicknic 2026 at BCAW
Thicknic 2026 at BCAW
Love Your Labels at BCAW for The 2nd Annual Thicknic!
Get excited!! The Thicket is hosting a picnic for thick folks (a Thicknic) on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 12-4pm!
The Thicknic is a community-centered gathering celebrating size inclusivity, joy, and connection. We're excited to offer a large clothing swap as well as a market of pop-up vendors offering handmade, homemade and thoughtfully curated goods that align with The Thicket's values centering on creating a loving, safe space for bigger-bodied individuals.
This event is open to the public with FREE public parking at Wawecas Elementary School across Burncoat Street.
Attendees interested in participating with the clothing swap will be asked to pay sliding scale admission to the swap tent ($8-$15).
-Have no clothes to swap? That's okay, we will start the swap with piles that The Thicket has spent the last few months collecting! Simply pay your admission and come through.
-Have no room for more clothes? Anyone interested in simply dropping off clothes for the event is also welcome to do this, no charge. LIMIT 2 BAGS PER PERSON!
Rehome your plus-sized clothes with fellow plus-sized people!
Browse & buy from a variety of bigger-bodied vendors!
Meet & connect with size-inclusize business & organizations!
Bring your picnic blanket & make some new friends with other attendees!
Joy is an act of resistance and we are hellbent on bringing joy to the area's plus-size people. Hope you can join us!
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Make. It. Werk. Drag Competition
Join us for Make. It. Werk., a high-energy drag competition where two winners will win a paid performance spot at Queer AF, the annual art+fashion show fundraiser from Love Your Labels.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
WAM Pride Celebration
WAM Pride Celebration
Love Your Labels presents an exhibit highlighting several stages of the garment construction process, alongside a hands-on workshop where you can customize merchandise or items brought from home using patches, iron-on decals, stones, studs, and more. A curated selection of merch will also be available for purchase.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Kids' Sewcial Club at Love Your Labels
Kids' Sewcial Club at Love Your Labels
Sew fun, sew social! Kids 8-12 learn machine sewing basics & build skills in an affirming, inclusive community.
Kids' Sewcial Club at Love Your Labels
New Session May 5 - June 30
For ages 8–12 | Tuesdays, 4:30–6:00 PM
Designed for young makers ages 8–12, the Kids' Sewcial Club at Love Your Labels is a welcoming and affirming space where creativity meets skill-building. Led by experienced industry educators, this weekly club introduces students to the fundamentals of sewing machine operation, fabric handling, and construction techniques. Whether your child is picking up a needle for the first time or looking to build on existing knowledge, our progressive curriculum helps each student grow at their own pace.
The club meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, and families sign up in two-month sessions. Our first session runs May through June, giving students a solid foundation in machine sewing. Members will work through a structured yet playful project-based curriculum through hands-on projects, milestone achievements, and skill “level-ups.”
Beyond the technical skills, Kids' Sewcial Club prioritizes community. We believe every child deserves to create in a supportive, inclusive environment where mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities and individuality is embraced. For students who discover a deeper passion for fashion and design, this club offers excellent preparation for joining our Threads Youth Fashion and Design Program where young designers can take their craft to the next level. Join us this spring and watch your child’s creativity and confidence sew their own path forward.
Have questions about this or future Sewcial Club sessions, please reach out to dani@loveyourlabels.org for details and inquiries.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
RSVP FOR ADDRESS
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Threads Youth Fashion Showcase
Threads Youth Fashion Showcase 2026
Save the date! Threads teen fashion designers are hard at work designing, creating, and making garments that show off their unique style. Free admission to this event will feature a fashion show with Threads designers, performances, and time to gather and socialize. Join us at the JMAC - Jean McDonough Arts Center for a night filled with creativity and and queer joy!
Schedule of events:
5:00pm - Doors open to Jean McDonough Arts Center
5:30pm - Doors open to BrickBox at the Jean McDonough Arts Center
6:00pm - Show starts
7:30pm - 8:30pm - Social Hour
Basic Clothing Alterations w/Karen
Basic Clothing Alterations w/Karen
This class covers some basic techniques for making your own clothing alterations, including hemming, taking things in or letting them out (adjusting seams), shortening sleeves, and other solutions. Learn how to customize your clothes to get a good fit and save money on tailoring bills!
Requirements: Participants should already have basic sewing skills and bring an item of clothing you would like to alter. Class will provide standard sewing supplies and sewing machines (or bring your own).
For ages 16 to 106.
Spots are limited—sign up today!
This FREE educational opportunity is made possible by the generousity of community donations and giving. If you would like to support this and other programs like it, you can make a gift on our website.
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!
Hand Sewing Basics
Hand Sewing Basics
Want to learn some needle skills? This class will show you the basic techniques and stitches for hand-sewing, so that you can sew without a machine and personalize items by adding decorations. Learn to thread a needle and knot thread, choose the appropriate stitch to use, and finish off your work. Practice your new skills by making your own novelty pin cushion to take home.
Class provides all of the supplies and tools you’ll need; you can also bring your own project.
For ages 16 to 106.
Spots are limited—sign up today!
This FREE educational opportunity is made possible by the generousity of community donations and giving. If you would like to support this and other programs like it, you can make a gift on our website.
Sewing w/ Betty for Ages 8-12
Sewing w/ Betty for Ages 8-12
Unlock your child's creativity in our 4-week hand-sewing adventure! Designed for beginners ages 8-12, this series guides young makers step-by-step from threading their first needle to creating their very own stylish and functional projects.
Over four sessions, they'll build essential skills and take home three fantastic creations:
Week 1 & 2 (Feb 17 & 24): Mushroom Pincushion & Small Pillow
Master the basics of threading a needle, knotting thread, and the versatile running stitch. They’ll learn to stuff, gather fabric, and sew a charming mushroom, then apply their skills to design and assemble a soft, cuddly pillow.Week 3 & 4 (Mar 3 & 10): Reverse Appliqué Sweatshirt
Level up by transforming a plain sweatshirt into wearable art! They'll learn to trace a design, layer fabrics, and use their running stitch to create a cool reverse-appliqué masterpiece they can wear with pride.
Perfect for fostering patience, fine motor skills, and a huge sense of accomplishment. All materials are provided. Let's stitch, stuff, and create!
Spots are limited—sign up your young maker today!
This FREE educational opportunity is made possible by the generousity of community donations and giving. If you would like to support this and other programs like it, you can make a gift here
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Drag Story Time @ New Tradition Co.
Drag Story Time!
Join us for Drag Story Time with Harley Queen at New Tradition Co!
When: Sunday, Mar 8 | 12 PM – 2 PM (Reading starts at 12:30 PM)
Where: New Tradition Co, 5 Harris Ct Worcester, MA
Come for the stories, stay for the joy, and celebrate literacy, creativity, and community with us. It’s going to be a storybook afternoon! Crafting supplies for busy hands will be available.
Bonus: As always, we will have copies of the featured book for families to take home, fostering literacy and building home libraries for queer and allied families!
Looks by Lana: Drag Makeup w/ Lana Backwards
Looks by Lana: Drag Makeup w/ Lana Backwards
Have you always wanted to learn drag makeup? Join us for Looks By Lana! A comprehensive class by local drag queen Lana Backwards. She’ll teach you the basics from brow cover all the way to making your mug glitter-riffic!
Feel free to bring your own makeup supplies. We will have a limited selection of makeup on hand and free for use (clean brushes and applicators provided)
This educational opportunity is able to be offered at a suggested donation of $10 because of the generosity of community giving.
Sewing w/ Betty for Ages 8-12
Sewing w/ Betty for Ages 8-12
Unlock your child's creativity in our 4-week hand-sewing adventure! Designed for beginners ages 8-12, this series guides young makers step-by-step from threading their first needle to creating their very own stylish and functional projects.
Over four sessions, they'll build essential skills and take home three fantastic creations:
Week 1 & 2 (Feb 17 & 24): Mushroom Pincushion & Small Pillow
Master the basics of threading a needle, knotting thread, and the versatile running stitch. They’ll learn to stuff, gather fabric, and sew a charming mushroom, then apply their skills to design and assemble a soft, cuddly pillow.Week 3 & 4 (Mar 3 & 10): Reverse Appliqué Sweatshirt
Level up by transforming a plain sweatshirt into wearable art! They'll learn to trace a design, layer fabrics, and use their running stitch to create a cool reverse-appliqué masterpiece they can wear with pride.
Perfect for fostering patience, fine motor skills, and a huge sense of accomplishment. All materials are provided. Let's stitch, stuff, and create!
Spots are limited—sign up your young maker today!
This FREE educational opportunity is made possible by the generousity of community donations and giving. If you would like to support this and other programs like it, you can make a gift here
Open Studio
Open Studio at Love Your Labels
Love Your Labels Open Studio in The Creative Community Room! Tuesdays 4-8pm. Our studio is a fully equipped fashion and design makerspace where our community can have access to the space, machinery, and skill-building needed to create custom wardrobe pieces, costumes, drag looks, or to mend and upcycle/refashion existing items.
In addition to drop-in sewing hours, be sure to check our Calendar for workshops, series, and events during Open Studio and beyond.
Are you a creative? Have a skill your want to share? Or an interest you want to build community around? Fill out our Open Studio Workshop Application.
Are you an experienced sewist? Interested in helping your community by volunteering in the Open Studio and lending your knowledge? Fill out our Open Studio Volunteer form to get started.
Dungeons & Dragons RPG Club
Join in for a session D&D 5e in the Forgotten Realms. Jump in any week with your own character (or use one the pre generated options!) as you tackle exciting beginner friendly one shot quests usually completed in one four hour session . Designed for players (ages 12+), welcoming both new and experienced adventurers to join in on the fun!