Programs
All students have tap access to use the space during 6 am - 2 am the following day Come on in!
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Quick Links
Below are the quick links to all the forms LBGTQ+ Services uses for managing the Rainbow Lounge. If you're a currently enrolled MIT student, please click on one of the links below to fill out the form to gain tap access to the Cheney Room, to reserve space for you and/or your student group or to reserve a locker. Currently, there is a waitlist for locker reservations. Staff may fill out a space reservation on behalf of a student program/student group.
Library Resource
We have an online library to see all our books! Click Here. You can check them out in person when you visit the Rainbow Lounge.
Programs
Trans Joy in Full Color: A TDOV Celebration!
Join us for a vibrant and affirming Transgender Day of Visibility event where we center joy, creativity, and community! This is a space to celebrate, connect, and shine as your authentic self. Whether you're here to express yourself through art, share stories, dance to your own beat, or just soak in the positive energy—this event is for YOU!
Expect music, activities, delicious treats, and a whole lot of love as we uplift and honor trans experiences in all their brilliance. Allies, friends, and chosen family are all welcome—let’s make visibility feel like home.
- Date: March 31st
- Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 p.m
- Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250
It’s a Vibe Workshop: Queer Joy as Resistance
Join us for an engaging, discussion-based workshop where we explore the power of Queer Joy as a form of resistance and healing. Together, we'll unpack how joy can be a radical tool for personal empowerment. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of Queer Joy or simply seeking a supportive space to connect and reflect, this workshop is for you. All are welcome!
- Date: Saturday, April 5th
- Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250
Note: If you attended the first two workshop, you do not need to RSVP again
Lunch & Lounge (Graduate Student Appreciation Week)
Join LBGTQ+ Services and Women and Gender Services for a casual, come-and-go lunch event designed for graduate students to relax, connect with peers, and take a break from their busy day. Enjoy good food, light activities, and a welcoming space to recharge. Music & Relaxed Vibes and Mini “Gratitude Wall”: Share notes of appreciation for your peers, advisors, or yourself. Open to all Graduate students
- Date: Thursday, April 10th
- Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Location: Cheney Room (3-308)
Rainbow Seder with MIT Hillel
We invite you to join us for a Rainbow Seder celebrating community and togetherness this Passover. Our seder will be vegetarian/vegan friendly. All levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome, bring your friends!
- Date: Monday, April 14th
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250 (Back Room)
- RSVP by Tuesday, April 2nd:
