The Dark Side of the Rainbow Benefit Market

A Celebration of Queer Joy, DIY Spirit, and Alternative Community in New England

🗓 Date: July 19, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH

About the Event

Join us for The Dark Side of the Rainbow, a benefit market paying homage to the vibrant LGBTQ+, alternative, and DIY scenes that thrive across New England. Hosted by New England Artists for Actions. This all-day celebration will feature an eclectic mix of local vendors, artists, makers, and creators who represent the beautifully weird and wildly wonderful edges of our community.

Whether you're here to shop, connect, or soak in the creative vibes, this is more than just a market, it's a gathering of chosen family.

Give Back While You Browse

A portion of proceeds from vendor booth fees, raffle baskets, and other event profits will be donated to Queerlective, a New Hampshire-based organization that builds community through queer joy, art, and mutual support.

Your presence helps uplift Queerlective’s work in creating inclusive, affirming, and artistically rich spaces for the LGBTQ+ community across the region.

What to Expect

🎨 Local queer + alt artists and makers
🛍 Handcrafted goods, art prints, zines, vintage, and more
🎟 Raffle baskets benefiting Queerlective
🎶 Music, community vibes, and surprises throughout the day
🍽 Nearby food + drinks to keep you fueled while you explore

Location

📍 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH
Our venue is centrally located and walkable from downtown. There is elevator access.