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Second Saturdays Story Time

Drag performer Darren Tashine sits in a gallery in elaborate, bright pink clothes, reading a book to a crowd. A large black and white print is on the wall behind him.
Drag performer Darren Tashine. Photo: Jarvis Subia.

Special Event

In-Person
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA

This event does not require registration; see further details below.

Join us for a Pride-filled Second Saturdays Story Time with Harley Queen, the self-proclaimed Worcester’s Favorite Drag Queen! This reading will include a selection of inclusive and diverse books to make everyone feel welcome at the museum! We hope you can join us!

Harley Queen is an award-winning showrunner for Harley’s Funhouse. Since becoming Ms. Gay Worcester in 2019, she has consistently been performing story times for Pride month in the city. She is the illustrator for the children’s book I Don’t Know, written by Kristy Kielbasinski.

Please note that the selected books are geared toward children aged 3 to 7. Caregivers must be present with their children for the duration of the event.

Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the event. The readings are limited to 18 people and are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.

The Harvard Art Museums offer free admission every day, Tuesday through Sunday. Please see the museum visit page to learn about our general policies for visiting the museums.

This program is organized in partnership with the Cambridge Public Library, Somerville Public Library, Watertown Public Library, and Medford Public Library.

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for our programs, please contact us at am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance. Please include the name and date of the program in the subject line of your email.