# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in Boston bars.About this Event📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email🧠 Lecture: "The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel"🎤 Speaker: Judge Matthew NestorJoin us for a compelling evening as trial judge Matthew Nestor traces the hard-fought journey of gay rights in America, from criminalization to constitutional protection—and the challenges now threatening those gains.Drawing on over 20 years on the bench in Massachusetts, Judge Nestor will review the landmark cases that expanded LGBTQ+ rights, including the historic Massachusetts decision that paved the way for marriage equality nationwide. He will also examine current court efforts to roll back these rights and what they may mean for the future.Interwoven throughout the legal story are pivotal moments in contemporary history—from the Stonewall uprising to the AIDS crisis—that shaped public opinion, advocacy, and the courts themselves.Matthew Nestor is a Superior Court judge in Massachusetts, presiding over both civil and criminal trials. His unique perspective from inside the courtroom offers a rare, nuanced look at how law, culture, and courage intersect in the fight for equality.Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌Agenda6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.6:55 PM – Host introduction7:00 PM – Lecture begins7:45 PM – Audience Q&A8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round8:30 PM – Wrap up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/lectures-on-tap-the-long-road-to-gay-marriage-from-gallows-to-gavel/100001984824558685
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Somerville
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Somerville
- **lat**: 42.3808757
- **long**: -71.1002881
- **full address**: Somerville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel being held?
  - **A:** Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Somerville, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel?
  - **A:** Tickets for Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel are priced at USD 39 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmission TicketUSD 39 + USD 4 feeLimited
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel?
  - **A:** Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel is organized by Felecia For The Win.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lectures on Tap - The Long Road to Gay Marriage: From Gallows to Gavel sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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