Coming Up Soon in Iowa
- Make a Tree of Life Pendant • Iowa City May 5, .
For a great gift item, learn to create this tree of life symbol pendant. This project will be slightly different each time you do it, and features copper wire and tiny gemstone chips.  You can choose to make a circle, an oval, or a heart as the outside shape of your pendant. No experience necessary for this class with Cheryl Weatherford of Chereal Designs. Registration is $78 and includes all materials, instruction and large-screen demos. Register here or by calling 319 338-1566.
- Glamour Unleashed: Capital City Pride Board Drag Makeover • Des Moines May 10, 6:00 pm. Capital City Pride board members "trade in their business attire for sequins, feathers, and fierce makeup" to raise money for this year's Pride efforts. "Get ready to unleash your inner diva!"#lgbtqpride2024
- Mr/Miss/Mx Raisin Fundraiser for CR Pride • Cedar Rapids May 12, 8:00 pm. See "celebrity" bartenders from the Cedar Rapids area compete in drag to represent the Raisin legacy. All proceeds benefit CR Pride. To sign up as a participant, email devaughn@crprideia.com.#lgbtqpride2024
- History on Tap • Davenport IA May 16, 6:00 pm. Promising "a more engaging and refreshing approach to learning," this monthly series features speakers on topics ranging from "ancient civiliations" to "modern innovations," paired with your favorite cold brew of beverage. All on the scenic Lardner Balcony. Cash bar with snacks.
- LGBTQ+ Potluck with Siouxland Pride Alliance • Sioux City May 19, 5:30 pm.
LGBTQ+ community members including allies are welcome. BYOB, and a dish to share. Pride planning afterwards.
Coming Up Soon in Illinois
- Pride Prom • Murphysboro May 4, 6:00 pm. This Star Wars-themed annual event features entertainment, prom photos, and two Pride Prom Courts: one for adults, and one for youth. This event is alcohol-free; tickets are $20 in advance here, and $25 at the door, to benefit Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center in Carbondale.#lgbtqpride2024
- Joliet Pride Network Youth Queer Prom: Under the Western Stars • Joliet May 11, 6:00 pm.
Dress for prom, for a Western, or "whatever makes you feel fabulous." Open to all youth who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies ages 12-20. Includes dinner. Coordinated by the Joliet Pride Network. Tickets are $10; order yours here.
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- QCAD Meet & Greet • Moline May 16, 5:00 pm.
Gather with Quad Citians Affirming Diversity (QCAD), one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ support nonprofits in the region. Learn about QCAD's new drive for LGBTQ welcoming abusinesses, Safe Connect, and more.
- Springfield PrideFest • Springfield May 18, .
Drag, food, vendors and more at this annual event coordinated by the Phoenix Center LGBTQ nonprofit. Follow the Springfield PrideFest Facebook page for more information.
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