Find intersectional, LGBTQ affirming and progressive events of all kinds in the The Real Mainstream Central Illinois Events Calendar. Events are color-coded:
April–May 2024
May 9 (1 event)
5:30 pm • Trans Up • Champaign–
May 9Support group for adults in Champaign County who identify as transgender. Provided by Zoom or in-person. FMI: Â transup@unitingpride.org
May 13 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Queries Pre-Teen Support Group • Champaign–
May 13Support for 10- to 13-year-olds who are questioning their sexuality or gender. Zoom and in-person; email queries@unitingpride.org FMI
May 14 (2 events)
7:00 pm • Fetish, Erotic and Kink Figure Drawing • Chicago, Ill. and online–
May 14Studio drawing class featuring professional models, available in person or online. Classes are $10; pre-register here. With questions, email online@leatherarchives.org.
Online7:00 pm • Lift Up • Champaign–
May 14For adults who identify as gay, lesbian, pan, bi, ace, poly, questioning, or any other sexual minority. Available by Zoom and in-person. FMI:Â liftup@unitingpride.org
May 16 (1 event)
5:30 pm • Trans Up • Champaign–
May 16Support group for adults in Champaign County who identify as transgender. Provided by Zoom or in-person. FMI: Â transup@unitingpride.org
May 18 (1 event)
• Springfield PrideFest • SpringfieldMay 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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Springfield - DowntownMay 20 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Queries Pre-Teen Support Group • Champaign–
May 20Support for 10- to 13-year-olds who are questioning their sexuality or gender. Zoom and in-person; email queries@unitingpride.org FMI
May 21 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Lift Up • Champaign–
May 21For adults who identify as gay, lesbian, pan, bi, ace, poly, questioning, or any other sexual minority. Available by Zoom and in-person. FMI:Â liftup@unitingpride.org
May 23 (1 event)
5:30 pm • Trans Up • Champaign–
May 23Support group for adults in Champaign County who identify as transgender. Provided by Zoom or in-person. FMI: Â transup@unitingpride.org
May 27 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Queries Pre-Teen Support Group • Champaign–
May 27Support for 10- to 13-year-olds who are questioning their sexuality or gender. Zoom and in-person; email queries@unitingpride.org FMI
May 28 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Lift Up • Champaign–
May 28For adults who identify as gay, lesbian, pan, bi, ace, poly, questioning, or any other sexual minority. Available by Zoom and in-person. FMI:Â liftup@unitingpride.org
May 30 (1 event)
5:30 pm • Trans Up • Champaign–
May 30Support group for adults in Champaign County who identify as transgender. Provided by Zoom or in-person. FMI: Â transup@unitingpride.org