Find intersectional, LGBTQ affirming and progressive events of all kinds in the The Real Mainstream Eastern Iowa Events Calendar. Events are color-coded:
July–August 2024
July 27 (1 event)
10:00 am • Culture Cafe • Dubuque–
July 27
Coffee and casual conversation with culturally diverse people, every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
July 30 (2 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
July 30
LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
July 30
Join in the fun, along with drink, specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
July 31 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
July 31
Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
August 1 (2 events)
6:00 pm • Tea & Tarot • Cedar Rapids–
August 1
Gather at ReAlive Metaphysical for social time blended with tarot readings. "Bring your ideas and insights." Open to Tarot enthusiasts at all levels.
ReAlive Metaphysical Shop7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
August 1
Join the fun and win prizes!
August 3 (1 event)
10:00 am • Ruffles Galore Bracelet • Iowa City–
August 3
Karen Kubby will help you learn to use two-hole CzechMate tile beads to create a base -- and then, layers and layers of ruffles! This is a glamorous bracelet that is easy to make and includes working with tiny Toho seed beads. Prerequisite is any seed bead weaving experience. Registration of $88 includes all materials and instruction, plus large-screen demos. You can register here, in person or by calling 319 338-1566.
August 6 (3 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
August 6
LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
4:30 pm • LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group Grades 9 to 12 • Dubuque–
August 6
High schoolers gather under the guidance of an adult mentor for LGBTQ+ welcoming support and discussion. Dinner included.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
August 6
Join in the fun, along with drink, specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
August 7 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
August 7
Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
August 8 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
August 8
Join the fun and win prizes!
August 10 (1 event)
10:00 am • Culture Cafe • Dubuque–
August 10
Coffee and casual conversation with culturally diverse people.
August 12 (1 event)
6:00 pm • LGBTQ+ Adult Support Group • Dubuque–
August 12
Support for LGBTQ+ people age 18 or older. Dinner included.
August 13 (2 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
August 13
LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
August 13
Join in the fun, along with drink, specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
August 14 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
August 14
Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
August 15 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
August 15
Join the fun and win prizes!
August 20 (3 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
August 20
LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
4:30 pm • LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group Grades 6 to 8 • Dubuque–
August 20
Gather with adult mentors for LGBTQ+ welcoming support and discussion, every third Tuesday. Dinner included.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
August 20
Join in the fun, along with drink, specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
August 21 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
August 21
Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
August 22 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
August 22
Join the fun and win prizes!
August 24 (1 event)
10:00 am • Culture Cafe • Dubuque–
August 24
Coffee and casual conversation with culturally diverse people, every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
August 27 (2 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
August 27
LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
August 27
Join in the fun, along with drink, specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
August 28 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
August 28
Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
August 29 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
August 29
Join the fun and win prizes!
