Find intersectional, LGBTQ affirming and progressive events of all kinds in the The Real Mainstream Eastern Iowa Events Calendar.
Week of Oct 6th
October 10 (2 events)
2:00 pm • Faithful & Fabulous • Decorah–
October 10Gather with Decorah Pride, and the area's affirming congregations, for a focus on how all are loved. Co-hosted by First Lutheran Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Decorah First United Methodist Church, and Luther College Ministries.
Water Street Plaza7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
October 10Join the fun and win prizes!
October 12 (1 event)
10:00 am • Culture Cafe • Dubuque–
October 12Coffee and casual conversation with culturally diverse people.
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Week of Oct 13th
October 13 (1 event)
10:00 am • First United Methodist Church of North Liberty • North Liberty–
October 13Open and affirming congregation with deep community service work.
October 14 (1 event)
6:00 pm • LGBTQ+ Adult Support Group • Dubuque–
October 14Support for LGBTQ+ people age 18 or older. Dinner included.
October 15 (3 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
October 15LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
4:30 pm • LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group Grades 6 to 8 • Dubuque–
October 15Gather with adult mentors for LGBTQ+ welcoming support and discussion, every third Tuesday. Dinner included.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
October 15Join in the fun, along with drink specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
October 16 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
October 16Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
October 17 (2 events)
7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
October 17Join the fun and win prizes!
7:00 pm • Inside Out Trivia Night Fundraiser • Iowa City–
October 17Help raise money for Inside Out Reentry and its mission of helping people who have experienced the criminal justice system. Also featuring silent auction. Tickets are $25; get them here.October 19 (1 event)
10:00 am • Make a Wire Wrapped Spider • Iowa City–
October 19Learn to make your own "scary, yet fun" bejeweled spider using Czech pressed glass beads and wire. This class is family-friendly and all-ages; adult supervision requested for those 8 years old or younger. Class registration includes all materials, one-on-one and group instruction, large-screen demos, and take-home instructions. Sign up here.
Week of Oct 20th
October 20 (2 events)
10:00 am • First United Methodist Church of North Liberty • North Liberty–
October 20Open and affirming congregation with deep community service work.
12:00 pm • Make a Double Terminated Point Pendant • Iowa City–
October 20Take your wirework skills to the next level with Cheryl Weatherford of Chereal Designs, by using copper wire to create depth and texture in a cage for a top-drilled stone of your choice. Registration includes all materials, one-on-one and group instruction, a live-screen demo during class, and take-home instructions. No experience necessary; register here.
October 22 (2 events)
3:00 pm • Pride Hangout • Iowa City–
October 22LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to gather for activities and companionship.
8:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • Iowa City–
October 22Join in the fun, along with drink specials, every Tuesday at Micky's in Iowa City.
October 23 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty–
October 23Win prizes and enjoy drink specials, including $5 glasses of wine and mimosas.
October 24 (2 events)
7:00 pm • Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty–
October 24Join the fun and win prizes!
7:00 pm • LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group • Iowa City–
October 24Mental health therapist and LGBTQ+ program coordinator Tim Grady leads this group built on "mutual support, shared learning, and a mental health and developmental perspective." "Feel more ready and able to support yourself, your child, and your family."
United Action for Youth - EastdaleOctober 26 (1 event)
10:00 am • Culture Cafe • Dubuque–
October 26Coffee and casual conversation with culturally diverse people, every 2nd and 4th Saturday.