Coming Up in Iowa
History on Tap • Davenport Nov 21, 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.- LGBTQIA+ Pizza Feast & Community Gathering • Cedar Rapids Nov 23, 1:00 pm.
CR Pride hosts this family-friendly holiday gathering that is also open to allies. Pizza and soft drinks provided; board games welcome. RSVP here.
- Transgender Celebration of Life • Burlington Nov 23, 5:00 pm. Skagit Queer will provide meat and vegan chili, rolls, stuffed animals, crafts and more to celebrate transgender life. All ages welcome.
- MCCQC Game Night • Davenport Nov 23, 6:00 pm.
Join MCC of the Quad Cities, Iowa's only MCC church, the last Saturday of every month for a night of gaming and snacks.
- Pride Sports League Night with the Iowa Wolves • Des Moines Nov 23, 6:30 pm.
Here's a chance to cheer on the Iowa Wolves, Iowa's NBA affiliate team, and also help raise money for the nonprofit Pride Sports League of Central Iowa and its year-round offerings of sports opportunities for LGBTQ+ communities near Des Moines.
Coming Up in Illinois
- Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgiving • Chicago Nov 21, 6:00 pm.
Bring your favorite dish and be ready to dance and celebrate. Also featuring story-telling, performances, and speakers. RSVP here.
- Rainbow Book Drive • Carbondale Nov 22, 8:00 am. Bring your used books, DVDs, VHSs, CDs and magazines about "anything LGBTQIA+." Also welcoming masculine clothing for the Pride Center's free clothing closet. Grab a rainbow cookie while you're here.
- MLK Center Thanksgiving Dinner • Rock Island Nov 22, 12:00 pm.
This is the 35th year for this annual tradition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center offering a free Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in the Quad Cities. Friday is drive-through only, and also only until supplies last. For bulk orders, order here by Nov. 15. The center is also seeking volunteers; sign up here.
- Transgender Day of Remembrance Service, Social Hour and Provider Panel • Peoria Nov 22, 6:00 pm.
Peoria Proud hosts a healthcare provider panel as part of its Transgender Day of Remembrance collaboration with Imago Dei Church. To submit your question for panel participants, click here.
- QC Icon • Rock Island Nov 22, 7:00 pm. Clock Inc. LGBT+ Community Center hosts "fundraising, hilarity, and pure unadulterated talent (or lack thereof)" with community leaders competing for the title of QC Icon through fashion, talent, audience support, and Q&A competitions. Tickets are $25 and benefit Clock Inc.; get yours here.
