Coming Up Soon in Iowa
- Expanding Our Welcome: Creating Safe and Inclusive Sacred Spaces Together • Davenport April 27, 10:00 am.
Leaders and members of LGBTQ affirming congregations throughout eastern Iowa are encouraged to attend this workshop on providing "safe and inclusive sacred spaces." "Join us for a time of learning, sharing and discussing practical steps for welcoming all people as beloved children of God," write event organizers. Co-sponsored by the Presbytery of East Iowa and the Presbytery of Great Rivers. Registration is $20, or $15 for attendees from churches registering three or more people. Free attendance available for students or those in financial need. Sign up here.
- Make Your Own Swallow Earrings • Iowa City April 27, 10:00 am.
Use and expand your brick stitch skills to make a pictorial swallow and a lovely pir of earrings. Karen Kubby guides this class. Registration includes all materials and instruction including large-screen demos. Register here or call
- Red Carpet Fundraiser for Pride in Memory • Davenport April 28, 6:00 pm.
Enjoy a sneak peek at a new documentary about the untold history of the Quad Cities' LGBTQ community, plus a showing of the impactful 2012 AIDS/HIV documentary, "How to Survive a Plague." The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m.; the sneak peek happens at 7 p.m. "Our Story: Pride in Memory" is a production of Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films, and QC Pride in Memory. Admission is $50; get your tickets here.
- Tea & Tarot • Cedar Rapids May 2, 6:00 pm.
Gather at ReAlive Metaphysical for social time blended with tarot readings. "Bring your ideas and insights." Open to Tarot enthusiasts at all levels.
- 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.
Coming Up Soon in Illinois
- Queer Cinema: "Swan Song" • Carbondale May 1, 3:00 pm.
"Swan Song" is a 2021 film about a hairdresser who sneaks out of his nursing home to help style the hair of a dead woman, and rediscovers himself along the way. Presented by the Southern Illinois University LGBTQ Resource Center; free and open to all students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, family and community members.
- 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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- 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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- Plainfield Pridefest • Plainfield IL May 19, 11:00 am.
Featuring vendor fair, live music, family zone, and more. Coordinated by Plainfield Pride.
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