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AMY MEYERS PRESENTS ‘COCKTAILS AND QUEENS’ Champaign-Urbana IL
The City Center 505 Chestnut St., ChampaignJoin this night of fun and illusion to help raise money for the Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County.
SATURDAY NIGHT DRAG SHOWS Cedar Rapids IA
Belle's Basix 3916 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa, Cedar RapidsDifferent performers every weekend. 21-and-over only, featuring DJ Lady.
LATE NIGHT PRIDE DANCE PARTY Urbana IL
Rosebowl Tavern 106 N. Race St, Urbana"Experience the vibrancy of our amazing LGBTQ+ community!" Adults 18+. $3 cover benefits Uniting Pride programming)
WHITE PARTY: A LIQUID DRAG BRUNCH Des Moines IA
300 Craft Rooftop 300 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Bld. Suite 310, Des MoinesDeck out in white and party midday with five top drag entertainers and host Frisbee Jenkins. Drink specials, plus carry-in food welcome. Mask-friendly, though outdoors. Get tickets below.
PACG PICNIC AND PIE AUCTION Davenport IA
Ferjervary Park 1800 W 12th St Shelter #1, DavenportCelebrate the 16th anniversary of Progressive Action for the Common Good. Bring your own dishware, if possible, for a catered dinner from Taste of Ethiopia. Bring a pie to donate to receive your meal for free.
PRIDE SPORTS LEAGUE OF CENTRAL IOWA SOFTBALL GAMES Des Moines IA
Savage Softball Complex 2501 Hubbell Ave., Des MoinesCome out to watch your fellow LGBTQ community members in light slow-pitch softball competition. Games start on the hour.
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT AT MARY’S ON 2ND Davenport IA
Mary's on 2nd 832 W. 2nd St., DavenportGather at the Quad Cities' oldest LGBTQ bar every week for this beloved Midwestern card game. Anyone can play with $5 entry and a quarter per set.
OPEN MIC NIGHT Iowa City IA
Sidekick Coffee & Books 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave., Iowa CityFeaturing Iowa City's finest writers. Social distancing and COVID-19 regulations enforced. Recommended for teens and older.
COMEDY MONDAYS AT IOWA CITY YACHT CLUB Iowa City IA
Iowa City Yacht Club 13 S. Linn St., Iowa CityComedy Open Mic at the upper deck, along with burger and drink special. Sign up by 9 p.m.
BOGO TUESDAY KARAOKE Iowa City IA
Studio 13 13 S. Linn St., Iowa CityBuy one drink and receive a second for a penny, all night.
MARYOKE TUESDAYS Davenport IA
Mary's on 2nd 832 W. 2nd St., DavenportJoin the fun, and enjoy drink specials.
TRIVIA TUESDAYS WITH CRIMSON B. Des Moines IA
The Blazing Saddle 416 E. 5th St., Des MoinesGames and socializing with one of Iowa's top drag performers.
COLLEGE NIGHT AT VARIETIES Davenport IA
Varieties Nightclub 822 W. 2nd St, DavenportStudents with valid ID receive most drinks for $3 every Thursday night. First drink free.
FRIDAY NIGHT DRAG SHOWS Cedar Rapids IA
Belle's Basix 3916 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa, Cedar RapidsDifferent line-up each week. DJ and more.
SADDLE GURLS THEME SHOWS Des Moines IA
The Blazing Saddle 416 E. 5th St., Des MoinesJoin the Saddle Gurls every Friday and Saturday night at The Blazing Saddle for a different themed show.
QUEER CONVERSATIONS Online
OnlineRev. Jay Wolin of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities leads this monthly online informal chat about issues on the minds of attendees.
THE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION SHOW Dubuque IA
The Holiday Inn Hotel 450 Main St., DubuqueSix drag performers join to raise money for Key City Pride, and to honor Key City Pride co-founder Corey Young.
PRIDE ORANGE CITY BENEFIT SHOW Sioux City IA
Eclipse Nightclub 412 Jones, Sioux CityHelp raise money for Pride Orange City and celebrate local drag performers. Hosted by Pride Orange City board member Vanessa Divine.
SATURDAY NIGHT DRAG SHOWS Cedar Rapids IA
Belle's Basix 3916 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa, Cedar RapidsDifferent performers every weekend. 21-and-over only, featuring DJ Lady.
PRIDE SPORTS LEAGUE OF CENTRAL IOWA SOFTBALL GAMES Des Moines IA
Savage Softball Complex 2501 Hubbell Ave., Des MoinesCome out to watch your fellow LGBTQ community members in light slow-pitch softball competition. Games start on the hour.
