Upcoming Local Events
LGBTQ+ related events happening in and around central Illinois
Events are subject to change, so please be sure to follow the events pages/social media from the source whenever possible. Features on our calendar does not constitute endorsement for the event or its organizers.
WClub Bloomington-Normal First Friday Happy Hour
Friday, May 5 at 5:30 PM at The Bistro.
This will be WClub’s second PERMANENT monthly meet-up! Join them for some drinks (with or without alcohol!), friends, and fun in a low-pressure environment that feels like home.
WClub Bloomington-Normal Just Coffee Monthly Meetup
Saturday, May 13 from 10AM–12PM at The Coffee Hound.
Join WClub for their MONTHLY coffee meetup! Always the Second Saturday, and always at DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON Coffee Hound! Sometimes there are 3 or 4 attendees, sometimes there are 10 or 12, It just depends on the week and the vibe!
Gaymer's Night
Saturday, May 20 from 7–11PM at Red Raccoon Games. $5 tickets can be bought online or at the door.
Join other LGBTQ+ gaming fans every 3rd Saturday for a night full of games, food, and fun! You are welcome to bring your own games to play or play any that Red Raccoon has in their game library. They are happy to teach games and other activities may be organized by fellow attendees. Sponsored by our friends at Prairie Pride Coalition and Great Harvest Bread Co.
June
Logan County Pride Fest
Saturday, June 3 from 10 AM–5 PM at Downtown Lincoln, Illinois
Logan County Pride is beyond excited to announce that this year’s Logan County Pridefest will be DOWNTOWN!
That’s right! In the HEART of Lincoln!
Join them on SATURDAY, June 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm in the historical downtown of Lincoln to celebrate this year!!
They welcome all to have a good time with family friendly activities and food!
Stay tuned as they roll out more details over the next few weeks!!
(Family Reunion) Pride Picnic
Saturday, June 11 from noon–4 PM at East Pavilion Anderson Park
Enter from East College Avenue, East of uptown in Normal
Fried chicken and drinks provided. Please bring food items to share.
Food, games, networking, and PRiDE activities for the kids. Sponsored by Prairie Pride Coalition. Co-sponsored by PFLAG Bloomington Normal.
Pride Picnic
Saturday, June 24 from 11AM–2PM at Wenger Shelter in Washington, IL.
Join Speak Out Illinois LLC for their 1st Annual Pride Picnic along with Our Two Co-Sponsors, The Center for Youth & Family Solutions and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. They will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, and water. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share (no alcoholic beverages) Attendees will ccome together towards the close of the picnic and allow individuals to share stories or conversation that promote or pertaining pride and coming out stories.