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Drag-themed charity softball game today raises money for growing LGBTQ+ nonprofit Prairie Pride Coalition
Enjoy some on-the-diamond antics by central Illinois drag artists, and help raise money for the growing Prairie Pride Coalition LGBTQ” nonprofit, at today’s Charity Softball Game. To be featured: Shane ShareAilke, Lulu Stiletto, Herra Winn, Enzo Rodriguez and more.
Pride Night at the Shakespeare Festival, Drag N’ Paint Pride Brunch, ‘Good Trouble’ protest: Central Illinois Dailies for 7-18-26
A packed Sunday for Central Illinois tomorrow: the annual Drag N’ Paint Pride Brunch tradition, Pride Night at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival for a special Pride Night, and the Good Trouble protest in Bloomington. It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 7-18-26.
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Davenport civil rights history, meal events with LGBTQ+ sports leagues, family events at MLK Center: Quad Cities Dailies for 7-18-26
The MLK Center hosts three family-friendly July events starting today. Davenport’s civil rights history takes the spotlight at Kaffe & Kuchen Sunday. And the Quad Cities’ two LGBTQ+ sports nonprofits are each inviting folks to community meals Sunday. It’s Quad Cities Dailies for 7-18-26.
‘Theater of the Mind’ sensory experience, NAACP National Convention, Elgin Pride event for 50+ LGBTQ folks: Chicagoland Dailies for 7-14-26
The NAACP gathers in Chicago for its 117th national convention. Theater of the Mind offers a sensory-friendly immersive theatrical experience. And LGBTQ+ people age 50+ can join Elgin Pride Wednesday for a monthly happy hour. It’s Chicagoland Dailies for 7-14-26.
‘Ancient Civilizations’ Sunday, LGBTQ+ Singles Mixer next week, Johnson County Jail debate: Eastern Iowa Dailies for 7-11-26
Explore “Ancient Civilizations and Hidden Realms” in Coralville Monday. Get ready for an LGBT Singles Mixer in Cedar Rapids next week. Check in on the ongoing debate among Johnson County Supervisors over a new jail. It’s all in Eastern Iowa Dailies for 7-11-26.
Familia Fest and Witches & Wellness Expo in DeKalb, Illinois Valley Vixens roller derby in Ottawa: Northern Illinois Dailies for 7-10-26
To do in Northern Illinois this weekend: the soccer-themed Familia Fest and Wiches & Wellness Expo in DeKalb, and an Illinois Valley Vixens roller derby match in Ottawa. Check out Northern Illinois Dailies for 7-10-26.
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Middle of NOWhere arts fest, Marshalltown’s Pride in the Park, data center debate in Ames: Central Iowa Dailies for 7-10-26
This weekend: Marshalltown Pride in the Park features pro wrestling, dance lessons, and drag, and the Middle of NOWhere Fest brings modern music and art to rural Iowa. Tuesday, Ames residents will speak out about data centers. Check out Central Iowa Dailies for 7-10-26.
Pow-Wow to honor MMIR, ‘Got Ya Covered’ ArtWalk, protest against battery cages: Western Iowa Dailies for 7-8-26
The Red Sky Nation remembers missing and murdered indigenous people with a three-day Pow-Wow, the Humane League protests against Kroger’s caged-hen eggs, and ArtWalk showcases Siouxland artists using vinyl records and album covers.. It’s Western Iowa Dailies for 7-8-26.
First Black town reinstated to Route 66, Artstarts offers Oz camp for kids, Black Woodstock for the 4th: Southern Illinois Dailies for 7-2-26
The East St. Louis Black Woodstock Festival happens on the 4th. The town of Brooklyn, America’s first incorporated Black town, is finally honored for its place along Route 66. Artstarts Company hosts a Wizard of Oz-themed summer camp for kids and teens. It’s Southern Illinois Dailies for 7-2-26.
