Coming Up in Iowa
Pride in the Park • Marshalltown Jul 26, 12:00 pm. This second annual event fatures vendors, entertainment, kids' fun and more. Presented by Marshalltown Lgbtq+- Saddle King Show • Des Moines Jul 27, 10:00 pm. Enjoy drag kings and male-presenting drag performers every fourth Sunday at The Blazing Saddle, the Midwest's oldest LGBTQ+ bar."Always a double, Never A cover!"
- Workout Meetups • Marshalltown Jul 30, 5:00 pm.
Gather with Marshalltown LGBTQ+ for weekly walks.
- "Not Just February" Dollar Days • Cedar Rapids Aug 2, 10:00 am.
Explore all that the African American Museum of Iowa has to offer, with free admission on the first Saturday of every month.
- Beyond the Pages Book Club • Dubuque Aug 2, 11:00 am.
Join Claudette Carter-Thomas for a monthly look at books through the eyes of adult women. Inquire at 563-582-3681 or cct625@gmail.com.
- Workout Meetups • Marshalltown Aug 6, 5:00 pm.
Gather with Marshalltown LGBTQ+ for weekly walks.
Coming Up in Illinois
- Evanston Pride Picnic • Evanston Jul 26, 11:00 am.
Community members and allies welcome at this celebration of LGBTQIA+ community featuring music, food, vendor and resource booths and more for all ages. Hosted by Evanston Pride.
- Comedy Open Mic • Rock Island Jul 30, 7:00 pm.
Try your hand at stand-up comedy, and enjoy Quad City comedians James Draper, Kassandra Johnson, and Chris Starman, at this adults-only, BYOB event. Admission is $5.
- Mugs & Musings • East Peoria Jul 31, 10:00 am.
Gather to talk, think and connect, with membership coordinator Regina Stanley.
- Viva La Divas • Rock Island Aug 1, 7:00 pm.
This monthly drag show is a long-time favorite, featuring Milange Cavalli, Miss Jaide, and Justine Thyme. Advance tickets $10, at the door $12; reserve yours here.
- Outspoken LGBTQ+ Storytelling • Chicago Aug 5, 7:00 pm. Gather for monthly storytelling from a cross-section of the LGBTQ+ community. Six speakers will be featured.
- Comedy Open Mic • Rock Island Aug 6, 7:00 pm.
Try your hand at stand-up comedy, and enjoy Quad City comedians James Draper, Kassandra Johnson, and Chris Starman, at this adults-only, BYOB event. Admission is $5.
