Prairie Pride Coalition Picnic in Normal today
NORMAL — Join an afternoon of food, games and family-friendly fun today at the Annual Pride Picnic by Prairie Pride Coalition (PPC). The afternoon includes resources tables from several organizations, yard games and soul food from A to Z’s Catering and Parties that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Co-hosting the gathering this year are the Queer Coalition of Illinois State University and PFLAG Bloomington-Normal. Head to the picnic from noon to 3 p.m. at the East Shelter of Anderson Park, 503 E. College Ave.Â
West Peoria Pride Party benefits River City Pride Fest
WEST PEORIA — A dunk tank, vibrator races, drink specials, raffles and more will be at the fourth annual West Peoria Pride Party by Peoria Proud today from noon to 5 p.m. The party is for adults over 21 only. As part of the celebration, the Tartan Inn is offering West Peoria Pride shirts, with $5 from each sale benefitting the River City Pride Festival happening July 18. Join the party at the intersection of Waverly and Calendar Streets.
LGBTQ+ youth can learn Pride Month collaging
BLOOMINGTON — LGBTQ+ teens can learn from a professional artist how to make Pride Month collages Wednesday. Artist Adda Farcus is a graduate of the University of Illinois who is now a professor at the University of South Florida. They specialize in artwork that uses “purposeful ambiguity” to “embody the often unsettling and chaotic state of our planet and society” and address climate change and social injustice. They’ll lead Wednesday’s workshop at the McLean County Arts Center from 3 to 6 p.m., open to teens ages 12 to 18 regardless of experience. Admission is $18 for non-members and $16 for members and includes instruction plus paper, glue and scissors; register here. The Arts Center is at 601 N East St.
