Below, check out top events happening in the next few days. Use buttons for more extensive regional and themed calendars, and to look farther ahead.
Coming Up in Iowa
Workout Meetups • Marshalltown Nov 27, 5:00 pm. Gather with Marshalltown LGBTQ+ for weekly walks.
- Thanksgiving Day Potluck at Mary's on 2nd • Davenport Nov 28, 3:00 pm.
You're invited to a chosen family Thanksgiving potluck at the Quad Cities' oldest LGBTQ+ bar. Mary's provides the main course, and you're asked to bring a covered dish.
- MCC Thanksgiving Leftovers and Game Night • Davenport Nov 29, 6:00 pm.
This is the sixth year MCCQC has held this celebration of leftovers from Clock Inc. Clocksgiving. Wtih questions, call Jennifer at 563-324-8281.
- Make a RAW Frame Bracelet • Iowa City Nov 30, 10:00 am.
Learn how to make a fun beaded bracelet using the right-angle weave (RAW). You'll use beads, crystals and more in this class taught by Karen Kubby. Registration of $72 includes all materials, in-person and take-home instructions, and large-screen demo. Call to register, or click here.
- Liverpool Legends: The Complete Beatles Experience • Davenport Nov 30, 7:30 pm.
The Liverpool Legends, featuring four musicians hand-picked by the late sister of George Harrison, will honor Harrison's legacy with an evening that covers the super group's full history. The voice of Louise Harrison, George's late sister, narrates. "With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects, Liverpool Legends will make you feel like you are watching the real thing!" Tickets are $48 to $88; get yours here.
Coming Up in Illinois
- Clock's Thanksgiving • Rock Island Nov 28, 12:00 pm.
Clock Inc. LGBT+ Community Center hosts its annual Thanksgiving Day celebration for those who don't have a welcoming or supportive family holiday option. (image by Clock)
- Krampus Paint Party at Wolf Hollow • Rockford Nov 30, 12:00 pm. Choose from two different sessions to create your own Krampus painting under the guidance of Jenny Schenck, owner of Bleu Works guided creativity. Each session is $38; sign for the noon to 2 p.m. session here.
- World AIDS Day '24 • Peoria Dec 1, 3:00 pm. Central Illinois Friends and Positive Health Solutions team with the African American sorority Delta Sigma Theta for this vigil to "honor those who have lost their fight against HIV, uplift those living with HIV, and re-affirm our commitment to creating a world free of HIV." Featuring speakers, refreshments and music by MuziqueBaux.
- 22nd Annual Santa In The Park • Murphysboro Dec 2, 6:00 pm.
Meet Santa -- and grab some free gloves and hats if you need them! It's Day One of the African American Museum of Southern Illinois's annual Santa In The Park.
