Coming Up in Iowa
Shine On! Pride Variety Show • Fairfield Jun 14, 7:00 pm. The revived Fairfield Pride Committee hosts this evening of entertainment featuring drag, live music and more. Check out five drag performers including Fairfield's own Andromeda VonTeeze Valentino, plus more. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door.
- Proud n' Pink • Des Moines Jun 14, 7:30 pm. Enjoy power-pop anthems from not only Pink, but also Chappell Roan, Pentatonix, Janelle Monáe, Doechii, and Bad Bunny -- along with the poetry of Maya Angelou. In addition the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus' ensemble TRANScendent premieres a new number.
- Pride Drag Show • Davenport Jun 14, 10:30 pm.
Ginger Snaps is the special guest for this evening of drag that also features Honey B. Trinidad, Baby Gorgeous and KayLynn Davenport. $5 cover.
- Freedom Celebration: Prayer and Praise • Dubuque Jun 15, 11:00 am.
Gather with several Dubuque area congregations to "celebrate in song and word."
- Juneteenth and Father's Day Family Picnic • Iowa City Jun 15, 12:00 pm.
Basketball, a potluck, and games.
- Living Peace 365 Juneteenth Celebration • Clinton Jun 16, 5:00 pm.
It's time to celebrate community and culture, through live music, community booths, kids' games and more. Hosted by Living Peace 365, a coalition of nonprofits and government agencies aiming to promote peace.
- Putt-Putt For Pride • Coralville Jun 17, 6:00 pm.
Enjoy this annual event by Iowa City Pride, featuring music by Heavy Indx. and prizes you earn by answering questions about LGBTQ+ history. First 40 golfers free.
Coming Up in Illinois
- Pride Night at Shedd Aquarium • Chicago Jun 14, 6:00 pm. This annual adults-only dance immersion experience features an "ocean-themed drag showcase," DJs, and a night of diversity.
- Pride Dance • Chicago Jun 14, 7:00 pm.
The Chi-Town Squares, Chicago's LGBTQ+ square-dancing nonprofit, hosts this get-together featuring The Sprosty Twins from the Quad Cities, twin brothers who travel the Midwest providing calling for square-dancing.
- "Goddessess Rage!" Pride Concert • Chicago Jun 14, 7:00 pm.
The Artemis Singers, Chicago's feminist chorus, celebrates the power of Women and "joyfully rebel against the craziness in our world."
- Love is Love: A Pride Night Showcase • Moline Jun 14, 7:30 pm.
Sketches celebrating "the joy, humor and shared connections of being human" are what you'll find on stage tonight. All featured pieces are written by local residents. Adults only.
- Pride Drag Show • Herrin Jun 14, 8:00 pm. This monthly event takes on a Pride feel tonight, with performances from six top southern Illinois drag performers. $5 cover.
- Juneteenth Outdoor Revival • Springfield Jun 15, 11:00 am. An open-sky service, community song, and spoken word is how Juneteenth Inc. will honor the day. "Come together in unity, remembrance, and celebration of African American resilience and culture."
- 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration • Oak Lawn Jun 15, 12:00 pm. It's a Sunday Funday for Juneteenth, featuring music, food, 75 vendors and kids' fun including face-painting and a gaming truck.
