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
Sunday Bingo • Cedar Rapids Dec 8, 12:00 pm. Gather at NewBo every Sunday for Bingo, sponsored by Collins AeroSpace and Fast-Trans for people with disabilities.
- LGBTQ+ Marriage and Family Town Hall • Coralville and Online Dec 8, 1:00 pm.
Learn about preppring pivotal documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and more, in this event coordinated by the Lesbians of Iowa {LOIA) nonprofit social networking group. This event will also be live-streamed, so you can participate from anywhere. FMI: email cassie@lesbiansofiowa.org.
- Current Events Discussion • Davenport Dec 9, 9:30 am.
Learn, share and discuss current events in safe company.
- 18+ Art Gatherings • Des Moines Dec 9, 6:00 pm.
Build community and release creativity with this monthly gathering at the Des Moines Art Center, coordinated by the Des Moines Queer Youth Resource Center. FMI: email dransmeier@desmoinesartcenter.org.
- Workout Meetups • Marshalltown Dec 11, 5:00 pm.
Gather with Marshalltown LGBTQ+ for weekly walks.
Coming Up in Illinois
- Krampus Market • Chicago Dec 8, 12:00 pm. Support local artists and enjoy cookies, seasonal foods and cocktails at this annual event.
- Local Author Book Fair • Carbondale Dec 8, 2:00 pm. Come support local authors, and meet them, too, at this third annual event. Reach out here if you're an author who would like a table.
- Southern Illinois Alternative Gift Fair • Carbondale Dec 8, 2:00 pm.
Gifts from more than two dozen nonprofits and community groups will be featured at this 19th annual event.
- LGBTQIA Holiday Potluck • Peoria Dec 8, 4:00 pm.
Join four LGBTQ+ affirming organizations for this annual winter holiday tradition. Central Illinois Friends, Peoria Proud, PFLAG Peoria, and the Rural Equality Project host this gathering. Please RSVP here. Check the event link to also sign up to bring a shared dish.
- Knockouts Men's Pride League • River Grove Dec 9, 7:30 pm.
Knockouts is a men's-only bowling league kicking off its first season Nov. 4. Join the league, or gather to cheer them on, every Monday through Feb. 10, for league matches that will also feature raffles, prizes and awards. Sign up here.
