Iowa City Pride Picnic & Pool Party • Iowa City Jun 18, 5:00 pm.
Enjoy free food and games at this annual tradition hosted by Iowa City Pride. Pool admission is $3.
Workout Meetups • Marshalltown Jun 18, 5:00 pm.
Gather with Marshalltown LGBTQ+ for weekly walks.
Breaking Bread • Iowa City Jun 18, 5:15 pm.
Gather with Lensing Funeral & Cremation for conversations, companionship, community and food, while discussing grief and loss. RSVP requested: reach Mandi at (319) 338-8171 or mandi@lensingfuneral.com.
Juneteenth Ride • Cedar Rapids Jun 19, 12:00 pm.
This 50-mile ride wby the Wednesday Night Bike Club will take you to five stops around Cedar Rapids.
Iowa Juneteenth Jubilee • Des Moines Jun 19, 5:00 pm.
Honor scholarship winners, learn about history, hear some music by Bethany Elle, and enjoy light refreshments in this evening hosted by Iowa Juneteenth. Tickets are $35; get yours here.
History on Tap • Davenport Jun 19, 6:00 pm.
Promising "a more engaging and refreshing approach to learning," this monthly series features speakers on topics ranging from "ancient civiliations" to "modern innovations," paired with your favorite cold brew of beverage. All on the scenic Lardner Balcony. Cash bar with snacks.
Open Skate for Iowa City Pride • Iowa City Jun 19, 6:00 pm.
It's a free chance to get on the rink, courtesy of Xtreme Arena. Iowa City Pride swag will be available!

Comedy Open Mic • Rock Island Jun 18, 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 Jun 19, 10:00 am.
Gather to talk, think and connect, with membership coordinator Regina Stanley.
Juneteenth Parade and Block Party • Flossmoor Jun 19, 11:00 am.
You Matter 2 hosts this celebration that kicks off with a parade and includes a block party filled with fun and music.
Juneteenth Celebration • Bloomingdale Jun 19, 6:00 pm.
Illinois State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock hosts this second annual event featuring DuPage County NAACP President & County Board Member Michael Childress, 18th Judicial Court Judge Chantelle Porter, and Youth Outlook Treasurer Ken Mejia-Beal. Also featuring Black-owned vendors and food trucks.
Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Sheryl Youngblood • Chicago Jun 19, 7:30 pm.
Sheryl Youngblood, a "powerhouse" vocalist and 2015 Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, takes the stage to honor Juneteenth with her bluesy sound.
R&B Music Experience: Juneteenth Music Fest • Chicago Jun 19, 8:00 pm.
This concert features Ashanti, Lil Kim, Mýa, Lloyd and Donell Jones. Tickets are $65.50; get yours here.
Divas of Pop Summer Pride Extravaganza • Galena Jun 20, 8:00 pm.
Seven of northern Illinois' top drag performers take the stage for a summer showcase.