Pride Idol 2024 Qualifying Round
The Bistro 316 N Main Street, Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesJoin hosts Sharon and Celexa for a competition to find the best singers in Bloomington-Normal!July 11, 18, and 25 simply arrive at the Bistro, ready to perform your favorite karaoke song. A few will be selected each night to move on to July 26's semifinals. The top five will be showcased at Pridefest on August …
Pride Idol 2024 Semi-finals
The Bistro 316 N Main Street, Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesJoin hosts Sharon and Celexa for a competition to find the best singers in Bloomington-Normal!July 11, 18, and 25 simply arrive at the Bistro, ready to perform your favorite karaoke song. A few will be selected each night to move on to July 26's semifinals. The top five will be showcased at Pridefest on August …
Drag Brunch at DESTIHL
Destihl Brewery and Beer Hall 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, Illinois, United StatesCome to the Barrel Room at DESTIHL Beer Hall for a festive & fun brunch experience hosted by Bloomington-Normal drag royalty, Sharon ShareAlike! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and mimosas while you're treated to performances from Sharon and the area's most electric drag performers! Attendees must be 21+ and have a valid ID ready. Doors …
Over the Rainbow Youth Group
Meetings are open to registered LGBTQ+ youth and screened/trained adults. If your child is in junior high or high school and part of the queer community, register and join the fun. Over the Rainbow is not a therapy or support group. Instead, kids have opportunities to relax, be themselves, and develop regular friendships through shared …
Bloomington-Normal Pridefest
Downtown BloomingtonLike and follow the Pridefest Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest Bloomington-Normal Pridefest news! This is the sixth annual edition of the pridefest and it promises to be bigger and better than ever!
LGBTQIA+ Art Classes
Inside Out Art Cooperative 200 W. Monroe Street, Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesTeen art class 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., and adult art class 3 - 4 p.m. monthly! An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to create and get together! Light refreshments available.
Tiny Refuge House Concerts – Joy Zimmerman
Joy Zimmerman is a touring folk & acoustic roots singer-songwriter cultivating joy and community with a clear, rich voice. A multi-instrumentalist and former social worker, Joy brings audiences hope, humor, and connection. Performing as a solo artist or with other musicians, Joy blends storytelling with her eclectic songs. At home on guitar and violin, she …
Over the Rainbow Youth Group
Meetings are open to registered LGBTQ+ youth and screened/trained adults. If your child is in junior high or high school and part of the queer community, register and join the fun. Over the Rainbow is not a therapy or support group. Instead, kids have opportunities to relax, be themselves, and develop regular friendships through shared …
PFLAG BN Meeting
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal 1613 E Emerson Street, Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesSupporting, educating and advocating on behalf of parents, families, and friends of LGBT people and their LGBT loved ones. Information: email info@pflagbn.com
Monthly Community Meeting
VirtualA monthly virtual meeting hosted by Prairie Pride Coalition and Equality IL to discuss issues, legislation, and local activities/issues. All LGBTQ+ and supportive people are welcome to join us!
Rainbows of Steel Queer Disabilities Group
VirtualRainbows of Steel is an ongoing support group forpeople living with disability+ who are also LGBTQIA+. It’s goalis to provide mutual support through online meeting with otherslike themselves in Central Illinois.
Gaymers’ Night
Red Raccoon Games 309 N Main Street, Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesJoin other LGBTQ+ gaming fans every 3rd Saturday for a night full of games, food, and fun! You are welcome to bring your own games to play or play any we have in our game library. We are happy to teach games and other activities may be organized by fellow attendees. Sponsored by our friends …
Sweet Corn Circus
Free, all-ages festival in Uptown Normal, celebrating the area’s circus and agricultural roots—and corn. Featuring live performances and demonstrations, vendors and delicious Illinois sweet corn! Prairie Pride Coalition and PFLAG of B/N will once again partner and staff an information booth at this event!
Over the Rainbow Youth Group
Meetings are open to registered LGBTQ+ youth and screened/trained adults. If your child is in junior high or high school and part of the queer community, register and join the fun. Over the Rainbow is not a therapy or support group. Instead, kids have opportunities to relax, be themselves, and develop regular friendships through shared …
LGBTQIA+ Art Classes
Inside Out Art Cooperative 200 W. Monroe Street, Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesTeen art class 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., and adult art class 3 - 4 p.m. monthly! An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ people to create and get together! Light refreshments available.
Tiny Refuge House Concerts – Camellia Moon
Camellia Moon is a long distance folk trio based in three different towns across the state of Illinois. The three met many moons ago while studying music at the University of Illinois, and have been singing together ever since. They perform their own renditions of traditional and modern folk tunes, as well as original music …