Pride Month | Where to find events, resources around central Illinois | Community

(WAND) — Across the country, Pride Month is celebrated during June to honor the LGBTQIA+ community.

In central Illinois, local organizations will be celebrating with events, and offering resources and trainings this month.

You can find a list below. If you would like to add events happening in your community, reach out to news@wandtv.com.

Champaign-Urbana

Uniting Pride has created a list of events happening around Champaign County. The organization is also looking for volunteers. Click here to learn more.

Sunday, June 1st
Craft It UP | 1-3pm | Email craftitup@unitingpride.org for more information
Monday, June 2nd
Family Game Night | Urbana Free Library | 5:30-8:30pm | FREE
Friday, June 6th
Love For ALLerton | Allerton Park | 6-9pm | $5/person, $10/family
Saturday, June 7th
Danville Pride | Ellsworth Park, Danville IL | 1-5pm | FREE
Postmark Urbana | Urbana Free Library | 2-4pm | FREE
Planned Parenthood Benefit Concert | Rose Bowl Tavern | 3-8pm | Suggested donation: $5
Sunday, June 8th
Meet UP | 12pm | Email meetup@unitingpride.org for more information
Pride Market | Anthem Bar | 2-6pm
Queer Swim Night | Steven's Family YMCA | 6:15 pm | Suggested donation: $5 | Event limited to 50 people, RSVP here.
Wednesday, June 11th
Crochet & Calligraphy | University YMCA - Murphy Lounge | Noon-3pm | FREE
Friday, June 13th
Big Gay Art Show Opening Day at Art Coop | FREE | Benefiting Greater Community Aids Project (GCAP)
Saturday, June 14th
Uniting OUTside Hike | Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve | 10-11:30am | FREE
Juneteenth Celebration | Douglass Park | Noon-3pm | FREE
Love Wins Crafting | Urbana Free Library | 2-3:30pm | FREE
Affirming Business Owner Meet Up | Bentley's Pub | 3-6pm | FREE
Sunday, June 15th
Craft It UP | 1-3pm | Email craftitup@unitingpride.org for more information
Thursday, June 19th
Juneteenth | Uniting Pride Office Closed
Saturday, June 21st
Pride Storytime | The Literary | 3:30pm | FREE
Toast to Taylor Street | Downtown Champaign | 4pm-12am (Drag Show @ 10pm) | FREE
Sunday, June 22nd
Pride on the Block: Water Balloon Showdown with NuEra | Scott Park | 2-4pm | FREE
Thursday, June 26th
Queer Trivia Night | Hound's Rest | 7pm | Suggested donation: $5
Friday, June 27th
Transgender Resource Fair | Unitarian Universalist Church Bloomington, IL | 4-7pm | FREE
Saturday, June 28th
56th Anniversary of Stonewall Uprising
Jettie Rhodes Day | Douglass Park | Noon-4pm | FREE
Pride Party | Rose Bowl Tavern | Noon-11pm | FREE
Sunday, June 29th
Playgroup (10 and under) | 10am | Email playgroup@unitingpride.org for more information
Meet UP | 12pm | Email meetup@unitingpride.org for more information
Queeraoke | Anthem | 6-10pm | Suggested donation: $5

Find more information on events around Champaign County at unitingpride.org

Springfield

While Springfield's PrideFest took place in May, there are still things happening in the capital city this month.

The Phoenix Center has the following events on the calendar for June.

Wednesday, June 4th
Dungeons & Dragons | 6-8 pm | OUT on Second, in partnership with Die Hard Games brings more than 35 players together in the land of Sirraka. | Cost is a $5 suggested donation each week of play. Must be registered in advance. Register by emailing outonsecond@gmail.com
Thursday, June 5th
Step Into Recovery Group | 5:30-6:30 pm | OUT on Second | This is a LGBTQ+ and allies 12-step recovery group. It is open to anyone struggling with alcohol, chemical, or process addictions.
Thursday, June 12th
Pride on the Eastside | 5:30-6:30 pm | OUT on East | A social group and support meeting for LGBT+ People of Color
Monday, June 16th
LGBTQ+ Parent Group | 6-7 pm | OUT on Second | A group for parents who identify as LGBT+. Childcare is provided
Friday, June 20th
LGBTQ+ yOUTh Group | 6-8 pm | The Phoenix Center | The yOUTh Group is for LGBTQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and allies) individuals ages 13-17. To join the group and get more information, please complete the form. https://phoenixcenterspringfield.org/lgbtqa-youth-group/
Tuesday, June 24th
Our Story: Ethical Non-Monogamy Group | Our Story, is an educational support group for people who identify with the concept of Ethical Non-Monogamy (or want to learn more). | Email outonsecond@gmail.com for time and location.
Wednesday, June 25th
Young Adult Group | 6-8 pm | OUT on Second | A safe place for young adults to gather and meet other young LGBT+ folks. Snacks and coffee provided.

For more information on events and resources in Springfield, visit the Phoenix Center.

Lincoln

Saturday, June 7
5th Annual Pridefest Logan County | 3-8 pm | Happening in Lincoln's historic downtown | Pridefest will include live music, games, bounce houses, craft vendors, food, prize contests, and more.

Visit the Facebook event to learn more.