Anita Purves Nature Center (1505 N. Broadway Ave., Urbana)Calling Local Youth LGBTQIA+ Artists! Are you a middle- or high-school student who draws, paints, or takes photographs? Would you like to submit a piece of art for display at the Anita Purves Nature Center this fall? Support is available through the Art Coop and the UP […]

The Spurlock Museum is excited to have a panel of diverse experts to discuss how to handle conversations with folks who are resistant to accept and support queer issues. From the perspectives of rurality, religion, and many years of counseling experience, our panel will provide attendees with a toolbox for handling tough conversations with those […]

In light of the recent Supreme Court Dobbs v Jackson decision, this panel will address the ways in which Reproductive Justice touches all our lives, as well as how it impacts the most marginalized members of our community even more deeply. This far-reaching shift in public policy is already having devastating effects. Come hear from […]

Let’s queer-up karaoke night! Wear your rainbow gear, gather in love and celebration, and sing your heart out. It’s karaoke. You know the drill. Bring your friends, bring your tips for the bartenders and karaoke DJ, and let’s have some FUN!

Dr. Dorothy Espelage is an internationally recognized scholar whose career has been dedicated to understanding and preventing bullying and violence in schools. Her research prioritizes the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. Join us as she and two of her graduate student mentees offer suggestions from the most up-to-date research regarding how to support LGBTQ […]

Spurlock Museum of World Cultures – 600 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL 61801, and streamed online to UP’s Facebook and Youtube pagesTwo-Spirit is a term used within Indigenous communities, encompassing cultural, spiritual, sexual and gender identity. This panel will discuss the history of Two-Spirit identities and the experiences of being Two-Spirit in our world today. […]

“Resist Erasure” is a juried art exhibition of submitted by area high school and college students in response to a rising number of state bills limiting LGBTQIA2S+ rights, book bans, harassment and more.Join us at Artists’ Alley located at the McKinley Foundation for an opening reception on Thursday, September 29, 4:30 to 7 PM. Exhibition […]

About the film:Michael Mayer’s “gripping feature debut”, Out in the Dark, tackles the complexities of gay life within the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. “An edgy tale of sociopolitical intrigue,” Out in the Dark had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, sold to more than 40 countries, played in over 130 film […]

Families and young people deserve a Pride Party all your own and so here it is! Join Uniting Pride as they celebrate Pride with art, music, some free yummy treats, and lots more fun stuff. Something for all ages, whether you’re a family with littles, pre-teens, or teenagers. Free book giveaway to attendees while supplies […]

The 2022 CU Pride Parade will step off at 11am in Campustown and then make its way to downtown Urbana. Parade map to come so attendees can know where to get a good viewing spot. New this year: we’ll be judging parade entries and giving out awards at the Fair. So if you march in […]

Join the Champaign Park District on Saturday, October 1, 12pm-3pm for the ribbon cutting (12pm) and grand opening of the much-anticipated Martens Center and renovated Human Kinetics Park (1515 N. Market Street, Champaign)! This free event will feature tours of the new, innovative facility, giveaways, and fun games and activities.Martens Center features include: innovation center, […]

The Pride Fest Fair is back in downtown Urbana at the intersection of Race and Main streets. We’ll shut the area down and have entertainment, vendors, activities, art, community organizations sharing information, and more! This year we’re excited to have the One Community Together stage that was formerly a part of the Sweetcorn Festival. More […]