Bonus Event! Decorah Pride Sauna Night
Bonus Event!
Decorah Pride Sauna Night: Friday, Oct 17 | 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Little Dipper Sauna Co. | Spring Grove
*Advance sign up available online: https://forms.gle/1SzxJx4N7n2pdDSD9
“Venus of Mars” Film Screening & Q&A (Winona)
Watch a special 20th anniversary screening of “Venus of Mars.” Then attend a Q&A with filmmaker Emily Goldberg, Venus De Mars, and Lynette Reini-Grandell.
October 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Winona State University, SLC 120, 400 Winona St., Winona, MN
This documentary follows pioneering transgender musician Venus De Mars, the lead singer of the glam rock band “All The Pretty Horses.” Watch as she and her wife navigate love and gender at the turn of the 21st century.
This event is sponsored by the departments of English and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies.
This event is also sponsored by the Advocacy Center of Winona and WSU’s PRISM student organization.
Author Reading: Josina Manu Maltzman and Teo Shannon (Winona)
Join Josina Manu Maltzman and Teo Shannon in powerful readings of "Ride Safe" and "A Chronology of Blood" on October 28th at 6PM at Winona State University, in SLC 120 (400 Winona St., Winona, MN).
Josina Manu Maltzman (all pronouns) is a writer, carpenter, and community organizer working for liberation in Palestine since 2000. Jo’s writings include “Ride Safe,” an essay exploring the individual’s role in contributing to community safety, and “Protective Presence in the West Bank,” which was awarded the 2025 Plentitudes Prize in Nonfiction. Josina is a core member of Relationships Evolving Possibilities (REP), a community safety project in the Twin Cities. For more about Josina’s writing and how it is informed by being in the trades for over twenty years and their organizing work as an antizionist Jew, visit www.josinamanumaltzman.com
Teo Shannon (he/him) is a queer, chronically ill, Latino poet living in Winona, MN. He holds an MFA from Pacific University of Oregon and a PhD from University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He is a cofounder and co-EIC of Cotton Xenomorph, a journal of flash fiction, poetry, and visual art. His debut collection a chronology of blood comes out from University of New Mexico Press September 2, 2025, more here: https://www.unmpress.com/a-chronology-of-blood/
Documentary Screening: "Homosexuality: Did the Bible Really Say That?"
Documentary Screening: “Homosexuality: Did the Bible Really Say That?”
November 9th @ 6:00 pm
2503 Main Street, La Crosse, WI (ADA accessible)
What if the word "Homosexuality" was never meant to be in the Bible? Explore the process of translating the Bible & see what would have happened if the word had never been included. Scholars have been working toward a shared goal: exposing this historical error, challenging harmful theology, and advocating for full LGBTQ+ inclusion. More information here.
Decorah Pride Brunch at Blazing Star
Decorah Pride Brunch at Blazing Star, Sunday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join your friends for food and drink specials as well as a live DJ set.
Decorah Pride Dance Party
Decorah Pride Dance Party: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:00 p.m., at Impact Coffee< Decorah, Iowa
Join the DJ for an evening of unforgettable tunes and unmatchable fun. Dance party-goers must be 18+ years old.
ArtHaus Drag Show
ArtHaus Drag Show: Saturday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Impact Coffee, Decorah, Iowa
Welcome fabulous drag performers to the stage at Impact. Funds raised intentionally benefit our community partner, ArtHaus and their epic creativity.
*Tickets available on the Arthaus website: https://arthausdecorah.org
Decorah Pride Party in the Park
Party in the Park
Saturday, Oct. 11 | following parade until 4:30 p.m. | Heivly St. green space, next to the softball diamond
This community event engages and connects folks of all ages. Visit with community partners, enjoy music, and grab some food with one of our local vendors. There will also be a bouncy house, balloon animal making, face painting, and lawn games.
Decorah Pride Parade
Decorah Pride Parade: Saturday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. (new time!) | Water Street
The parade kicks off traveling down Water Street! Join the parade or cheer from the sidewalks to celebrate diversity, march for equality, and work in solidarity with LGBTQIA2S+ people. Advanced registration for floats and groups is required online. Register your contingent at decorahpride.org
Out & Proud on the Bridge
Out & Proud on the Bridge, La Crosse
October 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Cameron Park, 400 King Street, La Crosse
Free & no pre-registration
Come for the joy, stay for the love! We'll kick things off on Coming Out Day with inspiring speakers and a whole lot of community spirit. Then we’ll take to the bridge—yes, that bridge—linking arms (and signs!) across the Mississippi to show loud and proud support for our LGBTQ+ siblings. Let’s make some good trouble with glitter, grace, and a whole lot of heart.
Dragonfly Books Author Event with J.R. Dawson
Dragonfly Books Author Event with J.R. Dawson: Saturday, Oct. 11 | 11:00 a.m. | T-Bock’s Underground
Reading, Q&A and signing with J.R. Dawson and their new release, The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World, a queer/sapphic retelling of Orpheus & Eurydice set on Lake Michigan.
Pride Yoga
Pride Yoga: Saturday, Oct. 11 | 9:30 a.m. | DRiFT Strength + Yoga Center (3rd floor of Impact).
LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies are invited to join in a movement practice together that will leave all feeling seen, heard, and renewed.
queerPOPERA at Hotel Winneshiek
queerPOPERA: Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m., Steyer Opera House at Hotel Winneshiek, Decorah, Iowa
QueerPOPERA invites you to Queer Homecoming—a celebration of community, identity, and the radical joy of coming together through interdisciplinary art, featuring Luther faculty, alumni, students, and guest performers, with Oak & Olive florals and Blazing Star Eats, followed by a Homecoming dance with live music by Driftless Jazz.
*Tickets available in advance online: queerpopera.org
Pride Weekend Kick-off Happy Hour
Pride Weekend Kick-off Happy Hour, at Pulpit Rock Brewing, Decorah, Iowa
Friday, Oct. 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pride Trivia at Impact Coffee
Pride Trivia at Impact Coffee, Decorah, Iowa
Bring a lawn chair and join a team at Lawn Chair Trivia Night outside at Impact Coffee.
Pride History Talk w/ Decorah Human Rights Commission
Wednesday, October 8 at 6 p.m. at Pulpit Rock Brewery, Decorah
Join the Decorah Human Rights Commission and Decorah Pride for an educational event exploring the history of LGBTQIA+ Pride movements and the importance of that legacy today.
Decorah Pride
Decorah Pride Festival will be Oct 8-12 with an opportunities to learn, connect, and build community.
Revelation, Revolution, and Revival: A Public Talk
"Revelation, Revolution, and Revival: A Queer, Transgender Korean Evangelist's Journey to Fight Fascism & Love Jesus"
Sunday, September 14th @ 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
Our speaker is a storyteller and teacher who has a vision for the flourishing of all. He will speak to us about being trans and Christian, and specializes in adoptee-centered ministry, LGBTQ+ issues, and anti-racism and racial justice.
UW-La Crosse Theater in the Student Union (ADA accessible)
Parking: Free in Parking Ramp C-12
UW-L campus security will be present to ensure event is safe.
Gender-Inclusive Clothing Swap & Mend
Gender-inclusive clothing swap and mend event at Bekkum Memorial Library (206 N. Main St., Westby, WI), Sunday, August 17, from noon to 5 pm.
All ages, sizes, and gender expressions welcome.
Clothing in good condition may be brought to the event or dropped off early at Ewetopia Fiber Shop in Viroqua (102 N. Main St., Viroqua, WI).
Bring what you can, take what you want! You can take clothes even if you don’t have anything to donate.
Free clothing repair or simple alterations available.
Contribute to our gender affirming clothing fund, or sign up to receive a free binder or other garment! For info about the binder program, including how to make a donation, please contact driftlesslgbtq@gmail.com.
Need a ride? Email opalviroqua@gmail.com
Southwest Wisconsin Rainbow Alliance Presents: 5th Annual Pride in the Park - Platteville, WI
Platteville 2025 Pride in the Park will take place June 21 from 10 am to 5 pm, featuring fun for all ages.
PRIDE on the Patio (La Crosse, WI)
Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion at our vibrant PRIDE on the Patio event! Enjoy an evening filled with joy, community, and fun activities for all ages.
Richland Center Family-Friendly Pride Picnic in the Park
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Friendly Pride Picnic In The Park
Come celebrate Pride in the greater Richland Center area!
We are planning to have a drum circle, lawn games, swag, music, photo ops, sharing time, and more - all for a fun summer picnic in the park!
Check out Rich with Pride on Facebook for details.
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