CU Queer Calendar!

Hey y'all! This September is full of awesome events, and we don't want you to miss out on anything! So watch this space as we continue to update this calendar throughout the month, and have an awesome CU Pride!!

November is on its way and The Lavender is prepped with all your favorite local queer events! Check 'em out!

  • October 31st- Uniting Pride Presents: A Halloween Drag Show!, 9pm
    • Join us on Thursday, October 31st for a Halloween Drag Show at Axe Bar! Featuring Herra Win as our host, Karma Knightly, DaéShaun Carrington, Ceduxion Carrington, Max E Pad, and music by DJ Tukupi. Costumes are highly encouraged. Hope to see you there!
  • November 1st - Dia De Los Muertos Drag Show and Dance Party, 10 pm
    • Location: Anthem
    • Join Anthem as they celebrate life on the Day of the Dead! Hosted by Xavi Cado, and starring Gozart Carrington, Storm Kouture, and Enzo Rodriguez
    • 19+ Only, $5 Cover
  • November 5th - Election Night @ Anthem, 4pm - 12 am
    • After voting, join Anthem for election coverage all day on Election Day.
    • 19+ Only, No Cover
  • November 8th - Ricky Sixx @ Anthem, 10 pm
    • Come help Anthem welcome Chicago-based DJ Ricky Sixx!
    • 19+ Only, $5 Cover
  • November 15th - Fag Friday @ GayBar, 9 pm
    • It’s Fag Friday at the GayBar, show out y’all!
    • 18+, $5 Cover
    • Location: DM @c.u.at.gaybar on Instagram for the address
  • November 16 - FREE Name Change Clinic @ Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, By Appointment Only
    • Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is hosting a FREE Name Change Clinic on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Land of Lincoln’s Champaign office, 302 N. First St., Champaign, IL 61820. If an applicant qualifies for our services, we will work with the applicant to legally change their name for free.    
    • We are accepting applicants from the following counties: DeWitt, Ford, Macon, Piatt, Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas, Moultrie, Coles, Edgar, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2024.  
    • If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Abigail at akauerauf@lincolnlegal.org or by phone at 217-883-4355; or to Emma at eshimanovsky@lincolnlegal.org or 217-356-1351. 
  • November 20th - International Transgender Day of Remembrance
  • November 28th - Thanksgiving