Curated by Lavender Editor-in-Chief Jada Fulcher

For those not too exhausted from Halloweekend, check out a slew of new queer parties and events!

Any events we missed? DM us @thelavendernewsletter on Insta or email us at thelavendernewsletter@gmail.com. And check out our updated Queer Events Page to know about standing events and what's coming up in the next few weeks <3

Tuesday (11/03)

• Tarot Reading @ Amy's
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First Street, Champaign
  • Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU.
  • Details: Tarot reader Mellie Lia is offering free tarot readers if you bring in your "I voted" sticker!
• Nightshade - Goth & Industrial Night
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First Street, Champaign
  • Time: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU.
  • Details: Join DJ Baub Danger for weekly goth & industrial night at Amy's place!

Wednesday (11/04)

• Karaoke Night @ Amy's Place
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First Street, Champaign
  • Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU.
  • Details: Mondays and Wednesday are karaoke nights at Amy’s Place! 19+, no cover

Thursday (11/05)

• Craft it UP
  • Location:
  • Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Hosted by: Uniting Pride is the lead LGBTQ+ center for East Central Illinois, offering queer events, support groups, and resources for queer community members and allies. 
  • Details: An in-person social group for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to work on personal arts and crafts projects and gather in community. Masks required on first Thursdays, optional on third Sundays. Contact organizers at craftitup@unitingpride.org for more details.
• Monthly Gear Social @ Amy's Place
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First St, Champaign
  • Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Hosted by: Service Pup Baxter is an educator service pup, and chainmail artisan. Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU.
  • Details: Leather lovers, it's your time! Join Amy's Place for their monthly gear social. Wear your leather/rubber/pet/etc gear, and there's a free clothes drop. All gender inclusive, 19+. every first Thursday of the month.

Friday (11/06)

• GayBar Presents... Fag Friday
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First St, Champaign
  • Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU. GayBar is a CU-based traveling queer party space. 
  • Details: Calling all fruits! Join Gaybar at Amy's Place for Fag Friday. Music by DJs SXL, Ladybug, and Mr. Beat, and yes there will be go-go dancers. $10 cover, 19+.

Saturday (11/07)

• Drag Story Hour w/ Merah
  • Location: The Urbana Free Library, 210 w Green St, Urbana
  • Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Hosted by: Merah Lex is a local drag performer.
  • Details: Join Merah Lex and a special guest for stories, games, and fun at drag story hour!
• The Space Lipsync Smackdown Fundraiser
  • Location: The Space, 1 E Main St, Champaign
  • Time: 8:00 pm
  • Hosted by: Herra Winn is a CU-based drag performer and host of Herra's Drag Menagerie.
  • Details: Lipsync battle fundraiser for the upcoming America's Bearded Queen Pageant! Watch your favorite drag performers lipsync for their lives and help raise money along the way! Featuring Kitty Kunt, Thom Foolery, DaeShaun Frank Carrington, Carb-Ho Hydrate, Dr. Morgan Failure, Star 69, Enzo Rodriguez, Merah Lex, Emmie Starr, Portia Lynn Snaps, Katheryn Purrshine, Dixon Trouble, and special guest Buck Sallday.
• Heated Rivalry vs Off Campus Party
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First St, Champaign
  • Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU.
  • Details: Live out your hocky romance fantasies with hot spots by Kelasia Karmikal, go-go dancers, and a dance party worth staying out for.
• GayBar Presents... Minion Bob Rave
  • Location: Gallery Art Bar, 119 w Main St, Urbana
  • Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Hosted by: GayBar is a CU-based traveling queer party space. Gallery Art Bar is an Urbana-based bar and event space. 
  • Details: Bello! Minion X Spongebob Rave by GayBar this Friday! Music by DJs Kalamaki, Milkpill, and Korpokat. $10 cover, 19+.

Sunday (11/08)

• Meet UP
  • Location: Contact organizers for location
  • Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Hosted by: Uniting Pride, which is an organization that serves and advocates for the equality, wellness, and visibility of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities of Champaign County and East Central Illinois.
• Details: An in-person social group for LGBTQ+ adults looking to make new connections and expand their social circle. Contact organizers at meetup@unitingpride.org for more details.
• Aging UP
  • Location: Virtual
  • Time: 3:00 pm
  • Frequency: Every Sunday
  • Hosted by: Uniting Pride, which is an organization that serves and advocates for the equality, wellness, and visibility of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities of Champaign County and East Central Illinois.
  • Details: A virtual group for LGBTQ+ older adults to gather and discuss the fears, joys, and complications of aging in a safe and affirming space. Open to call genders. Contact organizers at agingup@unitingpride.org for more details.
• Twerk It-Out
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First Street, Champaign
  • Time: 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU. 
  • Details: Twerk for free from 9 to midnight, then join the twerk contest at 10:30! Winner gets $50, some come on out!

Monday (11/09)

• Karaoke Night @ Amy's Place
  • Location: Amy's Place, 120 n First Street, Champaign
  • Time: 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
  • Hosted by: Amy's Place is a lesbian-owned, locally-owned queer bar in Champaign, and is currently the only LGBTQ+ bar in CU.
  • Details: 19+, no cover

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