MONDAY, July 16
WHAT: Bi Mix UP
WHERE: The UP Center of Champaign County
WHEN: Monday, July 16, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
The Bi Mix UP group is an ongoing adult support/social group for members of the community who identify as bisexual or bi-questioning. Topics include dating, navigating relationships as bisexuals, coming out, and bi-phobia.
For more information, please contact Matt.
WHAT: Nekromancy
WHERE: Chester Street Bar
WHEN: Monday, July 16, 9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Every Monday, DJ SorceryKid, crafts a continuous audio-visual mixshow of the latest and the greatest in dark alternative and underground dance music.
Doors: 9:00 p.m.
Cover: $2.00
Age: 19+
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TUESDAY, July 17
Rainbow Lemonade Stand offers a welcoming, open environment to LGBT and Ally communities to socialize. Whether you’re here for a meeting, with friends or to study, we welcome all!
WHAT: Mpowerment Meeting
WHERE: Green Street Center
24 E. Green St., Suite 14
Champaign
WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Mpowerment is a local social and HIV prevention group for young gay/bisexual men. Meetings are open to all young gay and bisexual men interested in becoming involved.
For more information, please contact Carrie Keenan.
WHAT: Man UP: Men’s Support Group
WHERE: The UP Center of Champaign County
WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Man UP is geared towards adult men, ages 26 and up. We meet in a peer support setting with focused discussions on topics such as the coming out process, developing friendships within the community, dating, and more.
For more information go here, or contact Kevin.
WHAT: Circuit Pulse
WHERE: Chester Street Bar
WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Circuit Pulse is Champaign-Urbana’s weekly club night featuring all electronic dance music with a circuit party vibe. Great drink specials and no cover charge.
Featuring:
Every Tuesday features a non-stop mix of:
Hi-NRG
Eurodance
Club House
Vocal Trance
Italo House
French House
Hard Trance
Progressive Trance
Jungle
DnB
Hard House
Scouse House
Bassline House
Great drink specials and no cover charge.
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WEDNESDAY, 18
WHAT: Brother II Brother Meeting
WHERE: Green Street Center
24 E. Green St., Suite 14
Champaign
WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
B II B is a social group for young men of color who have sexual or loving relationships with other men. The goal is to create a strong positive and healthy community for men of color in Champaign-Urbana.
For more information, please email Rage.
WHAT: Trans UP
WHERE: The UP Center of Champaign County
WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Tran UP is a group for members of the transgender community to come together in a safe space to discuss our lives and socialize.
Topics for discussion can relate to the coming out process, transitioning, becoming comfortable with ourselves, and living as a trans person in general society, dating, and more — all while developing friendships and networking within the community.
A private changing room is available adjacent to meeting space. Privacy and confidentiality are respected and appreciated.
WHAT: Rent
WHERE: The Station Theatre
WHEN: Wednesday–Sunday, July 18–Aug. 4, 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Rent, Jonathan Larson’s musical based on Puccini’s La bohème, won the Tony for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This production is directed by Mikel Matthews Jr., with musical direction by Alex Zelck Smith. Reservations can be made on the Station’s website or by calling (217) 384-4000.
Click on the link above for detailed information about the cast, and watch for Meghan Whelan’s review of Rent on Smile Politely on Tuesday. (TN)
WHAT: Boys Night Out
WHERE: Boltini Lounge
WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 9:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday is Boys Night Out at Boltini Lounge. DJ Randall Ellison is at the decks spinning Hi-NRG, dance pop, disco house, and oldskool, gay club anthems.
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THURSDAY, July 19
WHAT: Talk It UP
WHERE: The UP Center of Champaign County
WHEN: Thursday, July 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Talk It UP is a peer-run LGBTQ support group for middle and high school youth. LGBTQ youth can expect an atmosphere of acceptance, support, and confidentiality while meeting other LGBTQ youth. The group is co-facilitated by two UP Center board members (one teacher, one social worker); however the group is led by the youth participants.
Topics for the youth group are decided by the youth present.
For more information, please contact Peggy.
WHAT: Open Mic Night
WHERE: Emerald City Lounge
WHEN: Thursday, July 19, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Join us for Mike Solomon‘s One Night Stand at Emerald City! Michael hosts Open Mic Night every Thursday. Stop in early for half price appetizers and drink specials until 7:00 p.m.
If you’re interested in performing on open mic night, call Emerald City at (217) 398-8661.
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SATURDAY, July 21
WHAT: Drag King Show
WHERE: Emerald City Lounge
WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 10:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
Ten Kings are scheduled to entertain you at this week’s Drag King Show. Tables are still available, so call or text Amy for reservations at (217) 552-9445.
Drink specials and good times are on the agenda at Emerald City Lounge.
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SUNDAY, July 22
WHAT: Sunday Night Drag Shows
WHERE: Chester Street Bar
WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 11:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
C-Street hosts drag shows every Sunday, with different performers every week. The first Sunday of every month is Open Talent Night, hosted by Ceduxion Carrington, so anyone who wants to sing, dance, or give drag a try can compete for a cash prize.
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Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive list of all LGBTQ events in our community. Please always feel free to email me or post other events/updates/corrections in the comments.
Except on rare occasions, all language is taken directly from event pages and websites, and only minimally edited.