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  • International Transgender Day of Visibility

    International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated annually on March 31st to recognize the achievements of transgender and gender-diverse people and to raise awareness about the discrimination they face, creating a positive counterpoint to Transgender Day of Remembrance. Started by activist Rachel Crandall in 2009, it's a day for celebrating trans lives, advocating for rights, and […]

  • Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center

    Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe, welcoming, and affirming space. Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center What Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers, the drop-in sessions include: Group discussions focused on topics like identity, self-esteem, mental health, and […]

  • International Asexuality Day

    International Asexuality Day (IAD) is celebrated annually on April 6th, serving as a global effort to recognize, raise awareness, and advocate for the asexual spectrum community, including asexual, demisexual, and grey-asexual identities, challenging their marginalization and promoting understanding within the broader LGBTQIA+ sphere. It's a day for education, celebration, solidarity, and highlighting the diverse experiences […]

  • Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center

    Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe, welcoming, and affirming space. Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center What Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers, the drop-in sessions include: Group discussions focused on topics like identity, self-esteem, mental health, and […]

  • April JPN Board Meeting

    Realty Executives Success 700 W Jefferson St, Shorewood, IL, United States

    Monthly board meeting.

  • Center on Halsted 2026 Human First Gala

    The Geraghty 2520 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    6pm Reception • 7pm Dinner & Program About Center on Halsted Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, including Center […]

  • Day of Silence

    Day of Silence is an annual day of action organized by GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. #DayOfSilence

  • Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center

    Joliet Pride Network sponsors the Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center run by Youth Outlook. This partnership ensures that LGBTQ+ youth in the Joliet area have consistent access to a safe, welcoming, and affirming space. Youth Outlook’s Joliet/Lockport Drop-In Center What Happens: Guided by trained staff and volunteers, the drop-in sessions include: Group discussions focused on topics like identity, self-esteem, mental health, and […]

  • April Gayme Night

    Critical Grind 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L, Shorewood, IL, United States

    The Joliet Pride Network hosts a regular “gayme” night at the Critical Grind Board Game Cafe in Shorewood, IL on the third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm. The “gayme” night is an event designed to promote inclusion, dignity, and acceptance by providing a safe and friendly environment for the local LGBTQ+ community and its […]

  • April Wallyball

    Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Dr, Bollingbrook, United States

    Joliet Pride Network is Proud to sponsor Wallyball every third Saturday of the month from 11am – 1pm at the Annerino Community Center in Bolingbrook. The event is free to attend, it isn’t a competitive game, and is just a lot of fun! Join us to meet new friends, create community, and play wallyball! Similar […]