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SUMMARY:Game of Tones
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to turn up the volume and test your ears! 🎶✨ \nThe first Thursday of the month is officially GAME OF TONES! \nJoin us for an incredible night of music\, big laughs\, and even bigger community vibes. Whether you’re a music buff or just here for the fun\, there’s a seat at the table for you—and some seriously awesome prizes up for grabs! \n🏆 What You Could Win:\n\n\nTwo Tickets to Slammers Baseball Pride Night on June 6! ⚾️🏳️‍🌈 \n\n\nExclusive Joliet Pride Network Merch: We’re talking T-shirts\, Hats\, Koozies\, and more! \n\n\n📋 The Details:\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, April 2 \n\n\nWhere: Critical Grind Board Game Cafe \n\n\nCost: FREE to play with any café purchase! \n\n\nHosted by: The fabulous Liquid Kourage 🎤 \n\n\nPrizes Sponsored by: Joliet Pride Network \n\n\nBring your friends\, grab a drink\, and let’s make some noise! Who’s ready to take home the win? 🏆✨
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/game-of-tones-2/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Social Outing
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SUMMARY:Rally for Trans Visibility
DESCRIPTION:🏳️‍⚧️✨Visibility is power — and our community is showing up loud. Let’s stand together\, stand with Kansas\, and make visibility undeniable! \nJoin us for the Rally for Trans Visibility as trans-led organizations and allies unite to center trans voices and demand a future where our communities are safe\, seen\, and celebrated. Together\, we are demanding full access to healthcare\, accurate legal documentation\, safe and stable housing\, food security\, and the fundamental resources every person deserves. \nWe are standing in solidarity with our community in Kansas and across the country as we face coordinated attacks on our rights — including devastating rollbacks in access to gender-affirming care for minors. Our youth deserve protection\, affirmation\, and the freedom to thrive — not political interference in their healthcare. \nThis rally is a call to action: trans rights are human rights. Whether you’re trans\, an ally\, or still learning — your presence matters. Be part of the growing coalition fighting for safety\, dignity\, and liberation for all trans people. \nProudly hosted by Chicago Therapy Collective\, Equality Illinois\, Life is Work\, and Trans Up Front Illinois
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/rally-for-trans-visibility/
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, 100 S Dearborn St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260507T053214
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SUMMARY:International Asexuality Day
DESCRIPTION: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 within the ace community worldwide \n#InternationalAsexualityDay
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/international-asexuality-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T053214
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T034944Z
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SUMMARY:April JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/april-jpn-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260507T053214
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SUMMARY:Day of Silence
DESCRIPTION: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. \n#DayOfSilence
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/day-of-silence/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
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CREATED:20260402T052231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T052231Z
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SUMMARY:Joliet Pride Network Board Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\n\nFinishing by-laws\nFundraising\nUpcoming events
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/joliet-pride-network-board-retreat/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:Center on Halsted 2026 Human First Gala
DESCRIPTION:6pm Reception • 7pm Dinner & Program \nAbout Center on Halsted\nCenter 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 on Halsted and Center on Addison in Lakeview and Center on Cottage Grove in Woodlawn.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/center-on-halsted-2026-human-first-gala/
LOCATION:The Geraghty\, 2520 S Hoyne Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:gala,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Future Outlook 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/future-outlook-2026-conference/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:April Gayme Night
DESCRIPTION: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 allies. Attendees gather to play various tabletop games\, fostering community and social connection.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/april-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:April Wallyball
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us to meet new friends\, create community\, and play wallyball! Similar to volleyball except it is played on a racquetball court and you can use the walls. There is no expectation that you have played before or that you are athletic. This is a fun social game for all skill levels. Come on your own or grab a friend and have some fun. The best part\, there are no fees because the game is on us.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/april-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:JPN Prose & Pride - 'American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era' by Nico Lang
DESCRIPTION:For our first Prose & Pride book club discussion\, we will be hosting author Nico Lang and their book ‘American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era’. Nico will do a reading\, followed by a Q&A session\, and ending with a book signing. \nThe book follows eight transgender and nonbinary teenagers and their families over the course of a year. These families live in diverse environments across the United States—including conservative “red” states like Florida\, Texas\, and Mississippi\, where anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has been most aggressive. \nLang consciously avoids “both-sidesing” the issue of trans rights. Instead\, the book provides a deeply personal look at what it’s like to navigate high school\, dating\, and family life while the government debates your right to exist. \nA significant portion of the book explores how these teens find “chosen” families and the vital importance of supportive parents and healthcare providers. \nWhile the book doesn’t shy away from the trauma of discriminatory laws\, it emphasizes that these kids are more than their identities; they are gamers\, athletes\, theater kids\, and students with typical teenage aspirations. \nLang also highlights how race\, class\, and geography impact the safety and resources available to trans youth. For example\, a white trans teen in a wealthy suburb often has a vastly different experience than a Black trans teen in the rural South. \nThis event is free and all are welcome to attend.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/jpn-prose-pride-american-teenager-how-trans-kids-are-surviving-hate-and-finding-joy-in-a-turbulent-era-by-nico-lang/
LOCATION:Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet\, 3401 W Jefferson St\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Lesbian Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Lesbian Visibility Day is celebrated annually on April 26th\, a day to honor\, recognize\, and raise awareness for lesbian identities and issues\, often as part of the broader Lesbian Visibility Week\, which extends from April 20th-26th (or sometimes a broader range like April 25th-May 1st). The observance highlights the importance of representation\, combats invisibility and stereotypes\, and fosters solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people\, with events like rallies\, social media campaigns\, and educational initiatives taking place globally.  \n#LesbianVisibilityDay  \n#LesbianVisibility
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/lesbian-visibility-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Observances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T053214
CREATED:20260407T061424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T133726Z
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SUMMARY:It's Raining Men: An All Male Revue
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Make a Splash!\nWeather forecast: 100% chance of being totally gagged! The Joliet Pride Network is thrilled to present “It’s Raining Men\,” a high-energy all male revue that promises to be the talk of the town. Join us for an afternoon of spectacular performances\, delicious food\, and community spirit. \n\n🥂 The Main Event\n\nWhen: Sunday\, April 26th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nWho: This is an 18yo+ only show\nWhere: Posh Banquets\, 411 S Larkin Ave Building A\, Joliet\, IL 60436\nTickets: $50 (Includes brunch buffet & bottomless mimosas!) Tickets are available below until 9am 4/26. Tickets will be available at the door.\n\nFeast Like a King\nCome hungry! We’re serving up a decadent brunch buffet provided by local favorite Louie’s Waffle House. Plus\, keep the vibes flowing with bottomless mimosas included with your ticket. \n👑 The Star-Studded Lineup\nWe’ve gathered an incredible roster of talent to keep you entertained all afternoon. \nHosted by the charismatic duo: \n\nJeff Gregory (President of Joliet Pride Network)\nTahlia Secret (Our reigning Miss Joliet PrideFest 2025!\n\nFeaturing jaw-dropping performances by: \n\nHctor Brooklyn\nTyler Hall\nMontell Infiniti Ross\nSebastian Cock\nRobert Piñeiro\n\nGrab your tickets now! Don’t miss out on the hottest brunch of the spring. All proceeds go toward supporting the Joliet Pride Network and our mission to celebrate and advocate for our local LGBTQ+ community. \nHallelujah—it’s raining men! We’ll see you there!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/its-raining-men-an-all-male-revue/
LOCATION:Posh Banquets\, 411 S Larkin Ave Building A\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drag Show,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T210000
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SUMMARY:JPN Monthly Movie Night - Michael
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Tuesday of the month is JPN’s Movie Night! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 28th at 6:30 PM for a fun evening out as we watch the newly released film “MICHAEL” at Regal Cinema Bolingbrook. \nRelax\, unwind\, and enjoy great company with the Joliet Pride Network! \nTheater opens at 6:30 PM\, and the screening will begin promptly at 7:00 PM \nTickets: $5each (discounted by JPN!) \nConcessions will be served and ready upon arrival. \nAbout the movie: \nMichael is a biographical drama that explores the life of Michael Jackson\, one of the most influential entertainers in history. The film traces his rise from a young performer in the The Jackson 5 to becoming the “King of Pop\,” showcasing his groundbreaking music\, iconic performances\, and the personal challenges he faced behind the spotlight. \n 
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/jpn-monthly-movie-night-michael/
LOCATION:Regal Theater Bolingbrook\, 1221 W Boughton Rd\, Bolingbrook\, IL\, 60440\, United States
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