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SUMMARY:Game of Tones
DESCRIPTION:Forget everything you know about your grandma’s bingo hall. No rolling cages\, no dusty daubers\, and definitely no silence. \nEvery first Thursday of the month\, Critical Grind transforms into a battlefield of beats and rhythms for Game of Tones Musical Bingo! If you’ve got a “critical hit” ear for music and a competitive streak\, this is the night you’ve been waiting for. \n\nHosted by the high-energy legends at Liquid Kourage Entertainment\, this isn’t just a game—it’s a party. Instead of listening for “B-12\,” you’ll be listening for song snippets. \n\nHear the Hook: A song blasts through the speakers.\nCheck the Card: If that track is on your bingo sheet\, mark it off.\nClaim Victory: Be the first to shout “BINGO” and bask in the glory!\n\nWhether it’s 80s hair metal\, 90s pop anthems\, or modern chart-toppers\, Liquid Kourage keeps the playlist fresh and the energy electric. \n\nWe are incredibly proud to announce that our prizes are sponsored by the Joliet Pride Network! You’ll be competing for some seriously cool loot ( Pride t-shirts\, Hats\, Koozies and more! )\, as well as being a part of an organization dedicated to fostering a safe\, inclusive\, and vibrant LGBTQ+ community right here in Joliet. Winning has never felt so good. \n\n The Details\n\nWhen: Every 1st Thursday of the Month\nWhere: Critical Grind (Your favorite spot for coffee\, gaming\, and community)\nHost: Liquid Kourage Entertainment\nPrizes Sponsor: Joliet Pride Network\nCost: Free to play!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/game-of-tones-5/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Game of Tones
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SUMMARY:July JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/july-jpn-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:JPN Bowling League
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the lanes! The JPN Bowling League is here for an exciting new season. Whether you are looking to throw some strikes\, improve your game\, or just enjoy some fun Friday night competition\, this 6-week league is the perfect fit. (Ages 18+) \nLeague Schedule & Pricing \n\nStart Date: Friday\, July 10\nTime: 6:00 PM every Friday\nLocation: Town and country lanes 2231 w Jefferson st Joliet IL.\nDuration: 6 weeks\nCost: Only $25 for the entire season! Vouchers weekly for food and drinks!\n\nHow to Join\nSecuring your spot on the lanes is quick and easy. Just follow these two steps: \n\nFill out the registration form with your team or individual details. https://forms.office.com/r/UDPTnf3WYf\nPurchase the Season: Complete your $25 payment to lock in your entry and finalize your registration.\n\n⚠️ Note: Spots are limited and lanes fill up fast. Make sure to complete both your registration and payment early to guarantee your place in the league!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/jpn-bowling-league/
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CATEGORIES:JPN Bowling League
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SUMMARY:Eleganza Royale Drag Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the most glamorous event of the summer! The Joliet Pride Network invites you to a spectacular Sunday filled with jaw-dropping performances\, incredible fashion\, and pure royalty. \n✨ Featuring the iconic NAYSHA LOPEZ! ✨\nPlus an unbelievable lineup of superstars:\n🔥 Mahogany Charlotte\n🔥 Tahlia D’Secret\n🔥 Keri Traid\n🔥 Robert Pineiro\n🔥 Jourdin K LaRue \n🥂 THE DETAILS:\n📅 When: Sunday\, July 12\, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n📍 Where: Posh Banquets & Events\n🍳 Included: A delicious Breakfast Buffet & 🥂 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!\n🎟️ TICKETS & TABLES: • Individual Tickets: $50.00 • Full Table (Gather your crew!): $450.00 \nSeating is limited and this will sell out! Grab your besties\, dress to impress\, and let’s do brunch the royal way. 💋
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/eleganza-royale-drag-brunch/
LOCATION:Posh Banquets\, 411 S Larkin Ave Building A\, Joliet\, IL\, 60436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drag Show,Fundraiser,Social Outing
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SUMMARY:International Non-Binary People’s Day
DESCRIPTION:International Non-Binary People’s Day is celebrated annually on July 14th\, a date chosen to fall precisely between International Women’s Day (March 8th) and International Men’s Day (November 19th)\, highlighting identities outside the gender binary. It’s a day to raise awareness about non-binary experiences\, celebrate the diversity of non-binary identities (neither solely male nor female\, or both\, or somewhere in between)\, and advocate for inclusion and understanding\, often using gender-neutral language like “they/them” pronouns and challenging stereotypes \n. \n#NonBinaryPeoplesDay #NonBinaryPride
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/nternational-non-binary-peoples-day/
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SUMMARY:International Drag Day
DESCRIPTION:International Drag Day is an annual global celebration on July 16th\, honoring drag culture\, performers (queens\, kings\, etc.)\, and their significant contributions to LGBTQ+ history\, activism\, and artistic expression through fashion\, makeup\, and performance. Started by Adam Stewart in 2009\, the day highlights drag’s evolution from marginalized entertainment to a mainstream force for self-expression\, joy\, and challenging gender norms\, encouraging support for these artists worldwide.  \n#DragDay  \n#InternationalDragDay \n#DragIsNotACrime
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SUMMARY:July 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 7-11pm. 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/july-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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SUMMARY:July 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/july-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wallyball
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SUMMARY:Prose & Pride - Seat 11C
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s book club featuring the thriller/mystery “Seat 11C” by local author Rita Potter. \nThere will be an author reading\, followed by discussion questions\, Q&A from the audience\, and finally by a book signing.  The author requests that you purchase your copy of the book from https://amazon.com. Also\, copies for purchase will be available at the event. \nSynopsis\nWhat happens when your lover’s past and present collide\, and all that’s left is an empty plane seat? \nSeat 11C on Drew Tolbert’s flight to Chicago was supposed to contain her new fiancée\, Kate Mulligan. Instead\, the engagement ring is still burning a hole in Drew’s pocket\, the couple is unexpectedly separated on the plane\, and a total stranger is in seat 11C when they land. \nHow does someone disappear from a plane? After a frantic search\, Drew turns up nothing but more questions. As the hunt deepens\, Drew starts unraveling some of the strange happenings from their trip\, and she’s forced to wonder whether she really knew Kate at all. \nAbout the Author\nRita Potter is an award-winning and bestselling author of lesbian fiction who has spent most of her life trying to figure out what makes people tick—and what they do when life backs them into a corner. \nDrawing on her background in social work\, Rita writes layered and flawed characters facing circumstances that test who they are\, what they believe\, and who they’re willing to fight for. Her stories move across many genres\, but they all share the same backbone: complex women\, hard choices\, sharp dialogue\, emotional honesty\, humor through adversity\, and hope that refuses to die. \nRita’s writing philosophy is inspired by the quote\, “The writer’s job is to get their main character up a tree\, and then throw rocks at them.” The quote resonated so deeply that she named her LLC Up a Tree Media\, which is both a warning to her characters or a promise to her readers. \nRita lives in a small town in Illinois with her wife\, Terra\, and their very spoiled cat\, who is certain he should have been mentioned first.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/prose-pride-seat-11c/
LOCATION:TBD\, Joliet\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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