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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!
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SUMMARY:September JPN Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly board meeting.
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/september-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Realty Executives Success\, 700 W Jefferson St\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:JPN Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:Bisexual Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Bisexual Awareness Week\, or #BiWeek\, is an annual event held every September 16-23\, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23\, to raise visibility\, promote acceptance\, and advocate for the bisexual (bi+) community\, highlighting their unique experiences\, challenges like erasure\, and resilience\, according to sources like GLAAD\, the Bisexual Resource Center\, and PFLAG. It’s a time for education\, community building\, and challenging stereotypes within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond\, emphasizing that bi+ identities (including pan\, fluid\, queer\, unlabeled) are valid and deserve recognition.  \n#BiWeek  \n#BisexualAwarenessWeek
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bisexual-awareness-week/
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SUMMARY:September 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/september-gayme-night/
LOCATION:Critical Grind\, 852 Sharp Dr. Unit L\, Shorewood\, IL\, 60404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gayme Night
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SUMMARY:Booked Eau Claire 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booked Eau Claire is bringing the wonderful world of storytelling to life with an exciting new literary celebration on September 18-19\, 2026! Join us at the Lismore Hotel in downtown Eau Claire\, WI\, for this two-day event dedicated to amplifying voices\, igniting creativity\, and fostering a vibrant community of book lovers through panels\, workshops\, + more. \nFocused on empowering women and LGBTQIA+ communities\, Booked Eau Claire proudly features over 60 authors from across the country\, offering a diverse range of YA\, NA\, and Adult books. And you won’t want to miss our Keynote Authors. \nConnect with fellow readers\, meet new authors\, explore book-related vendors\, and engage with influencers who share your love for reading. Make it a weekend getaway—fall in Eau Claire is truly magical! \nVIP Readers\, Authors\, Influencers\, and Vendors can also join us for our evening mingle events. \n*This event is recommended for individuals 15 years and older.* \nTickets available now available!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/booked-eau-claire-2026/
LOCATION:Lismore Hotel\, 333 Gibson Street\, Eau Claire\, WI\, 54701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Faire/Conference
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SUMMARY:September 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/september-wallyball/
LOCATION:Annerino Community Center\, 201 Recreation Dr\, Bollingbrook\, 60440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joliet PrideFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/joliet-pridefest-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:Bi Visibility Day
DESCRIPTION:Bi Visibility Day\, celebrated annually on September 23rd\, is an international awareness day to recognize\, celebrate\, and raise visibility for bisexual people and the broader bisexual+ (bi\, pan\, fluid\, etc.) community\, combating bi-erasure and stigma by highlighting their history\, culture\, and unique challenges. Started in 1999 by US activists Wendy Curry\, Michael Page\, and Gigi Raven Wilbur\, it aims to educate others and foster understanding\, reducing unique prejudices bisexual individuals face. \n#BiDay  \n#BiVisibilityDay  \n#BiVisibility
URL:https://jolietpridenetwork.org/event/bi-visibility-day/
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