QC PRIDE

10/20/2026

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10/18/2026

Break out your ruby slippers!♥️

You’ll enjoy a beautiful evening in the Gold Room at the Hotel Blackhawk with butler service, a custom cocktail menu, and plenty of other sweet & sultry offerings

10/17/2026

✨TONIGHT!!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/owlbear-burlesque-adventures-the-orcgon-trail-tickets-1997618837718

10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

You love Halloween, WE love Halloween. Let’s do something about it this upcoming SPOOOKY WEEEKENDD! 👻🎃🤪

Liiike attending Tatiana Schlote-Bonne’s author event for her new, ~spooky~ book “What Feeds Below”?!?! 🐛☠

And THEN going to the Q***r Spooky Mixer with TPQC?!?! 🕺💉 (We are CLOSING AT 4PM THIS DAY)

THENNNN donating some bloodddd ?!🩸🥤

Sign us up! No fr, RSVP to these things, we gotta make sure we got these numbers to make sure we have enough goodies, crafts, books, etc. for ya! 🤭🕸

Much (spooky) love from The Atlas Collective Crew!🫡🤗

10/14/2026

Local events to support this weekend! What else is going on?✨

10/12/2026

National Coming Out Day with Clock, Inc LGBT+ Community Center!♥️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ THANK YOU for bringing us all together…wonderful conversations, so much laughter, refreshments, and JOY!✨
🎉TAC…the coffee was divine!
🎉Midwest Writing Center was🔥!

10/12/2026

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🕯️Who was Matthew Shepard?

Described by friends and family as kind and easy to talk to, Matthew Shepard was a college student and victim of one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history. His memorial service garnered immense national and international media attention, which brought Matt’s story to the forefront of the fight against bigotry and hate. Just over a decade later (in 2009), the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act—a federal law against bias crimes directed at le***an, gay, bisexual, or transgender people—was passed.

The life and death of Matthew Shepard changed the way we talk about, and deal with, anti-LGBTQ+ hate in the United States. Since his death, Matt’s legacy has challenged and inspired millions of individuals to replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Today we remember Matthew Shepard, and share gratitude for our friends at Matthew Shepard Foundation, who continue to do such critical work in his honor.

Matthew, you are gone but never forgotten. 🕯🌈

10/11/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day!♥️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍🌈💜 Happy National Coming Out Day! 💜🏳️‍🌈

Today, October 11, we celebrate the courage, authenticity, and beauty of living as your true self. 🌈

Coming out looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a big, joyful announcement. For others, it’s a quiet conversation, a small step toward self-acceptance, or a journey that is still unfolding. There is no right way, no perfect timeline, and no obligation to come out before you feel safe and ready. Your journey is yours, and you deserve to be loved and respected exactly as you are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

At the Quad Cities Pride Alliance, we believe everyone deserves to live authentically, find community, and feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Today and every day, we stand with our LGBTQIA+ siblings, friends, families, and neighbors across the Quad Cities and beyond.

To those who are out, those who are questioning, those who are still finding the words, and those who may not yet feel safe enough to share their truth: You belong. You matter. You are loved. 🫶

Let’s continue building a community where everyone can be their authentic selves without fear and with pride. 🌈✨

💬 Share some love in the comments for our LGBTQIA+ community!

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10/11/2026

Tomorrow!! ♥️Clock, Inc LGBT+ Community Center