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Des Moines Pride Center The DSM Pride Center is an inclusive space to access knowledge and experiences that deepen understanding of LGBTQIA+ history and our community.

Board of Directors:
President--Sarah High
Vice-President--Molly Shriver
Treasurer--Diana Prince
Secretary--Kristina Seier
Board Member--Rick Miller
Board Member--Taylor Thompson
Board Member--Ryan Buren

10/14/2026

Q***R ART NOW!

An exhibition, event series, and call to action at the Des Moines Pride Center featuring artworks by q***r / & trans* artists living or working in lowa.

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event happening at the largest LGBTQ+ Library & Historial Archive in Iowa.

Show Open Oct. 22–24

Literary & performance event
Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6–9p

***rart ***rartnow

🌈 Hey beautiful people! Come check out your soon-to-be favorite(s) books today from 2-5pm in the Sherman Hills neighborh...
10/11/2026

🌈 Hey beautiful people!

Come check out your soon-to-be favorite(s) books today from 2-5pm in the Sherman Hills neighborhood! Stop by for books, snacks, and connection to your q***r community💕
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For we wanted to send a friendly reminder:You’re doing incredible. You’re strong, valid, and deserving of every good t...
10/10/2026

For we wanted to send a friendly reminder:

You’re doing incredible. You’re strong, valid, and deserving of every good thing.

Your q***r community is here, cheering you on, holding you up, and loving you hard. 💪🏽🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

You’ve got this. And we’ve got you.

🔥🔥🔥We hope we never leave our Heated Rivalry Era, because we are back with discounted tickets to the Iowa Wild Pride Nig...
10/09/2026

🔥🔥🔥We hope we never leave our Heated Rivalry Era, because we are back with discounted tickets to the Iowa Wild Pride Night on Friday, October 23 🏒

Use our promo code to join in the fun AND help us support our mission 💕

👉Click here to get your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/DesMoinesPrideCenter26

P.S. There is a Pride meet-up- between the first and second periods in The Fort located on the south side of the suite level of Casey's Center.

Join the Des Moines Pride Center Sunday, October 25tth for our monthly workshop! We are here to provide a safe and encou...
10/06/2026

Join the Des Moines Pride Center Sunday, October 25tth for our monthly workshop! We are here to provide a safe and encouraging space for q***r creatives to share and discuss their work. All genres and experience levels welcome!

Folks may submit workshop materials to [email protected] by October 23rd.

Monthly workshop will be structured as such:

2:00-2:30: Casual free write from provided prompts (or from brain!)
2:30-3:00: Read and review writing submitted by other members. Opportunity to jot down what is working well in the pieces and any questions you have. Please avoid any prescriptive feedback unless explicitly asked!

3:00-4:00: Hour will be divided into equal time slots for writing to be discussed. We ask the writer being workshopped to remain silent during their time to allow for others to share their comments and interpretation of the work.

All feedback is subjective, and you the writer ultimately know what is best for your writing. This space is an opportunity to get different perspectives and to create community with fellow q***r writers. Take what resonates, leave what doesn't!

Hey friends :) We wanted to do a quick partner share! 💕The Jokey Pokey Mic is a femme-hosted and femme-produced comedy o...
10/04/2026

Hey friends :) We wanted to do a quick partner share! 💕

The Jokey Pokey Mic is a femme-hosted and femme-produced comedy open mic created to provide a welcoming, supportive space for q***r people and other underrepresented comics. 🎤

Come enjoy the show, support local comedians, or try stand-up yourself. All are welcome!

First Sunday of every month starting TONIGHT! ✨

Sign-up begins at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Performers may also reserve a spot in advance by messaging on Instagram.

Voting is a civic responsibility and we are one month away from a general election. This is the time to make sure you ar...
10/04/2026

Voting is a civic responsibility and we are one month away from a general election. This is the time to make sure you are eligible and ready to vote!

Check your status here: https://voterready.iowa.gov/registertovote/

Stop by today during our open hours to hang out in our reading room, find your next great read, or just chat with staff ...
10/04/2026

Stop by today during our open hours to hang out in our reading room, find your next great read, or just chat with staff about what's going on in the q***r community💕
We hope to see you soon! 🌈

Open hours are every Sunday from 2- 5 pm! ***rlibrary

Who is ready for Q***r Trivia Night Tonight ⁉The event is free, with RSVPs encouraged. Bring your friends, your trivia t...
10/01/2026

Who is ready for Q***r Trivia Night Tonight ⁉

The event is free, with RSVPs encouraged. Bring your friends, your trivia teammates, and your A-GAME!

👉RSVP on our website: desmoinespridecenter.org/event-details/celebrate-lgbtq-history-month-at-q***r-trivia-night ***rThroughtheYears ***rtrivia ***rcommunity

Have a piece (or several!) you want to showcase? Submit yours NOW for consideration for the Q***r Art Now! Art GallerySu...
10/01/2026

Have a piece (or several!) you want to showcase? Submit yours NOW for consideration for the Q***r Art Now! Art Gallery

Submissions are due October 10.
👉You can submit your art here: https://tinyurl.com/QAN2026
***rart ***rartnow

Address

1620 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA
50314

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15156126604

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