Events

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LGBTQ+ Culture Center - OPEN HOUSE

Friday, August 22, 2025

12 p.m.2 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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The LGBTQ+ Culture Center welcomes you to IU Bloomington! Join us for our annual open house.  

Saturday, August 23, 2025

2 p.m.8 p.m.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with us at Bloomington PrideFest! Swing by our table on Kirkwood for free swag, community resources, and the chance to connect with queer students, staff, and allies on campus.

Friday, August 29, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Wind down summer with iced tea, yard games, and porch vibes at our first Houseparty of the semester! Decorate planters, paint, and chat about queer life in Bloomington at this relaxed outdoor gatherin...Read more

Thursday, September 4, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

TBD

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New to IU? Hear directly from queer seniors about their experiences navigating campus life. From housing to student orgs and self-care - come ask your questions and get real answers.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Celebrate Bi+ Visibility with cupcakes, swag, and flower-themed Lego building! Join us for informal conversations about bisexuality, community, and snacks!

Friday, September 26, 2025

5:30 p.m.7 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Get cozy with us for a fall-themed Houseparty featuring friendship bracelets, DIY patches, a trail mix bar, and a feel-good movie. Share coming out stories through a group sticky-note activity around ...Read more

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7 p.m.9 p.m.

IU CINEMA

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Join us at IU Cinema for a screening of Mutt (2023), a powerful story about trans identity and connection. Presented in collaboration with La Casa and the LGBTQ+ Culture Center.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Celebrate lesbians across the spectrum with pumpkin painting, cookies, and swag in lesbian pride colors. We’ll host casual conversations, crafts, and community in a festive fall setting!

Sunday, October 12, 2025

7 p.m.9 p.m.

INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (UNION BUILDING)

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Dress up and dine out at our new annual Coming Out Day Dinner, a celebratory banquet honoring the courage and complexity of coming out. Featuring dinner, speeches, and community!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

6 p.m.8 p.m.

MAXWELL HALL

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Spooky season meets queer joy at our Haunted Houseparty! Dance the night away, dress up, and enjoy eerie decor and creepy-chic treats at this Halloween-themed social.

Friday, November 14, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Warm up with an apple cider bar and creative connection! Make a community quilt square, enjoy fall snacks, and join a cozy reading circle and board game night at our November Houseparty.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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We gather to honor the trans lives lost to violence and uplift the resilience of trans communities. Join us for a memorial, reflective discussion, and space for grief, celebration, and hope.

Monday, December 1, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (UNION BUILDING)

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Join us in commemorating World AIDS Day with a program focused on education, remembrance, and continued advocacy. Learn about the legacy of queer activism and the fight to end stigma.

Friday, December 5, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Unwind before finals with winter movies, snow globes, and hot cocoa! Decorate gingerbread houses, do a group puzzle, and enjoy good company at our coziest Houseparty of the year.

Monday, December 8, 2025

5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ CULTURE CENTER

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Celebrate pan identities with a chill craft night! Make your own stuffed bear, decorate with pride colors, and connect through conversation, snacks, and affirming space.

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Other services

In addition to our scheduled events, the LGBTQ+ Culture Center also offers lots of drop-in services! These include free safer sex supplies, counseling services, writing help, STI testing, free clothes, and more!

Learn about our services