pridefest 2021
Hybrid Platform
Join us for a series of events. See below for more info.
Join us for a series of events. See below for more info.
events schedule
september 5, 1pm | Drag storytime featuring Lonika labelle knight
Families are invited to join us at Dog-Eared Books on Main St for a special drag performer storytime featuring Lonika LaBelle Knight reading the book Llama Glamarama by Simon James Green. Storytime will be followed by a performance!
Lonika is a 14 year old drag queen with almost 3 years of experience under her belt. She nabbed the title of Miss Mason City Youth Pride and performs regularly at Lefty's Live Music and The Garden Nightclub. She can dance, twirl, and capture the attention of everyone in a room with sass and class!
Location: Dog-Eared Books, Ames
Presented in partnership with Dog-Eared Books
Lonika is a 14 year old drag queen with almost 3 years of experience under her belt. She nabbed the title of Miss Mason City Youth Pride and performs regularly at Lefty's Live Music and The Garden Nightclub. She can dance, twirl, and capture the attention of everyone in a room with sass and class!
Location: Dog-Eared Books, Ames
Presented in partnership with Dog-Eared Books
SEPTEMBER 5-12 | Main St STORY WALK: “PRIDE: THE STORY OF HARVEY MILK and the rainbow flag”
Take a walk through downtown Ames and discover "Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk" by Rob Sanders! Enlarged pages from this beloved picture book will be displayed in windows on Main Street for all ages to read and enjoy.
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library, Downtown Ames, and Raising Readers in Story County
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library, Downtown Ames, and Raising Readers in Story County
September 5-12 | PROUD To be me!
Youth Services will host a community activity in which folks list 5 things they love about themselves. Library staff will display the responses in Youth Services’ windows showing our Pride.
Location: Ames Public Library
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library
Location: Ames Public Library
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library
SEPTEMBER 8, 7PM | Accessing Gender-Affirming Health Care as a Trans and Non-binary Person (Postponed)
What do transgender and nonbinary people need to know to make informed healthcare decisions and live more authentically?
Join endocrinologist, Dr. Katie Larson Ode, and mental health provider, Joe Nixon, as they discuss their experiences meeting the needs of their trans and non-binary patients. This informative presentation will be followed by a live Q&A. Bring your questions about gender-affirming healthcare (or submit them here)!
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library. Zoom link to come.
Join endocrinologist, Dr. Katie Larson Ode, and mental health provider, Joe Nixon, as they discuss their experiences meeting the needs of their trans and non-binary patients. This informative presentation will be followed by a live Q&A. Bring your questions about gender-affirming healthcare (or submit them here)!
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library. Zoom link to come.
SEPTEMBER 11, 10AM | PRIDE STORYTIME AND STONE PAINTING WITH SANDRA MARCU
Join Ames Public Library for a Pride Storytime and Stone Painting activity with Sandra Marcu! Spread a message of kindness by designing, painting, and hiding your very own ‘Kindness Stone.’ Anyone who finds your stone can post a photo/selfie on Instagram for a special shoutout!
Location: Ames Public Library
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library
Location: Ames Public Library
Presented in partnership with Ames Public Library
SEPTEMBER 12, 5pm | Barbequeers (CANCELED)
Due to safety concerns surrounding Covid-19 Delta variant we have made changes to our schedule of events.
Join us for an evening of beer (and nonalcoholic drinks, too!), karaoke, and community at the queerest BBQ in town!
Location to be announced.
Join us for an evening of beer (and nonalcoholic drinks, too!), karaoke, and community at the queerest BBQ in town!
Location to be announced.
DECEMBER 4, 6-10PM | PRIDEFEST WINTER (IN)FORMAL GALA (CANCELED)
Due to safety concerns surrounding Covid-19 Delta variant we have made changes to our schedule of events.
After years apart, we're ready to see you again! Join us for an in-person formal or informal (you choose!) Pride Gala with mocktails, cocktails, live entertainment, and socializing. Details forthcoming.
After years apart, we're ready to see you again! Join us for an in-person formal or informal (you choose!) Pride Gala with mocktails, cocktails, live entertainment, and socializing. Details forthcoming.