Join us for our first Sapphic Sips of 2026! We're taking over Winterhaus at Fountain Square. This is a new tradition that celebrates Fountain Square as Cincinnati's own front yard! Winterhaus is a heated, glass-enclosed, 65ft x 65ft tented retreat in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati, complete with a full bar! Sapphic Sips starts at 5pm and goes until 8pm! We'll have name tags, games, drinks and more. See y'all there!

What does "sapphic" mean? An umbrella term for women and gender non-conforming individuals, who are attracted to women. It's a broader term than "lesbian" and encompasses individuals who may identify as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, or other queer orientations, as well as trans, non-binary, and cisgender women. Think ABCD, Anyone But Cis Dudes

Have you ever said “I don’t know what to do with my hands” or “we never know how to stand together”?
This class is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable in photos; by yourself, with a partner or with friends!
Join us at the Midwestern Lesbian office January 25th for an every day posing class with

Join Midwestern Lesbian and Bree Reynolds from The Ritz Ballroom at Rhinegeist Taproom for a night of cold drinks, great music, and the BEST vibes in Cincinnati. New to line dancing? No problem! We have an hour class from 6:30-7:30 to get you ready to dance the night away. Tickets are pre-sale only.

We all know how hard it is to make friends as an adult, especially when you’re trying to find friendships within the LGBTQ+ community. Join us at Rhinegeist Brewery at 6pm for Friend Request, a queer speed friending event, welcome to anyone within the LGBTQ+ community!

Instead of navigating awkward small talk, we’ll use fun, curated prompts to get right to what matters: shared interests, local favorites, and what makes a great friend. Whether you're new to the city, looking to expand your social circle, or just want to meet other queer people, this is the place to be!

Details:
Location: Rhinegeist Brewery Taproom - 1910 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Timeframe: 6pm-9pm
Check-in: 6pm-6:30pm
Round 1: ~ 6:30pm
Round 2: ~ 7:30pm
Mingling: ~ 8:30pm

This event is for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community who is 21+

It's 2026 and we're back with a Stitch N' Bitch! Bring your current fiber arts craft, start something new, or just come and bitch! Starts at 6pm with happy hour until 7pm! We'll be stitchin' and bitchin' until 9pm!

In this hands-on beginner workshop, we’ll dive into the foundations of photography. From understanding your camera and shooting in manual mode to finding great light, composing your shots, and editing your images with intention. You’ll learn how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to create properly exposed photos, as well as how to use composition and lighting to tell a story. We’ll also practice posing and directing subjects naturally, making people feel comfortable in front of the camera, and developing your own creative style. Whether you’re using a DSLR, mirrorless, or your phone, you’ll leave with the confidence to capture genuine, meaningful moments and a solid understanding of how to bring your creative vision to life. 

Join us on December 19th at 7pm for a night of community and hand building pottery at Queen City Clay with Midwestern Lesbian! Tickets include a clay hand building class with Queen City Clay, one creation, glazing and firing! BYOB! 

We're celebrating the holidays at The Pitch for their holiday pop up, Pitchmas! Join us for Sapphic Sipsmas, a Sunday made for celebrating the holidays with our sapphic community. An afternoon filled with drink specials, photo ops, the holiday spirit and more!

RSVP through the Pinyada app to let us know you'll be there!

What does "sapphic" mean? An umbrella term for women and gender non-conforming individuals, who are attracted to women. It's a broader term than "lesbian" and encompasses individuals who may identify as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, or other queer orientations, as well as trans, non-binary, and cisgender women. Think ABCD, Anyone But Cis Dudes

Cuffing Season is upon us and we’re here to help you find your match!

Join us at Oddfellow's Liquor Bar for Cuffing Season: A Sapphic Singles Night, presented by Pinyada!

This event is designed to help the single sapphic community find your next romance, friendship, business connection or just a little winter fun

Your ticket includes entry to a night of games, conversation starters, crafts, and more! Come ready to talk, mingle, and meet other singles in the area

This event is powered by Pinyada an event management social platform. Pinyada is your secret weapon for building real relationships!

How to join:
1. Grab your ticket through the Pinyada app or website
2. Then join us at Oddfellow’s Liquor Bar on December 12th from 7pm-11pm, meet people, step outside of your comfort zone and make connections!
3. After the event, scroll through the RSVP list to find people you talked with, or didn’t have the chance to talk to, and request to match with them directly through the app, you can even do this anonymously! Whether it's for romance, friendship or a business connection.
If it’s a match, chat directly with your matches through the app, even after the event. Giving you the opportunity to build real connections beyond the event.

What does "sapphic" mean? An umbrella term for women and gender non-conforming individuals, who are attracted to women. It's a broader term than "lesbian" and encompasses individuals who may identify as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, or other queer orientations, as well as trans, non-binary, and cisgender women. Think ABCD, Anyone But Cis Dudes

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Queer Owned Holiday Market on Sunday, December 7th, from 12PM-4PM in the Signature Room and Lounge at Rhinegeist Brewery! 🎁

Get some items for your holiday shopping and discover unique gifts from incredible local LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs. We're featuring a curated selection of vendors, including several amazing businesses who are also part of our "12 Days of Queermas" series!

Come grab a drink, connect with community, and shop with intention. See you there!

we know you have some mugs collecting dust in the back of your cabinet. bring them to our mug trading night and bring a new replacement home! ☕️
grab a mug and bring it to trade with other mug lovers!
trading starts at 6pm, happy hour until 7pm, trading until 9pm!

Join us at HomeMakers Bar for a Mini Market! Highlighting local small businesses around Cincinnati! Support local and shop through vintage clothing, curated items, artwork, reworked pieces, coffee and more!

Vendors:
Crystal Prophecy Vintage
Reworked by Sav
Oro Beauty Collective
Topia Coffee Coop

Market starts at 1pm, see y'all there!

it's the biggest going out night of the year, so join us at HomeMakers Bar for Drinksgiving!

food & drink specials:

$5 gravy backs

$5 pickle backs

$8 franksgiving dogs: hot dog with mashed potatoes, pickled green beans & cranberry ketchup

this is a night you won't want to miss!

Join us for a spectacularly Oz-some time at the Wicked: For Good Drag Brunch at Rhinegeist Brewery! A morning filled with magical performances, delicious food, and glittering company. Your ticket includes exclusive admission to The Clubhouse, a brunch buffet, performances by Vanta Black, Fifi LeFay, and Indica Blows, a photo opportunity with the cast, and more bewitching surprises! Don't be late for this experience you won't want to miss. Get your tickets before they defy gravity!

Get ready for a night of creativity and community at our Queer Open Mic Night!

Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at Highball Cincy for a vibrant evening showcasing the incredible talent of the local LGBTQ+ community and allies. The mic opens at 7:00 PM!

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, storyteller, or any other kind of creative, this is your stage. It's an open and supportive space hosted by Midwestern Lesbian and Quills & Queers where you can share your work, try out new material, or simply soak up the amazing art.

Come on out and show us what you've got in this positive, welcoming environment. Attendance is FREE!

See you there!

Late Bloomer is back and we're taking over HighGrain in Silverton! Join us for an evening of community, drinks, conversation, games, beer and more! We'll be on the back patio starting at 6pm, with our own private bar, corn hole, fire pits, and music. See y'all there!

The October birth flowers are marigold and cosmos. With their beautiful autumnal colors and spicy scent, marigolds are extremely fitting for those celebrating their birthday in October and a favorite of many gardeners. Marigolds have a really long history behind them!

Join us on October 24th at 7pm for a night of community and hand building pottery at Queen City Clay with Midwestern Lesbian! Tickets include a clay hand building class with Queen City Clay, one creation, glazing and firing! BYOB! 

Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month with us and @guad.ala.jara for Latine Singo! It’s bingo, but with music, featuring some of your favorite Latine artists!
Get there at 6pm to get a seat and enjoy happy hour, singo starts at 7pm! All winners get prizes! See y’all there 🎶💃

we’re going to paris fashion week! 👠
caitlin is going to photograph paris fashion week with @myconquering and we’re sending her off in style, with a The Devil Wears Prada party!! we’ll have junk journaling, decoupage, drinks, food, and of course The Devil Wears Prada (with movie bingo)!!
party starts at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30!

join us tomorrow for an evening of open play! learn about our queer 3v3 soccer league, play a quick match or two, meet other players, enjoy drinks, food truck and more! ⚽️ see y'all there!