Upcoming Midwestern Lesbian Events
Homemakers Hangouts 2nd Birthday Party
We have been hanging out at HomeMakers every Wednesday for the past 2 years! Now, we're going to celebrate with a birthday party! Join us on Wednesday September 16th for Midwestern Lesbian's Homemakers Hangouts 2nd birthday!! There will be games, sweet treats, drink specials, food and more!!
Sapphic Singles: 30 & Flirty
Calling all single sapphics, 30 and older, in Cincinnati! We’re taking over Afterlife Bar for an evening of flirtation, drinks, games and community. Join us on September 17th from 7pm to 10pm for a Sapphic Singles Night: 30 & Flirty with Midwestern Lesbian!
Sapphic Sips
Join Midwestern Lesbian at The Standard Cov for Sapphic Sips! We'll be soaking up the sun with drinks, food, games, community and more! See you there on September 18th from 7pm-10pm!
Queer Clay Night
Join us for an evening for community, learning, crafting and more! Tickets include a hand building class, glazing and firing!
BYOB!
Coloring Book Night
join us for a coloring book night on wednesday! all materials provided, happy hour until 7pm, coloring until 9pm! see you at homemakers at 6!
allies always welcome at homemakers hangouts
Friend Request: Queer Speed Friending
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 on September 24th at 6pm for Friend Request, a queer speed friending event, welcome to anyone within the LGBTQ+ community!
Stitch 'N Bitch
bring your own fiber arts craft! start something new, work on something old or just come & hang out!
Twilight Trivia
Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Join Midwestern Lesbian for an evening for trivia spanning over the Twilight Movie Saga! Sign ups start at 6pm, trivia starts at 6:30pm!
Bombshell: Sapphic & Trans+ Pool Party
Join Midwestern Lesbian for BOMBSHELL a sapphic & trans+ adult swim pool party at Ziegler Park Pool on September 3rd from 7pm-10pm! drinks, canon ball contest, music by NYMPH and more!! tickets are available now while they last, comment SWIM to get a ticket link sent directly to your inbox, or visit the link in our bio!
F.A.Q.
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 cis-gender women. think ABCD: Anyone But Cis Dudes
What does trans+ mean?
- an inclusive umbrella term used to encompass the entire spectrum of gender diversity, including transgender, non-binary, agender, and gender-fluid identities.
Can I bring my cis-boyfriend?
- no we ask that this remains an event exclusively for the sapphic & trans+ communities. tickets are limited and will sell out, so we kindly ask to save all tickets for people who are a part of these communities.
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader: Worksheet Night
Are you smarter than a straight man... I mean 5th grader?! 📝
Join Midwestern Lesbian at Homemakers Bar for a Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader Worksheet Night! A night of friendly competition over multiplication, spelling, science and more!
Event starts at 6pm, 1st worksheet competition starts at 6:30pm! Drink & food specials from 6pm-9pm
See y'all there!
Sapphic Sips
get ready to play some games, enjoy craft cocktails or beer and be in community for Sapphic Sips!! join us on august 29th from 7pm-10pm at @diceondraft in covington! 🎲🍻
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
Shameless Plug: Queer "Date My Friend"
Join Midwestern Lesbian for Shameless Plug, a queer “date my friend” event! On August 27th starting at 7pm, pitch your friends to other queer singles with your own powerpoint presentation! Sign up to pitch your friend or join us in the audience to make a match or cheer everyone on!
Card Game Night
Go fish! Join us for a Card Game Night at Homemakers Bar! Whether you want to play an old classic or learn something new, we've got plenty of card games for you! BYOD (bring your own deck) See y'all there!
21+ | allies always welcome!
Queer Movie Night: To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar
Join Midwestern Lesbian for a Queer Movie Night at The Park! Featuring To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar. Starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo as three New York City drag queens on a cross-country road trip.
Grab your lawn chairs, pack up your favorite movie snacks, and join us for a relaxing evening under the stars at Washington Park. All ages welcome, free to attend!
Queer Pottery Night
Join Midwestern Lesbian for an evening for pottery building on the wheel at Queen City Clay! Tickets include potters wheel class from Queen City Clay instructors, all materials, firing & glazing! Open to all ages, and BYOB
Queer Karaoke Night
Midwestern Lesbian Presents Queer Karaoke Night! 🎤
Come party with us at Tokyo Kitty on August 20th starting at 7pm! With karaoke, drinks, photo booth, and Drag performances by Vanta Black and Bite Risk!
Blind Date with a Book
Join us for Blind Date with a Book! Bring a book that you think other people should read or would enjoy! wrap it in paper and write a brief description about the book, theme and genre! Don’t include the title or the author. Book wrapping materials provided!
Back to School Bash with Glisten Cincinnati
oin @glistencincinnati and Midwestern Lesbian for a Back to School Bash at @artsville_madisonville on August 16th from 1pm-4pm!
An afternoon filled with crafts, snacks, books, safe binding supplies, music by Midwestern Lesbian and more!
Free for students and adults!
Sapphic Singles Night
Calling all single sapphics in Cincinnati! We’re taking over Afterlife Bar for an evening of flirtation, drinks, games and community. Join us on August 13th from 7pm to 10pm for a Sapphic Singles Night with Midwestern Lesbian!
This event is designed to help anyone, 21+, in the single sapphic community find their next romance, friendship, business connection or just a little fun.
Your ticket includes entry to a night of games, conversation starters, and more! Come ready to talk, mingle, and meet other singles in the area.
Boy Band Singo
What makes you beautiful? Coming to Boy Band Singo with Midwestern Lesbian!
Join us at Homemakers Bar on August 19th for Boy Band Singo! A musical bingo game playing all boy band songs! Event starts at 6pm, singo starts at 6:30pm, happy hour until 7pm, prizes for all winners!
Free to play
21+
Allies welcome 🫶
Hot To Go: 30+ Sapphic Speed Dating
What’s it take to get your number? Find out at Hot To Go: Sapphic Speed Dating for sapphics ages 30+!
Join Midwestern Lesbian on August 7th for an evening of conversations, connections, drinks, and more! Meet your new match or find someone to go to Sapphic Sips with.
What to expect:
Rotating 5-7 minute conversations with other sapphics.
Conversation starters provided to help keep conversation topics fresh.
Two rounds of speed dating with a break in between.
Followed by mingling time to meet the people who you may have missed or continue a previous conversation with someone you clicked with!
Sign up now below!
New Connections
join us on wednesday for new connections! a casual social mixer designed to help you meet new people in the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to expand your circle, this event offers a welcoming space for conversation and connection!
21+
Glee Trivia
Calling all gleeks! Join us on April 22nd for Glee Trivia! Sign ups start at 6pm, trivia starts at 6:30pm. Top three teams get a prize! Anyone dressed up like Sue Sylvester gets a bonus point 📣
allies always welcome at homemakers hangouts 🫶
Sapphic Sips
Join us on the rooftop at Braxton Brewing’s rooftop for Sapphic Sips! We'll be soaking up the sun on July 24th starting at 8pm with drinks, food, games, community and more!
Stitch N Bitch
join us for a stitch ‘n bitch! bring your own fiber arts craft and be in community. whether you’re starting something new, working on something old or want to just bitch! happy hour until 7pm, stitchin’ ‘n bitchin’ until 9pm! see y’all there
Queer Pottery Painting Night
Paint your own piece of pottery with a twist at Queen City Clay! Tickets include instruction, materials ($20 bisque item & glaze) and firing. Open to all ages. BYOB!
KPOP Singo
Calling all KPOP fans, join us for KPOP Singo! A musical bingo game playing all KPOP songs! Event starts at 6pm, singo starts at 6:30pm, happy hour until 7pm, prizes for all winners!
Free to play
21+
Allies welcome
Sapphic Cornhole Tournament
Do you call it cornhole or bags?
Join us on Sunday July 12th, starting at 1pm at The Pitch for an afternoon of drinks, community, music, and a sapphic cornhole tournament! Whether you're here to compete or just want to watch and be in community, this is the perfect way to wrap up your weekend.
Sign ups are open now, $10 registration per team
40+ Queer Speed Friending
Join us for 40+ Queer Speed Friending, an event designed for queer people 40 and older. A authentic, relaxed, and welcoming space where you can meet new people, have engaging conversations and make new connections.
Sapphic Singles Night: Late Bloomer Edition - For Sapphics 30 & Older
Calling all single sapphics, 30 and older, in Cincinnati! We’re taking over Afterlife Bar for an evening of flirtation, drinks, games and community. Join us on July 9th from 7pm to 10pm for a Sapphic Singles Night: Late Bloomer Edition with Midwestern Lesbian!
This event is designed to help anyone, 30 and older, in the single sapphic community find their next romance, friendship, business connection or just a little fun.
Your ticket includes entry to a night of games, conversation starters, and more! Come ready to talk, mingle, and meet other singles in the area.
How to join:
1. Grab your ticket through the Pinyada app or website
2. Then join us at Afterlife Bar from 7pm-10pm on July 9th, 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.
Vision Board Night
We're halfway through 2026, so lets create a vision board for the rest of the year! Join us at @homemakersbar for a Vision Board Workshop! Manifest what you want from the rest of 2026 through crafting. ✂️
All materials provided
Allies welcome 🫶
Be Who You Are For Your Pride: Queer Dance Party
because you gay and stuff, we’re hosting a pride dance party the night before Cincinnati Pride! join us at @queencityexchange for a pride dance party starting at 8pm! dress code: wear your pride flag colors!
#lgbtq #pride #danceparty #cincinnati #midwesternlesbian
Queer Line Dancing
Join Midwestern Lesbian and The Ritz Ballroom at Rhinegeist Brewery on June 25th for a night of cold drinks, great music, and an evening of line dancing! 🤠
New to line dancing? No problem! We have an hour class from 7pm-8pm to get you ready to dance the night away. Tickets are limited and available now! 🎶
Game Night
Join Midwestern Lesbian for Game Night! Board games and card games provided or bring your own!
Summer Solstice Sunday Funday
It’s officially summer and we’re celebrating, for the third year, at HomeMakers Bar! Join us for a Summer Solstice Party filled with drink specials, food, DIY flower crowns and more!
Sapphic Singles Night
Calling all single sapphics in Cincinnati! We’re taking over RedTree Coffee & Art for an evening of flirtation, drinks, games and community. Join us on June 20th from 7pm to 10pm for a Sapphic Singles Night with Midwestern Lesbian! 💋
This event is designed to help anyone in the single sapphic community find their next romance, friendship, business connection or just a little 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.
Queer Karaoke Night: Pride Edition
Midwestern Lesbian Presents Queer Karaoke Night!
Come party with us at Tokyo Kitty with karaoke, drinks, photobooth, and performances by Indica Blows & Scooter Ripstick!
All attendees must register prior, registration is available through the “ticket” link. This event is 21+ and free to attend

