Upcoming Midwestern Lesbian Events
Queer Clay Night Wheel Workshop
Join us on September 19th at 7pm for a night of community and wheel throwing 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! 🍻
Sapphic Sunset: End of Summer Sapphic Speed Dating
Experience the thrill of meeting new friends and potential partners at Sapphic Sunset, a Sapphic Speed Dating event on September 20th! 🌇 Hosted in collaboration with Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, Midwestern Lesbian and Redtree Lounge, this event promises an evening filled with laughter, art making, and connection. From 7-11 pm, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with like-minded individuals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.☀️
Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out on this chance to make meaningful connections and create unforgettable memories.
Sapphic Billiards Tournament
Join us at HighGrain Brentwood Brewpub for a Sapphic Billiards Tournament! 🎱 Grab your pool partner and show off your skills with us on Sunday September 21st!
Come out for drinks, sapphic fun, and some friendly competition.
Spots are limited, grab your teammate and sign up now!
Queer 3v3 League
Channel your inner Megan Rapinoe and join us for a Queer 3v3 Soccer League in partnership with @thepitchcincy !! ⚽️
Registration is open now and closes on September 21st. Teams must have at least 5 players. Join as a team or a free agent! 🥅
Sapphic Sips
Join us for a last minute Sapphic Sips at Tillie’s Lounge in Northside! This Saturday from 7pm to 10pm we’ll be hanging out at Tillie’s for an evening of sapphic community in a queer owned space. Hope to see y’all there!
Queer Pictionary Night
strap on your doodling caps and join us for an evening of Queer Pictionary at @homemakersbar on wednesday september 10th!! ✏️ we’ll be playing group pictionary with queer prompts filled with phrases, terms, items and more! games start at 6:30pm, happy hour until 7pm, come as a team or an individual and doodle with us!
Queer Co-Working Day
Join us for a coworking day at COhatch OTR in Findlay Market on Monday September 8th from 9am to 5pm! Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, remote worker, or student, this is your chance to experience everything COhatch has to offer! Enjoy a change of scenery, connect with other queer professionals, and see why COhatch is more than just a coworking space. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your free spot!
Queer Movie Night - D.E.B.S.
We’re taking over Washington Park for a Queer Movie Night!! Join us on the great lawn for a viewing of D.E.B.S.! Recruited by the U.S. government for their unique ability to lie, cheat, and fight, Amy, Max, Janet, and Dominique join an underground academy of secret agents known only as D.E.B.S. These crime-fighting hotties set out to save the world—and keep their lipstick perfectly applied while doing so. Now the girls must combine their skills for their most important mission: to capture vexing vixen Lucy Diamond, the deadliest criminal the world has ever known. When D.E.B.S. star player Amy falls for Lucy, chaos erupts and the D.E.B.S.’ loyalty is put to the test.
This movie night is for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, all ages welcome!
Join us before the film for a pre-movie market featuring queer owned vendors:
Awarewolf Apparel
Retro Smoke Co.
Crystal Prophecy Vintage
Rinkside Glass
Terratwine
Originalitees
Evolve Bake Shop
Sunny Side Store Co.
Toppia Coffee Collective
Chunk of China
Sapphic Salsa on the Square
Salsa on the Square features live local, regional and national Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz. As well as two large dance classes led by talented instructors ready to help you shine on the dance floor!
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
The Love Shack
bring your jukebox money babes, we’re headed to the love shack! on Friday, August 29th from 9PM–1AM, we’re playing nonstop 80s bangers and today’s hits with an 80s twist. Big hair, neon fits, and retro dance moves highly encouraged.
we’ll also have an 80s costume contest so bring your boldest and brightest look for a chance to win. let’s make it a night full of queer joy, neon, and the kind of dance floor energy that never goes out of style.
Hot To Go: Sapphic Speed Dating Event
Tired of dating apps? Want to meet other sapphics without the weird small talk at the bar? Join us for Hot To Go, a low-pressure speed dating night for the sapphics!
We’ll guide you through a variety of short, one-on-one convos, think flirty, awkward, and maybe chaotic, in the best way. There will be music, drinks, name tags, and some post-event matchmaking!
This night is for anyone 21+ who identifies somewhere on the sapphic spectrum and wants to meet others who do too. Whether you’re looking for a date, a friend with benefits, or just someone to watch Bottoms with, you just might meet them here.
Tickets are limited so we can keep it intimate and fun, so snag yours early!
Limited number of early bird tickets available for a limited time and VIP options available!
VIP includes a complimentary beer or wine of choice, priority check-in and a goodie bag!
Margarita Madness
We're celebrating Margarita Week with HomeMakers! Join us next week for SIX new margaritas, delicious tacos from Pata Roja, games and more! 🍹
Happy hour until 7pm! $7 spritzers, $8 Aperol Spritz, $5 open aromatized wine and soda and $1 off draft beer! 🍻
Tea Dance
You’re invited!
Join us at The Pitch on Sunday, Aug. 24th (4pm-7pm) with Midwestern Lesbian, for mixed-music and summertime drinks at this soccer-themed sports bar & rooftop.
Late Bloomer
Whether you're newly out, finding community, or just looking to connect with other 30+ sapphics in a welcoming space, this event is for you. Join us on August 23rd from 6pm to 9pm for Late Bloomer! Enjoy great drinks, cozy vibes, and meaningful conversations with others in our community. 💖💐
Come solo or with friends! Either way, you're sure to leave with new connections and maybe even a few stories to share.
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
Queer Clay Night
Join us on August 22nd 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!
Sapphic Strolls
Join us for a stroll! We'll take a walk around the lake at Sharon Woods has a 30-acre lake with a 3.5-mile shore line. This easy level, shared use trail is 2.6 miles long. We'll meet by the restrooms by the parking lot off of Highbanks Rd. at 10am, walk together around the park and finish with a group hang out afterwards that is open for any sapphics who would like to join around 11am. 🚶♀️➡️🚶➡️
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
Queer Talent Show
Calling all singers, dancers, comedians, drag performers, poets, musicians, magicians, and anyone with a talent to share, this is your moment!
We're hosting a Queer Talent Show at Oddfellows Liquor Bar on Saturday August 16th, and we want you on stage! This is a low-pressure, high-support space for y'all to show off, get silly, or try something new. All experience levels welcome.
Performers must sign up in advance. The show will begin at 8PM and will be followed by a dance party that lasts until midnight!
Queer Karaoke
Midwestern Lesbian Presents Queer Karaoke Party!
Come party with us at Tokyo Kitty with karaoke, drinks from Deep Eddy Vodka, photobooth, and performances by Fifi LeFay and Manuka Honey Stix-Chimera!
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!
Sapphic Sips
Sapphic Sips is taking over Highball Cincy on August 9th from 7pm to 10pm! Join us for an evening of community, drinks, games and more!
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
Sapphic Pool Party
We’re back for our second annual Sapphic Swims! An evening at Ziegler Pool for the sapphics, by sapphics! Music by DJ Lemon!
Grab your tickets before they sell out!
Queer TV Trivia
Do you love TV shows? Have you watched 9 seasons of a show for 1 minute of queer representation? Then do we have the trivia for you! Join us at HomeMakers Bar for Queer Television Trivia! Including the classics, current favorites and the niche underground picks, we'll have a wide range of questions for all you TV show lovers. Happy Hour until 7pm, questions start at 7pm! Prizes for the winning team! Get there early to save your seat!
Thirst Trap: A Queer Beach Dance Party
Let’s go to the beach, beach!! 🏝️
Join us at Queen City Exchange for Thirst Trap, a queer beach dance party on August 1st from 9pm to 1am! Transport yourselves to somewhere sunny with your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand! We’ll have drinks, dancing, photos and more! Get there early to get lei’d 😏🌺
Queer Pottery Workshop
We're back with a wheel throwing class at Queen City Clay!! Join us for an evening for community, learning, crafting and more! Your ticket includes a wheel throwing class, glazing and firing, and the option to make multiple pieces! BYOB!
Vinyl Swap
Do you have vinyl’s collecting dust? Do they deserve to played? Bring them to our Vinyl Swap and trade with others for something new, old, one you’ve never heard before! Swapping starts at 6pm, happy hour until 7pm with $1 off drafts and wells, $7 spritzers and $8 Aperol Spritz’s! We’ll be swapping and hanging out until 9pm, hope to see y’all there!
Drag Bingo
We’re celebrating International Drag Day with Drag Bingo!! Join us at HomeMakers Bar for some bingo, hosted by Sapphic Sunshine! Free to play, prizes for every winner! Happy hour from until 7pm, $1 drafts and wells, $7 spritzers and $8 Aperol Spritz’s!! Drag bingo will start at 7pm, but be sure to get there early to save your seat!
Sapphic Sunday Funday
Join us for a Sapphic Sunday Funday at HighGrain Brewery’s Brentwood Brewpub! We’ll have corn hole, billiards, drinks, food and more!
Stitch 'N Bitch
Join us at HomeMakers Bar for a Stitch 'N Bitch event! 🧶 Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, or any other craft that you're working on and hang out with us! Meet new friends and bitch about whatever is on your mind! 🪡
Event starts at 6pm, happy hour until 7pm, and we'll be bitchin' until 9pm! Hope to see y'all there! 🧵
Queer Self Defense Workshop
Each session in this 5-week series (10 total hours of training), we’ll deeply explore one of the five safety action principles of Empowerment Self-Defense: Think, Yell, Run, Fight, Tell. In addition to physical techniques (including strikes, kicks, and releases from grabs and pins), we’ll work on situational awareness, recognizing the warning signs of violence, and personal boundary setting and enforcement.
Open to all people ages 12+. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing a water bottle.
MWL series dates: July 1, 8, 15 & 22 are 6:30 to 8:30 pm and July 27 is 4 to 6 pm.
Week 1: THINK — Awareness, Intuition, and Attitude
Week 2: YELL — Language, Tone, and Posture
Week 3: RUN — Assessing Risk and Escaping from Danger
Week 4: FIGHT — Physical Techniques for Self-Defense
Week 5: TELL — Getting Help for Yourself or Others Who’ve Experienced Violence
Our ESD Series registration fee operates on a sliding scale. Choose $75 (Reduced), $150 (Standard), or $200 (Supporter) based on your budget. Registration includes Thrive T-shirt.
End of Pride Party
we’re ending pride month with the brightest dance party yet! throw on your pride flag colors and join us at queen city exchange for an end of pride dance party!! music starts at 9pm and we’ll be dancing until 1am! see y’all there
Sapphic Sips
Join us on Rhinegeist’s Rooftop for Midwestern Lesbian’s June Sapphic Sips! This is an event for the Cincinnati Sapphic Community to come together, mingle, have some drinks and enjoy the community. 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
Summer Solstice Party
It’s officially summer and we’re celebrating, for the second year, at HomeMakers Bar! Join us for a Summer Solstice Party filled with drink specials, food, DIY flower crowns and more!
Late Bloomer
Whether you're newly out, finding community, or just looking to connect with other 30+ sapphics in a welcoming space, this event is for you. Join us on June 14th from 7pm to 10pm for Late Bloomer! Enjoy great drinks, cozy vibes, and meaningful conversations with others in our community. 💖💐 Come solo or with friends! Either way, you're sure to leave with new connections and maybe even a few stories to share.
Sapphic Strolls
Join us at Glenwood Gardens for our second Sapphic Strolls!! This stroll will be along the paved path that goes throughout Glenwood Gardens. Followed by a community picnic to hang out and meet new people! More details to come