Upcoming Midwestern Lesbian Events
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 🫶
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
Sapphic Pottery Night: Yoni Ashtray & Incense Holder Workshop
Join Midwestern Lesbian at Queen City Clay for a Sapphic Pottery Night on June 14th from 4pm-6:30pm! This month we’ll be making yoni ashtrays and incense holders! Tickets include hands on instructional class, all materials, firing and glazing. Tickets are limited and available now!
Sapphic Sunday Funday
Join Midwestern Lesbian on June 14th at The Porch in Washington Park for a Sapphic Sunday Funday! Music by Nymph and a vendor market in the park! 🌷 See you there from 1pm-4pm
Camp Queer: Pride Rooftop Brunch
Pack your flannel, grab your glam, and join us for Camp Queer Brunch—a playful twist on Rhinegeist Rooftop Brunch inspired by all things campy, cozy, and unapologetically queer. Think summer camp nostalgia reimagined with a chic glamping upgrade.
Enjoy skyline views, bubbly beverages, and chef-curated brunch favorites while soaking in the Camp Queer atmosphere with co-host Midwestern Lesbian. Whether you're a happy camper, a luxury glamper, or simply here for the mimosas, this themed brunch is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Each $45 ticket for guests 21+ includes:
Private early access to our iconic rooftop
A brunch buffet featuring our NEW in-house offerings
Mimosas, beer, and more
Gather your cabin crew, embrace your camp spirit, and join us for a brunch experience that's equal parts outdoorsy and fabulous. Saturdays never tasted so good. 🌲✨🏕️🌈
Rhinegeist is donating a portion of all tickets sold for the 6/13 Pride Brunch to the Ohio Lesbian Archives, an iconic historic resource for LGBTQ+ communities!
Queer Speed Friending
Start off Pride Month by making some new friends! 🏳️🌈 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 June 5th at 6pm for Friend Request, a queer speed friending event, welcome to anyone within the LGBTQ+ community!
DIY Buttons
make your own buttons for pride month and beyond! join midwestern lesbian next week for a DIY Button Night! all materials provided, crafting starts at 6pm!
allies always welcome at homemakers hangouts 🫶
Big Gay Farm Day
Join Midwestern Lesbian for a Big Gay Farm Day with Foreverland Farm Animal Sanctuary! Foreverland Farm provides sanctuary for a wide range of animals, with a main rescue program focused on providing a forever home for animals that have been abandoned, abused, and neglected.
Come explore the farm and meet the rescued animals on May 31st from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Tickets include farm entry, animal interactions, vegan snacks, drinks, and more! Ticket sales directly support Foreverland Farm’s efforts to continue helping farm animals and showing them the love they deserve. Open to all ages; families are welcome!
Queer Night Market
Get ready for pride month by supporting local queer owned small businesses! Join us on May 30th at The Pitch starting at 6:30pm for a Queer Night Market! 🌚 Filled with vendors, food, drinks, music, games and more!
Queer Pottery Night
Join us for an evening for pottery building on the wheel! Tickets include potters wheel class from Queen City Clay instructors, all materials, firing & glazing! Open to all ages, and BYOB
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 Line Dancing - Lexington
Midwestern Lesbian is hitting the road and we’re taking Bree from The Ritz Ballroom with us! Join us in Lexington, KY for a Queer Line Dancing Night at Blue Stallion Brewing on May 23rd starting at 6:30pm.
Pickle Party
It’s about to get dill-icious! Join us at HomeMakers Bar for a Pickle Party like no other. Featuring all things pickle: tangy snacks, pickle themed games, drink specials, and more!
We’re also celebrating Kelsey’s birthday, so come raise a glass (or a jar) in her honor! Expect crunchy vibes, salty laughs, and briny fun all night long. Whether you love 'em, hate 'em, or just wanna party in their honor, this is your moment.
Costumes and pickle flair encouraged. Let's get pickled!
Sapphic Sips with Black Wonderland
We are SO excited to be partnering with @black.wonder.land for our next Sapphic Sips! 🍻 Join us on May 16th at @highgrainbrentwood for an evening of community, drinks, food, photos, games and more! Party starts at 6pm, see y'all there!
Hot To Go: Speed Dating for Sapphics 25-35
What’s it take to get your number? Find out at Hot To Go: Sapphic Speed Dating for sapphics ages 25-35! Join Midwestern Lesbian on May 15th for an evening of conversations, connections, drinks, and more! Meet your new match or find someone to go to Sapphic Sips with. 🔥
It's Not A Phase: Queer Emo Night
we’re taking it back to our emo days because it was never a phase!! join us on may 14th at @redtreecoffeeandart with @nymphtml for It’s Not A Phase: Queer Emo Night! put on your skinny jeans, grab your favorite hot topic band tee, heat up your flat iron and get ready to dance with us to some of our favorite emo hits! party starts at 7pm 🖤
513 Day
join us in celebrating the queen city on 513 Day! May 13th is the unofficial Cincinnati holiday, celebrating all things Cincy! we’ll have drink and food specials, games, coloring sheets, a coney drawing contest (with a twist!) and so much more! come by before the FCC game, hang with us all night, or come to watch the coney drawing contest! the fun starts at 6pm, coney drawing contest at 8pm 🌭
food and drink specials available while supplies last 🍻
allies always welcome at homemakers hangouts 🫶
Sapphic Pottery Painting
Join Midwestern Lesbian and Queen City Clay for a Sapphic Pottery Painting on April 26th from 5pm-7pm for an evening of painting, community, pottery and fun!