Welcome!
LGBT Waukesha is a group dedicated to the social and emotional well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies in and around Waukesha county.
We run multiple events throughout the month, both in-person and online. These events are open to anyone of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexuality, or any other trait.
Upcoming Events & Gatherings
LGBT Game Night
Location: Waukesha State Bank community room (151 E Saint Paul Ave)
Time: Last Thursday of the Month, 6:30-9 PM
Masks Required: Yes
Join local members of the LGBTQIA+ community for snacks, games, and conversation. Feel free to bring your own snack or game, or try one of ours!
Queer Crafternoon
Location: Waukesha Public Library, Conference Room B
Time: One Saturday each Month, 1-4:30 PM
Masks Required: No, but Recommended
Join us for a low-stakes afternoon of crafting. Chat with others or craft in silence. Bring whatever craft you’re working on, or color one of our coloring pages!
Disclaimer: This event is in no way funded by, managed by, or affiliated with the Waukesha Public Library. Views and opinions of LGBT Waukesha do not necessarily reflect the view or opinions of the Waukesha Public Library.
Gay Book Club
Location: LGBT Waukesha Discord Server
Time: One Sunday each Month, 1-2 PM
Masks Required: No
Meet online with others to discuss our month’s focus book, or any other book you’ve been reading! At the end of each book club, we discuss another book to read; we usually have one planned for the next 2-3 months.
…And more!
We’ve also hosted and/or participated in the following events over the years:
- LGBT Walk-esha
- Pride Potluck
- Milwaukee Pride Parade
- Laser tag
- Bowling
- Escape room
- Apple picking
- Haunted House visit
Have an event you’d like to see? Let us know!
LGBT Waukesha in the news
LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations aren’t just for Wisconsin’s big cities
Community organizers and elected officials in Wisconsin’s smaller towns and cities discuss how celebrating Pride fosters a much-needed sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ community members
Wisconsin Activists Say Significant Barriers Remain on Access to LGBTQ Community, Resources, Healthcare
“For a lot of people it has felt like we have gone backwards,” said Court Hellendrung, a Milwaukee-based LGBTQ organizer.
Local Wisconsin LGBTQ+ advocates react to Senate passing Respect for Marriage Act
The legislation was spearheaded by Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin. But there’s more work to be done, Milwaukee LGBTQ+ advocates say.
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Thank you for your support!
We couldn’t do what we do without people like you, and your support means so much to us! Your donations help us run our monthly events, expand our community, and let the area know that we’re here and we’re queer!
Thanks to your help, we’re able to afford:
- Registration for events like the Milwaukee Pride Parade
- Supplies for our events
- Promotional materials like business cards, printing supplies, and digital advertisements
- Space for events like our Pride Potluck