Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Reading the Rainbow is Out On The Lakeshore's inclusive book club, welcoming individuals of all genders and identities. We explore LGBTQ+ literature twice a month through engaging discussions and a variety of activities inspired by the books, including film screenings and author talks.
Book List for 2026!
January: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
February: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
March: Tongue Breaker: Poems and Performance Texts by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
April: From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
May: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar
June: Brandon and Wilson at the Catch by Curtis McMillen
July: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
August: Song of My Softening by Omotara James and Keith Haring: A Life for Art by Alexandra Kolossa
September: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo
October: The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
November: Love Is for All of Us: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging from the LGBTQ+ Community and Friends edited by James Crews and Brad Peacock
December: So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis
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Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Adult Game Night (open to those 18+) is held on the third Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at the Community Center. All are welcome to join us for games, snacks, and meeting others in the community. Feel free to bring your own favorite game to share!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Show Your Work, Out On The Lakeshore's monthly arts forum group, is putting on their first artist showcase! This showcase is an open house live performance and gallery exhibit experience designed to: 1) celebrate the work of area artisans of various disciplines and dimensions, and 2) provide an opportunity for the community to engage with local queer artists and their work. We hope you can join us!
This event is free. No RSVP required!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor is all about one simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors.
Join Out On The Lakeshore, local businesses, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and community members for a hands-on event focused on sharing practical skills, connecting people with trusted resources, and making everyday life feel a little easier.
This is not your typical resource fair. You'll find opportunities to actually learn and do things alongside people who know how to help. That might mean learning basic bike maintenance while seeing a repair demonstrated, getting help with a simple sewing fix, picking up practical household or technology tips, asking questions, or connecting directly with local organizations and businesses.
Some stations will teach. Some will demonstrate. Some may even help you fix or work through something right there.
The goal is simple: come curious, leave a little more capable and a little more connected.
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