Shared Experiences in Gender Affirming Care 

• Event Time and Date: October 1st, 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information: The Hubbard Room at Russell Library (123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457) 
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) A research-based presentation on the experiences of trans and gender diverse folks and the barriers to receiving appropriate mental health care. 

Sip, Chat and Let’s Talk Money 

• Event Time and Date: October 6th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information: Perk on Mainstreet (386 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) Get one on one financial information. Must book a spot! 

TransHaven Game Night 

• Event Time and Date: October 9th, 6:45pm - 9:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information: Allbritton Center 311 (222 Church St, Middletown, CT 06457)   
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description:  (attendance open to the public) A 100% trans game night & social space in Middletown!

Pride Month Kick-Off

• Event Time and Date: Thursday, October 9th, from 4:30pm-600pm
• Event Location/Zoom Information: Daniel Family Commons, Usdan 3rd Floor (42 Wyllys Avenue)
• Event Organizers: The Resource Center, Wesleyan Pride Month Committee
• Event Description:  (attendance open to the public)  All LGBTQ+ faculty, staff, students and their allies are invited to help us kick off the 2025 Pride Month with a communal dinner and conversation about being queer at Wesleyan and community building!

Gayla (Pride Formal) 

• Event Time and Date: Friday, October 10th, 8:00pm - 10:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  200 High Street (Eclectic)  
• Event Organizers: Resource Center 
• Event Description: (attendance open to Wesleyan students only)  Come have a fun night of dancing and LGBTQ+ culture.  

StarGayzing 

• Event Time and Date: October 10th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information: Van Vleck Observatory (96 Foss Hill, Middletown, CT 06459) 
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description:  (attendance open to the public) Join the Wesleyan Astronomy Department for a "Star Gay-zing" public observing night. There will be multiple telescopes in operation for public sky viewing, treats, mini talks about queer topics in astronomy, a planetarium show queering the constellations, and other activities. All ages, genders, identities, and majors welcome!

Transmasculine Hangout 

• Event Time and Date: October 11th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information: Perk on Mainstreet (386 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) Supportive space with refreshments 

Halloween Themed Drag Show with Auntie Heroine from the show Dragula 

• Event Time and Date: October 11th, 8:30pm - 10:30pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  '92 Theater  
• Event Organizers: Noisy Visuals 
• Event Description: (attendance open to Wesleyan students only)  Come see an amazing drag show 

Bi Men+ Support Circle 

• Event Time and Date: October 14th, 6:30pm - 7:30pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Russel Library Meeting Room 2 (123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457) 
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) A peer-led discussion group for bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, curious men & masc folks 

A Space Between Free Speech and Hate Speech 

• Event Time and Date: October 15th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Online: http://middletownct.gov/freespeech
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) Join Captain Brian Hubbs, Public Information Officer of the Middletown Police Department, and Middletown Pride for an online discussion of what happens when public speech moves from protected expression to prohibited language. 

LGBTQIA+ Commission Meeting

• Event Time and Date: October 15th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  In-person Room 208, City Hall, remote via WebEx
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public)   

Film Screening of RAINS OVER BABEL (Llueve sobre Babel) 

• Event Time and Date: October 15th, 8:00pm  
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Goldsmith Family Cinema (CFS100) at the Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies (301 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 06459)
• Event Organizers: Romance Languages & Literature, Wesleyan Film Series 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) Written and directed by Gala del Sol, this peculiar reimagining of Dante’s Inferno is a choral queer drama. The action revolves around Babel, a bar where several characters meet with La Flaca – the very incarnation of Death – with whom souls can gamble years of their lives in an attempt to outwit her. That’s how we meet Dante, who tries to unravel the secrets of his past before his contract with La Flaca expires; Monet, rushing to reclaim his body before it decomposes; Timbí and Uma, fighting to save beloved family members; and Jacob, experiencing an inner battle while preparing for his first drag performance.

Quyen Tran Performance "TRANSformations" 

• Event Time and Date: Thursday, October 16th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm for the Reception, 7:30pm - 9:00pm for the Performance 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  The Resource Center (Reception in 167 High Street), Ring Family Hall (Performance)
• Event Organizers: The Resource Center 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public)  Come join us for a drag show by Quyen Tran depicting her life as a Vietnamese Refugee growing up in the US and her path to embracing her queer identity and artistry as a drag king.

Sexual Shame and Healing Workshop 

• Event Time and Date: October 16th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Allbritton 311 (222 Church St, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: WesWell 
• Event Description: (attendance open to Wesleyan students only)  Join us for a workshop centering sexuality, our feelings of shame, and connecting with people in a safe and healing environment. 

Rooted and Rising  

• Event Time and Date: October 18th, 10:30 AM- 2:00 PM 
• Event Location/Zoom Information: Allbritton 311 (222 Church St, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: Associate Director for Sexual Violence Prevention (Amanda Carrington) 
• Event Description: (attendance open to Wesleyan students only)  A day dedicated to self-care and healing, starting with a gentle guided meditation and trauma-informed yoga. Participants will also engage in mindfulness journaling, and a sound healing workshop. *Please note attendance is permitted by RSVP only (link: https://forms.gle/BgbFTcQHNJfkvT629)   

Queer Discussion Series 

• Event Time and Date: October 23rd, 5:00pm - 6:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  The Resource Center (167 High Street)
• Event Organizers: The Resource Center 
• Event Description: (attendance open to Wesleyan students only)  A safe space to have conversations about being queer on campus 

FEMinent Domain 

• Event Time and Date: October 25th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Perk on Mainstreet (386 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) 100% transfeminine hangout and support space with complimentary refreshments 

Gayme Night 

• Event Time and Date: October 27th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Back at it Again Board Game Cafe (484 Main St UNIT 11, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public) Come make friends with a fun board game night. RSVP Required 

Bi Men+ Support Circle 

• Event Time and Date: October 28h, 6:30pm - 7:30pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Russel Library Meeting Room 2 (123 Broad Street, Middletown, CT 06457) 
• Event Organizers: Middletown Pride 
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public)  A peer-led discussion group for bisexual, pansexual, queer, questioning, curious men & masc folks 

Nail Night 

• Event Time and Date: October 29th, 4:00pm - 7:30pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Usdan 108 
• Event Organizers: The Resource Center (167 High Street)
• Event Description: (attendance open to the public)  Do you want to have cute nails for Halloween?  Do you just want to explore gender and sexuality with nail art? Do you want to learn how to take care of your nails?  Just need a second to chill because school is annoying?  Come join the Resource Center's Gender and Sexuality Interns for our semesterly nail night.  We will have gel polish and manicure supplies available that are completely free and open to everyone! 

Taking Up Space: Strategies for Addressing Cissexism and Transphobia in our Families 

• Event Time and Date: November 7th, 12:00pm 
• Event Location/Zoom Information:  Allbritton 311 (222 Church St, Middletown, CT 06457)
• Event Organizers: WesWell 
• Event Description: (attendance open to Wesleyan students only)  Nervous about being around family this winter holiday season? This workshop is for those of us who may find ourselves in spaces with community members who are less than supportive regarding our identities. Participants will engage in discussions and problem-solving to develop and further strengthen strategies for self-advocacy and boundaries in our families and communities.