Under the Umbrella Newsletter
This Newsletter is effectively a reminder for the information on this page and an update on all the important events and opportunities that I know about! 

Last Updated - 1/27/26
North Dakota Queer Art Project
​This page hosts the Queer Art Shop and the Queer Artist of the Month. The first is a place for folks to buy local from queer artists across the region. The second is a celebration of queer artists in this area. Each month a new artist is selected and given fifty dollars, with a promotion of their work on Facebook and Instagram. 
Harbor Health Initiative Directory
​This is a directory of every affirming provider and LGBTQ+ support group in the state. It includes not just affirming providers, but who offers hormone therapy, PrEP, who can see couples, and everything relevant to queer patients looking for a provider. Harbor Health Initiative is a program offered through Community Uplift Program and also offers resource navigation and transition resources. 
NDLA LGBTQ2S+ Committee LibGuides
The LGBTQ2S+ Committee puts together a number of queer reading lists. They can help anyone across the state in finding literature that will fit their or their groups need! 
Upcoming Unique Events
Jan 28th
Jan 29th
Jan 30th
Feb 5th
Feb 7th
​Feb 15th
April 28th

June 12th August 4th August 21st
Reoccurring Events (If anything is wrong or has stopped, please let us know)
  • Williston - Rainbow Rendezvous - 1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM (support group)
  • Williston - Connect Us Therapy - 1st Thursday at 7:00 PM (support group)
  • Fargo/Moorhead - Tristate Trans - 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 4:00 PM at PCCC (Trans support group)
  • Fargo - RRRS - Community and Crafts 2nd Saturdays at 1:00 PM
  • Fargo - Evolve - Wednesday at PCCC (LGBTQ+ Young Adult Group with Youthworks - members only)
  • Fargo - Trans Support Group - First Thursdays at Parachigo (No Link, but follow Parachigo)
  • Fargo -  FM Queer Readers - Every other Tuesday at 6:00 PM
  • Fargo - Spirituality/Faith group - second Monday of the Month - (Contact [email protected] for Info)
  • Bismarck - Qspace -  2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 PM  (LGBTQ+ Youth 12 to 18) *Times vary*  
  • ​Bismarck - Youthworks - LGBTQ+ support Ages 18 to 24
  • Bismarck - Shine Bright and Live/Canopy Medical Clinic - HIV Support Group - 2nd Tuesday of Month
  • Minot - Minot LGBTQ+ Book Club  - 4th Saturday at 2:00 PM 
  • Minot - Qspace Minot -  LGBTQ+ Youth Group - 1st and 3rd Fridays
  • Online - NDHRC - Once a month - LGBTQ+ Workgroup
  • Online - 701 Forward - Pride Statewide - Third Thursday of Month at 6:00 PM
Local Queer Stories in December
Local Stories​
  • (Link) I love North Dakota, too - By Faye Seidler
  • (Link) Local playwright Em Cristie, discussing upcoming Christmas Carol with LGBTQ+ twist
  • (Link) Local Queer Christmas Carol by Em Cristie full reading
  • (Link) Shine Bright and Live Director thanks donors and volunteers for contributions
  • (Link) (Link) Gender Justice writes on safe foster care for trans youth
  • (Link) Jama discussing Worlds Aid Days and attack on AIDS

Resources
  • (Link) Pride Institute closing inpatient services  ​

Data
  • (Link) Majority of surgeries on intersex children due to parent confusion
  • (Link) New survey finds persistent mental health challenges among LGBTQ+ college students

National News​
  • (Link) Girl Scout group now banns trans girls in Uk
  • (Link) Women’s Institute expresses deep regret as it bans trans women in UK
  • (LInk) New Missouri Bill would ban social transition
  • (LInk) Texas Bathroom bill is horribly written, impossible to enforce, and a vibe law based on hate
  • (Link) Review of Texas law banning DEI and LGBTQ+ ability to be upheld in court
  • (Link) Transgender health advocates see long fight to keep children’s medical records private
  • (Link) MTG, still very toxic to trans kids 
  • (Link) Arlington sacrifices LGBTQ+ folks to avoid presidents ire
  • (Link) Judicial panel abandons constitution to allow discrimination in military 
  • (Link) Gender eligibility with olympics coming in early 2026
  • (Link) Judge requires Georgia to continue hormone therapy for transgender inmates
  • (Link) US GOP’s concept of a health plan never materializes, millions set to lose insurance
  • (Link) Trans healthcare coverage ban currently stripped from military NDAA Bill
  • (Link) New Zealand puts injunction on puberty blockers ban
  • (Link)(Link)(Link) Trump administration seeks to block medically necessary, life saving gender affirming care
  • (Link) NY AG Letitia James vows to protect trans kids
  • (Link) TYEP offers families guidance to help with trans care
  • (Link) Rep McBride Rails against GOP’s anti-trans pushes
North Dakota LGBTQ+ Minecraft Server
There is a minecraft server that is open to any LGBTQ+ individuals living in North Dakota or impacted by North Dakota (living in a bordering city, or you grew up here, but aren't anymore). 

This server is meant to be family friendly and a way for people to connect and build things together all across our state. You don't need to dedicate your whole life to it, we gladly welcome people to come in for a week to create something and head on out.

Because at the end of it, we want a place that shows all the queer folks, their art, talent, and creativity for everyone to explore. 

To start - Email [email protected]
MISC
Social Medial links
All Events in 2026​
Jan 10th
Jan 11th Jan 12th
  • (Online) ND THRIVES Covers Firstlink’s care and support program (Jan 21st 12:00 PM)
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​Jan 17th Jan 18th
Jan 23rd
  • (UND) Pride Center book Club for UND students (Jan 23rd)

Jan 24th Jan 25th
All Opportunitines 2026
All Opportunities in 2024


1/18
(Online) Learn about how to talk about issues impacting trans people (Jan 18th at 5:30 PM)

1/18
(Souix Falls) Sioux Falls Pride Gala (Jan 18th at 6:00 PM)

1/20
(Fargo) In-Clued Developmental Education for LGBTQ+ Youth (Jan 20th at 12:00 to 3:00 PM)

1/27
(Bismarck) In-Clued Developmental Education for LGBTQ+ Youth (Jan 27th at 12:00 to 3:00 PM)

1/27
(Fargo) Izza Birthday Show (Jan 27th at 7:00 PM)

1/28
(Fargo) A fabulous Drag Brunch (Jan 28th 10:00 AM)

2/2
(Fargo) Dien, Date, n’ Drag (Feb 2nd at 5:00 PM)

2/13
(Moorhead) LGBTQ+ Town Hall (Feb 13th at 5:30 PM)

2/16
(Fargo) Church: A party for the masses gay dance club (Feb 16th at 8:00 PM)

2/17
(Fargo) Steampunk Tea Party by Trans-portation ND (Feb 17th at 1:00 PM)

2/24
(Fargo) Drag out the night (Feb 24th at 9 PM)

2/24
(Grand forks) Glamour and Giggles drag show (Feb 24th at 7:00 PM)

2/29
(Fargo) Treat Yourself Trans-Portation ND fundraiser (Feb 29th at 6:00 PM)

2/29
(Moorhead) Galaxy Gala MSUM drag show (Feb 29th at 7:30 PM)

3/13
(Belcourt) Two Spirit Talking Circle (March 13th at 6:00 PM)

3/15
(Fargo) St. Baddie’s Day: Kiss me I’m queer (Drag event - March 15th at 6:30 PM)

3/16
(Bismarck) TDOV Read-In at the Capital (March 16th at 12:00 PM)

3/21
(Moorhead) Premiere of Prism LGBTQ+ Youth Group (March 21st at 6:00 PM)

3/21
(Online) Trans Equity Training (March 21st at 5:30 PM)

3/23
(Bismarck) Sham-Rock ‘n’ Roll Dag Event (March 23rd at 7:00 PM)

3/23
(Fargo) FM United Drag Show (March 23rd at 8:00 PM)

3/23
(Fargo) Slumber Party/Y2Klub! Rave Club and Bar (March 23rd at 10:00 PM)

3/27
(Fargo) Stonewall Sports Skateparty (March 27th at 6:00 PM)

3/30
March 30th - Fargo - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - at New Story Counseling

3/31
(Bismarck) Transgender Month of Visibility (Multiple days in March)

3/31
March 31st - Bismarck - 4:00 PM at Kennedy Memorial Center: Bismarck Transgender Day of Visibility

4/1
NDSU Gaypril - Wear Your Rainbow Days: Every Friday in April

4/2
(Fargo) Former Pride Marshal hosts gathering for a Fargo City Commission run (April 2nd at 4:00 PM)

4/2
UND Gaypril - April 2, 11am-1pm | Pride Swag Table, MU Main Floor

4/3
April 3rd - Moorhead - 7:30 PM at Red Raven: TDOV Afterparty

4/3
April 3rd - Moorhead - 5:30 PM at CMU Ballroom MSUM: TDOR Celebration

4/4
(Grand Forks) Community Connections - meet LGBTQ+ Neighbors (April 4th at 6:30 PM)

4/5
(Fargo) Flower Show Drag Show (April 5th at 6:00 PM)

4/6
(Fargo) LGBTQ+ Visit Day at NDSU (April 6th: 945 AM to 1:00 PM)

4/6
(Minot) MSU Drag Variety Show (April 6th at 7:00 PM)

4/9
UND Gaypril - April 9, 1pm - 3pm | Tea & Tarot, Pride Center

4/10
UND Gaypril - April 10, 12pm- 2pm | Stuff with Pride, MU 200

4/10
NDSU Gaypril - Pizza with Pride Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m.

4/12
(Fargo) Family Fun Night at Pride Collective (April 12th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM)

4/12
NDSU Gaypril - Taylor Brorby Author Visit Friday, April 12 at 2 p.m.

4/13
(Fargo) ND Human Rights Summit and Arc of Justice Award - April 13th

4/13
(Minot) All ages benefit punk show for trans sister (April 13th at 6:00 PM)

4/15
UND Gaypril - April 15, 5pm | Lavender Graduation, MU 220 - Ballroom

4/15
NDSU Gaypril - Pride Bowling Monday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

4/26
(Fargo) Red Raven Clothing Swap (April 26th at 3:00 PM)

4/26
(Fargo) To the Queernival (PopT4rt (April 26th at 7:00 PM)

4/26
UND Gaypril - April 26, 11am - 3pm | Pride Fest, MU Backyard

4/27
(Moorhead) Red River Seniors: Celebration of Community (April 27th)

4/28
(Condoria) Considering Matthew Shepard (April 28th at 2:00 PM)

4/30
(Fargo) Youth Leadership Awards with Youthworks (April 30th at 5:30 PM)

5/3
(Fargo) Dungeons n Dragons N Drag (May 3rd at 6:00 PM)

5/5
(Fargo) FMGM 10th anniversary Presents “Let Music Live!” (May 5th at 5:00 PM)

5/9
(Online) Demystifying the Older Americans Act for LGBTQ+ Folks (May 9th at 3:00 PM)

5/10
(Fargo) Trans and Queer Teen Beauty Night - (May 10th and 11th)

5/11
(Fargo) Tristate Trans Game Night (May 11th at 1:00 PM)

5/15
(Fargo) Tristate Trans Game Night (May 25th at 1:00 PM)

5/16
(Fargo) Golf Night with Stonewall Sports (May 16th at 6:30 PM)

5/18
(Fargo) Call me Mother - Drag Show (May 18th at 8:00 PM)

5/18
(Grand Forks) Battle of the decades drag show (May 18th at 7:00 PM)

5/25
(Fargo) Hot G*rl Prom (May 25th at 7:00 PM)

5/28
(Online) Working with Femme/Nonbinary clients in LGBTQ+ community (May 28th at 12:00 PM)

6/1
Bismarck) QSpace Community Garden All Summer (Hours/details)

6/4
Minot - Minot Airforce Base Sign's LGBTQ+ Proclamation

6/6
(Minot) Parenting Workshop - LGBTQ+ Youth Deserve Sex Education (June 6th at 6:00 PM)

6/6
Minot - Planned Parenthood - Parent Workshop for LGBTQ+ Youth Sex ED at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

6/7
(Fargo) Dragged to Space Drag Show (June 7th at 6:00 PM)

6/7
Minot Pride Rainbow Bar Craw - 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM

6/8
Minot Pride Pride in the Streets - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

6/8
Minot Pride -Pride Drag Show - Open 7:00 PM/Show 9:00 PM

6/8
Moorhead - Recovery Engaged Communities - Pride Slip-N-Slide at 1:00 PM​

6/9
(Minot) Youth Workshop - LGBTQ+ Youth Deserve Sex Education (June 9th at 1:00 PM)

6/9
Minot Pride - Drag Brunch Bingo - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

6/9
Minot Pride - Picnic at the Park - 5:00 PM

6/9
Minot - Youth Workshop for LGBTQ+ Youth Sex ED at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

6/10
UND pride Chalk with Pride - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6/11
UND pride Pride Through the Decades - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6/12
UND pride Walk with Pride - 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM

6/13
UND pride LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Panel Discussions - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

6/14
Bismarck Pride Lewis And Clark Riverboat Cruise - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

6/14
Bismarck Pride Pride Dance Party - 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM

6/14
Bismarck Pride Bowling Night - 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM

6/15
(Grand Forks) Can’t Stop Pride (June 15h at 8:00 PM)

6/15
Bismarck Pride Pride at the Capitol - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

6/15
Bismarck Pride Capital Pride Drag Show - 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM

6/15
Bismarck -Show Kindness Project - 10:00 AM

6/15
Grand Forks - BJ Armani Cabaret - Can't Stop Pride Drag Show - At 7:00 PM

6/16
Bismarck Pride Multifaith Service - 11:30 AM

6/20
Fargo - PCCC - LGBTQ+ Trivia at 8:00 PM

6/22
Fargo - FM Drag United - Unity+ Love Pride: Drag Show at 8:00 PM

6/22
Fargo - LGBTQ+ Inclusion Night - 10:00 PM

6/24
Bismarck - Qspace - Queerly Bingo at 7:00 PM

6/25
(Fargo) Improving Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Population (June 25th at 12:00 PM)

6/25
Online - Queer Book Club Prairie Silence at 7:00 PM (NDLA ONLY!)

6/26
Fargo - Pride Night - Drekker Brewing Company 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

6/26
Fargo - Trans-portation - ND Friendship Bracelet Party 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

6/27
(Moorhead) Theater B Presents Orlando (June 27th at 7:00 PM)

6/28
(Fargo) If you Are Trans It is Your Birthday Party (June 28th at 6:00 PM)

6/28
Bismarck - Qspace - Gender Clothes Swap at 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

6/28
Fargo - Enlightened Beauty - Adult Trans and Queer Beauty Night - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

6/28
Fargo - Parachigo - If you Are Trans It is Your Birthday Party at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

6/29
(Minot) Pride Open Mic Night (4:00 PM Main Street Books - I think June 29th)

6/29
Cando - First Annual Stonewall Observation at 11:00 to 3:00 PM

6/29
Minot - Main Street Books - Pride Open Mic at 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

7/12
(Fargo) League of Women Voters Book club discuss Trans Author (July 12th at 6:30 PM)

7/12
(Fargo) LGBTQ+ Legislative Candidate Fundraiser (June 12th at 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM)

7/13
(Fargo) Cabarave Drag Show (July 13th at 8:00 PM)

7/13
(Grand Forks) Shake it Off Drag Show (July 13th at 7:00 PM)

7/13
Williston - Rainbow Rendezvous - Picnic Celebration 1:00 PM

7/20
(Minot) North Dakota State Parade (July 20th - All Day)

7/20
(Moorhead) Growing Up Trans - Free Moving Showing @ Library (July 20th at 2:00 PM)

7/21
Grand Forks - GF Out and Proud Ice Cream Social - 12:00 PM

7/26
(Fargo) Bro-Back Mountain Drag Show (July 26th at 8:00 PM)

8/1
(Fargo) All of Parachigo August Events (August)

8/3
(Fargo) FM Derby Girls Pride Bout (August 3rd at 5:00 PM)

8/3
(Grand Forks) Drag me to Broadway (August 3rd at 8:00PM)

8/5
(Grand Forks) HallowPride Drag Show (Oct 5th at 8:00 PM)

8/6
Williston - Ice Cream Social - Rainbow Rendezvous - 6:00 PM

8/7
(Fargo) Little Gay Art Exhibition (August 7th at 6:00 PM)

8/7
(Fargo) Pride Collective and Community Center Open House (Aug 7th at 6:00 PM)

8/8
FM Pride Pride Family Fun Night at 6:30 PM

8/8
FM Pride Pride Vinyl Night at 8:00 PM

8/8
FM Pride Pride Trivia and Karaoke Night at 8:00 PM

8/9
FM Pride Youth Pride all-Ages Drag Show at 7:00 PM

8/9
FM Pride Pride Dance Party at 8:00 PM

8/9
Moorhead - Color Me Proud Rock Painting - 5:00 PM

8/10
(Fargo/Moorhead) Red River Rainbow Seniors Pride Social (Aug 10th at 5:30 PM)

8/10
FM Pride Pride 5k Fun Run at 8:30 AM

8/10
FM Pride Pride in the Park at 11:00 AM

8/10
Turtle Mountain - Turtle Mountain Two-Spirit Society Drag Show 6:00 PM

8/10
Fargo/Moorhead - Red River Rainbow Seniors Pride Social 5:30 PM

8/11
FM Pride ​Pride Interfaith Service at 12:30 PM

8/11
FM Pride Pride Parade at 2:00 PM

8/15
(Atlanta) National LGBTQ+ Health Conference (August 15th to 17th)

8/16
(Moorhead) LGBTQ+ History at moorhead library (Oct 16th at 6:30 PM)

8/17
(Fargo) Gender Justice Benefit - Aquarium (August 17th at 6:00 PM)

8/17
Fargo - Gender Justice Benefit Show at Aquarium - 6:00 PM

8/21
(Bismarck) AARP and Missouri River Rainbow Seniors Picnic - (Aug 21st at 4:30 PM)

8/21
Bismarck - AARP + Missouri River Rainbow Seniors - 4:30 PM

8/30
(Fargo) The FaeRave Drag Show + Dancy Party (Aug 30th at 6:00 PM)

9/3
(Williston) Rainbow Rendezvous Craft-a-thon to prepare for Bakkencon (Sept 3rd at 6:00 PM)

9/4
Grand Forks Pride - Pride Bowling - Red Ray Lanes at 4:00 PM

9/5
(Fargo) T4Tea Trans Support Group (Sept 5th at 5:00 PM)

9/5
Grand Forks Pride - Affirming Faith Event - United Lutheran Church at 6:00 PM

9/6
(Minot) Qspace Meet and Greet (Sept 6th at 3:00 PM)

9/6
Grand Forks Pride - Pride Community BBQ - Archives Coffee House at 6:00 PM

9/7
Grand Forks Pride - Pride in the Park - Kittson Avenue/Pillsbury Park at 10:00 AM

9/7
Grand Forks Pride - Pride Meet and Greet & Dance 18+ - EGF American Legion at 7:00 PM

9/7
Jamestown Pride - ​Ally Picnic At McElroy Park - Sept 7th 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

9/8
Grand Forks Pride - Pride Worship - Family of God Church at 10:00 AM

9/8
Grand Forks Pride Pride Fairy Bingo - Archives Coffee House at 1:00 PM

9/11
Grand Forks Pride - Pride Meal and Worship - Christus Rex Lutheran Center at 6:15 PM

9/13
(Grand Forks) Out and Proud Park Meet-up (Sept 13th at 5:00 PM)

9/13
(Online) Transgender Name Change Clinic for Minnesota folks (Sept 13th)

9/13
Grand Forks Pride - Out and Proud Park Meet-up - Lincoln Park Shelter 3 at 5:00 PM

9/14
Grand Forks Pride - Forkin' Arts and Crafts Fair - Free ALL ages, EGF American Legion at 11:00 AM

9/14
Grand Forks Pride - BJ Armani's Cabaret Show - EGF American Legion at 7:00 PM

9/26
(Fargo) Fargo Moorhead LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Sept 26th to 30th)

9/26
(Fargo) FM LGBT Film Festival (Sept 26th to 29th)

9/28
(Minot) Queer Christians Concern and Q&A (Sept 28th at 6:00 PM)

9/30
Minot State University Pride Week - Flag Raising + Pajama and a Movie At 3:00 PM/7:00 PM

10/1
Minot State University Pride Week - Town Hall + Craft Night at 3:00 PM/7:00 PM

10/2
Minot State University Pride Week - Mario Kart Tournament at 7:00 PM

10/3
Minot State University Pride Week - Karaoke at 7:00 PM

10/4
Minot State University Pride Week - Trivia Night at 7:00 PM

10/11
(Bismarck) 7th Annual ND LGBTQIA2+ Summit (Oct 11th to Oct 13th)

10/16
(Online) Integrating HIV Testing with Primary Care (October 16th at 9:00 AM)

10/19
(Fargo) Dragraiser! Parachigo Fundraiser drag show (Oct 19th at 7:00 PM)

10/20
(Fargo) Full Disclosure - Gay Art Collection until (Exhibit open until Oct 20th)

10/24
(Fargo) Trans-portation ND Trick or Treat Sale (Oct 24th at 6:00 PM)

10/25
(Boston) Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health 2024 (Oct 25th-27th)

11/2
(Concordia) Memories - Jared/Amanda Hoeft with benefit to FMGMC (Nov 2nd at 3:00 PM)

11/3
(Fargo) Creating and Celebrating Community: Same-Sex Dancing (Nov 3rd at 11:00 AM - email for details)

11/5
(Williston) The Rainbow Rendezvous Dards and Casseroles (Nov 5th at 6:00 PM)

11/8
(Fargo) Teen Trans and Queer Beauty Night (Nov 8th and 9th at 4:00 PM)

11/9
(Bismarck) Queer Cloth Swap Fall 2024 - Qspace (Nov 9th at 1:00 PM)

11/9
(Grand Forks) Spooktacular Drag Show (Nov 9th at 7:00 PM)

11/20
(Grand Forks) Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 20th at 6:00 PM)

11/21
(Moorhead) Prism LGBTQ+ Youth Group (Nov 21st at 6:00 PM - Email for details)

11/27
(Fargo) Haunte Couture - Drag Brunch with Cyberhive collective (Oct 27th at 10:00 AM)
MAILING/BILLING ADDRESS
Faye Seidler
625 Main Ave Ste 201
Moorhead, MN 56560
CONTACT INFORMATION
​Phone: 701-732-0228
Email: [email protected]