Quiet Riot
Join us for an all-day Pride celebration with an accessible, sensory-friendly twist.
Quiet Riot is a unique Pride event centering queer joy, rest, and resistance through calm connection. Designed especially for neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive folks—but open to all—this event reimagines what celebration can look like.
What to Expect
✨ Resource Fair
Community resources and information will be available all day.
🛠️ Workshops
Focused on education, advocacy, relaxation, and crafts.
Sign-ups are day-of at the front desk — first come, first served.
Descriptions available in the daily program and in advance on our website.
Workshop titles are listed in the schedule below.
🎨 Open Crafts & 🧘 Lounge Room
Quiet room available for rest and reflection.
Open craft area with supplies, puzzles, and books to explore at your own pace.
🍴 Food & Drinks
Available for purchase at the café.
Water is always free.
🎶 Music
Begins at 5 PM
Includes a soft sound bath and electronic music meditation
Followed by a silent disco to end the evening on a high note!
🧠 Sensory Considerations
🔇 Sound absorption, blocking, and masking systems in use
🎵 No music or soft ambient sounds only
🦻 Ear plugs available for anyone who needs them
💡 Lights will be off or dimmed — no bright or flashing lights
📸 Photos will be taken without flash
🧶 Workshops have limited sign-ups and take place in dedicated, smaller rooms
🛋️ A sensory room will be available for anyone needing a quiet break
♿ Accessibility Considerations
😷 Masks are encouraged (not required) and available at the front desk
🚪 Entry includes a door paddle and ramp
🛗 Elevator access to the second floor
🚻 Gender-neutral, accessible restrooms
🐕🦺 Service animals welcome
🧏 Interpretation Services
On-demand ASL interpretation available for the café
For event interpretation, please email us ASAP at contact@queermunitymn.com
👶 Family Needs
Parenting + prayer room with:
Baby changing station
Chair for nursing
🪑 Seating Options
Mix of couches with arms and chairs with and without arms for varied support
Event Schedule
Full Program and Event Descriptions
9:00 AM – Welcome announcement and soft music 🎶
10:00 AM – Stress Reduction and Centering Practice 🧘
Facilitated by Sensory Yum
11:00 AM –
Make Your Own Perler Bead Pride Flag/Symbol 🎨
The Healing Power of Crystals for Anxiety 💎
Hosted by Mystic Healing Stones
12:00 PM –
Make Your Own Perler Bead Pride Flag/Symbol (continues) 🎨
Story Circle 📖
1:00 PM –
Workplace Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Individuals 💼
With The NeuroDifference, neuroinclusion consultant & coachReading Rainbow 🌈
Hosted by Ladies of the Lakes
2:00 PM –
ID Bracelet Making 🆔
With Elevate Twin CitiesFiction and Friends Book Club 📚
3:00 PM – Why Schoolboards Matter 🏫
Presented by the School Integrity Project
4:00 PM – Pages of Pride: Reflecting on Queerness Through Journaling ✍️
5:00 PM – Sound Bath / Electronic Music Meditation 🔊
With liminal girl
6:00 PM – Silent Disco 🎧
Bring your own headphones and device to jam out with!