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Explore upcoming events hosted by businesses, creators, and organizations. Looking for a Deaf club or organization in your state? From local gatherings to national spotlights, it’s all happening right here! Have an event to share? Submit a Buzz Blast!

CAAD REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

Indiana School for the Deaf

1200 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205, USA

Weekend

CAAD Region Tournament Combo Ticket is now open! You can purchase a ticket at the door or Online! Book your Ticket before it's sold out!! Hosted by Naptown Hoosiers.

BEYOND THE WAVES: DEAF ART

Gallaudet University

800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Now showing

Deaf artists. Deaf stories. A new wave of art. The Linda K. Jordan Gallery at Gallaudet is now hosting an exhibition titled “Beyond the Waves: Deaf Art” that features over 30 Deaf artists from around the world. 

DEAF CULTURE, LANGUAGE, AND CAREER EVENT

White Bear Lake Area High School

5045 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, USA

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FREE, ASL-rich gathering celebrating Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind cultures. Explore exhibitions, connect with employers, discover educational and career resources, enjoy crafts, games, and gain knowledge, all in one welcoming place.

CEASD CONFERENCE

Minneapolis, MN, USA

All Week!

Conference registration will close by the end of business day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

RVA BLACK DEAF LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

Richmond, VA, USA

Weekend

Early bird tickets ends on January 17, 2026.

TennDEAFestival

Knoxville Center of the Deaf

3731 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Come connect, discover, and be inspired as you experience the power of Deaf culture and the partnerships that help it thrive. Whether you’re here to shop, network, or celebrate inclusivity, DEAFestival 2026 is the place to be!

ADARA CONFERENCE

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek

75 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

All Week!

Please join us for the in-person 2026 ADARA Conference on May 26 to May 30, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our conference theme is Reaching New Peaks. This conference is an excellent opportunity to gain new information, share your experiences, and hone your professional skills. At the conclusion of the conference, you will be able to identify new skills and training strategies that can be applied to your professional practice.

ELEPHANT SHOES

Two River Theater

21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA

All Month!

Elephant Shoes:

A World Premiere Musical

Book by Ivan Menchell

Music and Lyrics by Caroline Kay

Direction by Jeff Calhoun

Co-produced by Deaf West Theatre and Two River Theater

WORLD DEAF EXPO

Connecticut Convention Center

100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

First annual World Deaf Expo by New England Deaf in Hartford, CT. 

ST. PAUL DEAF CON

Charles Thompson Hall Deaf Club

1824 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104, USA

Weekend

Board Games - Card Games - Role Playing Games

BEACH PARTY

Riu Resorts

All Week!

All-inclusive luxury resort.

DEAF QUEER MEN ONLY - TWIN CITIES

All Week!

Deaf Queer Men Only (DQMO) was established in 2008 at its inaugural event in San Francisco, California. Inspired by the Deaf Lesbian Festival, eight Deaf queer men–Dan Baer, Jim Brune, Daniel Girard, Todd Higgins, Brian Martinez, Ken Mikos, David Weiss, and Butch Zein—organized the first DQMO.


DQMO is a biannual event that has been held eight times across six cities and three countries so far. Now, it comes to the Twin Cities of Minnesota next year in 2026. It is a social gathering of Deaf Queer Men.

VV FESTIVAL 2026

Indiana Historical Society

Frank and Katrina Basile Theater

50 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

Weekend

Visual Vernacular Festival is a place where we celebrate the sign language in art.

WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE - BDA

TBA

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA

Weekend

We’re excited to announce that the Western Regional Conference 2026 is coming to the Bay Area! This will be a powerful gathering of Black Deaf Advocates from across the Western region - including Sacramento, Bay Area, Nevada, and Southern California chapters.

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