Mash Up Rock & Roll Musical’s holiday show Madonnativity will benefit Up North Pride in this one Pay What You Can performance.

The show will be the closing performance on Dec 15th at 6:30pm.

Description of the show: A traveling troupe of actors aims to put on an inclusive holiday show featuring the music of Madonna. Unfortunately, everything seems to be going wrong: from missing sets to failed relationships, it's going to take a miracle for the show to go on. It's a fun comedy exploring the importance of community and connection even in the darkest times.

The show is appropriate for all ages, and it's a minimum of $5 for the show (though we encourage folks to pay more if they can!)

Climbing is social! Let’s make it a group hang!

Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our Queer Meetup, climbing night for the LGBTQIA+ Comunity! These are open to any level of climber, and are designed to promote community and grow a passion for the sport of climbing.

Details:

• 2nd Fridays of each month, 6pm-8pm

• $15 in advance includes rentals (members are free!) $20 at the door.

Let’s Meet Up is a new, informal, and unstructured gathering. We will meet at Rotary Square at 10am to simply mingle and chat with each other for about an hour. This month’s Meet Up will be a chilly one, bundle up and bring a friend or come alone.

There will be coffee provided.

Join us for a game night at Secondhand Social Club on December 6th from 6pm-8pm. All ages welcome. We will have games and attendees can bring their own! More details coming soon…

Northport Pride’s 2024 Tea Dance, September 29, 2024 2pm to 6pm at Faro hosted by The Chetcuti Evans Foundation with special guest Monique Madison and The Kunty Kittens and music by DJ Jay Harnish.

The annual Northport Tea Dance is an important event for our region and creates awareness and visibility for the LGBTQ members of our community.

Free admission, all ages welcome.
Food and drinks available for purchase.

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The party continues with the iconic Silent Disco under the stars. All attendees will be given headphones specially designed to keep the party going after hours. Our friends at 2BaysaProductions will be hosting the tunes. 

Join us for a beautiful evening of fun and entertainment along Grand Traverse Bay. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Free admission. Parental guidance is advised.

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Please arrive at 3:45 pm to assemble our forces!

Note:
• The march ends at Open Space. If you're planning on staying for Drag Night and the Silent Disco, you may want to plan for transportation close to the bay.

• Wear your pride! This is the time to celebrate our individuality. Marchers often bring flags and signs.

• Food and drinks will be available at the the end of the march in the Open Space.

Free admission, all ages are welcome.

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Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the show kicks off at 8:00 pm.
Tickets are $20 for general admission.

The show is open for all ages, but please note that parental discretion is advised due to adult humor.

Performers

Kristin Key (host)
Kristin Key grew up in Amarillo, Texas, as a minister’s daughter. She first discovered her love for comedy at 19 while in college to become a paramedic, performing at a local open mic. Despite initial fears about coming out, Kristin eventually embraced her identity and has become a nationally headlining comedian known for her quick wit, original comedy songs, and viral social media presence. A finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, she now lives in LA, hosts the podcast "Kristin Knows Blank," and has recorded six stand-up comedy albums. Kristin's work often explores queer culture, relationships, and her personal journey, inspiring many with her humor and authenticity.

Roz Hernandez
Roz Hernandez is a transgender comedian, actor, and host who stars in Hulu's "Living for the Dead." Known for her energetic and stylish performances, Roz has hosted a popular show at Hollywood Improv and performed at notable venues like Largo and Dynasty Typewriter. Her podcast "GHOSTED!" delves into supernatural experiences and has been recognized by Vulture magazine as one of the best comedy podcasts of 2022. Roz's charm and wit have made her a favorite on various top podcasts and Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live." She resides in Los Angeles, where she enjoys collecting antiques and customizing her wardrobe.

Diana Graham
Diana Graham, a genderqueer comedian from Livonia, Michigan, is known as the “little sister of Detroit comedy.” With over 205,000 TikTok followers, Diana combines their day job as an industrial engineer with a growing comedy career. They often perform in Southeast Michigan and have been featured at events like the "Queens for a Cause" fundraiser. Diana's comedy, which began at 17, blends personal experiences with humor, addressing gender identity and life’s challenges with a thoughtful, engaging approach. Relocated temporarily to Nebraska, Diana continues to pursue both engineering and comedy, aiming to bring joy and insight to their audiences.

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This is a ticketed event.

Ages 18+

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Free admission, all ages are welcome.

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SIGN MAKING PARTY IS SPONSORED BY:

This is a ticketed event
Parental guidance is advised

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Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder (HBO’s The Gilded Age, Broadway: Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Bonnie and Clyde) brings his sold-out touring show to City Opera House for the first time in a hilarious, heartfelt and somewhat naughty evening. In a show that’s part cabaret, part stand-up, Clay explores sex, fatherhood, and what exactly happens when you eat the body of Christ. With Clay’s favorite music from Sondheim to the Great American Songbook to Whitney Houston – come see why critics call him “Handsome and intense” (NY Observer), “Tough and tender” (NY Daily News) and “Stupid funny as he is drop-dead buff” (The Wrap).

Claybourne Elder currently plays John Adams on HBO’s hit series The Gilded Age and was most recently seen on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company starring Patti Lupone. He is a Grammy, Screen Actors Guild Award, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominee and is known for his performances on Broadway in Bonnie and Clyde, Sunday in the Park with George, Torch Song and Sondheim on Sondheim at the Hollywood Bowl. He began his career originating the role of Hollis in Sondheim’s Road Show, he also originated the role of Ollie in Tennessee William’s One Arm. Other credits include: Do I Hear A Waltz at City Center, Allegro at Classic Stage, Two by Two (Starring Jason Alexander), Venice at the Public Theatre, Georgio in Passion, Tony in West Side Story, Joe in Angels in America, Curly in Oklahoma, Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods, and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. He also played Pete O’Malley in the CW’s The Carrie Diaries. His solar show has played to sold out crowds across the country and in London. Recently he launched an initiative called City of Strangers to provide free tickets to Broadway shows for people who might not have the means. They have given away over 3,000 tickets and have gained unexpected attention nationally, being featured on This American Life, CBS This Morning and The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Tier 1 $55; Tier 2 $45; Students $20. Purchase before June 1 and receive 10% off!

Special Up North Pride Discount Code for 20% Off: PRIDE

Give feedback and thoughts on several aspects of the Up North Pride organization in the survey below. We will use those survey responses to craft this Listening Event into one where our board and staff can hear from 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and you can hear from us.

Our hope is to find out where our community feels supported by us and where we could do better as we move into our 10th year as an organization!

We are incredibly grateful for the work they do within our community and for the support they have given us over the past two decades.

• Adult ticket includes admission to the event, food, commemorative Trattoria Stella anniversary wine glass and one drink token redeemable for beer, wine, cider or mocktail.

• Tickets for children 12 and under include admission to the event, food & standard non alcoholic beverages (soda, water, lemonade.)

• Children 2 and under are free.

• Additional beverage tokens will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Come late-night party with us in celebration of the longest day of the year for this Community-Led Event at The Little Fleet.

Join us for this Community-Led Event!

Rare Bird Brewpub will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary with Nest Fest! It will be an all ages street festival with live music, drag performances, and family friendly activities. 

RAINbow run update;

Due to the hazardous weather pattern outlook expected on Saturday, June 22nd.

This event is cancelled.

”Heavy rainfall is expected across parts of northern Michigan
Saturday into Saturday night. Some areas of the lower peninsula may see over 2 inches of rain by Sunday morning. Isolated severe storms will be possible Saturday into Saturday
night. Damaging winds and a tornado or two will be the primary
hazards with any strong storms.”

TART Trails & Up North Pride are coming together to host the second annual Rainbow Run, a color fun run and fundraiser around the Boardman Lake Loop Trail.

To celebrate the trail systems and the Northern Michigan 2SLGBTQ+ Community during Pride Month, the event, on June 22, 2024, will invite the community to join together at Hull Park to enjoy music and refreshments before and after the run. The route will take participants counterclockwise around the 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail.

There will be five distinct and separated stations along the route for participants to receive their colors. We will be using a powder made of colored cornstarch that will be human, fish, and environment-friendly and will wash out after a rain to have no long-lasting effects on the park or City infrastructure. The colors of the powders are bright and vibrant, and each station has a unique color theme. At one station, runners may be covered in bright pink powder, while at another, they may be hit with a cloud of orange powder. As participants make their way through each station, they are transformed into walking, running works of art.

All participants who register by May 31st will receive a branded white t-shirt. We will gather at Hull Park for music, refreshments, and community activities like lawn games after the event. All of the events at Hull Park will be open to the public. The trail will stay open for public use so please be kind to other trail users.

Participants will be able to pick up their packets at The Little Fleet between 4pm-7pm on Friday, June 21st.

event sponsors include: