EVENTS

Visibility Rally & March, Resource Fair, Drag Show, Concert & Silent Disco!
Sep
27

Visibility Rally & March, Resource Fair, Drag Show, Concert & Silent Disco!

Pride Week wraps up with the biggest Pride Celebration in Northern Michigan!


The excitement starts at F&M Park at the Visibility Rally starting at 12pm.

We’ll then take to the streets for the Pride March through downtown along Front Street to the Open Space Park.

Visibility Rally & March sponsored by The Fierberg National Law Group and The Little Fleet


Immediately following the Rally and March, the Resource Fair will take place at the Open Space Park, where local non-profits will be on-hand to share info about the services and support they provide for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Resource Fair sponsored by Huntington Bank and Priority Health


The fun continues with the Drag Show starting at 6pm featuring our favorite queens and kings from around the state!

Keep the party going with a special Pride Concert with EMM live on the Open Space stage at 9:00 pm!

Dance with us under the stars at the Silent Disco beginning at 10pm!

Drag Show, Concert, and Silent Disco sponsored by The Begonia Foundation, Fox & Fern Events, Gilead, ViiV Healthcare, and Traverse City Tourism

Thank you to bar sponsors Gypsy Spirits Distilling, Short’s Brewing Company, and Bonobo Winery

Video Sponsor OB&Co Media

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Belles & Chimes Pinball Tournament
Sep
28

Belles & Chimes Pinball Tournament

Belles and Chimes is an international network of inclusive women's pinball leagues. We host bi-weekly tournaments at the Coin slot for women, femmes, and thems to play together in a casual and supportive environment.

No entry fee for tournament, coin drop applies (5 games, $5. but bring $8 in case you make it to finals!)

Tournaments are every other Sunday- 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28

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Queer Jam Night at UNP
Oct
1

Queer Jam Night at UNP

This is an open Jam night to bring together other musicians in our LGBTQ+ community and their allies in order to meet other musicians and make music and new friends.

Queer Jam Night will be held every other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at the Up North Pride Community Center

All ages, genres, and music levels welcome!

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Elev8 Climbing Meetup: Queer Night
Oct
10

Elev8 Climbing Meetup: Queer Night

A climbing meetup for our LGBTQIA+ community.

Details:

  • Friday 6pm-8pm

  • $15 in advance / $20 day of event

  • Rentals are included!

  • Free for members

  • The meetup kicks off with some light instruction and challenges/goals, and is followed by a couple hours of climbing, socializing and having fun while building relationships and expanding your comfort zone!

**Purchase our "Climb Together" shirt to wear at these meetups. Wear the shirt to Rare Bird after climbing to receive 15% off your tab!

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Oct
10

Northern Michigan Dance Festival

  • Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tickets are LIVE for the Traverse City Dance Project’s newest program: Northern Michigan Dance Festival

✨ October 10–12 | Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center

Oct 10th: 7-8:30PM – Program A Miami City Ballet dancers perform William Forsythe’s “Herman Schmerman” • Eisenhower Dance Detroit • Anishinaabek Singers & Dancers • Falco Dance • Traverse City Dance Project • dancers from Alvin Ailey & Joffrey Ballet

Oct 11th: 7:30-9:30PM – Program B Grand Rapids Ballet performs Trey McIntyre’s “Be Here Now” • Mixed bill • Installation with live music by the @hattiejanemusic (Charlie Millard Band)• Reception • Presented with support from the Dennos Museum Center

Oct 12th: 2-3:30PM – Program B Afternoon festival finale featuring live music by the Charlie Millard Band • “Be Here Now” by Grand Rapids Ballet • Mixed bill • Watch the dancers take ballet class onstage as they warm up for the show.

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Queer Jam Night at UNP
Oct
15

Queer Jam Night at UNP

This is an open Jam night to bring together other musicians in our LGBTQ+ community and their allies in order to meet other musicians and make music and new friends.

Queer Jam Night will be held every other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at the Up North Pride Community Center

All ages, genres, and music levels welcome!

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Game Night!
Oct
17

Game Night!

Join us for a game night at the UNP Community Center! Try out a new game, play a classic favorite, or bring a game of your own!

All ages welcome.

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UNP Hike at Alligator Hill
Oct
19

UNP Hike at Alligator Hill

This month’s hike takes us out to enjoy the fall colors at Alligator Hill out in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore area in Empire!

We will be meeting at the trailhead on Stocking Road before hitting the trail. And then head over to Cherry Republic for a post-hike snack!

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Queer Tales Book Club
Oct
21

Queer Tales Book Club

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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Queer Jam Night at UNP
Oct
29

Queer Jam Night at UNP

This is an open Jam night to bring together other musicians in our LGBTQ+ community and their allies in order to meet other musicians and make music and new friends.

Queer Jam Night will be held every other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at the Up North Pride Community Center

All ages, genres, and music levels welcome!

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Queer Tales Book Club
Nov
18

Queer Tales Book Club

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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Game Night!
Nov
21

Game Night!

Join us for a game night at the UNP Community Center! Try out a new game, play a classic favorite, or bring a game of your own!

All ages welcome.

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Queer Tales Book Club
Dec
16

Queer Tales Book Club

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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The Intimi Affair - Fashion Show & Disco Dance Party for Up North Pride
Sep
25

The Intimi Affair - Fashion Show & Disco Dance Party for Up North Pride

Lingerie, lounging, and a little bit of lust.

Get ready to recline, revel, and raise a brow at our unapologetically inclusive lingerie fashion show — where the only thing more scandalous than the outfits might be the faces you see on the runway!

Prior to the show enjoy the complimentary activities while you strut around, including Glamour Shots with Viking Sister Photography, Glitter Freckle Station with Initmi, and Live Temporary Tattoo Drawings with AI Allegedly Tattoo

Then we dim the lights and dial up the disco — because nothing says "intimate evening" like sweating glitter ’til sunrise.

Snacks and nibbles provided throughout the evening. Cash bar featuring signature Intimi drinks created by Gypsy. 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Combo (show + disco): $60

Show Only: $40

Disco Ony: $20

Age Limit 18+

Dress code: lounge/lingerie to your personal comfort level encouraged.

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QUEERStory Storytelling
Sep
23

QUEERStory Storytelling

QUEERStory Storytelling

Queerstory is a live storytelling show where we can reconnect through the hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes horrifying stories that tell life’s many truths. This special edition, paired with Up North Pride, will feature storytellers from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 

House opens at 6:30pm. Event starts at 7pm.

Event Partners: The Alluvion

Sponsored by Grocer's Daughter Chocolate

Video Sponsor OB&Co Media

Tickets $15.00
Parental guidance is advised

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Sep
22

TBCAC Talk.Protect.Report.TM Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training: 2 Part Webinar Series

Join Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center (TBCAC) for their signature child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention program. Learn how to be an effective advocate for children by: 1) Talking about bodies, boundaries, and relationships honestly with children of all ages, 2) Protecting children from risky or unsafe behaviors and situations, and 3) Reporting suspicions and disclosures of CSA appropriately and accurately. Whether you have kids, work with kids, or care about kids, this training will equip you with the tools you need to keep kids safe and thriving! This two-part webinar series will be hosted virtually, via Zoom, over two separate sessions, each 75-minutes in length (5:00-6:15 P.M. on 9/22 & 9/24). Based on the sensitive content of this presentation, the training is intended for adults only (18+); Please be aware of young listening ears when attending the training virtually.

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Sep
22

Teen Zine Party

Join Up North Pride and volunteers from the UU Congregation of Grand Traverse for this  *teens only* Pride Week meetup and zine making party!

A zine is a homemade mini magazine, perfect for expressing yourself and sharing your unique voice and perspective. Learn how to make your own zine from a single sheet of paper, then copy them to share with friends or at Pride events throughout the week!

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Game Night!
Sep
19

Game Night!

Join us for a game night at the UNP Community Center! Try out a new game, play a classic favorite, or bring a game of your own!

All ages welcome.

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Community Movie Night: Heightened Scrutiny
Sep
17

Community Movie Night: Heightened Scrutiny

This month’s Up North Pride Community Movie Night at the State Theatre is HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY

Amid the surge in anti-trans legislation that Chase Strangio battles in the courtroom, he must also fight against media bias, exposing how the narratives in the press influence public perception and the fight for transgender rights.

2025 Documentary directed by Sam Feder

Tickets on sale now!

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Sep
17

Queer Jam Night at UNP

This is an open Jam night to bring together other musicians in our LGBTQ+ community and their allies in order to meet other musicians and make music and new friends.

Queer Jam Night will be held every other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at the Up North Pride Community Center

All ages, genres, and music levels welcome!

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Queer Tales Book Club
Sep
16

Queer Tales Book Club

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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Sep
16

Wielding the Wisdom of Your Body

An offering from Rivers Edge Somatics + Firelight Embodiment

Do you identify as someone committed to change in your community? Are you a community organizer committed to social justice or liberatory movements? Perhaps you long to be engaged in this work and don’t know how to begin?

The intensity of the political landscape is demanding more of us, individually and collectively. We are hearing from many people that they’re feeling powerless, overwhelmed, and confused. Many of us are feeling pulled in many directions trying to put out the quickly multiplying fires and are struggling to take skillful action. Our nervous systems are flooded with information daily and it's taking a toll. As the pressure builds, you might find yourself falling into similar patterns that keep you from living in alignment with your deepest values.

If this feels true, you’re not alone.

It makes sense we feel powerless inside of all the rapid changes we are facing. We believe that one of the biggest lies told to us is that we are powerless. Somatics is a path of practice that supports us to reconnect to our own power and take skillful action. It deepens our awareness of our own reactive patterns and helps us learn how to keep moving toward what we care about even when we’re under pressure. We practice connecting with our own embodied agency and power because we have the potential to influence the conditions of our lives and this world. Somatic practice also invites us to claim our full aliveness even as the conditions of the world try to separate us from it.

WHEN :Tuesdays, 6-8pm weekly Sept 16-Nov 4th
WHERE: Up North Pride’s NEW Communtiy Center at 314 E Eighth ST in TC
HOW MUCH: Sliding scale: low cost $375 | true cost $425 | sustainer cost $500 with two pay-what-you-can spots available.

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Belles & Chimes Pinball Tournament
Sep
14

Belles & Chimes Pinball Tournament

Belles and Chimes is an international network of inclusive women's pinball leagues. We host bi-weekly tournaments at the Coin slot for women, femmes, and thems to play together in a casual and supportive environment.

No entry fee for tournament, coin drop applies (5 games, $5. but bring $8 in case you make it to finals!)

Tournaments are every other Sunday- 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28

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UNP Hike on Old Mission Peninsula
Sep
14

UNP Hike on Old Mission Peninsula

This month’s hike takes us out to the trails of Old Mission State Park out on Old Mission Peninsula!

We’ll be meeting at the Murray Road Trailhead parking lot. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic at the lighthouse!

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Elev8 Climbing Meetup: Queer Night
Sep
12

Elev8 Climbing Meetup: Queer Night

A climbing meetup for our LGBTQIA+ community.

Details:

  • Friday 6pm-8pm

  • $15 in advance / $20 day of event

  • Rentals are included!

  • Free for members

  • The meetup kicks off with some light instruction and challenges/goals, and is followed by a couple hours of climbing, socializing and having fun while building relationships and expanding your comfort zone!

**Purchase our "Climb Together" shirt to wear at these meetups. Wear the shirt to Rare Bird after climbing to receive 15% off your tab!

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Sep
10

Teen Meet Up: Make Your Own Stress Ball

Come join the library and Up North Pride for a stress busting evening! We will be creating stress balls and other stress busting contraptions while we hang out together in a supportive welcoming environment! 

All teens are welcome.

We’ll be meeting at the Teen Services area of the TADL  


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Queer O'Clock at Intimi
Sep
9

Queer O'Clock at Intimi

@chreative.chaos will be facilitating zine making! We suggest a $10 minimum donation for her time, materials, and expertise.

What is a zine? It’s a self-published miniature magazine (hence, ‘zine’) that focuses on topics that are important to you, or for personal expression.

Come join us for September’s Queer O’Clock and make your own zine!

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Sep
3

Queer Jam Night at UNP

This is an open Jam night to bring together other musicians in our LGBTQ+ community and their allies in order to meet other musicians and make music and new friends.

Queer Jam Night will be held every other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at the Up North Pride Community Center

All ages, genres, and music levels welcome!

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Belles & Chimes Pinball Tournament
Aug
31

Belles & Chimes Pinball Tournament

Belles and Chimes is an international network of inclusive women's pinball leagues. We host bi-weekly tournaments at the Coin slot for women, femmes, and thems to play together in a casual and supportive environment.

No entry fee for tournament, coin drop applies (5 games, $5. but bring $8 in case you make it to finals!)

Tournaments are every other Sunday- 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28

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