EVENTS
Queer Fiber Arts Club
A casual meet up to work on fiber arts projects in community. Fiber arts include things like embroidery, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and more!
This month we will be at Hull Park behind the library. We’ll meet at 5:30, do brief introductions of our names and pronouns, and then get to work! We'll hang around until 7 and then go our separate ways.
Queer Fiber Arts Club meets monthly on the first Monday - 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4
Art Meet Up at the UNP Community Center
Join us for an Art Meet Up at the new Up North Pride Community Center! Bring your own art project and enjoy an artful evening with friends.
And if you don’t have an art project, just bring yourself and a smile!
Queer Jam Night at Sidetraxx
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 Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at Sidetraxx
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!
Venture Out Project - Monday Night Hike Traverse City
Monday Night Hikes are all about finding community and relaxing in nature with other queer folks! They are a low-stakes, low-stress way to meet new people while enjoying summer outside. We hike at the pace of the slowest person, and we don’t leave anyone behind.
Hikes range from 1.5 to 3.3 miles and are generally within a 30- to 40-minute radius of the Traverse City area. All hikes start at 5:30pm and may go as late as 8:00pm. Hikes generally run rain or shine, but we will cancel for heavy rain, thunderstorms, or extreme heat.
Space is limited - Register here to reserve your spot for the hike!
Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
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.
UNP Hike at Maple Bay Natural Area
Come explore the trails at Maple Bay Natural Area! We’ll meet at the parking lot of the Maple Bay Farm at 10:00 before hitting the trails that wind through forests, fields, dunes, and beach areas
Click to learn more about Maple Bay Farm and the Maple Bay Natural Area
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
Benzie Area Pride Network Annual Fundraiser Concert with Black Elliott & Aaron Dye!
Fundraising concert for the Benzie Area Pride Network! Featuring musician Blake Elliott and special guest Aaron Dye. Fingers foods provided by Suz McLaughlin. Suggested donation $25/person but pay what you can!
UNP Teen Art Night
Bring a project of your own or help us decorate the Up North Pride Community Center by adding to our Window Mural! We’ll provide the window paint, you bring your design ideas!
Ages 14 - 18 welcome.
Queer Jam Night at Sidetraxx
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 Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at Sidetraxx
Venture Out Project - Monday Night Hike Leland
Monday Night Hikes are all about finding community and relaxing in nature with other queer folks! They are a low-stakes, low-stress way to meet new people while enjoying summer outside. We hike at the pace of the slowest person, and we don’t leave anyone behind.
Hikes range from 1.5 to 3.3 miles and are generally within a 30- to 40-minute radius of the Traverse City area. All hikes start at 5:30pm and may go as late as 8:00pm. Hikes generally run rain or shine, but we will cancel for heavy rain, thunderstorms, or extreme heat.
Space is limited - Register here to reserve your spot for the hike!
Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour Performance: Frankfort
The Traverse City Dance Project's first stop on its 2025 summer performance tour across Northern Michigan featuring beautiful new works performed by our incredible professional dancers! The program boasts an impressive lineup of professional dancers from around the country and showcases new dance works by Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston Lott and recent Juilliard graduate Julia Ciesielska, in collaboration with live cellist Kyle Stachnik. The second half of the program will spotlight choreography by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, set to the iconic music of Queen. The performance will be held from 7-8:30pm. Before the main event, guests can enjoy pre-show tunes by DJ Eric P starting at 6pm, setting the perfect mood for the evening ahead. Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the dancers, musicians, choreographers, and crew, offering insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences.
6pm---pre show music
7pm--performance followed by Q&A
Event will end at 8:30pm
Free Event
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour Performance: Charlevoix
The second stop of Traverse City Dance Project’s 2025 summer season tour of FREE performances across Northern Michigan! The program boasts an impressive lineup of professional dancers from around the country and showcases new dance works by Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston Lott and recent Juilliard graduate Julia Ciesielska, in collaboration with live cellist Kyle Stachnik. The second half of the program will spotlight choreography by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, set to the iconic music of Queen. Before the main event, guests can enjoy pre-show tunes by DJ Eric P, setting the perfect mood for the evening ahead. Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the dancers, musicians, choreographers, and crew, offering insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences.
In addition to the performance, there will also be a FREE kids' dance class for all levels and abilities at 6:30 PM on the park lawn, taught by one of the TCDP dancers.
NOTE: This event is outdoors. Bring your own chair/blanket, as seating will not be provided. We strive to make these events as accessible as possible; please feel free to reach out if you have any specific needs.
6:30pm----free kids dance class and pre show music
7:30pm----performance followed by a Q&A
9pm----event ends
Free Event
Michael G Lee Book Signing & Reading at Horizon Books
Meet Michael G. Lee, auther of When the Band Played On: The Life of Randy Shilts, America’s Trailblazing Gay Journalist. A writer, researcher, and educator with more than twenty years’ experience in human services and HIV/AIDS, Michael is also a Michigan State alum. His interest in the life of Randy Shilts came about while he was researching the origins of 1970s-era gay and lesbian community services and their influence on AIDS organizations in the 1980s.
Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour Performance: Kalkaska
The third stop of Traverse City Dance Project’s 2025 summer season tour of FREE performances across Northern Michigan! The program boasts an impressive lineup of professional dancers from around the country and showcases new dance works by Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston Lott and recent Juilliard graduate Julia Ciesielska, in collaboration with live cellist Kyle Stachnik. The second half of the program will spotlight choreography by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, set to the iconic music of Queen. Before the main event, guests can enjoy pre-show tunes by DJ Eric P, setting the perfect mood for the evening ahead. Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the dancers, musicians, choreographers, and crew, offering insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences.
In addition to the performance, there will also be a FREE kids' dance class for all levels and abilities at 3:00 PM on the park lawn, taught by one of the TCDP dancers.
NOTE: This event is outdoors. We strive to make these events as accessible as possible; please feel free to reach out if you have any specific needs.
3:00---free kids dance class and pre show tunes
4:00---performance followed by Q&A
5:30---event ends
Free Event
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
Traverse City Dance Project Summer Tour Performance: Traverse City
The final stop of Traverse City Dance Project’s 2025 summer season tour of FREE performances across Northern Michigan! The program boasts an impressive lineup of professional dancers from around the country and showcases new dance works by Resident Choreographer Jennifer McQuiston Lott and recent Juilliard graduate Julia Ciesielska, in collaboration with live cellist Kyle Stachnik. The second half of the program will spotlight choreography by Artistic Director Brent Whitney, set to the iconic music of Queen. Before the main event, guests can enjoy pre-show tunes by DJ Eric P, setting the perfect mood for the evening ahead. Following the performance, attendees are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the dancers, musicians, choreographers, and crew, offering insight into the creative process and behind-the-scenes experiences.
NOTE: This event is outdoors. Bring your own chair/blanket, as seating will not be provided. We strive to make these events as accessible as possible; please feel free to reach out if you have any specific needs.
6:30pm--pre-show music
7:30pm---performance followed by Q&A
9pm---event ends
Free Event
Queer Fiber Arts Club
A casual meet up to work on fiber arts projects in community. Fiber arts include things like embroidery, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and more!
Meet by Nobo Riverside at 5:30, do brief introductions of our names and pronouns, and then get to work! We'll hang around until 7 and then go our separate ways.
Queer Fiber Arts Club meets monthly on the first Monday - 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4
Art Meet Up at the UNP Community Center
Join us for an Art Meet Up at the Up North Pride Community Center! Bring your own art project and enjoy an artful evening with friends.
And if you don’t have an art project, just bring yourself and a smile!
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
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.
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
Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
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
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
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
Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
QUEER:SAY Storytelling
QUEER:SAY Storytelling
Queer:Say 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.
This is a ticketed event
Parental guidance is advised
Pride Week: Sign Making Party
Join us at The Little Fleet for our annual Sign Making Party!
The Sign Making Party is your chance to make a statement and prepare for the Pride Visibility March on Saturday.
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
Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
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
LGBTQ Meet & Greet at MiddleCoast Brewing
Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
Queer Jam Night at Sidetraxx
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 Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at Sidetraxx
Venture Out Project - Monday Night Hike Empire
Monday Night Hikes are all about finding community and relaxing in nature with other queer folks! They are a low-stakes, low-stress way to meet new people while enjoying summer outside. We hike at the pace of the slowest person, and we don’t leave anyone behind.
Hikes range from 1.5 to 3.3 miles and are generally within a 30- to 40-minute radius of the Traverse City area. All hikes start at 5:30pm and may go as late as 8:00pm. Hikes generally run rain or shine, but we will cancel for heavy rain, thunderstorms, or extreme heat.
Space is limited - Register here to reserve your spot for the hike!
Interlochen Shakespeare Festival: "Measure for Measure"
The Interlochen Shakespeare Festival was recently named one of the Best Outdoor Theater Performances in the U.S. by the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards.
What is the true meaning of justice? That question propels the Interlochen Shakespeare Festival’s riveting and relevant production of Measure for Measure. Left to rule Vienna in Duke Vincentio’s absence, the puritanical Angelo prosecutes Claudio for the crime of fornication—prompting the accused’s sister, Isabella, to confront Angelo’s merciless interpretation of the law.
Reimagined by director Bill Church as a 1970s-inspired urban thriller, Shakespeare’s final comedy plumbs enduring themes of justice, power, and forgiveness through both edge-of-your-seat action and moments of levity. Join an exceptional cast of professional and emerging actors beneath the starry skies of Upton-Morley Pavilion for a taut and gritty tale that’s as timely today as it was in 1604.
LGBTQ Meet & Greet at MiddleCoast Brewing
Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!
Paddle with Pride!
Sleeping Bear Surf is kicking off their first community paddle of the season, Thursday, June 26th, with pride!
What to know:
Date: Thursday, June 26th
Location: North Bar Lake
Time: Be ready to hit the water at 6:30pm!
There will be a quick orientation and safety briefing at 6:20pm before we enter the water.
Weather: TBD
What to bring:
Non-motorized watercraft of choice
Board / Boat
Paddle
Life jacket (per Coast Guard regulation, PFDs must be on the bodies of all kayak & canoe paddlers, and either worn or strapped to all SUPs)
Leash (for all SUPs)
Drinking water
Swimwear *if you plan to get wet*
Fleece and/or neoprene to stay warm (bring an extra cozy fleece for post-paddle)
A buddy!
A snack or beverage to pass if you wish to hang around at North Bar Lake to cheers at the conclusion of our paddle.
If you are in need of watercraft, Paddleboard rentals are available for $40 at Sleeping Bear Surf – just give us a call to reserve at least 12 hours prior to the event and we’ll take care of the rest!
Community Movie Night: Paris is Burning!
Oryana & Up North Pride Present: PARIS IS BURNING! Wednesday, June 25th, 7pm at the State Theatre!
Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion "houses," from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women — including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza.
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
Rainbow Run
We are thrilled to announce our third annual collaboration between Up North Pride and TART Trails for the Rainbow Run on June 21, 2025. This fun color run will take place around the Boardman Loop and promises to be a meaningful and impactful event that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the beautiful northern Michigan community.
This event is much more than just a run or walk. It is a celebration of love, acceptance, and belonging, and an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies to come together and show their pride. It is a chance to raise awareness and support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and to promote equality and inclusion in northern Michigan.
Run registration is now open! Click here to sign up to participate!
Want to help make this event happen? Sign up here to volunteer!!
The 2025 Rainbow Run is presented by JenTees Custom Logo Gear and Molina Healthcare.
Teen Open Mic Night
Express yourself through music, poetry, spoken word, and more at the first Up North Pride Teen Open Mic Night. A special thanks to Eugene’s Record Shop for hosting our inaugural event! Open to anyone aged 14-18, pre-registration not required.
LGBTQ Meet & Greet at MiddleCoast Brewing
Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!
Traverse City Roller Derby Juneteenth Open Skate
Join Traverse City Roller Derby for their pop up roller skate rink at the Grand Traverse Civic Center! Entrance and skate rentals are both $5 each.
Bring your own skates or roller blades and only pay the entrance fee.
Helmets and padding are recommended.
Come early, skate sizes are limited.
No scooters, wheelie shoes, or other wheeled toys.
UNP Book Club at The Folded Leaf
Join us and our friends at The Folded Leaf in Cedar for the Queer Book Club!
The book club will meet every other Thursday at 6pm.
Transgender, NonBinary+ Support Group
Up North Pride and Head & Heart Therapeutic Solutions are proud to offer a monthly peer support group for Trans & Nonbinary+ adults. Group is the third Wednesday of the month.
T&NB+ Support Group is free, although space is limited, so please register through QR code below or at this link: https://forms.gle/xo3rw8fSJTGGBNys6
Pride Ride!
Join us at F&M Park in your bike gear and pride gear for a spirited ride through downtown led by Norte!
The ride will begin at 6 pm so please join us at the park before 6 to rally up! Free admission, all ages are welcome.
Pride Ride is sponsored by
Rainbow Beading for Teens
Come join the library and Up North Pride to bead in a supportive welcoming environment! We will have beads in all the colors of the rainbow as well as findings for necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings. Want to create your own color combo that celebrates your identity? Go for it!
All teens are welcome here.
Venture Out Project - Monday Night Hike Interlochen
Monday Night Hikes are all about finding community and relaxing in nature with other queer folks! They are a low-stakes, low-stress way to meet new people while enjoying summer outside. We hike at the pace of the slowest person, and we don’t leave anyone behind.
Hikes range from 1.5 to 3.3 miles and are generally within a 30- to 40-minute radius of the Traverse City area. All hikes start at 5:30pm and may go as late as 8:00pm. Hikes generally run rain or shine, but we will cancel for heavy rain, thunderstorms, or extreme heat.
Space is limited - Register here to save your spot for the hike!
TC Roller Derby Pride Bout
Traverse City’s Civic Center will play host to TCRD’s Pride Bout!
This is certain to be an action-packed, edge of your seat evening of roller derby action!
Doors open and beverage service begins at 5:00 pm. The action starts at 6pm!
We hope to see you and your family there!
Traverse Indivisible & Leelanau Indivisible Flag Day Parade
Traverse Indivisible and Leelanau Indivisible are staging a gigantic Flag Day event to celebrate the Stars and Stripes, and to tell the world that we support democracy and the rule of law!
Flag Day Celebration and Parade, with participation and fun for the whole family.
Meet up with neighbors and friends at The Government Center at noon before the parade
Spread the word through your social media and other means using our Mobilize link: https://www.mobilize.us/traverseindivisible/event/785444/
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!
TC Pit Spitters Pride Game
Let’s Play Ball!
Celebrate Pride Night at the ballpark with the Up North Pride community!
Tickets available now at https://traverse-city-pit-spitters.nwltickets.com/Ticket/Packages
Pride Night Ticket Package includes a limited edition Pit Spitters Pride bucket hat and a ticket to Pride Night on June 12, 2025. Your hat will be available for pickup at guest services (behind sections 109 and 110) during the game.
Paddle with Pride
Sleeping Bear Surf is kicking off the first full moon paddle of the season, this Wednesday, June 11th, with pride!
Paddle with Pride is a connection-centric community event brought to life with our partners at Up North Pride.
What to know:
Date: Wednesday, June 11th
Location: The Platte River! Exact launch point TBD! Weather dependent!
Time: Be ready to hit the water at 8:30pm!
There will be a quick orientation and safety briefing at 8:20pm before we enter the water.
The sun sets on June 11th at 9:29pm and the moon will start to rise at 8:30pm — therefore we’ll have a good chunk on the water to enjoy the light of the sunset before the moon appears over the trees!
Weather: So far it looks like it is going to be partly cloudy, with a low of 54F. Light and variable winds from the WSW.
What to bring:
Non-motorized watercraft of choice
Board / Boat
Paddle
Life jacket (per Coast Guard regulation, PFDs must be on the bodies of all kayak & canoe paddlers, and either worn or strapped to all SUPs)
Leash (for all SUPs)
Functioning Headlamp
Light / Lantern to put at the front of your watercraft
Drinking water
Swimwear *if you plan to get wet*
Fleece and/or neoprene to stay warm (bring an extra cozy fleece for post-paddle)
A buddy!
A snack or beverage to pass if you wish to hang around at North Bar Lake to cheers and cheer under the moon at the conclusion of our paddle.
If you are in need of watercraft, Paddleboard rentals are available for $40 at Sleeping Bear Surf – just give us a call to reserve at least 12 hours prior to the event and we’ll take care of the rest!
Benzie Area Pride Network: Celebrate Pride! Free Dinner at St. Ambrose
Join old and new friends from the Benzie Area Pride Network for dinner, music, and fun at St. Ambrose!
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