Put your knowledge to the test with a special Up North Pride Drag Trivia Night at the Short’s Pull Barn in Elk Rapids, hosted by the one and only Miss Mercedes Benz-Over!

Join us for a game night at Secondhand Social Club on April 18th from 6pm-8pm. Try a out a new game, play a classic favorite, or bring a game of your own!

All ages welcome.

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

Join us in celebrating Earth Day with a fun and eco-friendly clothing swap! This free event is a perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe sustainably, connect with your community, and reduce waste.

Bring gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories for teens & adults. Donations not required to take clothes.

*We are especially looking for gender affirming and expansive clothing, workwear, and plus-size clothes.*

All remaining items will be taken to NMC's clothing closets for students or to the Women’s Resource Center. This event is held in partnership with NMC Student Services, NMC Pride, Penny Lane, Slip Vintage, and Up North Pride.

Donation Drop-Off Locations & Times

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER
April 15th - 22nd | 11am - 3pm

SLIP VINTAGE
April 17th - 21st | M, Th - Sat 11am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 4pm

INNOVATION CENTER WELCOME DESK
April 15th - 18th | 8am - 5pm

UNIVERSITY CENTER WELCOME DESK
April 15th - 18th | 8am - 5pm

Our next Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Non-Conforming Group meetup will be Thursday, April 24th at the Community Room at Oryana Co-Op West (US 31 location).

This month’s meeting will be a Show & Tell night — bring an object for a show and tell OR bring a slide deck for a presentation on a special interest (max 5 minutes per presentation).

No registration is needed, but if you have any questions you may contact us at info@upnorthpride.com

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

This year, our fundraising event will be PROM!

Come dance the night away at Up North Pride’s Queer Adult Prom fundraiser at Hotel Indigo.

Your ticket includes one drink token, appetizers and late night pizza, photo booth and dance party led by 2BaysDJ. Cash bar, boutoniers & corsages available for purchase.

Proceeds from this fundraiser event will support Up North Pride’s year-round operating budget.

Get your tickets now!

(Please note - this is a 21+ event)

Sponsored by Hotel Indigo and The Fierberg National Law Group

Not able to attend but want to donate to the fundraiser? Click here!

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

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

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

Let’s get together to welcome warmer weather and enjoy a drink, some tasty food, and music at The Little Fleet!

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!

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.

**There will be two sessions on Saturday, May 10th. First sessions is 3pm-5pm and 2nd session will be 6pm-8pm.

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

Meet Local Author Chasten Buttigieg as he sits down with a guest host to discuss the universal challenges of parenthood, the genesis of his new picture book, and life in the great Michigan north!

About Papa’s Coming Home

A charming picture book about unconditional love from New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg, perfect for families who love each other the whole year through.

Jojo and Rosie’s papa has been away on a trip, and they can’t wait to welcome him home! They make signs, they pick flowers, and with Daddy’s help, they bake a cake and pack the car with absolutely everything Papa might have missed while he was away.

When Papa’s plane arrives, they give him a huge hug—but when they bring him to the car, they realize there’s one small problem: Where will Papa sit?

Delightfully illustrated by Dan Taylor, this charming story filled with love celebrates dads and familial bonds. Chasten Buttigieg shines a beautiful light on the humorous musings of toddlers and a parent’s unconditional love for their child.

Get your tickets here!

Tier 1 + book $32; Tier 2 + book $22; Students $5 (no book); 2 ticket/1 book bundles available

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

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.

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

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

Join us an Art Meet Up at the City Opera House! 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!

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

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

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

Gather your friends and join us for an entertaining and thrilling night of bingo, hosted by our fabulous drag queens! With exciting prizes up for grabs, you won't want to miss out on the fun. Come and experience the vibrant energy and glamour of our drag performers, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Iron Fish Distillery. This is a night you won't forget, so mark your calendars and join us for Drag Bingo at Iron Fish Distillery!

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

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

Let’s Play Ball!

Celebrate Pride Night at the ballpark with the Up North Pride community!

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!

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.

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

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.

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

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!!

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

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

Join us every Friday from 6-10pm for a casual meet up in a safe space for drinks and conversation!

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

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

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

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

Get ready to spike, serve, and slay this summer with our first-ever LGBTQIA+ Grass Volleyball League, hosted in partnership with Grand Traverse Social Sports!

Whether you’re a volleyball pro or just here for the vibes, this league is all about fun, community, and showing up as your full self on the court. All skill levels are welcome!

👉 Registration open through May 23rd – grab your spot now before it fills up:
Sign Up Here

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

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

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

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

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

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 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