Upcoming Events
At the heart of everything we do is the goal of supporting our community and bringing us together. Part of that goal is to create welcoming spaces in which people can connect, find support, and know they are valued as their authentic selves.
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How to Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
Hosted by Rural Pride Collective Coalition in partnership with UP Rainbow Pride and Equality Michigan
Peter White Public Library, Community Room - Lower Level
217 North Front Street, Marquette
October 25th, 2025
11a-1p
FREE
All ages welcome
Participate in a workshop/panel discussion with local community members on how you can become a better ally for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, no matter what your current level of knowledge is. Questions welcome.
Anything But Cis
Hosted by Rural Pride Collective Coalition
Peter White Public Library
George Shiras III Room - 2nd Floor/Upper Level
217 North Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855
6:30-8:00 p
Next: October 30th, 2025
Intergenerational peer support for the trans & gender-diverse community. Free and open to all people who consider themselves trans or gender-diverse.
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Together for Them
Hosted by Rural Pride Collective Coalition
Peter White Public Library
217 North Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855
6:30-8:00 p
Next: November 19th, 2025; Dandelion Cottage Room - Main Floor
Peer support for families and friends of trans & gender-diverse folks. Free and open to all people who would like support as supporters of trans folks.
Marquette Adult LGBTQ+ Support Group
Hosted independently
3rd Wednesday of every month
Peter White Public Library
217 North Front Street, Marquette
6:00 - 8:00p
18+ please
A support group for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community living in the UP. Community members or allies, all are welcome. This is meant to be a safe space for individuals to come together and foster a community of support during these difficult times.
Queer Book Club Marquette
Hosted independently in partnership with UP Rainbow Pride
Peter White Public Library
217 North Front Street, Marquette
Peter White Conference Room - Main Floor
November 3rd, 2025
6:00p
FREE
18+ please
You're welcome to join even if you haven't read
the book as long as you don't mind spoilers.
Next meeting: discussion of the book
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould
Monthly Hang Out at Superior Culture
Hosted by UP Rainbow Pride in partnership with Superior Culture
Superior Culture
717 North Third Street, Marquette
Every Second Wednesday of the month, starting November 12th, 2025
6:00-8:00p
Free entry, support of the host business encouraged
All ages welcome
Join us in a monthly community hang out to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in a designated safe space! Check out Superior Culture's website for more information: https://www.superiorculturemqt.com/
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Queen of Pentacles Queer Takeover
Hosted by Queen of Pentacles in partnership with UP Rainbow Pride
Queen of Pentacles
400 US Highway 41, Suite 104a, Negaunee
November 15th, 2025
10a-7p (business hours)
No purchase required to visit; support of host business encouraged
All ages welcome
Join us in a Queer Takeover Day at Queen of Pentacles Metaphysical Shop! Specialized Queer Astrology Teachings at 11a and 4p with all day discounts on herbs and scheduled readings! Visit their website for more information: https://queenofpentacles.org/
November Board Meeting
Sunday, November 9th, 1-2p ET
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qtm-bjxg-pxr
Or dial: (US) +1 417-567-3132 PIN: 511 986 329#
Physical Location:
2nd Floor Meeting Room in the Crib, Marquette, MI
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