March 21 & 22

Stand Up for GLO

Join The GLO Center at the Historic Fox Theatre at the History Museum on the Square for a night of stand-up comedy featuring the hilarious Jared Goldstein!

This inaugural event focuses on bringing more queer entertainment and art to Springfield. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Grab your tickets for one of TWO SHOWS now and support The GLO Center’s vital work in the LGBTQ+ community.

This is an 18+ event. 

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About Jared Goldstein

This year’s headliner is Jared Goldstein, known for his incredible comedic talent and appearances on Comedy Central, Netflix’s Black Mirror, and ABC’s Modern Family. A rising star in the comedy world, Jared was named one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should & Will Know 2021 and a JFL New Face 2022. Jared has graced both the stage and screen, starring in Quibi’s Nikki Fre$h with Nicole Richie and appearing on shows like STARZ’s Counterpart, TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles, and CBS’s The Unicorn. He even made an appearance on Saturday Night Live in a sketch written by Tina Fey!

Stand Up for GLO Opener

Dizzy Divine (IG: @dizzy.divine)

Dizzy divine is one of Springfield’s premiere comedy queens. She has been doing drag for about six years and loves blending comedy, androgyny, and high-energy performance that reflects both her non-binary identity and love for entertaining. You can see her performing at Martha’s Vineyard both on the weekends and hosting and DJing the open talent nights every Tuesday.

Catch her setting the stage on fire both nights with a mix of stand-up and show-stopping drag!

Deadline: March 1

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your support of an event that aims to bring queer entertainment and art to the community! Your support means so much to our organization and its mission to support and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community to create a community where all can thrive!

For more information, please contact Aaron Schekorra at aaron@glocenter.org.

Thank you to our 2024 Stand Up for GLO Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Punchline Sponsor

Laugh Track Sponsor

Bambinos Cafe

Sponsor Stand Up for GLO

Upcoming Events

GLO Old School Group

What: GLO is excited to offer lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. The Old School Group is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.   Who: Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend. When: Saturday, February 15, 4 PM – 6 PM  Where: Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar

Rainbow Kids: Game Night @ Village Meeple

What: We’re meeting at Village Meeple board game cafe to try out some games and spend time in community together!   Who: Rainbow Kids is GLO’s programming for LGBTQ+ families with kids 11 and under. We aim to help families build community with each other and help young people feel accepted and celebrated. When: Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM Where: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe

The GLO Market

What: Join us in supporting local queer-owned businesses and organizations!  When: Saturday, February 22, 12 PM – 4 PM Where: The GLO Center 

GLO Movie Night: Pride 2014

What: Join us for a special GLO Center event on Thursday, February 22nd at 4:00 PM at Moxie Cinema, featuring a screening of the inspiring and heartwarming film Pride (2014). This moving film celebrates resilience, unity, and the power of community.  When: Saturday, February 22, 4 PM  Where: The Moxie Cinema, 305 S Campbell Avenue Suite 101 Admission: $3.00 per person. Tickets are first come, first serve.

Rainbow Kids: Surrealism Art Class

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) to bring you a series of monthly art classes. This month – surrealism, dream collages and Salvador Dali moustaches! We believe in the power of art to bring communities together and foster understanding and self-expression.  Who: These art classes aim to build social connections among LGBTQ+ families and provide a creative outlet for K-8 children. When: Wednesday, February 24, 5 PM – 6:30 PM RSVP: Email collins@glocenter.org with how many adults and children you are bringing. Where: The GLO Center

GLO Old School Group

What: GLO is excited to offer lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender adults aged 50+ opportunities to connect with each other and build community. The Old School Group is a social space where people can meet others, form friendships, and share their life experiences.   Who: Geared towards 50+ but there is no age limit, younger people can attend. When: Tuesday, February 25, 9 AM – 11 AM  Where: The GLO Center

Women & Non-Binary Support Group

What: The Women & Nonbinary Support Group allows women and woman-aligned folks to come together and build community with each other.
Who:
This group is for queer women and nonbinary people, whether they are butches, femmes, cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support.

When: Tuesday, February 25
, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

QTBIPOC Support Group

What: The QTBIPOC support group (Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) is a safe, supportive space to gather and build community. Who: It is open to people of color (including white-passing folks) and family/friends of QTBIPOC as well.
When: Wednesday, February 26
, 6 PM – 8 PM

 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

GLO Volunteer Orientation

What: Interested in being a GLO Volunteer? Join us for our Volunteer Orientation! This orientation will familiarize you with the GLO Center’s work and prepare you to be a GLO volunteer. This orientation is also for Crisis Cold Weather Shelter volunteers at GLO. Before the meeting, please fill out the Volunteer Form. When: Saturday, March 1, 3 PM – 4 PM Where: The GLO Center

GLO Banned Book Club

What: Join GLO at our Banned Book Club where we’ll be reading a series of books that have been or could be banned, followed by discussions on the books, novels, and writings.  Book: “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller
When: Sunday, March 2, 5 PM  Where: The GLO Center

Men & Non-Binary Support Group

What: To provide men and man-aligned folks the opportunity to come together and build community with each other.
Who:
This group is for queer men and nonbinary people, whether they are cis, trans, gender nonconforming, or other gender identities to socialize and engage in peer support. 
When: Thursday, March 6, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Where: The Third Place, 416 W Commercial St

Stand-Up for GLO

What: The GLO Center is excited to kick off a brand-new annual fundraiser – Stand Up for GLO! We’re starting this inaugural event with a bang, featuring the incredibly funny and talented headliner, Jared Goldstein!  When: Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22 @ 7 PM Where: The Historic Fox Theatre, 157 Park Central Square