February 21 & 22

Stand Up for GLO

Join The GLO Center at the Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard 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!

Deadline: January 20

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

Sponsor Stand Up for GLO

Upcoming Events

Post Election Decompression Day @ GLO

What: There are many important issues, and candidate elections are happening on Tuesday, November 5th (don’t forget to vote)! We will have hot cocoa and snacks and relax, watch movies, play board games, or otherwise just spend time together!   
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ho:  For members of our local LGBTQ+ community.
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hen: Wednesday, November 6, 10 AM – 2 PM 

8 Week - Youth Therapeutic Support Group

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Beyond Healing to provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills.
Who:  For LGBTQIA+ teens ages 14-18.  
When: Friday, November 8, 6-7 PM
Where: The GLO Center

Still-Life Art Class with SRAC

What: These art classes aim to build social connections among LGBTQ+ families and provide a creative outlet for K-8 children. We believe in the power of art to bring communities together and foster understanding and self-expression!
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hen: November 11, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
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here: The GLO Center

8 Week - Youth Therapeutic Support Group

What: The GLO Center is partnering with Beyond Healing to provide a safe, open space for adolescents to explore their identities, find community, and develop healthy coping skills.
Who:  For LGBTQIA+ teens ages 14-18.  
When: Friday, November 15, 6-7 PM
Where: The GLO Center

Family Support & Education Meetings

What: Many people don’t know where to turn when a child, family member, friend, or other loved one comes out as LGBTQ+. The GLO Center is partnering with PFLAG Springfield/SWMO to help you better understand, support, and celebrate your loved one. 
When: November 19, 5 PM – 7 PM
Where: The Third Place – 416 W Commercial St

Inclusive Sex Ed Program - PPGR @ GLO

What: An evidence-based sexual health-ed program designed to reduce unintended pregnancies and/or STDs. The program focuses on sexual healthcare, safer sex, and healthcare advocacy.
Who:  For LGBTQIA+ Young People • 14 – 21 years old 
When: Saturday, November 23, 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Where: The GLO Center • This is a free program! •

Friendsgiving @ GLO!

What: The GLO Center is hosting Friendsgiving!
C
ome out to the Center for food, fun, and laughter!
We will be watching the 1999 LGBTQ+ Cult Classic 
“BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER.”

When: 
on November 25th at 5:30pm

 
Where: The GLO Center
 • RSVP: Closed •