Upcoming Events
HoliGAY Market
Connect Media Group is proud to present the third annual HoliGAY Market! This market is a place where you can shop from local LGBTQ+ and ally artisans, crafters, makers, and retailers. This year, proceeds will benefit Nashville Launch Pad. Support those who support you and shop the Connect HoliGAY Market.
Queer Disco Pool Party
Join us at The Dive Motel for a Queer Disco Pool Party that also just to happens to be a Launch Pad fundraiser. $20 at the door gets you access to music by The Queer Agenda and DJ Treux, drag performances, vendors, and more! This event is 21+
Nashville Pride Festival
Come find our booth at Nashville Pride to learn more about what we do and win some prizes!
Queer Quest Patagonia
Join us at Patagonia Nashville for a weekend-long celebration of diversity and unity. This event is designed to connect people with the vibrant LGBTQ+ communities and safe spaces in Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville. Drop by anytime to meet representatives from organizations that are creating safe spaces within the queer community, including Launch Pad! Complimentary food and drinks will be served throughout the day.
Bonnaroo - Booth and Panel
Calling all music lovers! Launch Pad will have a booth set up in Bonnaroo’s Planet Roo Thursday-Sunday. Located in the middle of Centeroo, Planet Roo is a haven for sustainability, wellness, and global consciousness. With representation from a diverse group of non-profit organizations, this space is an opportunity to learn, relax, and get inspired to take impactful action.
Also, on Friday 6/14 at noon you can find us speaking at the How Stage as part of a panel titled “I’LL KEEP YOU WARM, WON’T LET YOU SHIVER”: Critical Services for At-Risk Communities. Led by Shower the People, Nashville-based nonprofits will discuss the services they provide to underserved communities in Nashville, including people living with the consequences of homelessness and queer/trans youth. Panelists will share how to utilize their services and important ways Bonnaroovians can do similar work in their own communities, no matter where they live.
Nashville Cheer Pride Kick Off Party
Who’s Ready to Party, Shop, and Raise some (FUN)ds for Charity???? Nashville Cheer is having a #Pride Kick-Off Party with performances from local artists, vendors, and MORE!! Will we see you there??
Publix Nashville Women's Triathlon
Join the Nashville Women's Triathlon – a day of empowerment, endurance, and personal triumphs, set against backdrop of the iconic Parthenon in Nashville's premier urban park. Nashville Launch Pad is the official nonprofit partner for this event.
Nashville Flea Market
The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 to 1200 dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public every month.
Founded in 1969, the Nashville Flea Market has been in operation for almost 60 consecutive years. The mission is to provide a venue for traveling and local vendors to make a living while offering the community an alternative to the traditional, big box shopping experience. Nashville Launch Pad will have a table set up so come by and say hello!
Nashville Flea Market
The Nashville Flea Market at The Fairgrounds Nashville is considered one of the top ten flea markets in the country. Approximately 800 to 1200 dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public every month.
Founded in 1969, the Nashville Flea Market has been in operation for almost 60 consecutive years. The mission is to provide a venue for traveling and local vendors to make a living while offering the community an alternative to the traditional, big box shopping experience. Nashville Launch Pad will have a table set up so come by and say hello!
Everybody Eats: Community Resource Fair
It’s time for all of us to do our small part to help our community and our neighbors, to make sure Everybody Eats. Everybody vs Racism is teaming up with a coalition of organizations to help feed, educate, and give resources to families in need. If you know any families in the Nashville community that need a hand up then send them our way.
Holigay Market
Connect Media Group is proud to present the HoliGAY Market! This market is a place where you can shop from local LGBTQ+ and ally artisans, crafters, makers, and retailers. Our first HoliGAY Market was virtual in 2021 and we are excited to announce our first in-person market! This year proceeds will benefit Nashville Launch Pad. Support those who support you and shop the Connect HoliGAY Market. Learn more here.
Chappell Roan Concert
You're invited to come dance your a** off this fall at The Midwest Princess Tour! Chappell Roan will be performing in Nashville at Brooklyn Bowl on October 7th, every show is themed and it’s gonna be SO FUN 💖 Chappell has invited Launch Pad to table and collect donations at the show, so come say hey before you dance the night away!
Nashville Underground Arts Mixer
This mixer was created so that members of different performing arts circles can get to know each other. Burlesque, drag, fire, flow, bellydance, circus, side show, poets, musicians, painters/illustrators, photographers, videographers, etc. ✨You're all invited!!!✨ Come develop connections with those that are not necessarily in your circles, build connections with those that are, and foster a sense of community and collaboration. Cover: $5
Nashville Launch Pad will be there tabling and accepting donations!
Queer Disco Pool Party
Get ready to dive into the ultimate Queer Disco Pool Party! Join us at The Dive Motel on July 29th from 7pm to midnight for a night of unforgettable fun, all for a great cause! Music will be brought to you by The Queer Agenda and the one and only DJ Jane Dupree. There will also be a Drag Show, vendors, a food truck on-site, and of course a pool!
Tickets are only $20 and available at the door, so don't miss out on this spectacular night of celebration and support! This event is a fundraiser for Nashville Launch Pad, so $10 of each ticket sale will go to support our work!
Nashville Pride Festival
Come find our booth at Nashville Pride to learn more about what we do and win some prizes!
Bonnaroo - Booth and Panel
Calling all music lovers! Launch Pad will have a booth set up in Planet Roo on Thursday and Friday 6/15-6/16. Located in the middle of Centeroo, Planet Roo is a haven for sustainability, wellness, and global consciousness. With representation from a diverse group of non-profit organizations, this space is an opportunity to learn, relax, and get inspired to take impactful action.
Then on Saturday 6/17 at 1pm you can find us speaking at the How Stage as part of a panel titled “Where Allyship is Needed Most and How to Show Up.”
Trans Town Hall + Market
Come find our table at this exciting free event that will include an open market with local fare from 4-9PM, a Town Hall from 6-7PM, and a movie screening of Tangerine (rated R) from 7-9PM.
Pride615
Pride615 is a free Pride event brought to you by Proud To Be In Baseball. Their mission is to empower and advocate for the next generation of LGBTQ people in baseball. Created by openly gay professional baseball player (and country music artist) Bryan Ruby, Proud To Be In Baseball is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Nashville/Madison, Tennessee. Launch Pad is excited to be invited to table at this event!
This event features performances from: Gwen Levey, Kevin John, Bradford Loomis, Sarah Peacock, Mark Robert Cash, Bryan Ruby, Julia Cannon, Charlie Rogers, and Andy Kahrs.
Musicians Corner
Launch Pad was selected as the Featured Community Partner for Musician’s Corner on June 2nd. This annual, free outdoor concert series in Centennial Park touts Nashville’s diverse musical landscape and attracts over 75,000 fans each year! Featured musicians will include Tré Burt, Caroline Spence, Maya de Vitry, Karina Daza, and Hayes Peebles.
Come say hey to us at the Launch Pad table, check out local artisans and food vendors while enjoying the show!
Ryan Allen Gray Concert
To celebrate the official release of his debut single “Oh My God,” Ryan Allen Gray will be performing featuring a live Gospel Choir and full band at the Electric Jane in Nashville, TN on June 1st at 6:30 pm. You’ll want to make dinner reservations to ensure that you have a seat in the main show room. Dinner reservations can be made at www.theelectricjane.com/reservations/
Ryan has invited Launch Pad to table and speak during the event. In lieu of admission fees, donations to Launch Pad will be encouraged.