# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OUTShine: Free To Be!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌈 You’re Invited to OUTShine: Free To Be!  

Join us for an unforgettable evening of queer brilliance, bold storytelling, and community joy at OUTShine: Free To Be —our signature National Coming Out Day celebration and annual fundraiser!!

🎟 Tickets: free to $100 
🍸 Cash bar available | 21+ only

The lovely emcee La Reine Divine for her third year as our emcee
Music and Drag Show by Michigan Drag Brunch & Events
(bring $ to tip the Queens!) 
Latin dance lesson by Alex Lazo
Captured through the lens of Queer Lenz Photography

OUTShine: Free To Be will also feature:
• Silent Auction and Raffle (still accepting contributions!) 
• Fun activity stations throughout the venue
• Powerful personal stories that celebrate identity and resilience
• Music, movement, and moments that remind us we belong.

Whether you’re out, coming out, or simply showing up in solidarity—this is your night to shine.

Reserve your spot now and be part of the celebration!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/outshine-free-to-be/200030463523405
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, drag-shows, brunch, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: New Vintage Place
- **lat**: 42.979005232477
- **long**: -85.681607580828
- **full address**: New Vintage Place, 530 9th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-44ND, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: OUTShine: Free To Be!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dd85c78cb9543f9cfb14710f3c5da3d321379e67f7a171c20b7018b5cee70729-rimg-w960-h365-dcf8a858-gmir?v=1788218594

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is OUTShine: Free To Be! being held?
  - **A:** OUTShine: Free To Be! takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at New Vintage Place, 530 9th St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-44ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing OUTShine: Free To Be!?
  - **A:** OUTShine: Free To Be! is organized by Grand Rapids Lgbtq+ Healthcare Consortium.

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