Find affirming events for the West Michigan Trans community and their allies!

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  • ✨: Officially hosted, cohosted, or sponsored by GR Trans Foundation.
  • ✔️: Community-organized events that GRTF is proud to highlight (but that are not officially sponsored by GRTF).

Canceled ✔️Weekly Protest for Trans Rights

Monument Park 3 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

--- A weekly protest organized by a local group of advocates for equality and justice, with the goal of "raising awareness and protesting against anti- 2S-LGBTQIA+ legislative bills. Be that small catalyst to create positive change!" Every Sunday at Monument Park from 1-3pm. They have the signs, just need hands to hold them! ***GRTF is …

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FREE

✨Trans Empowerment Assembly and Kickoff Event with Justine Lindsay (TDOV Event)

Cook Carillon Tower (GVSU Allendale) 10710 N Campus Dr, Allendale, Michigan, United States

--- Join GVSU's Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center for a trans empowerment assembly to kick off Trans Week of Visibility 2025! There will be staff, student, and community speakers. With special guest, Justine Lindsay! Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Justine debuted as the first trans woman NFL cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers in 2022. …

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FREE

✨Transcendence Artists Market (TDOV Event) (18+)

General Wood Shop 507 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, United States

---  Transcendence Artists Market & Trans Week of Visibility Celebration  Join us for an evening of celebration, community, and creativity! Ages 18+. No cover. What's happening: 6-11 PM: Grand Rapids Trans Foundation and Grand Rapids Pride Center will be on-site with a booth full of local resources for our Trans community. Plus, there’ll be a …

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FREE

✨TRANS Rage (TDOV Event) (14+)

Break Room Therapy 7988 Clyde Park Ave SW, Bryon Center, MI, United States

--- Break Room Therapy is opening their doors to provide you the space to let out your TRANS rage for Trans Week of Visibility! Rooms are $15, available for groups of 2 in 30-minute sessions. You must be at least 14 or above and wearing closed-toe shoes. Please pre-register here: https://tinyurl.com/trans-rage-2025 $15, ages 14+. This …

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$15

✨”The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale” (TDOV Event)

Eberhard Center (GVSU) 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, United States

--- The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale is a wild journey in story, crossing oceans, religions, genders, and centuries, mapping the life of Jacques LaFargue - the trans Jewish 18th century historical figure whose very existence challenges current perceptions of transgender history and identity. Written and Performed by S. Bear Bergman. Through the …

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✔️”Will & Harper” Viewing and Discussion

First Congregational Church of Lowell 865 Lincoln Lake Ave SE, Lowell, United States

The Justice & Mission Team of Lowell UCC is partnering with Lowell Pride to host a showing and discussion of the film "Will & Harper," about actor Will Ferrell’s friendship with comedy writer Harper Steele, and covers a cross-country road trip they take together. ***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially …

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FREE

✨Children’s Reading Hour (TDOV Event)

Books & Mortar 966 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, United States

--- Meet us at Books & Mortar for our annual Trans Week of Visibility Children's Reading Hour w/ bookmark-making! We will be reading kids books that explore gender-expansiveness and acceptance. Family-friendly event; kids of all ages welcome! 12:30-1:30pm: Children’s Reading Hour1:30-2:30pm: Children’s Bookmark-Making Station Free, all ages. This Trans Week of Visibility event is a …

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FREE

✨Trans Social Time (TDOV Event)

Scorpion Hearts Club 1035 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, United States

--- Stop by for a chill social meetup at Scorpion Hearts Club for Trans Week of Visibility! Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, Grand Rapids Pride Center, and the GVSU Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center will be in attendance if you'd like more info about their resources. Try the TDOV drink special, socialize with the community …

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FREE

✨Trans Day of Visibility Rally (Grand Rapids)

Monument Park 3 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

--- Trans Day Of Visibility Rally! "Come together to support each other and celebrate Trans folks. This is a peaceful gathering to voice your thoughts, sing a song, or recite a poem. Participates need to stay on the sidewalks, out of the road, and move for pedestrians. Please refrain from any negative response to feedback. …

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FREE

✔️Trans Day of Visibility Rally (Lansing)

MI State Capitol (lawn) 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, United States

--- Join Inclusive Justice of Michigan, Equality Michigan, Gender Identity Network, and Stand with Trans for a powerful rally centered on Trans Joy—a celebration of resilience, love, and the right to live authentically. Featuring inspiring speakers, a drag show, community organizations, and a shared vision of liberation. ***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized …

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FREE

✨AMAZEBALLS Drag Bingo (21+)

The Apartment Lounge 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, United States

--- Join us for an unforgettable night of Amazeballs Bingo at The Apartment Lounge, hosted by the fabulous Reba Rose and supporting the GR Trans Foundation! Come ready for laughs, prizes, and some serious bingo action. It’s cash only, with cards available at just $1 per panel or $5 for 6. There’ll be a 50/50 …

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No Cover; Bingo Cards for Purchase

✨Trans Visibility Celebration w/ Special Guest Kayden Coleman

Charles W. Loosemore Auditorium (GVSU) 401 Fulton St. West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

--- Join us for an evening of community and celebration for Trans Day of Visibility! Cosponsored by GVSU's Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center, Grand Rapids Pride Center, and Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, we will be joined by several performers and our keynote speaker: Kayden Coleman (@kaydenxofficial)! There will be a light dinner served during …

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FREE

Do you have an event/group you’d like to get on our Calendar?

Please email your request (including event webpage, details, etc.) to info@grtransfoundation.org. 

Eligibility: We realize that there are many groups & events in this city that are Trans-friendly while not being explicitly Trans-centered. To keep this calendar a bit more focused, we will only post events that are Trans-centered or LGBTQIA-centered. Events should take place in West Michigan.