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

Symbol Key:

  • ✨: 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).

✔️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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✨Bingo to benefit GR Trans Foundation (cohosted)

Rumors Nightclub 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, United States

--- Bingo! Join us for this special event on Wednesday, March 5th, to raise funds for the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation! A $5 cover gets you up to 8 rounds of bingo with community sponsored prizes! 50/50 Raffles and drag performances by special quest performer’s with your host DeeDee Chaunte! $5 Cover | 21 and …

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$5

✨”Cheers, Queers!” Our Happy Hour. (cohosted)

Vivant Brewery + Spirits 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, United States

--- An Open Invitation to the Michigan Trans & Queer Community! Please join us for our monthly "Cheers, Queers!" social event! This is a welcoming and inclusive gathering to reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones, sponsored by GR Trans Foundation & GR Pride Center. This event happens every first Thursday. No purchase …

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✔️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

✔️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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✔️Trans Pool Party (OutFront Kalamazoo, 18+)

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo 1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, United States

--- You’re invited to OutFront Kalamazoo's next Trans Pool Party, a safe and judgement-free event for transgender and gender-expansive people ages 18+. Come in whatever swim attire feels most affirming! One guest per attendee is allowed; cis partners welcome! Steam room and sauna access will be included, but please bring your own towels. Please help …

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FREE

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

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.