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).

✨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

✔️Move & Mingle (TDOV Event)

Catalyst Training Center 5210 6 Mile Ct NW, STE 5, Comstock Park, United States

--- Celebrate Trans Strength & Community Through Movement Are you ready to move more freely, build strength from the inside out, and reconnect with your body in a gender-affirming space? Join Sabrina Schutter, owner of Catalyst Training Center, for a donation-based Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) class dedicated to honoring trans identities and creating a safe, …

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Donation-based

✔️Transcendence Artists Market (21+)

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

--- Transcendence Artist Market Every Tuesday, come immerse yourself in creativity and community at the revamped Transcendence Artist Market!   21+ | No Cover TRANSCENDENCE ARTIST MARKET SPECIALS: $3 PBR & Wells $4 Liquid Deaths & N/A Beers $5 Well Vodka Redbulls $10 Transcendence Cocktails $5 Fries & Churros Explore three rotating booths filled with amazing …

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FREE

✔️Adult LGBTQ Prom: “A Night Under the Glittery Galaxy”

Watermark Country Club 1600 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

--- If you've ever wished that you could re-do your high school prom as your authentic, confident self, then this is the event for you! All LGBTQ+ adults and their guests are welcome to join us for a night of food and fun. Dinner will include salad, potatoes, bread, and choice of both vegetable and …

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$35

✔️3 Witches Femme Clothing Swap

Midwest Movement Collective 1140 Monroe Ave NW #2103, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

--- Looking for some cute new clothes? Come to Spring Swap, the largest femme clothing & accessories swap in the West Michigan area! Bring your clean and gently worn clothing and accessories to Midwest Movement Collective on April 6th between 10AM-2PM, and browse what fellow swappers brought to bring home with you! Why swap clothes? …

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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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FREE

✔️Queer Potluck

Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, United States

--- Every 1st Sunday, Lotus Brew is hosting a queer potluck! This is a free community event where Lotus Brew invites folks to come as they are for a relaxing evening of food, community, & rest. Vegan Chilli & Rice will be available. Outside dishes are allowed, but please email lotusbrewcoffee@gmail.com, so they can create …

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FREE

✔️Transcendence Artists Market (21+)

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

--- Transcendence Artist Market Every Tuesday, come immerse yourself in creativity and community at the revamped Transcendence Artist Market!   21+ | No Cover TRANSCENDENCE ARTIST MARKET SPECIALS: $3 PBR & Wells $4 Liquid Deaths & N/A Beers $5 Well Vodka Redbulls $10 Transcendence Cocktails $5 Fries & Churros Explore three rotating booths filled with amazing …

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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.