Grand Rapids Trans Foundation

"Cheers, Queers!" Our Happy Hour
2025-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
“Cheers, Queers!” is a vibrant and casual meet & greet for West Michigan’s Trans & Queer Community! This welcoming and inclusive gathering is an excellent space to reconnect with old friends (and meet some new ones)! Co-sponsored by GR Trans Foundation & GR Pride Center.

“Cheers, Queers!” currently happens TWICE per month: one standard happy hour at Brewery Vivant, and one non-alcoholic meetup at Lotus Brew. Always on select Thursdays from 6-9pm.
Important details!
Bring a friend or come solo – all are welcome! No purchase necessary $2 off all beverages for attendees Food will be available for purchase 18+ only

TRANSPORTATION:

Bikes. Secure bike racks are available outside the venue.
Bus. Exit the 6 bus at the Lake/Dwight stop, venue is located 1 block southeast from stop (approx. 3 minutes by foot).
Cars. There is street parking + a free parking lot adjacent to the venue.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Curb cuts and ramps are available to access the venue’s front door.
Venue and event tends to get loud / cacophonous.
Venue has gendered restrooms (M/F).
Venue has some fingerfoods that are vegan, but does not have any vegan entrees. We encourage you to look at menu before arriving.

***Officially sponsored by GRTF and GRPC.

✨Amazeballs Bingo w/ DeeDee Chaunte✨ (21+)
2025-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
Join us on the last Sunday of every month for AMAZEBALLS BINGO at Apartment Lounge!

Bingo, instant games, cash prizes, incredible performances, good drinks, and lots of fun– oh, my! But these events will ALSO be raising funds for the vital and affirming work of Grand Rapids Trans Foundation!

★ The gorgeous DeeDee Chaunte will be calling bingo this month (+ you can expect a couple performances)! Bring some dollars to tip her!

★ CASH ONLY. Bingo is $1 per panel or $5 per 6-panel. $1 instant game (Bananas!), with a chance to win up to $200. ATM available at the venue. We will be playing 8 rounds of bingo. Prizes are a 50-50 cash split for rounds 1-7, and a special prize for round 8!

Please see FB event discussion board for bingo rules, bingo games, and info about our instant games. Hope to see you there!

21+, no cover.

***This event is an official GRTF event.

✨"Cheers, Queers!" A Non-Alcoholic Meetup.
2025-07-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar, 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
“Cheers, Queers!” is a vibrant and casual meet & greet for West Michigan’s Trans & Queer Community! This welcoming and inclusive gathering is an excellent space to reconnect with old friends (and meet some new ones)! Co-sponsored by GR Trans Foundation & GR Pride Center.

“Cheers, Queers!” currently happens TWICE per month: one standard happy hour at Brewery Vivant, and one non-alcoholic meetup at Lotus Brew. Always on select Thursdays from 6-9pm.

Important details! Bring a friend or come solo – all are welcome! Lotus has a full dry bar / mocktail menu (see Discussion tab or their website for more info)! No purchase necessary; however, pastries, full dry bar / mocktail menu, espresso drinks, teas, sodas, & coffee will be available for purchase. Outside food can be brought into the venue, but please no outside bevvies. Instead, support Lotus with a drink purchase! Nearby food: Asada, KCM, Red Bowl, and Black Napkin. Venue is all-ages, but this event is 18+.

TRANSPORTATION:

Bikes. Secure bike racks are available around the corner in front of Leon & Son Wine.
Bus. Exit the 6 bus at the Lake/Diamond stop, venue is located half a block south from stop (approx. 1 minute by foot).
Cars. There is street parking, free after 7pm.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Handicap parking spot in front of the venue (and an unofficial one in the back).
For wheelchair/ramp access, the side door in the alley is ramped, but it is very uneven pavement + a bump at the base of the door. The door can sometimes get stuck. If you need assistance navigating the uneven pavement or opening the side door, please call when you arrive: (616) 419-8613
Venue and event can become loud when busy.
Venue has two all-gender restrooms.
Venue has vegan brownies. No in-house GF food options.

✨"Gender Junk" Walk-In Day!
2025-07-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 17:00 | GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
New Walk-in “Gender Junk” days on July 9th and 23rd!

Don’t want to wait weeks for an open appointment spot? Stop by between 1-5 pm for a walk-in “Gender Junk” appointment to order your gender-affirming products, such as bras, binders, tucking underwear, packing underwear, etc!

There are some free gentle-used items in the space, but we mostly use a catalog of items that we can order from (brand new, in your size, design of your choice, free of charge to you).

These new drop-in days are “first come, first serve,” so please be patient if there’s a line or a wait!

✔️Transcendence Artists Market (21+)
2025-07-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-24 19:00 - 22:00 | General Wood Shop, 507 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
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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 local artists showcasing their unique creations. From art to crafts, fashion to funky finds, there’s something for everyone! Plus, vibe out with live DJ sets from 8pm – 10pm, spinning the best lofi and house tracks to keep you moving. Whether you’re here to shop, connect, or just soak in the energy, Transcendence Artist Market is the place to be. Don’t miss out on a night of art, music, and good vibes!

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✨GRTF IS CLOSED
2025-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
The GRTF office will be closed today! Apologies for any inconvenience.

We will reopen on Monday (7/21/2025)!

✨"Cheers, Queers!" Our Happy Hour.
2025-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Vivant Brewery + Spirits, 925 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States

✔️Queer Potluck (Lotus Brew)
2025-07-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Lotus Brew Coffee / Dry Bar, 211 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, United States
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Meet up at Lotus Brew for a monthly Queer potluck! (Every 1st Sunday from 6-8pm.)This is a free community event where Lotus is inviting folks to come as they are for a relaxing evening of food, community, & rest.Vegan Chili & Rice will be available. Outside dishes are allowed, but please email lotusbrewcoffee@gmail.com so they can create allergen labels.We’d love to have you, all are welcome.

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✨GRTF IS CLOSED
2025-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 | GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
The GRTF office will be closed this week, for remote working and 4th of July!

We will reopen on Monday (7/7/25)!

✨Amazeballs Bingo (21+)
2025-06-29 18:30 - 20:30 | The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
Join us on the last Sunday of every month for AMAZEBALLS BINGO at Apartment Lounge!

Bingo, instant games, cash prizes, incredible performances, good drinks, and lots of fun– oh, my! But these events will ALSO be raising funds for the vital and affirming work of Grand Rapids Trans Foundation!

★ The gorgeous Dymond Denae will be calling bingo this month (+ you can expect a couple performances)! Bring some dollars to tip her!

★ CASH ONLY. Bingo is $1 per panel or $5 per 6-panel. $1 instant game (Bananas!), with a chance to win up to $200. ATM available at the venue. We will be playing 8 rounds of bingo. Prizes are a 50-50 cash split for rounds 1-7, and a $50 giftcard for round 8!

Please see FB event discussion board for bingo rules, bingo games, and info about our instant games. Hope to see you there!

21+, no cover.

***This event is an official GRTF event.

✨Byron Center Pride Festival ("Break Into Your Pride")
2025-06-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Break Room Therapy, 7988 Clyde Park Ave SW, Bryon Center, MI, 49315, United States
Come celebrate with us for our 2nd Annual Break Into Your Pride Event
Break Into Your Pride – A Celebration of Identity, Strength & Community!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Break Into Your Pride, a vibrant celebration of love, resilience, and self-expression! This event is all about embracing who you are, supporting one another, and breaking barriers—both figuratively and literally.
What to Expect: A celebration of you- your authentic self and worth Every guest receives a goodie bag filled with lots of items Local vendors & businesses supporting the LGBTQ+ community Food trucks serving up delicious eats Music, giveaways, and more!

**Please note: NO breaking will be taking place during the event. This event is for ALL ages.

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. GRTF will be tabling at this event.

✔️The Dunes Trans Pool Party
2025-06-29 11:00 - 19:00 | The Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI, 49406, United States
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The Dunes Resort is making a splash for the Third Annual Trans Pride Pool Party at #DunesResort! 🏳️‍⚧️
Hosted by the fabulous Jamie Ashby, this celebration is for Trans, Nonbinary, Gay, Lesbian folks, and all our allies. Come cool off, connect, and be part of a day full of pride and community. 💗
🩵 Pool games with amazing prizes sponsored by @tuckthreadss
🩷 Tuckthreadss will also have a booth set up so you can shop their incredible gender-affirming gear
🤍 All proceeds raised will benefit the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
🩷 Meet GRTF at their info table to learn more about their vital work and how you can get involved
🩵 Let’s show up, celebrate loudly, and support boldly. Whether you’re splashing in the pool or cheering from the sidelines, this day is for YOU.
Pool admission applies ($5). 21+ event.

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✔️Hard Case Benefit Show for GRTF (at the DAAC)
2025-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The DAAC, 1553 Plainfield Ave NE, #4, Grand Rapids, 49505, United States
🚨🚨NEW SHOW ALERT 🚨🚨
COME ON DOWN TO THE @daacgr FOR A NIGHT OF SWEET HEAVY HEAT.
With Goddokira (@goddokira9), Still Burning (@still.burninghc), SplitJaw (@splitjawhc), Bombxd (@bombxd.hc), and Solastalgia (@solastalgia_band)!
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm, MUSIC AT 7pm
$15/ALL TICKETS, BENEFIT SHOW FOR GR TRANS FOUNDATION
ALL AGES
NO DRUGS/NO ALCOHOL
WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE
SPONSORED BY @tone.chasers.music
FLIER CREDIT @spitsaw
SEE YOU THERE

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. Ticket sales benefit GRTF. (Event not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✔️Trans Weekend 2025 (Misthaven Resort, 18+)
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-29 | Misthaven Resort, 4252 W 200 N, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
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Trans Weekend is a unique opportunity to go camping— it will be an unforgettable week of community, connection, and celebration in the great outdoors! Open to community members of all genders, including allies. Get ready for a fun week filled with movie nights, pool parties, bonfires, frisbee and disc golf, karaoke, an amateur drag show, moonlight swims, a foam party, and so much more! Whether you’re here to relax, make new friends, or let loose and have fun, there’s something for everyone. Hosted by Nikk Selik and Misthaven Resort. Questions about Trans Weekend? Contact: Nikk Selik at nikk.selik@gmail.com.
** RESERVATIONS: https://www.campspot.com/book/misthaven-camp-resort **
Please note that this event is ages 18+ and that the campground is located in Indiana!
***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✔️Trans Family Week 2025 (Campit, All Ages)
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | Campit Outdoor Resort, 6635 118th Ave, Fennville, MI, 49408, United States
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Trans Family Week at Campit! More updates & finalized plan of events coming soon.
Reservations open. Book your stay today at 269-543-4300 or online at www.campitresort.com!
Please note that this is an all-ages family-friendly week and that the campground is located in Fennville, MI!
***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✨GR Pride Festival ("Breaking Free") - DAY 2
2025-06-22 12:00 - 19:00 | Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
🏳️‍🌈Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2025 🏳️‍⚧️
Check out GR Pride Center’s social media for info about entertainment headliners!
We are inviting you to Break Free! We are returning for our 37th takeover of Calder Plaza on Saturday & Sunday, June 21st and 22nd, 2025. The Grand Rapids Pride Festival is the Grand Rapids Pride Center’s largest fundraiser, in which you will find 150+ vendors, a beer garden (including non-alcoholic beverages), activities for all ages, food trucks, a sensory space, and local to nationally recognized performers on our entertainment stage.
Our theme, “Break Free,” is a call to action to remind us that we do not need permission to exist, thrive, and love authentically. It is a declaration that we will not be silenced in the face of disenfranchisement and erasure. We aim to curate a space where both joy and resistance brew in the streets of downtown Grand Rapids.
Sponsor, vendor, and volunteer applications are now available at https://grpride.org/pride-festival/

***GRTF is an official sponsor of Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2025. We will be tabling at this event both days.

✨Get Loud! Trans Pride Parade & Protest
2025-06-22 10:30 - 13:00 | Monument Park, 3 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Join us as we GET LOUD this Pride Month, with a Trans Pride Parade & Protest!

Plan to bring your own flags, signs, and noisemakers.No “booming” noisemakers or snare drums.Be colorful and bright and proud!

The plan:

10:30 – 11:30amWe are joining Protest for Progress at Monument Park (downtown GR) for an hour of public protest and visible support for the Trans & Queer community!
11:30am – 12:00pmWe will pack up and then march over to GR Pride Festival!
12:00 – 12:20pmOur parade will march through the Festival grounds (1.5 loops), ending at the Festival stage. As we march, we will encourage people to join us! There will be music, chants, pride, and joy.
12:20 – 1:00pmWe will end at the Festival stage at Calder Plaza! There will be speakers, chants, and performers, focusing on Trans resiliency and Trans joy.

***GRTF is cohosting this event, along with Protest for Progress and GR Pride Center.

✨GR Pride Festival ("Breaking Free") - DAY 1
2025-06-21 12:00 - 20:00 | Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

✔️White Party: GR Pride Fest's Official Pre-Party! (21+)
2025-06-20 22:00 - 2025-06-21 02:00 | Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
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Grand Rapids, the White Party is back again! Rumors Nightclub is hosting the official Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2025 Pre-Party on June 20th, 2025. Dance the night away from 10PM – 2AM dressed in all white to kick-off your #GRPride2025 weekend! A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Grand Rapids Pride Center. This event is 21+ and $10 for entry.

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✨GRTF IS CLOSED
2025-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
The GRTF office will be closed today, for a Pride Prep Day!

We will reopen on Monday (6/23)!
