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