Grand Rapids Trans Foundation

✔️The Dunes Trans Pool Party
2025-06-29 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.)

✨"Cheers, Queers!" A Non-Alcoholic Meetup.
2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-29 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.

✔️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.)

✔️Transcendence Artists Market (21+)
2025-06-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-27 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.)

✔️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)!

✨GRTF IS CLOSED
2025-06-19 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 Juneteenth!

We will reopen on Monday (6/23)!

✔️Pride Block Party (Apt Lounge)
2025-06-15 14:00 - 20:00 | The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
Are you excited for this year’s Block Party at Apartment Lounge? We are!

From Apartment Lounge:

So we LOVE Big Announcements and those Year’s PRIDE BLOCK PARTY 2025 is no different.
Check out our Headliner this year Latrice Royale with an AMAZING local cast and DJ DigiMark Meet and Greet at 8pm showtime 6pm to 8pm. Opens at 2pm and Vendors, Food Trucks and a Day Filled with Gay Pride and Gay Fun.

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

✔️Lilith's Lair Pride Show (Art Market + Drag)
2025-06-14 18:00 - 22:30 | Lilith’s Lair, 25 Division Ave S # 15, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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LILITH’S LAIR’S PRIDE SHOW!

Art market with over 24 vendors will be open to the public this time starting at 6:00pm (free).
The drag show will be the paid portion of the event, starting at 8:30pm ($10).

Hosted by @cockys_encore2018 & @bettyjmadisonPerformances by: @cherub.sinn, Cyber larose!, @jax_offmore, @jeena.doucure, @chiquito_243, and Lilith’s Lair’s very own @killastyles616!

You can get tickets at www.lilithslairgr.com/merch
Come support local talent and artists!

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

✔️Pride Climbing Party at Terra Firma
2025-06-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Terra Firma Bouldering Co., 1555 Marshall Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49507, United States
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Terra Firma Bouldering Co.’s Pride Meet-Up on June 19th is for climbers who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and want to get together for a fun evening of climbing! This meet-up is for both members and non-members. Non-members will receive a discounted day pass for only $13 (+ free rentals).
They’ll have a DJ all night long!
If this is your first visit, please fill out the waiver in advance.
Waiver- Terra Firma Waiver

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

✔️Pride-day the 13th Flash Tattoos
2025-06-13 13:00 - 21:00 | Brenda Sue’s Tattoos, 876 Cesar E. Chavez Ave, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
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⚠️🕷 FRIDAY THE 13th FLASH TATTOO EVENT! 🕷⚠️

Brenda Sue’s Tattoos is proud to announce a partnership with GRTF for Pride Month for a special Friday the 13th flash sale!

From Brenda Sue’s Tattoos:

🦇$13 of every tattoo done during the night will be counted up and donated to the GR Trans Foundation 🦇
In addition, we will be taking donations for unused makeup, jewelry, ties, and hair items such as hair curlers, flat irons, etc.
Rules:
🏳️‍⚧️ if you share either on facebook or instagram and tag a friend in the share, you will be automatically drawed into a 50$ gift certificate that will be drawn at the event itself!
🏳️‍⚧️we will NOT be taking clothing donations as the organization has asked us to not accept clothing donations.
🏳️‍⚧️ we will not be taking clients names or information past 8p, however if there are still people waiting we will still be tattooing!
🏳️‍⚧️ if you do not respond to phone calls, you do not respond to your name being called or go away from the building for an extended period of time, you forfeit your place in line. there is an extended waiting area in the back of the building for people if they need to smoke or there isnt any room in the lobby. additionally, people may have to stand outside.
🏳️‍⚧️ no limit on how many tattoos you can get.
🏳️‍⚧️you can only get Tats in the following areas: Arms, legs, and upper back. other areas are up to artist discretion only.
🏳️‍⚧️color is also up to the artists discretion.
🏳️‍⚧️ you may bring friends, however, friends will not be allowed in the artist’s booth as we will have limited space already.
🏳️‍⚧️PARKING INFORMATION🏳️‍⚧️ you MAY park in the parking lot next to the building, as well as on the street next to, and in front of the building.

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. A portion of proceeds will benefit GRTF.

✔️Out Loud Comedy: A Queer Variety Show
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Comedy Project, 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
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Some local comedians are hosting a queer comedy event on June 12th to raise funds for Grand Rapids Trans Foundation and Grand Rapids Pride Center! There is a great lineup of folks so please join us for some laughs while also giving back to the community here in Grand Rapids!

Doors open at 6:15pm, show starts at 7:00pm.

Includes a silent auction to raise funds for GRTF and GRPC!

Tickets ($20) can be purchased at the event link below! 🙂🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤

***GRTF is proud to highlight this locally organized event. Proceeds will benefit GRTF, and GRTF will be tabling at this event.

✨"Cheers, Queers!" Our Happy Hour.
2025-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

✨Bingo to benefit GR Trans Foundation (cohosted)
2025-06-11 22:00 - 23:59 | Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
Bingo!

Join us for this special event on Wednesday, June 11th, 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 up

***Officially sponsored by GRTF.

✔️LGBTQIA+ Book Club (Black Dog Books)
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Dog Books and Records, 959 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
Black Dog Books and Records is having its very first LGBTQIA+ Book Club – ‘A Natural History of Transition’ by Callum Angus as chosen by @oopcdaisie who will also run it! Copies of the book available at Black Dog Books.
“A Natural History of Transition, blends the hard truths with fiction to explore how we perceive trans narratives. Each short story builds towards the next, using elements of horror, nature and queer history. Callum Angus not only shines a light on how harmful, and restrictive, the white-colonial views of gender are; He emphasizes how natural it is to undergo many changes and transform throughout life, without bounds.”
*POSSIBLE TRIGGER WARNING* Body horror, esp in the first story where a trans man gives birth to a cocoon

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

✔️House of Words Open Mic (GRTF Benefit)
2025-06-08 17:00 - 19:30 | New Holland Brewing (The Knickerbocker), 417 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
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Join us for The House of Words Give Back Sundays! Every second Sunday of each month, we will be selecting a local organization to highlight, and for Pride Month, this will be GR Trans Foundation!

These nights are meant to bring our community together and highlight the AMAZING resources that we have available in Grand Rapids!

Doors @ 5! All ages welcome!

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

✔️Riverpride 2025 (General Wood Shop)
2025-06-08 12:00 - 22:00 | General Wood Shop, 507 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, 49504, United States
🌈 Riverpride is Taking Over Bridge Street! 🌈

From General Wood Shop:

Join us Sunday, June 8 from 12 PM to 10 PM as we activate the Bridge Street Entertainment District with a FREE all-day community celebration — and an epic After Party from 10 PM to 2 AM at General Wood Shop!
✨ 2 Stages. 30+ Performers.
💃 Drag Queens, DJs, Go-Go Dancers & Dance Troupes
🎨 Local Vendors, Artists, Interactive Booths & Pop-Ups
📍Bridge Street & Alabama Ave | General Wood Shop | GR, MI
🔥 Want the VIP experience? We’ve got you:
🎈 Daydreamer VIP (11:45 AM – 6:45 PM) – $150
– Private booth for 4 + VIP outdoor area
– 2 Bottles of Champagne 🥂
– GWS swag + dedicated server
– Early access to General Wood Shop
💆‍♀️ Perfect for a chill Pride afternoon with space to unwind
🌙 Afterglow VIP (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM) – $200
– Private booth + VIP outdoor stage view
– Champagne, swag, and a dedicated server
– Front-row seats to drag, go-gos & late-night magic
🎉 Your VIP home base for the After Party vibes
📍 Bridge Street & Alabama Avenue, Alabama Avenue & First Street, and General Wood Shop at 507 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
Visit our website to get your VIP tickets 👇🏻
riverpridegr.com/vip-tickets/

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

✔️Weekly Protest for Trans Rights
2025-06-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Monument Park, 3 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
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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 proud to highlight this locally organized event. (Not officially sponsored by GRTF.)

✨Lowell Pride Festival ("Defy & Amplify")
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Lowell Riverwalk, 110 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell, MI, 49331, United States
LOWELL PRIDE RETURNS FOR YEAR 5!
They tell us we don’t belong. They tell us we don’t exist. They try to erase us, silence us, legislate us out of public life.
But we refuse to hide. We refuse to be silent.
We get LOUDER. We take up SPACE. We show up in full, unapologetic, unstoppable PRIDE!

Lowell Pride is BACK for its 5th Annual Pride Festival this summer! Five years of building community, standing in defiance of hate, and creating a place where every LGBTQIA+ person and ally knows they are seen, loved, and celebrated. In a time when our rights, our identities, and our very existence are being challenged, Pride isn’t just a celebration—it’s an act of RESISTANCE. It’s a declaration that we are HERE, we are PROUD, and we are never going back.

***GRTF is an official sponsor of Lowell Pride Festival 2025. We will be tabling at this event.
