--- 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 …
Find affirming events for the West Michigan Trans community and their allies!
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- ✨: 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).
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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🌈 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 … ✨Bingo to benefit GR Trans Foundation (cohosted) Read More »
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"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 …
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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, …
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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 🦇 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The GRTF office will be closed today, for Juneteenth! We will reopen on Monday (6/23)! |
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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. … ✔️White Party: GR Pride Fest’s Official Pre-Party! (21+) Read More »
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The GRTF office will be closed today, for a Pride Prep Day! We will reopen on Monday (6/23)! |
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🏳️🌈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 …
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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 …
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🏳️🌈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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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"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 …
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🚨🚨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 …
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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. 💗 🩵 …
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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, … ✨Byron Center Pride Festival (“Break Into Your Pride”) Read More »
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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 …
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The GRTF office will be closed this week, for remote working and 4th of July! We will reopen on Monday (7/7/25)! |
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The GRTF office will be closed this week, for remote working and 4th of July! We will reopen on Monday (7/7/25)!
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The GRTF office will be closed this week, for remote working and 4th of July! We will reopen on Monday (7/7/25)! |
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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.