Discover LGBTQ+ and ally events happening in West Michigan
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 AMC Grand Rapids 18
Postponed screening of "Ponyboi" at AMC Grand Rapids 18. We decided to postpone by a few weeks to give us some extra time to hit our RSVP goal.
🕙 10:00 PM
Amateur Cabaret at Rumors, TBA!
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Draw More Art Social
🕕 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Vivant Brewery & Spirits
An Open Invitation to the Michigan Queer Community Join Us in the Walloon Room for an Evening of Social Games and Icebreakers First Thursday of the Month 6-9pm Come join us for a welcoming and inclusive gathering sponsored by GR Pride Center & GR Trans Foundation. Leave your worries at the door and join us for an evening of socializing, games, and making new connections. Whether you're new to the community or a long-time member, everyone is welcome! •No purchase necessary •Safe and supportive environment •Bring a friend or come solo – all are welcome!
The 12th House GR is happy to announce a series of events to celebrate and honor the closing chapter of our physical location on Jefferson. It's not over till it's over and we want to find all the ways to connect and celebrate with the community that has found a safe space at 12th House through the years. Join us for these special events and remember this holiday season that buying small makes a BIG difference in your community. ❤ Big thanks to Juliea Paige of Original Goddess for organizing and hostessing these events for us and the many others who will be contributing their time and talents to our fond farewell. The love we've felt from our community has been so incredible and we want to share it all with YOU!
The first and third Thursday of every month is Kink Night at Rumors! Come dance and explore your kinks! Gear encouraged (Pups, Furries, Leather, and Morel) $5 Cover / $3 Cover with gear It's Thirsty Thursday at 10 PM! $3 Wells and $2 Domestic Bottles $2 off Premium Beer, Call, & Top Shelf DJ Monica Parker spins with an open dance floor all night! Come down and experience one of our mo $5 cover - only 21 and up admitted.
Enjoy free live music at the cafe by DJ Wry during Shop Hop
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Harmony Brewing
On Dasher, On Dancer, On Prancer... 💃 ...To the Mistletoe Market at Harmony Brewing Company this Thursday! We're excited to bring Avant Theatre Ballet to the Tree Lighting Party with a pop-up ballet performance from their upcoming Winter Debut at 6:30 PM. Bundle up, and come out and enjoy this FREE community event this Thursday from 5:00-8:00 PM!
🕒 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Create your own unique and gorgeous wrapping paper during Shop Hop. $5-10 suggested donation.
SHOPIN AND HOPIN! (on the trolley) 🚋🚋 We’re excited to announce that we are doing an artist market during shop hop this year! Artists: Transfigure Print Co, Black Cat Brown Box They’ll have apparel, up-cycled goods, Christmas decorations, and much more! 🎁🎄🎅🧑🎄 WE WILL BE OPEN FOR DINNER DURING SHOP HOP CANT WAIT TO SEE YALL HOPPIN AROUND (again on the trolley)
🕖 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Green Door Distilling Co.
Xmas Drag Jubilee at Green Door Distillery! Dec 4, doors 7:30 PM, show 8 PM. $10 adv., $15 door. Ugly sweater contest! 18+ Get ready for a magical evening at the Xmas Drag Jubilee at Green Door Distillery! On Thursday, December 4th, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable night filled with fabulous performances, festive fun, and a dash of holiday spirit. Doors open at 7:30 PM, giving you plenty of time to grab a drink and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. The show starts at 8 PM, and you won't want to miss a moment! Witness some of the most talented drag performers showcase their amazing acts that will leave you laughing, cheering, and perhaps even a little bit starstruck. Feeling festive? Don your best ugly sweater for a chance to win our Ugly Sweater Contest! It’s all about embracing the holiday spirit, so let your creativity shine and wear that quirky attire with pride.
Queer Writers Social
🕔 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stop in at OutFront Kalamazoo during December’s Art Hop to meet our December Artist of the Month, Sewer Brats! Meet the artist and join us for a workshop of zine and collage making on December 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo. About the Artist Sewer Brats is a Kalamazoo based artist and zinester. Whether it be collaging saucy magazines or vintage paper products, the art of Sewer Brats is fun, flirty, and defiant. Much of their work touches on themes of pop culture, sexuality, and reclamation. Remember kids, the rats DO run this city. You can find them on instagram @sewer_brats
DJ Monica Parker with an open dance floor all night long!
Board Game Social
🕘 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Sparrows Coffee
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight Walking in a waffle wonderland 🎶 We are excited to announce that we will be at Sparrows Coffee for Waffle Wonderland on Saturday 12/6 from 9am-1pm! Our menu will be filled with the season’s best flavors sure to bring you holiday cheer⛄️ We strongly encourage you to pair your favorite waffle with a delicious warm (or cold if you are into iced year round we understand, we are too) beverage from Sparrows for maximum enjoyment 😸🧇☕️
DJ Monica Parker spins with an open dance floor all night long!
🕓 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We're trying out a few themed grindrz events, if folks have any suggestions on other's they'd like to see more of please let me know. This Saturday GRINDRZ NOW BIWEEKLY 1ST & 3RD SATURDAYS 4PM-6PM 18+ event with all ages queer board game night right after SAPPHIC EDITION We want to try a few themes out to help folks meet others, everyone is still welcome. Sapphic refers to a interest or relationship between a femme-identifying person and those attracted to them, inclusive of all presentations. Achilliean, T4T & other themed mixers coming soon. GRINDRZ is a low stakes queer social mixer aimed at starting new connections for friends, friends & dates, or more. We'd love to see you there!
🕑 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every Sunday we're hosting a queer potluck 6-8 at Lotus Brew. This is a free community event where we invite folks to come as they are for a relaxing evening of food, community, & rest. Outside dishes are allowed, please email us at lotusbrewcoffee@gmail.com so we can create allergen labels.
🕛 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Queer Fiber Arts Social
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for QUEER YOGA every first and third Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo! Immerse yourself in a space that is by Queer folks, for Queer folks. Your instructor will guide you through beginner-friendly yoga postures, breath work, and active rest. All skill levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat. This service is offered in partnership with Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis and is for ages 18 and up. This is a donation-based class, with all proceeds benefitting OutFront Kalamazoo. Registration is required.
Coming up this Sunday (December 7th)! All are welcome and invited to come to the Community Center for a round table discussion about season 2 of the documentary series “Shiny Happy People” and the experiences of religious trauma it’s brought up for folks in our community. We will watch the final episode together from 2-3pm and discuss from 3-5. This will be facilitated by one of our dedicated program volunteers, and we’ll be joined by therapists from The Flourishing Collective and Trauma and Attachment Center (both members of the League of Allies!) 🏳️🌈
DeeDee's Birthday Bash, featuring Jenna Coucure-Chaunte, Amira S. Glass, Plethora Cross, Cocky Divine, Barbie Dior, Citrine B. Dupree, and Crystal d'Light!
Join OutFront Kalamazoo and Ms. Kalamazoo Pride 2025, Jade Harmony, for our monthly QUEER CRAFT NIGHT! Chat and work on your creative projects using the provided materials or bring your own. Provided activities will include drawing, collage, sewing, painting, origami, and more. This program is open to those ages 14 and up takes place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
🕠 5:30 PM
All are welcome, new prompts every month. Bring or share a poem (optional) and get kind-hearted feedback. Hosted by poet Nick West and Dorian Steele.
📍 Herrick District Library
🌈✨ Are you a youth leader who cares about creating inclusive, empowering spaces for LGBTQ+ youth? Join us this fall for Affirming Futures — a workshop series to support, uplift, and equip youth leaders. What to expect: meet other leaders and help shape the future of youth support in our community. Registration is required (link in bio); you do not have to attend all sessions.
🕟 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Create your own unique and gorgeous suncatcher with Denise from Socco. All materials are provided.
🕖 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us in celebrating friendship, belonging, and the courage to dream of a kinder world. Our mission is to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and create community through the power of music. This is why we sing.
🕧 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Knit Happens is a knitting and crocheting group for LGBTQIA+ people ages 18 and up. Join us at OutFront Kalamazoo on the second Saturday of each month from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a provided project (all materials included), or bring your own project to work on. All skill levels are welcome!
🕒 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 House Rules Board Game Lounge
It's a special Ugly Holiday Sweater Party edition of Trivi-YAH! Our regulars call it, "The best trivia night in Grand Rapids." We call it our passion. Join us for four rounds of general questions and big fun!
🕡 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Mindful Moments is a welcoming, down-to-earth mindfulness meditation group designed for people of all experience levels, ages 18 and up. We offer a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore mindfulness in a way that feels natural and accessible. We typically begin with a short guided meditation, followed by a few moments of silent sitting. Afterward, there is time for gentle reflection, optional group sharing, and light discussion about everyday mindfulness tools you can use in your daily life. Mindful Moments takes place on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo. Please bring your own blanket, towel, cushion, yoga mat, or other items to sit comfortably on the floor. Some pillows will be available. Come breathe with us. You are always welcome here.
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
All materials provided (or bring your own). Hosted by art therapist Steven Edelman.
🕢 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Judy K. Jolliffe Theater in the Epic Center
Merry, Queer, and Bright is a humorous, queer, Hallmark-inspired Christmas play that follows four lifelong friends—each from different parts of the U.S.—as they embark on a journey to reunite in their hometown of Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the holidays. Through a series of hilarious and heartfelt road trip mishaps, the play captures the joy, chaos, and deep bonds of chosen family. Merry, Queer, and Bright blends witty dialogue, campy humor, and heartfelt moments in the spirit of classic holiday comedies. Think Planes, Trains & Automobiles meets Christmas on Holly Lane with a big dose of queer humor that leaves audiences laughing and feeling warm inside.
🕒 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn how to crochet with JJ from Coffeepot Crochet. All materials provided.
🕗 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Pyramid Scheme
We put our heads together with our friends at Betka-Pope Productions, and we're going to start doing a monthly trivia night! They call it Trivi-YAH, and we've heard it's a blast! Here's the first 3 dates, all on Sunday nights, from 8-10pm for those 21+! And it's free to play! So start getting your team together, and let's do this!
Join us for a special Musical Theatre themed trivia featuring questions about musicals on stage and on screen, special prizes, and sing-alongs!
🕚 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Seatings at 11:00am or 2:00pm Join us for an HYGGE-themed high mid tea! It’s gonna be the coziest. Hygge is a Danish concept that means anything from “the art of creating coziness” to “tea by candlelight.” Bring your favorite blanket to wrap around you or wear your coziest sweater. Each table will be served a beautiful charcuterie board, light bites, and premium loose-leaf teas chosen to be paired and enjoyed with your treats. Tickets are $ 29.00 per person, available either as Tea for Two ($ 58.00) or Tea for Four ($ 116.00). You will have an opportunity to share each person in your party’s dietary restrictions prior to purchasing your tickets.
Open-mic style event - keep your reading to 5 min - stay to show support for poets - snap for everyone! Email info@scorpionheartsclub.com to guarnatee a spot, or just show up. Hosted by Nick West and Dorian Steele.
🕖 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Air Zoo Aerospace Science Museum
You're invited to join OutFront Kalamazoo for our annual Winter Gala! Show off your formalwear with an evening of dancing, drinks, appetizers, and our beloved Winter Gala Awards Ceremony. Buy your tickets now to join us on February 7th at the Air Zoo! Doors open at 7:00 PM.
