Discover LGBTQ+ and ally events happening in West Michigan
🕙 10:00 PM
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
🕕 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Flat River Pride Center
Join the VFRP Book Club as we read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
It's Kick-Ass Karaoke, hosted by DeeDee Chaunte! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday join us at 10pm and come enjoy our NEW Karaoke platform and NEW selection of songs with amazing drink specials and mug specials! It's Thirsty Thursday at 10 PM! $3 Wells and $2 Domestic Bottles $2 off Premium Beer, Call, & Top Shelf $5 cover - only 21 and up admitted.
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Draw More Art Social: free & open to the public, a low stress social hang that is drop in friendly.
📍 Lotus Brew
Join us this Thursday for "Cheers, Queers! A Non-Alcoholic Meetup" at @lotusbrewcoffeedrybar! ✨ "Cheers, Queers!" is a vibrant and casual meetup for the West Michigan's Trans & Queer Community! Come reconnect with old friends (and meet some new ones)! This bimonthly event alternates between a standard happy hour at Brewery Vivant, and a non-alcoholic meetup at Lotus Brew. ✨ Co-sponsored by @grtransfoundation & @grandrapidspridecenter.
Queer Writers Social: free & open to the public, a low stress social hang that is drop in friendly.
Open dance floor all night long!
🕡 6:30 PM
🕔 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Oxford Place Apartments
Neko Taiyaki @ Oxford Place Apartments
🕒 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
HOWLR: Furry Social Mixer. Harnesses, pup hoods, and fursuits are welcome! Please keep it PG-13.
Sapphic refers to an interest or relationship between a femme-identifying person and those attracted to them, inclusive of all presentations for this event. This is a free event 2nd & 4th Saturdays 6-8pm. 18+. It's meant as a social hang for folks to get to know each other, have a safe alt space to celebrate who they are while meeting friends & new faces.
All ages queer board game night. Come play some games and meet new people!
🕛 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🕙 10:00 AM
🕙 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 The Bluestocking Bookshop
Neko Taiyaki @ Bluestocking Bookshop
🕖 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live acoustic music with Erin Monroe and friends. Cozy, intimate atmosphere with soulful tunes.
🕛 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Queer Fibers Arts: free & open to the public, a low stress social hang that is drop in friendly.
🕡 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Apartment Lounge
Join us on Sunday, April 26, at @theaptlounge for bingo, instant games (🍌&🍒), CASH prizes, incredible drag performances, good drinks, and lots of fun! All proceeds go towards the affirming work of GR Trans Foundation. 🏳️⚧️
🕓 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A meeting for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ community and those who want to practice their ASL skills.
📍 Block House
Drag Brunch at Block House! April 26 | Doors 10AM, show 11AM | $10/$15 | Brunch buffet + $12 mimosa specials!
🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Pickerel Lake Park
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our April Queer Hike at Pickerel Lake Park in Rockford!
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Project-based workshop to make a crochet frog. Advanced beginner class — participants should already know single crochet, chains, and slip stitches. Instruction by JJ Crum (they/them) of Far Out Fiber.
Show Night at Rumors!
A free community social hang every Sunday night.
This is a free community dinner to meet your neighbors & community. This is a free event, you do not need to bring anything. All are welcome. If anyone is bringing dishes please email us at lotusbrewcoffee@gmail.com with the following: - Allergens list of the dish - If there are any pets in the house where you're making it.
📍 Monument Park
Protest for a Progress is a group of local activists that strive to unite the 2S-LGBTQIA+community, assert our collective presence, demand justice, equity and change. Together, we amplify our voices, hold leadership accountable, and stand as a visible, unrelentingforce for progress and equality. We have the signs, just need hands to hold them. Pause for inclement weather
📍 Founders Brewing Co.
Ready to tap into your brainpower? Join us every fourth Monday of the month for Trivi-YAH at Founders! 🪑 Tables open: 6:00 PM 🕖 Trivia starts pouring: 7:00 PM 👥 Teams of 1-6 players ❓ 5 rounds of general trivia 💰 Win up to $25 in gift cards 💸 Free to play Trivi-YAH is specially brewed for good times- expect delicious beer, fantastic vibes, and a crowd that knows how to raise a glass!
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A free community event where participants bring their own crafts and contribute to a shared background playlist.
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our April Craft Club — a guided spring painting session!
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bring a poem to share (5 mins or less) or just listen and sip a beverage. Hosted by poets Nick West (@n.w3st) and Dorian Steele (@absinthe.absolam).
🕡 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 KDL Byron Township
🕠 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Celebration Cinema Studio Park
"That’s all.” 👠 Step out in your fiercest lewks! Celebrate the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada with a fashion-forward evening at the movies. Walk the carpet, grab your popcorn, and join fellow fans for a stylish night in partnership with Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids. “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” ✨ ✨ 5:30 PM – Pre-show reception on the second floor of Studio Park & inside Midtown 👠 Runway-ready looks encouraged 📸 Costume contest with gift card prizes 🍿 Hors d’oeuvres catered by 123 & popcorn included 🍸 Private cash bar available 🎬 7:00 PM – Screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Pyramid Scheme
TMGR III - Save the date!
📍 House Rules Board Game Lounge
We put our heads together with our friends at Betka-Pope Productions, and we're starting a monthly trivia night! They call it Trivi-YAH, and we've heard it's a blast! Now on Mondays (1st, 3rd, and 5th of the month) from 7-9pm! And it's free to play! So start getting your team together, and let's do this!
A monthly writing accountability event. Body doubling helps with productivity and motivation. New and seasoned writers welcome.
Reading the Rainbow is Out On The Lakeshore’s inclusive book club, welcoming individuals of all genders and identities. We explore LGBTQ+ literature twice a month through engaging discussions and a variety of activities inspired by the books, including film screenings and author talks. Book List for 2026! January: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin (Vintage Fiction, 159p) February: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey (Fiction/Romance, 176p) March: Tongue Breaker: Poems and Performance Texts by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (Poetry, 170p) April: From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium by Justin Elizabeth Sayre (Nonfiction, 240p) May: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar (Fiction, 223p) June: Brandon and Wilson at the Catch by Curtis McMillen (YA Fiction, author visit on June 17th!) July: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz (Graphic Novel, 256p) August: Song of My Softening by Omotara James and Keith Haring: A Life for Art by Alexandra Kolossa (Poetry, 70p & Nonfiction, 95p) September: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo (YA Fiction, 414p) October: The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe (Fiction, 352p) November: Love Is for All of Us: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging from the LGBTQ+ Community and Friends edited by James Crews and Brad Peacock (Poetry, 186p) December: So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer,and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis (Nonfiction, 296p)
🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hosted by Virginia Anzengruber with local comedians. Tickets required (in advance if possible, or at the door).
Join us for May's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing "How to Have a Killer Time in DC" by Sam Lumley. This is an Adult Fiction Mystery, Contemporary, and Queer novel. Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
📍 KDL Cascade Township
🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
BYO lunch (optional). Low-key, non-intimidating Spanish practice. All proficiency levels welcome.
🕖 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join bestselling mystery author Molly Harper as we celebrate her newest release, A CUTE LITTLE MURDER, with a discussion of Prohibition-era cocktails! Molly will sign books and answer questions about the research that led to her fascination with obscure 1920s liqueurs and a plot revolving around hidden speakeasies and poisoned friendships. Enjoy a demonstration of how to make a Bee’s Knees sting!
A monthly community gathering to process current events together, share needs, explore coping strategies, connect with resources, and support each other.
An approachable and meaningful safe space to explore writing your own poetry. New writing prompts each month. Bring & share an in-process poem (optional). Hosted by poets Nick West (@n.w3st) and Dorian Steele (@absinthe.absolam).
📍 Wealthy Street Annex
Rapidian Writers’ Room is our monthly meeting, held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at the Wealthy Street Annex, located at 1110 Wealthy St. SE. At Rapidian Writers’ Rooms, we discuss story ideas, roadblocks and writing tips. These meetings are open to anyone regardless of experience. All we ask is that you’re curious about things happening in your community and want to write about them. It’s free, low-pressure and open to everyone. Thank you to our friends at Harmony Brewing Company for sponsoring our writers’ rooms.
🕖 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Greenville Area Community Center
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for the Flat River Pride Pageant 2026 at the Greenville Area Community Center!
🕥 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for our May LGBTQIA+ Coffee Meetup at the Pride Center in Greenville!
🕒 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Make friends with other local bakers. Try a new bake and bring it to share. This event recurs monthly on the 3rd Sunday. Hosted by Mae from @bakeeffectgr.
🕚 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
📍 B. C. Pizza Greenville
Support Voices of Flat River Pride with a visit to BC Pizza Greenville for GAY PIZZA MONDAY! A portion of sales supports the organization.
For queer and neurodivergent folks. Chat, stim, unmask, or vibe quietly. Fidgets and drawing materials provided.
Cut out what inspires you from provided books and create something new. Guidance, support, and safe space provided. Hosted by art therapist Steve Edelman (@depth_arts_and_therapy).
Adult Game Night (open to those 18+) is held on the third Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at the Community Center. All are welcome to join us for games, snacks, and meeting others in the community. Feel free to bring your own favorite game to share!
Hone your writing skills, new (optional) prompts every month, build community with other writers.
🕐 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Fulton Street Market
Join us for a celebration of local queer and queer-aligned artists, makers, businesses, and organizations. Get your pride gear shopping done locally and just in time for June! 🌷 Sunday, May 24th 🌞 1:00–4:00 PM 📍 Fulton St. Market 🌦️ Rain or shine! 🎟️ Free, family friendly, and open to the community Stroll through a garden of creativity featuring: 🌸 Local queer & queer-aligned art vendors 🌿 Community organizations & services 🌼 Unique small businesses 🌮 Delicious food trucks 🎨 Kids activities and family-friendly fun 💃 Pop-Up Performances 🌱 NEW THIS YEAR: BUDDING ARTIST WAY 🌱 We’re thrilled to introduce Budding Artist Way, a special section of the market highlighting youth artists aged 16 and younger. Come support the next generation of creativity! Whether you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind art, connecting with community, supporting local makers, or simply soaking up the joyful atmosphere, Queer Art Mart is the perfect way to celebrate spring together. Mark your calendar, bring a friend (or three!), and come watch our community bloom. 🌺
📍 Comden-Towle Model Forest
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our May Queer Hike at Comden-Towle Model Forest in Lakeview!
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our May Craft Club — friendship bracelet making!
Join us for June's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing "Changelings: An Autistic Trans Anthology". This is a Young Adult Fiction Anthology (Queer). Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
🕚 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
📍 201 W Judd St
Join us for Flat River Pride 2026 in downtown Greenville!
🕐 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for July's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing "Invisible Differences: A Story of Autism, Adulting, and Living Life in Full Color" by Julie Dachez. This is an Adult Non-Fiction Graphic Novel and Memoir. Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
Join us for August's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing "Life on the Bridge: linking my world to yours as an autistic therapist" by Kaelynn Partlow. This is an Adult Non-Fiction Memoir, Educational, and Therapy book. Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
Join us for September's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing "All Tangled Up in Autism and Chronic Illness: A Guide to Navigating Multiple Conditions" by Charli Clement. This is an Adult Non-Fiction Self-Help book. Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
Join us for October's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing "Moon Dust in My Hairnet" by J.R. Creaden. This is an Adult Fiction Sci-Fi and Queer novel. Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
Join us for November's Autism Book Club for Picture Book Month! We will be exploring various picture books including: - "My Friend Julia" - "This is How We Talk" - "Tummies Flip, Hearts Skip" - "How Are You Verity?" Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
Join us for December's Autism Book Club where we will be discussing: - "Just the Job!: A Light-Hearted Guide to Office Life for the Autistic Employee" - "The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work" by Ludmila N. Praslova - "Learning from Autistic Teachers: How to Be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School" These are Adult Non-Fiction books (Self-Help, Educational, Work). Every first Thursday of each month through the rest of the year, we’ll meet @ 6:30 in the store to discuss a different book or books! Always open to all:)
