Saturday, October 3, 2026
GHOST LIGHT: A Historic and Haunted Tour of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Betka-Pope Productions
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Step behind the curtain and into the shadows for this one-of-a-kind historic and haunted tour of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Join us on October 2 & 3 at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening exploring the theatre's rich history and mysterious past.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
GHOST LIGHT: A Historic and Haunted Tour of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Step behind the curtain and into the shadows for this one-of-a-kind historic and haunted tour of the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Join us on October 2 & 3 at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening exploring the theatre's rich history and mysterious past.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Downtown Grandville Fall Fest 2026
Neko Taiyaki
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Downtown Grandville Commons
Neko Taiyaki @ Downtown Grandville Fall Fest 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Hat Trick Improv
Dog Story Theater
Three teams, three shows, one night! General Admission. Doors at 6:30pm.
$5 tickets
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Boardgame Social
Lotus Brew
Boardgame Social, 1st Saturdays 6-8pm. All ages queer board game night. Come play some games and meet new people! See you on rainbow road.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Dog Story Unleashed: Hedwig & the Angry Inch
Dog Story Theater
7:30 PM
Four Star Theater
Dog Story Unleashed presents Hedwig & the Angry Inch, starring Jordon Carnegie as Hedwig and featuring Hailie Mackay as Yitzhak. Book by John Cameron Mitchell, music by Stephen Trask. Performed at Four Star Theater.
$35 tickets
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Nice Girls Market
Thrift About It
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kula Yoga
Celebrate the annual "Mean Girls" holiday with the "Nice Girls" of the Kula community and Thrift About It. Enjoy a sweet treat while you explore a backyard market curation of vintage goods and handmade art. Pamper yourself with a mini massage by the garden. Chill and dance to rotating DJ tunes, and bask in the awesome talents of your creative neighborhood Nice Girls!
Bring a yoga mat and catch a gentle Vinyasa class with Melanie at 1-2p or 3-4p. Class tickets are just $10, register in advance.
This event is free & open to all ages and all genders. Don't forget: on Saturday we wear pink.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Hoops with Tate VerDuin
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Trillium Ballet
All are welcome to attend this class with Tate VerDuin to help raise money for the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation.
GR Trans Foundation celebrates and supports the local Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender-Expansive community in vital and life-affirming ways, including academic scholarships, name change and legal document updates, gender-affirming items, vital transportation services, social events, and more! We so appreciate your attendance, your generosity, and your care during these difficult times for the Trans community.
By participating in our pay-what-you-can movement class series you'll help keep the GRTF's doors open. Stay tuned for more pay-what-you-can classes!
Pay-What-You-Can
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Halloween Bash at the Market
Neko Taiyaki
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fulton Street Market
Neko Taiyaki @ Halloween Bash at the Market
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Sixth Annual Halloween Bash at the Market!
Betka-Pope Productions
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fulton Street Market
Halloween Bash at the Market is back for a sixth year of free community fun!
It's Meowloween at Fulton St. Market! Join us on Sunday, October 4th from 2-5PM!
Featuring:
- Local artists & makers
- Food trucks
- Trick-or-treating
- Family-friendly activities
- Costumes encouraged
This FREE event is open to all ages, so grab your favorite costume and come shop locally!
Free
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Queer Fiber Arts
Lotus Brew
Queer Fiber Arts: knitting, crocheting, sewing, patchwork, stitching. A fun social for folks to work on all sorts of projects. No machines please. Free & open to the public.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Queer Yoga
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Body Double Writing Night
Scorpion Hearts Club
Get working on your writing project with a group of people doing the same thing!
Monday, October 5, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Reading the Rainbow
Out On The Lakeshore
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
February: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
March: Tongue Breaker: Poems and Performance Texts by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
April: From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
May: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar
June: Brandon and Wilson at the Catch by Curtis McMillen
July: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
August: Song of My Softening by Omotara James and Keith Haring: A Life for Art by Alexandra Kolossa
September: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo
October: The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
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
December: So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis
18+
Thursday, October 8, 2026
18+ Queer Art Social
Lotus Brew
18+ Queer Art Social: Meet new friends and work on projects! Free & open to the public. Wet mediums ok, please use canvas at tables. 18+ adult work is welcome but please ask consent / give warning if sharing.
18+
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Thursday, October 8, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rumors Night Club
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.
21+
$5 cover
Thursday, October 8, 2026
OUTShine 2026: Free To Be
Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
New Vintage Place
Join us as we celebrate turning up the volume of authenticity for National Coming Out Day 2026!
OUTShine is Grand Rapids' annual National Coming Out Day celebration - a night where LGBTQ+ community members gather to breathe, laugh, dance, tell stories, and be fully, unapologetically themselves.
This year's theme, Free To Be, is both a celebration and a call to action. At a time when LGBTQ+ people are navigating escalating political attacks and harmful rhetoric, OUTShine 2026: Free To Be offers something essential: a joyful, affirming space to recharge, reconnect, and remember who we are.
And this year, we're dreaming bigger - we want to make OUTShine 2026: Free To Be free for the LGBTQ+ community. We are actively seeking sponsors to help make this possible. Please follow our social media pages and this page for updates!
OUTShine 2026: Free To Be is more than an event. It's a lifeline. It's a celebration. It's a promise.
Sliding scale ($0-$1000)
Friday, October 9, 2026
Queer Women's Music Night
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Dormouse Theatre
Our Queer Women's Music Night is back for another year! Join us on Friday, October 9 at Dormouse Theatre for a celebration of LGBTQIA+ women and woman-aligned musicians in our community. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.
The performance is geared toward those 16+, but families can use their own discretion when bringing children to attend. Everyone, not just women, are encouraged to attend.
$15 tickets
Friday, October 9, 2026
Queer Writers Group
Lotus Brew
Every Friday is GR Queer Writers Group 6-8pm. A writers social for all levels of experience. Bring your own project or grab a prompt from one of the coordinators. Very drop in & hang out friendly.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Friday, October 9, 2026
Toast and Jam
Grand Rapids Pride Center
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Rapids Pride Center
We're launching a biweekly social for 2-SLGBTQ+ community members who are ages 45+ and/or identify with the term "elder"! Toast & Jam is a space to socialize and meet & greet with our center staff during drop-in hours. Toast & Jam takes place the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10AM - 12PM at our community center, and we'll have coffee and pastries available for you!
Friday, October 9, 2026
QueeraPOOLooza!
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
GVSU Fieldhouse Pool
Join the RRC for our bi-annual queer and trans pool party! Our fall edition has a Halloween theme. Join us for free pizza, swimming, rock climbing, and a crafting activity.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Tabletop Gayming
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
Create a character, roll some dice, and tell stories together! This series of standalone "one shot" tabletop RPG sessions is for LGBTQIA+ gaymers and allies of all ages and experience levels. We'll play games of all genres: superheroes, giant mechs, high fantasy, cozy adventures, and more!
Tabletop Gayming meets on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo. Interested in GMing? Email Xiaoyi at xiaoyi@outfrontkzoo.org.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Knit Happens
OutFront Kalamazoo
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
A monthly gathering for knitting, crochet, and fiber arts enthusiasts of all skill levels. Bring your current project or start something new with guidance from fellow crafters.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
HOWLR: Furry Social Mixer
Lotus Brew
HOWLR: Furry Social Mixer. 2nd & 4th Saturdays 3-6pm. A fun meet where folks can suit, wear pup gear, ears, leashes, tails and all the fun stuff. Please keep it PG-13 at worst.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Books to Read With the Lights On
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Join us during Treasures at the Town Center for a free celebration of local author Alex Ebenstein and his spooky middle grade and adult horror works. Alex, also writing as A.J. Stein, will have make-or-take spooky crafts for kids, tweens, and grown-up horror fans so you can either make something creepy with us in the shop or grab a kit and instructions to take home for when you're ready to unleash your inner craft goblin.
We believe in rewarding people for doing things they were probably going to do anyway (like reading spooky books during October) so there will also be chances to enter Alex's drawing for a Bookshop.org gift card. There are several ways to enter: complete the bookshop scavenger hunt, purchase a book from Alex, or leave an online review of one of his previous works you've already read.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Queer Fiber Arts
Lotus Brew
Queer Fiber Arts: knitting, crocheting, sewing, patchwork, stitching. A fun social for folks to work on all sorts of projects. No machines please. Free & open to the public.
Sunday, October 11, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Queer Craft Night w/ Jade Harmony
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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 and takes place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Craftin' Craft-In
Bettie's Pages
A day of craftin' in the store! Open late as well. Come take up a table, a chair, or the floor, and work on whatever task you've been putting off.
Been stalling on your Halloween costume? Getting a start on holiday gifts? Need a space outside of your house to lock in and work on something? We've got you!
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Holland Writers Group
The Bluestocking Bookshop
The Holland Writers Group is a peer-led critique group for writers of all genres and experience levels. Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (barring bookshop conflicts), the group offers a supportive, constructive space to share work, receive feedback, and stay accountable to your writing practice.
Whether you're drafting, revising, or just getting started, writers are welcome to join the conversation and grow together. RSVP not required; bring your pages! Have questions? Email author Jean Davis: jeandavis71@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
This Book Club Is Banned
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Stories that have been challenged or banned have sparked conversation and controversy across the country. At This Book Club Is Banned, we select our reading list from titles named on the American Library Association and PEN America lists of banned or challenged books, and explore them together in community.
In recent years, attempts to censor or restrict access to books have surged. The American Library Association has documented thousands of book challenges each year, far more than in previous decades, targeting a wide range of voices and experiences. This club isn't just about reading; it's about understanding why certain stories provoke debate, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and celebrating the freedom to read openly and with curiosity.
Whether you're passionate about literature, interested in social issues, or simply looking for lively discussion, join us as we read books that challenge and stories that matter.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Rapidian Writers’ Room
The Rapidian
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
18+ Queer Art Social
Lotus Brew
18+ Queer Art Social: Meet new friends and work on projects! Free & open to the public. Wet mediums ok, please use canvas at tables. 18+ adult work is welcome but please ask consent / give warning if sharing.
18+
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Adult Game Night
Out On The Lakeshore
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!
18+
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Scents & Sensibility - Midnight Margaritas
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
Things get a little witchy after dark. Midnight Margaritas is a low-key fragrance session where you'll blend your own custom pulse-point oil from a curated selection of citrus, herbs, dark fruits, woods, smoke, and boozy-inspired scents. Think margarita night, but make it mysterious.
$20 per person
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Readers Without Borders
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Readers Without Borders is for the curious, the adventurous, and the happily undisciplined reader. Each month, we explore a different genre, encouraging members to pick a book that stretches their usual tastes and brings something new to the table.
Bring your TBR, your current read, or the book you meant to finish: we're here to talk about what you discovered, what surprised you, and what you might try next. This is a low-pressure, high-curiosity club where no one has to read the same title, just share the experience of reading beyond the familiar.
If you love variety, thoughtful conversation, and swapping recommendations with fellow literary explorers, Readers Without Borders is your passport.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Kink Night
Rumors Night Club
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
$5 cover - only 21 and up admitted.
21+
$5 cover
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, October 15, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Queer Writers Group
Lotus Brew
Every Friday is GR Queer Writers Group 6-8pm. A writers social for all levels of experience. Bring your own project or grab a prompt from one of the coordinators. Very drop in & hang out friendly.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Friday, October 16, 2026
Henry: A Movie by Westley Northrup
A movie by Westley Northrup.
Henry will be playing Pux Cider and that's super exciting and you should all come watch it! Do it! Please! Come on!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Black Cat Bazaar 2026
Neko Taiyaki
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Speciation Artisan Ales
Neko Taiyaki @ Black Cat Bazaar 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
GR Queer Mixer
Lotus Brew
GR Queer Mixer 18+ - 3rd Saturdays 6-8pm. A low stakes mixer for anyone looking for friends, dates, or fun. Different themes every month.
18+
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Show Your Work Pop-up Showcase
Out On The Lakeshore
Show Your Work, Out On The Lakeshore's monthly arts forum group, is putting on their first artist showcase! This showcase is an open house live performance and gallery exhibit experience designed to: 1) celebrate the work of area artisans of various disciplines and dimensions, and 2) provide an opportunity for the community to engage with local queer artists and their work. We hope you can join us!
This event is free. No RSVP required!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Queer Fiber Arts
Lotus Brew
Queer Fiber Arts: knitting, crocheting, sewing, patchwork, stitching. A fun social for folks to work on all sorts of projects. No machines please. Free & open to the public.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Faux Taxidermy Craft
Bettie's Pages
Make a cute or creepy faux taxidermy decoration using a deconstructed stuffed animal, hot glue, and odds & ends!
Materials will be provided but crafters can bring plushies/supplies of their own as well. Recommended for teens and up, but younger kids are welcome with their adult's assistance.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Queer Yoga
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
"Two Eyes" Live Screening + Q&A
OutFront Kalamazoo
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
OutFront Kalamazoo invites you to celebrate Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month with an exclusive screening of TWO EYES, featuring Academy Award nominee LILY GLADSTONE, trans icons KATE BORNSTEIN and RYAN CASSATA, queer South African musician and actor NAKHANE, Two-Spirit artist SAMUEL JAXIN ENEMY-HUNTER, and KIOWA GORDON (AMC's Dark Winds) - along with Q&A conversations featuring filmmaker TRAVIS FINE and legendary performer and longtime LGBTQ+ activist ALAN CUMMING.
IN-PERSON SCREENING: Sunday, October 18th at 3:00 p.m. EDT
ON-DEMAND STREAMING: Available anytime October 19th - October 25th on your smart TV, computer, or mobile device
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
- An in-person screening of TWO EYES on October 18th at 3:00 p.m. EDT
- Unlimited access to TWO EYES and two Q&A conversations during the streaming window
- SPECIAL LIVE EVENT: A 45-minute live Zoom conversation with filmmaker Travis Fine - Sunday October 18th at 4:45 p.m. EDT
TICKETS: $20. 50% of ticket sales directly supports OutFront Kalamazoo.
$20 tickets
Monday, October 19, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Crafting with Pride
Grand Rapids Pride Center
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids Pride Center
This group is for arts and crafts of all types, fiber arts, craft projects, drawing, calligraphy, painting miniatures, and suffering over computer code are all better with company. Our casual crafting group welcomes the whole 2-SLGBTQ+ community, as well as allies, from novice to expert, learners or teachers, to dedicate some time to your creative projects. Conversations are low-key and fun, and you can participate as much as you like, or simply relax in good company!
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Neighbor to Neighbor
Out On The Lakeshore
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
96 W 15th St
Neighbor to Neighbor is all about one simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors.
Join Out On The Lakeshore, local businesses, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and community members for a hands-on event focused on sharing practical skills, connecting people with trusted resources, and making everyday life feel a little easier.
This is not your typical resource fair. You'll find opportunities to actually learn and do things alongside people who know how to help. That might mean learning basic bike maintenance while seeing a repair demonstrated, getting help with a simple sewing fix, picking up practical household or technology tips, asking questions, or connecting directly with local organizations and businesses.
Some stations will teach. Some will demonstrate. Some may even help you fix or work through something right there.
The goal is simple: come curious, leave a little more capable and a little more connected.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Textual Healing Book Club
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Welcome to Textual Healing, the book club where we read romance without apology, from sweet to spicy, and everything (or everyone) deliciously in between. Romance is the highest-grossing genre in publishing for a reason: readers love big feelings, bold desire, and the absolute certainty of a happily-ever-after. We're here to burrow into all of it and live there.
Each month, we read romance that ranges from tender slow burns to feral, page-gripping chaos (consensual, of course), and then gather to talk tropes, chemistry, characters, and the sheer joy of a genre that knows exactly what it's doing (and for whom). This is a space for laughing, blushing, debating, and celebrating stories that center pleasure, emotional payoff, and endings that deliver.
If you love romance unapologetically or if you're romance-curious and ready to be converted, Textual Healing is your people. Come for the smut. Stay for the feelings.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Between The Sheets: Spicy Book Club
Bettie's Pages
For October's pick, we're reading "In Her Own League" by Liz Tomforde.
So excited to talk all the delicious smut with you soon!
Want to join but live too far away? Read along on StoryGraph by looking up "In Between the Sheets Book Club" in StoryGraph challenges to join!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
October Book Club: Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Voices of Flat River Pride
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flat River Pride Center
Celebrate spooky season with Camp Damascus, a chilling queer horror novel full of supernatural suspense and mystery. Join Voices of Flat River Pride as we discuss Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, a chilling supernatural horror novel that explores identity, faith, and survival. Equal parts terrifying and thought-provoking, it's the perfect October read. Whether you're a horror fan or just curious about all the buzz surrounding this award-winning novel, we'd love to have you join the conversation.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Reading the Rainbow
Out On The Lakeshore
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
February: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
March: Tongue Breaker: Poems and Performance Texts by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
April: From Gay to Z: A Queer Compendium by Justin Elizabeth Sayre
May: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar
June: Brandon and Wilson at the Catch by Curtis McMillen
July: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
August: Song of My Softening by Omotara James and Keith Haring: A Life for Art by Alexandra Kolossa
September: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda Lo
October: The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
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
December: So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis
18+
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Monthly Euchre Tournament
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Crafted Copper
Our Monthly Euchre Tournament is held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Crafted Copper. This is an opportunity for anyone within the LGBTQIA+ community ages 18 and up to socialize, connect, and have fun while sharing in a few rounds of this popular Midwestern card game. Entry is $10 per person, with the proceeds going to support programs at OutFront Kalamazoo. Winners will receive free OutFront Kalamazoo merchandise.
$10 entry
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rumors Night Club
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.
21+
$5 cover
Thursday, October 22, 2026
18+ Queer Art Social
Lotus Brew
18+ Queer Art Social: Meet new friends and work on projects! Free & open to the public. Wet mediums ok, please use canvas at tables. 18+ adult work is welcome but please ask consent / give warning if sharing.
18+
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Sip & Craft
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Sip & Craft is our monthly, free crafting hang designed to be exactly what you need: simple, social, and sustainable. We set out easy, low-pressure craft projects using accessible and often reused materials, so you can make something with your hands while enjoying good conversation and a thematic drink.
Open to all ages, Sip & Craft is less about perfection and more about connection - you can come solo, bring a friend, or make a new one at the table. Whether you stay for ten minutes or two hours, you're welcome to drop in, create, and be part of the community.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Friday, October 23, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Friday, October 23, 2026
Queer Writers Group
Lotus Brew
Every Friday is GR Queer Writers Group 6-8pm. A writers social for all levels of experience. Bring your own project or grab a prompt from one of the coordinators. Very drop in & hang out friendly.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Friday, October 23, 2026
Inside Immigration Detention
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Bluestocking is honored to host an informational presentation by Hope for Neighbors, a faith-driven mutual aid and immigrant support network.
We will hear about conditions at North Lake Detention Center in Baldwin, and how detention and deportation affect families in our communities.
We'll explore ways to help through visits, bond support, family care, and informed action.
Also presenting is West MI Resist, a mutual aid and political advocacy network.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Tabletop Gayming: Youth Edition! (11-18)
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KPL Central - Teen Studio
Create a character, roll some dice, and tell stories together! This collaboration with the Kalamazoo Public Library is a series of standalone "one shot" tabletop RPG sessions for LGBTQIA+ "gaymers" and allies ages 11-18. All experience levels are welcome! We'll play games of all genres: superheroes, giant mechs, high fantasy, cozy adventures, and more!
Tabletop Gayming: Youth Edition takes place on the fourth Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Teen Studio at KPL Central Library. No preparation required; materials will be provided.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
HOWLR: Furry Social Mixer
Lotus Brew
HOWLR: Furry Social Mixer. 2nd & 4th Saturdays 3-6pm. A fun meet where folks can suit, wear pup gear, ears, leashes, tails and all the fun stuff. Please keep it PG-13 at worst.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Friends Of Dorothy: Queer Book Club
Bettie's Pages
"Friends of Dorothy" is a LGBTQIA+ Book Club hosted by Jackie & Bex of Ionia Round Table! Each month has unique themes, and monthly meetings are held at Bettie's Pages in Lowell, MI.
The theme for October is gothic horror (queer ones of course)! Keep an eye on our socials to vote for your pick of the options and see the final pick.
Come join on Saturday 10/24 @ 1:30 to discuss one of these queer gothic horrors.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Dearly Departed: A Draglesque Halloween Show
Bettie's Pages
Dearly Departed, we summon your presence 6 feet under as we lay to rest the last remaining shred of our modesty. We're putting the fun in funeral for a night of deadly draglesque! Come for the eulogy, stay for the lip sync for your afterlife!
Dress code: mourning chic & cemetery couture. Whip out your best mourning wear and meet us at Bettie's as we bury our inhibitions!
18+
$15 tickets
Saturday, October 24, 2026
(Nolan Patin Is) Elvira: Live On The Big Scream!
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Midtown at Studio Park GR
After several decades away from the silver screen, Elvira is ready for her comeback. You have two opportunities to catch this show on October 24th at 7:00 and 10:00 PM at Midtown GR. General Admission Tickets: $20.
$20 general admission
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Grand Rapids Pride Pageant: Luminary Royal Court
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Join the Grand Rapids Pride Center for an unforgettable night celebrating queer excellence, advocacy, visibility and power as we crown the first Luminary Royal Court for our 2026 Grand Rapids Pride Pageant.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, October 24, 2026
(Nolan Patin Is) Elvira: Live On The Big Scream!
Betka-Pope Productions
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Midtown at Studio Park GR
After several decades away from the silver screen, Elvira is ready for her comeback. You have two opportunities to catch this show on October 24th at 7:00 and 10:00 PM at Midtown GR. General Admission Tickets: $20.
18+
$20 general admission
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sapphic Nights
Lotus Brew
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 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.
18+
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Poetry, Family, and the Stories We Carry
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Join us at Bluestocking on October 24 at 2pm for an afternoon with Michigan poet Marissa LaPorte, author of Dead Grandmas Are Universal. We'll start with a beginner-friendly poetry workshop focused on writing about family.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
The Stories We Inherit
The Bluestocking Bookshop
What can we learn about ourselves by looking more closely at where we came from?
Join us for a relaxed coffee chat with Doug Einfeld, Christian pastor and author of In the Shadow of the Most High: Uncovering My Jewish Ancestors' Perilous Journey Through History. Doug will share the story behind his discovery that his paternal ancestors were Jewish and the historical journey that followed from the ancient Near East through medieval Europe and through generations shaped by survival, persecution, faith, and resilience. Doug draws on both his pastoral experience and historical research to explore the connections between Jewish and Christian history and the stories that can remain hidden within families for generations.
Come have a cup of coffee, listen, ask questions, and consider what history can teach us, not just about where we've been, but about the values and choices we carry forward.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Queer Fiber Arts
Lotus Brew
Queer Fiber Arts: knitting, crocheting, sewing, patchwork, stitching. A fun social for folks to work on all sorts of projects. No machines please. Free & open to the public.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Lattes and Lore! With Astrid Knight
Bettie's Pages
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Lotus Brew
Roll for initiative and step into the adventure! Join us at Lotus Brew for a cozy afternoon of magic, monsters, and storytelling with Astrid Knight, your favorite local fantasy author, who brought Perception Check to life!
Choose your own adventure amongst our specialty drinks curated by Lotus, and ask your burning questions during our interactive Q&A. Costumes and adventurer gear are warmly welcomed!
Books will be available for purchase and signing, and a table of RPG goodies from Bettie's Pages will be available to browse.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Brunchmare
Michigan Drag Brunch
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Scholar
This event will be produced simultaneously across three levels, with each floor showcasing the same drag artists.
Due to venue restrictions, accessible seating is available on the MAIN FLOOR only.
Tickets are sold by table or individually at the bar. If you do not see a table size that suits your group, please build your reservation using the available ticket options. Our system will automatically combine your purchase to accommodate your group. If buying individually; please note a group/party name on the registration form so we can combine your seating.
TICKET INCLUDES:
welcome beverage + show
brunch menu available for purchase
$32 individual bar seat
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Brunchmare
Michigan Drag Brunch
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Scholar
This event will be produced simultaneously across three levels, with each floor showcasing the same drag artists.
Due to venue restrictions, accessible seating is available on the MAIN FLOOR only.
Tickets are sold by table or individually at the bar. If you do not see a table size that suits your group, please build your reservation using the available ticket options. Our system will automatically combine your purchase to accommodate your group. If buying individually; please note a group/party name on the registration form so we can combine your seating.
TICKET INCLUDES:
welcome beverage + show
brunch menu available for purchase
$32 individual bar seat
Sunday, October 25, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Halloween Trivi-YAH Party!
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
We're bringing the annual party BACK! Free Halloween trivia featuring special prizes, a costume contest, tricks, treats, and more. Registration starts at 6:00 PM. Trivi-YAH begins at 7:00 PM.
Free
Monday, October 26, 2026
"Mistreatment of Intersex Variations" Presentation
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
In celebration of Intersex Awareness Day, OutFront Kalamazoo and presenter Madi Jennings invite you to an educational presentation on intersex variations and what we can do to build a more positive future for intersex people.
Topics will include:
- What it means to be intersex
- The marginalization of intersex people
- What equity and justice for intersex people looks like
This FREE event will take place on Monday, October 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Toast and Jam
Grand Rapids Pride Center
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Rapids Pride Center
We're launching a biweekly social for 2-SLGBTQ+ community members who are ages 45+ and/or identify with the term "elder"! Toast & Jam is a space to socialize and meet & greet with our center staff during drop-in hours. Toast & Jam takes place the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10AM - 12PM at our community center, and we'll have coffee and pastries available for you!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
October Craft Club - Upcycled Ghost Paintings
Voices of Flat River Pride
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Flat River Pride Center
Turn a landscape into a spooky masterpiece! Bring a landscape painting or print and create your own adorable ghostly scene. Turn something old into something delightfully spooky! For this month's Craft Club, we'll be creating our own Upcycled Ghost Paintings, inspired by vintage autumn landscapes. We'll transform landscape artwork into a haunted fall scene by adding adorable little ghosts, pumpkins, and other spooky details. We'll have a limited number of landscape paintings available, so we recommend bringing your own landscape painting or print to upcycle if you can! Thrift stores are a great place to find inexpensive artwork for this project. No painting experience is needed, just bring your creativity!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Halloween Queer Happy Hour
Strong Dance
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Strong Dance LLC
Halloween Queer Happy Hour: weightlifting and cardio open gym. Free. Come lift, move, connect, and celebrate!
Free
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, October 29, 2026
18+ Queer Art Social
Lotus Brew
18+ Queer Art Social: Meet new friends and work on projects! Free & open to the public. Wet mediums ok, please use canvas at tables. 18+ adult work is welcome but please ask consent / give warning if sharing.
18+
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Scents & Sensibility - Samhain
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
We are encouraging the altar with a candle of celebration for fall, for memory, and for midnights with the Samhain theme!
$20 per person
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Halloween Trivia
Michigan Drag Brunch
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tellers Lounge
Tickets are sold by table or individually at the bar. If you do not see a table size that suits your group, please build your reservation using the available ticket options. Our system will automatically combine your purchase to accommodate your group. If buying individually; please note a group/party name on the registration form so we can combine your seating.
TICKET INCLUDES:
trivia & show
food & beverage menu available for purchase
21+
$20 individual bar seat
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Cheers, Queers! An LGBTQIA+ Social Event
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lotus Brew
"Cheers, Queers!" gets extra spooky! Costumes encouraged! (This year, we will not be doing a costume contest.) "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.
18+
Thursday, October 29, 2026
College Nights
Lotus Brew
College Nights: 20% off for Thursdays & Sundays 5-8pm.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Open Spell Jar Bar: Craft Your Own Magick!
Bettie's Pages
Calling all witches, spiritual baddies & queer magick seekers! We are gathering at Bettie's Pages for an open spell jar bar, where there will be magical goodies available to help you create your very own spell jar for manifesting, protection, or any magic you need in your life right now!
All materials included, but if you have a special bottle or anything you would like to include in your jar, please feel free to bring it!
$10 materials included
Friday, October 30, 2026
Dancin' With The Devil: Halloween Party 2026
Betka-Pope Productions
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Pyramid Scheme
Join Betka-Pope Productions on Friday, October 30th for our annual Halloween Party at The Pyramid Scheme. Live music by Garbage Angel, Pop-up performances, Costume contest with a cash prize. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Live music starts at 8:00 PM.
21+
Friday, October 30, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Friday, October 30, 2026
Queer Writers Group
Lotus Brew
Every Friday is GR Queer Writers Group 6-8pm. A writers social for all levels of experience. Bring your own project or grab a prompt from one of the coordinators. Very drop in & hang out friendly.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Haunted Homecoming
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Michigan author Eloise Corvo is back at Bluestocking with another night of murder and mayhem, this time celebrating Tunnel Vision, the second book in her Stone's Throw series. The evening begins at 6pm with a book signing. Then at 7pm, the mystery begins.
$25 Homecoming Guest ($15 Tunnel Vision only)
Friday, October 30, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Tarot For Writers With Ivy Zeller
Bettie's Pages
Writers & creatives! You are invited to join Ivy Zeller (she/they), author of Disabled Witchcraft, for a magical evening mixer and 10-minute tarot reading as a secular, contemplative prompt for your writing journey, with a witchy blessing and some guidance for next steps.
The bookstore is open for browsing during the event & non alcoholic refreshments will be available.
$15 tickets
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Theater Noir: Sleepy Hollow The Play: The Final Run
Dog Story Theater
Dog Story Theater's first original play returns for one last haunting. Packed with eerie multimedia, illusions, and unexpected laughs, this chilling twist on Washington Irving's classic ghost story plunges you into a mystery where Ichabod Crane's arrival sets off a chain of disappearances, murder, and a seance gone horribly wrong. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Start Strong Planner Morning
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Whether you're a highlighters-and-washi-tape kind of organizer or a chaos gremlin trying to become one, our monthly Start Strong meet-up is your new favorite ritual. Bring your Pomodoro Style, your creative chaos, or your precision sticker tools to join Aimee for a morning of planning, journaling, or goal-setting with fellow list-makers, dreamers, and calendar color-coders.
We'll have journaling and planner materials out to help you map your month: appointments, events, book goals, and all. It's equal parts productivity and self-care, wrapped up in a calm, creative start to your day. Perfect for Type-A personalities, crafty souls, or anyone who needs a little structure with their coffee.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Queer Yoga
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Cheers, Queers! Our Happy Hour
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vivant Brewery & Spirits
"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.
18+
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Kink Night
Rumors Night Club
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
$5 cover - only 21 and up admitted.
21+
$5 cover
Friday, November 6, 2026
Man V Machine
Dog Story Theater
Man v Machine is a battle between art and artificial intelligence. You decide the winner. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm.
$20 tickets
Friday, November 6, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Saturday, November 7, 2026
All-Ages Drag Show: Spooky Edition!
OutFront Kalamazoo
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
WMU Student Center
Our popular All-Ages Drag Show is getting SPOOKY! New and experienced drag performers will haunt the stage with Halloween- and fall-themed costumes and acts appropriate for all ages. Bring the whole family to the WMU Student Center on Saturday, November 7 for this spooky event. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. - and don't forget to tip your favorite performers!
Ticket Information
General Entry: [TBD]
Ages 8-17: [TBD]
Ages 7 and under: [TBD]
Equity pricing and Pay-It-Forward options additionally available.
Call for Performers: Performers of all ages and experience levels are invited to sign up now for this November 7 show. Monstrous, haunting, and otherwise fall- or spooky-themed performances costumes are very encouraged!
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Michigan Hispanic Theatre Co.: Por los Siglos de los Huesos
Dog Story Theater
Todas las funciones se presentan en español. (All performances are in Spanish)
Día de los Muertos: lecturas escalofriantes de Latinoamérica en español con música en vivo - bailan los esqueletos, los muertos son invitados de honor.
Día de los Muertos: chilling Latin American tales read in Spanish with live music - skeletons dance, the dead are honored guests. Nov 7. Show 7:00pm / Doors 6:30pm.
$26 tickets
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Monday, November 9, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Monday, November 9, 2026
Queer Craft Night w/ Jade Harmony
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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 and takes place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
This Book Club Is Banned
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Stories that have been challenged or banned have sparked conversation and controversy across the country. At This Book Club Is Banned, we select our reading list from titles named on the American Library Association and PEN America lists of banned or challenged books, and explore them together in community.
In recent years, attempts to censor or restrict access to books have surged. The American Library Association has documented thousands of book challenges each year, far more than in previous decades, targeting a wide range of voices and experiences. This club isn't just about reading; it's about understanding why certain stories provoke debate, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and celebrating the freedom to read openly and with curiosity.
Whether you're passionate about literature, interested in social issues, or simply looking for lively discussion, join us as we read books that challenge and stories that matter.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Neighbor to Neighbor
Out On The Lakeshore
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
96 W 15th St
Neighbor to Neighbor is all about one simple idea: neighbors helping neighbors.
Join Out On The Lakeshore, local businesses, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and community members for a hands-on event focused on sharing practical skills, connecting people with trusted resources, and making everyday life feel a little easier.
This is not your typical resource fair. You'll find opportunities to actually learn and do things alongside people who know how to help. That might mean learning basic bike maintenance while seeing a repair demonstrated, getting help with a simple sewing fix, picking up practical household or technology tips, asking questions, or connecting directly with local organizations and businesses.
Some stations will teach. Some will demonstrate. Some may even help you fix or work through something right there.
The goal is simple: come curious, leave a little more capable and a little more connected.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Rapidian Writers’ Room
The Rapidian
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Scents & Sensibility - Sweater Weather
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
It's time to wear the Sweater Weather with a lotion that will make your wool and cashmere feel so luxurious! Our Silk and Satin Cream Lotion pairs beautifully with our Sweater Weather blends for this cozy feature night.
$20 per person
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rumors Night Club
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.
21+
$5 cover
Friday, November 13, 2026
Toast and Jam
Grand Rapids Pride Center
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Rapids Pride Center
We're launching a biweekly social for 2-SLGBTQ+ community members who are ages 45+ and/or identify with the term "elder"! Toast & Jam is a space to socialize and meet & greet with our center staff during drop-in hours. Toast & Jam takes place the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10AM - 12PM at our community center, and we'll have coffee and pastries available for you!
Friday, November 13, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sip & Craft
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Sip & Craft is our monthly, free crafting hang designed to be exactly what you need: simple, social, and sustainable. We set out easy, low-pressure craft projects using accessible and often reused materials, so you can make something with your hands while enjoying good conversation and a thematic drink.
Open to all ages, Sip & Craft is less about perfection and more about connection - you can come solo, bring a friend, or make a new one at the table. Whether you stay for ten minutes or two hours, you're welcome to drop in, create, and be part of the community.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Knit Happens
OutFront Kalamazoo
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
A monthly gathering for knitting, crochet, and fiber arts enthusiasts of all skill levels. Bring your current project or start something new with guidance from fellow crafters.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Tabletop Gayming
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
Create a character, roll some dice, and tell stories together! This series of standalone "one shot" tabletop RPG sessions is for LGBTQIA+ gaymers and allies of all ages and experience levels. We'll play games of all genres: superheroes, giant mechs, high fantasy, cozy adventures, and more!
Tabletop Gayming meets on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo. Interested in GMing? Email Xiaoyi at xiaoyi@outfrontkzoo.org.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Queer Yoga
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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.
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Show Night
Rumors Night Club
Show Night at Rumors!
18+
$7 cover
Monday, November 16, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Textual Healing Book Club
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Welcome to Textual Healing, the book club where we read romance without apology, from sweet to spicy, and everything (or everyone) deliciously in between. Romance is the highest-grossing genre in publishing for a reason: readers love big feelings, bold desire, and the absolute certainty of a happily-ever-after. We're here to burrow into all of it and live there.
Each month, we read romance that ranges from tender slow burns to feral, page-gripping chaos (consensual, of course), and then gather to talk tropes, chemistry, characters, and the sheer joy of a genre that knows exactly what it's doing (and for whom). This is a space for laughing, blushing, debating, and celebrating stories that center pleasure, emotional payoff, and endings that deliver.
If you love romance unapologetically or if you're romance-curious and ready to be converted, Textual Healing is your people. Come for the smut. Stay for the feelings.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Crafting with Pride
Grand Rapids Pride Center
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids Pride Center
This group is for arts and crafts of all types, fiber arts, craft projects, drawing, calligraphy, painting miniatures, and suffering over computer code are all better with company. Our casual crafting group welcomes the whole 2-SLGBTQ+ community, as well as allies, from novice to expert, learners or teachers, to dedicate some time to your creative projects. Conversations are low-key and fun, and you can participate as much as you like, or simply relax in good company!
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
November Book Club: Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen
Voices of Flat River Pride
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flat River Pride Center
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our November Book Club discussion of Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Readers Without Borders
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Readers Without Borders is for the curious, the adventurous, and the happily undisciplined reader. Each month, we explore a different genre, encouraging members to pick a book that stretches their usual tastes and brings something new to the table.
Bring your TBR, your current read, or the book you meant to finish: we're here to talk about what you discovered, what surprised you, and what you might try next. This is a low-pressure, high-curiosity club where no one has to read the same title, just share the experience of reading beyond the familiar.
If you love variety, thoughtful conversation, and swapping recommendations with fellow literary explorers, Readers Without Borders is your passport.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Cheers, Queers! An LGBTQIA+ Social Event
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lotus Brew
"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.
18+
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Kink Night
Rumors Night Club
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
$5 cover - only 21 and up admitted.
21+
$5 cover
Friday, November 20, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Friday, November 20, 2026
Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival 2026
Neko Taiyaki
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Devos Place
Neko Taiyaki @ Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hat Trick Improv
Dog Story Theater
Three teams, three shows, one night! General Admission. Doors at 6:30pm.
$5 tickets
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival 2026
Neko Taiyaki
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Devos Place
Neko Taiyaki @ Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Living History: Where Local History Meets Live Theatre
Betka-Pope Productions
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
"Living History" is an immersive theatrical experience that blends storytelling, local history, and live performance to celebrate the rich legacy of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Through original works created by local playwrights and brought to life by area actors, audiences encounter influential figures from the theatre's past in vivid, personal ways. By weaving historical research with dramatic interpretation, "Living History" creates a unique connection between generations of artists, honoring the people, moments, and stories that helped shape the cultural fabric of the community. Tickets available at grct.org
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Living History: Where Local History Meets Live Theatre
Betka-Pope Productions
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
"Living History" is an immersive theatrical experience that blends storytelling, local history, and live performance to celebrate the rich legacy of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Through original works created by local playwrights and brought to life by area actors, audiences encounter influential figures from the theatre's past in vivid, personal ways. By weaving historical research with dramatic interpretation, "Living History" creates a unique connection between generations of artists, honoring the people, moments, and stories that helped shape the cultural fabric of the community. Tickets available at grct.org
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Show Night
Rumors Night Club
Show Night at Rumors!
18+
$7 cover
Monday, November 23, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Toast and Jam
Grand Rapids Pride Center
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Rapids Pride Center
We're launching a biweekly social for 2-SLGBTQ+ community members who are ages 45+ and/or identify with the term "elder"! Toast & Jam is a space to socialize and meet & greet with our center staff during drop-in hours. Toast & Jam takes place the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10AM - 12PM at our community center, and we'll have coffee and pastries available for you!
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Amateur Cabaret
Rumors Night Club
It's Amateur Cabaret Night!
$3 cover
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Kick-Ass Karaoke
Rumors Night Club
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.
21+
$5 cover
Friday, November 27, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Friday, November 27, 2026
Fab Friday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
21+
$10 cover
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Sizzlin Saturday
Rumors Night Club
Open dance floor all night long!
$10 cover
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Scents & Sensibility - Pie & Other Coping Mechanisms
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
A special session for Thanksgiving week - pick from a 4pm ticket or a 5:30 ticket for this baking scent extravaganza! Make your kitchen smell warm, cozy, and ready for the holidays with our Kitchen and Pantry fragrances!
$20 per person
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Show Night
Rumors Night Club
Show Night at Rumors!
18+
$7 cover
Monday, November 30, 2026
Book Club Trivi-YAH!
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
"A reader lives a thousand lives."
Welcome to the Book Club- five rounds of questions all about books, authors, and the stories they tell! Let's get LIT!
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
$5 per table
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Cheers, Queers! Our Happy Hour
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Vivant Brewery & Spirits
"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.
18+
Thursday, December 3, 2026
First Thursday @ Latitude 42
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Latitude 42
Join us for our next First Thursday on Thursday, December 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Latitude 42! This monthly event offers networking opportunities to LGBTQIA+ folks ages 21 and up and supports LGBTQIA+-owned and affirming businesses in Kalamazoo.
This month's event is sponsored by Emily Vinic at Five Star Realty! With a passion for real estate and a background in finance, Emily is ready and happy to help you with all of your home buying and selling needs.
First Thursday is a monthly social program working to connect LGBTQIA+ folks ages 21 and up and support local LGBTQIA+-owned and affirming businesses. Join us from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Locations vary and will be posted in advance.
Friday, December 4, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Queer Yoga
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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.
Monday, December 7, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
This Book Club Is Banned
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Stories that have been challenged or banned have sparked conversation and controversy across the country. At This Book Club Is Banned, we select our reading list from titles named on the American Library Association and PEN America lists of banned or challenged books, and explore them together in community.
In recent years, attempts to censor or restrict access to books have surged. The American Library Association has documented thousands of book challenges each year, far more than in previous decades, targeting a wide range of voices and experiences. This club isn't just about reading; it's about understanding why certain stories provoke debate, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, and celebrating the freedom to read openly and with curiosity.
Whether you're passionate about literature, interested in social issues, or simply looking for lively discussion, join us as we read books that challenge and stories that matter.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Rapidian Writers’ Room
The Rapidian
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Scents & Sensibility - One for You, One for Me
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Scents & Sensibility is a recurring series of intimate, hands-on fragrance classes at The Bluestocking Bookshop, happening every other Thursday evening. Each session features a different creative project and a curated selection of fragrances to explore, blend, and make your own. For $20, you'll get all the supplies and guidance you need to create something wonderful while spending an evening playing with scent, chatting with fellow fragrance enthusiasts, and generally doing something a little more interesting than whatever else you had planned for your Thursday night. Sessions run 5:30-7pm and have limited seating, so grab your ticket early.
It's gift season and we're going to make goat's milk bar soap so you can gift one and keep one! Use our classic Victorian scent blends and swirl a color into your bars!
$20 per person
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Cheers, Queers! An LGBTQIA+ Social Event
Grand Rapids Trans Foundation
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lotus Brew
"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.
18+
Friday, December 11, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Knit Happens
OutFront Kalamazoo
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
A monthly gathering for knitting, crochet, and fiber arts enthusiasts of all skill levels. Bring your current project or start something new with guidance from fellow crafters.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Tabletop Gayming
OutFront Kalamazoo
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
Create a character, roll some dice, and tell stories together! This series of standalone "one shot" tabletop RPG sessions is for LGBTQIA+ gaymers and allies of all ages and experience levels. We'll play games of all genres: superheroes, giant mechs, high fantasy, cozy adventures, and more!
Tabletop Gayming meets on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo. Interested in GMing? Email Xiaoyi at xiaoyi@outfrontkzoo.org.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Theater Noir: A Dickens Carol: Scrooge
Dog Story Theater
Theater Noir brings the full Christmas Carol to Dog Story Theater with haunting visuals, unexpected moments of humor, and sharp emotion. A clever framing device ties together two of Dickens' great Christmas redemption stories as Scrooge's journey through past, present, and future unfolds live before your eyes -- with a few surprises along the way. Updated for 2026.
$30 tickets
Monday, December 14, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Monday, December 14, 2026
Queer Craft Night w/ Jade Harmony
OutFront Kalamazoo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
OutFront Kalamazoo
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 and takes place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Textual Healing Book Club
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Welcome to Textual Healing, the book club where we read romance without apology, from sweet to spicy, and everything (or everyone) deliciously in between. Romance is the highest-grossing genre in publishing for a reason: readers love big feelings, bold desire, and the absolute certainty of a happily-ever-after. We're here to burrow into all of it and live there.
Each month, we read romance that ranges from tender slow burns to feral, page-gripping chaos (consensual, of course), and then gather to talk tropes, chemistry, characters, and the sheer joy of a genre that knows exactly what it's doing (and for whom). This is a space for laughing, blushing, debating, and celebrating stories that center pleasure, emotional payoff, and endings that deliver.
If you love romance unapologetically or if you're romance-curious and ready to be converted, Textual Healing is your people. Come for the smut. Stay for the feelings.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
December Book Club: For the Fans by Nyla K.
Voices of Flat River Pride
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flat River Pride Center
Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our December Book Club discussion of For the Fans by Nyla K.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Just B Cuz Productions: The Locke Inn
Dog Story Theater
The Locke Inn is a heartfelt and imaginative comedy-drama that blurs the line between a nostalgic 1990s family sitcom and reality as one man confronts the life he remembers, the life he lived, and the people he loves.
$26 tickets
Friday, December 18, 2026
Just B Cuz Productions: The Locke Inn
Dog Story Theater
The Locke Inn is a heartfelt and imaginative comedy-drama that blurs the line between a nostalgic 1990s family sitcom and reality as one man confronts the life he remembers, the life he lived, and the people he loves.
$26 tickets
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Just B Cuz Productions: The Locke Inn
Dog Story Theater
The Locke Inn is a heartfelt and imaginative comedy-drama that blurs the line between a nostalgic 1990s family sitcom and reality as one man confronts the life he remembers, the life he lived, and the people he loves.
$26 tickets
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Just B Cuz Productions: The Locke Inn
Dog Story Theater
The Locke Inn is a heartfelt and imaginative comedy-drama that blurs the line between a nostalgic 1990s family sitcom and reality as one man confronts the life he remembers, the life he lived, and the people he loves.
$26 tickets
Monday, December 21, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Start Strong Planner Morning
The Bluestocking Bookshop
Whether you're a highlighters-and-washi-tape kind of organizer or a chaos gremlin trying to become one, our monthly Start Strong meet-up is your new favorite ritual. Bring your Pomodoro Style, your creative chaos, or your precision sticker tools to join Aimee for a morning of planning, journaling, or goal-setting with fellow list-makers, dreamers, and calendar color-coders.
We'll have journaling and planner materials out to help you map your month: appointments, events, book goals, and all. It's equal parts productivity and self-care, wrapped up in a calm, creative start to your day. Perfect for Type-A personalities, crafty souls, or anyone who needs a little structure with their coffee.
Monday, December 28, 2026
Free Trivi-YAH at House Rules Lounge
Betka-Pope Productions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
House Rules Board Game Lounge
Join us for trivia at House Rules Lounge! Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia (with themed trivia every 5th Monday!)
Teams of 1-6 players
Top two teams win gift cards
Locally-written and produced
Drink specials on themed nights
Free
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Line Dancing
Grand River Renegades
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rumors Nightclub
Line Dancing - Lessons & Reviews with the Grand River Renegades, West Michigan's LGBTQIA+ Country Western Dance Club. Every Thursday! Texas 2-step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Polka, Latin, and more. 7-10PM, Ages 21+, at Rumors Nightclub, 69 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
21+
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
January Book Club: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White
Voices of Flat River Pride
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flat River Pride Center
Start the year with The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, a gothic horror exploring identity, ghosts, and resilience. Join Voices of Flat River Pride for our January Book Club discussion of The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White.