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The GR Trans Foundation screened “Ponyboi” at AMC Grand Rapids 18 on Wednesday, December 3, at 7 p.m. in Grand Rapids. This is the first feature film written by and starring an out intersex artist, telling the story of an intersex sex worker on the run.
AMC Grand Rapids 18, 3000 Alpine Ave NW, Walker, MI, 49544, United States

Michael Zaporski, the masterful pianist, played live jazz on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms. Free entry!
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States

The Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted the first Whole New Worlds queer fantasy book club meeting on Wednesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Ferndale. It was a space for queer folks to gather, read, and talk about fantasy literature.
Affirmations Board Room, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, 48220

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center held the Rooted in Movement dance workshop on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale. The event focused on dance art in a welcoming, communal space.
Affirmations

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted the opening session of Rooted in Rhythm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Ferndale. It was the start of a 12-week series exploring songwriting, composition, and dance in a welcoming space.
Affirmations

GR Trans Foundation hosted a walk-in “Gender Junk” day on Wednesday, December 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. in Grand Rapids to order free gender-affirming products like binders, bras, wigs, and more.
GR Trans Foundation, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States

The Empty Pockets, known for their mix of blues, rock, and Midwestern folk, played Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 8 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. Famous as a baseball band, they brought a festive holiday show to the stage.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center hosted a queer-friendly, gender-affirming yoga session on Monday, December 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Affirmations Sky Deck in Ferndale. The event was donation-based with all proceeds supporting the center.
Affirmations Sky Deck

Jen Sygit, an Independent Music Award-winning songwriter from Lansing, performed on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor, blending folk, swing, and alt-country styles.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Mia Cole hosted Amazeballs Bingo at The Apartment Lounge in Grand Rapids on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The event featured live performances, cash prizes, and benefited the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation.
The Apartment Lounge, 33 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States

Organissmo and Ron Blake played on Sunday, November 30, with sets at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Their music blends jazz with funk, gospel, blues, and Latin rhythms, drawing a diverse crowd.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The Ambassadors Big Band, led by Mike Letovsky, played at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s on Sunday, November 30, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m. The band has carried on the Big Band Era jazz tradition for decades in southwest Michigan.
Cliff Bell’s

Gemily, the folk trio of Laz and San Slomovits with their daughter Emily, played on Sunday, November 30 at 1 p.m. at The Ark in Ann Arbor. The family band has been performing together for over three decades, offering a blend of folk styles with a range of instruments.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Social N’ the City Events and Eastern Market teamed up for free holiday portraits on Sunday, November 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastern Market's Shed 5 in Detroit, with photos by Jade Lily and participation by influencer Amber Lewis.
Eastern Market, Shed 5, 2810 Russell St., Detroit, MI, 48207

Holiday Market 2025 happened on Sunday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Eastern Market in Detroit. You could find Michigan-made gifts like clothing, art, jewelry, and beauty products at the event.
Eastern Market, 2934 Russell, Detroit, 48207, United States

Blou Reed played at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 29, from 10:15 to 11:15 p.m. Their sound mixes funk vibes inspired by Roy Hargrove and Endea Owens with the beat and groove of The Jazz Messengers.
Blue LLama Jazz Club

The legendary Michigan bluegrass group The RFD Boys played The Ark in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 8 p.m., showcasing their decades of musicianship with new member Dan Roehrig.
The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States

Caleb Robinson and Reaching played at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit on Saturday, November 29, starting at 7:30 p.m. Their music fused jazz and R&B with storytelling to reflect life’s rhythms.
Cliff Bell’s
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