May 31

Annual Motor City Bears Dinner

Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Ferndale
Contact: http://www.meetup.com/Motor-City-Bears/

Access / Connect Me Barbecue

Presenting Organization: Al Gamea
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Ferndale

Pre-Pride Festival Bar Party

Presenting Organization: Soho
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Soho, 205 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
Contact: http://www.Sohoferndale.com
With Mr. Leather Gay Michigan.

June 1

Ferndale Pride

Presenting Organization: Ferndale Pride
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Nine Mile and Woodward, Ferndale
Contact: http://www.ferndalepride.org
Two sound stages with a variety of musical performances, including The Cliks, My Pal Val, Cullen Blue and Randy Friess. Vendor and informational booths. Benefits Affirmations, Project XYZ, Ferndale Community Foundation and Michigan AIDS Coalition.

Dykes On Bikes - Pride Rides

Presenting Organization: GOAL: Get Out and Live
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
Contact: 248-398-7105, [email protected]
Will start at Affirmations and ride to Ferndale Pride.

Rainbow Run

Presenting Organization: Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:45 registration; 10:30 race
Location: Allen St., Ferndale.
Contact: 248-542-2160
5k run/walk and 2k kids' run/walk for support of diversity, acceptance, anti-bullying programs, and equality.

Post Ferndale Pride Parties

Time: 9 p.m.
Locations: Rosie O' Grady's, Soho, Como's and One Eyed Betty's, Ferndale

June 2

Dykes On Bikes - Pride Rides (continued)

Presenting Organization: GOAL: Get Out and Live
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI.
Contact: 248-398-7105, [email protected]
Will start at Affirmations and ride to Ferndale Pride.

June 8

Dykes On Bikes - Pride Rides (continued)

Bears In Speedos Charity Carwash

Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Level One Bank, 22635 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Contact: http://www.motorcitybears.com
Suggested donation of $5 to benefit Ruth Ellis Center and Affirmations.

June 9

Dykes On Bikes - Pride Rides (continued)

Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI.
Contact: 248-398-7105, [email protected]
Will start at Affirmations and ride to Motor City Pride.

June 29

LGBTQ Youth Prom

Presenting Organization: Affirmations
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
Contact: 248-398-7105 or http://www.goaffirmations.org
Celebrate the music and culture of the 80s, 90s and 00s by wearing your best generation inspired outfit. Dinner, light refreshments and beverages provided. Open to all youth 13-20. Free.