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Pride Calendar

May 28

Kalamazoo Pride Euchre Tournament
Presenting Organization: Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center (KGLRC)
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Metro Diner & Nightclub, 411 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo
Contact: http://www.kglrc.org/pride

May 30

Motor City Bears Charity Dinner and Silent Auction
Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St., Ferndale
Contact: http://www.meetup.com/Motor-City-Bears/
Tickets: $7.50-15
All you can eat dinner of classic American food.
Pride Prom
Presenting Organization: The Friends of the Ferndale Library
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
Contact: http://www.ferndalepride.com
Tickets: $25-30
21+. DJ, cash bar, refreshments and more.
Leather & Lace Charity Ball
Presenting Organization: R&R Saloon
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: R&R Saloon, 7330 Michigan Ave., Detroit
Contact: http://www.rnrsaloon.com
Specials, 50/50 raffle and more. Proceeds go to Ruth Ellis Center.

May 31

Rainbow Run
Presenting Organization: Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:45 a.m. registration; 10:30 a.m. races
Location: Downtown Ferndale
Contact: 248-542-2160 or http://www.rainbow-run.com
Registration: $15-35
2k and 5k fun runs and walks featuring multi-color paint, benefits for area non-profits and more.
2014 Annual Women's Golf OUTing
Presenting Organization: Equality Michigan
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: St. John's Golf and Conference Center, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth
Contact: http://www.equalitymi.org
Join more than one hundred golfers challenge each other for the prizes that are awarded for Longest Drive, Longest Putt and other games of skill and chance.
Dykes on Bikes – Ferndale Pride
Presenting Organization: Dykes on Bikes
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Affirmations Parking Lot, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].
Designed for all riding skill levels.
Ferndale Pride
Presenting Organization: Ferndale Pride
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Downtown Ferndale
Contact: http://www.ferndalepride.com
Emceed by Gay Billy, Nina Ross and Natalie Cole. Featuring wedding/commitment ceremony, food trucks, retail and nonprofit booths and more. Multiple after-parties throughout Ferndale.

June 1

Third Annual Bowling Extravaganza
Presenting Organization: Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center (KGLRC)
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Eastland Bowl, 5570 Gull Road, Kalamazoo
Contact: http://www.kglrc.org
Family-friendly event.

June 6

Inaugural Gala
Presenting Organization: HAVEN
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Detroit Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
Contact: http://haven-oakland.maestroweb.com or [email protected]
Tickets start at $150
An event honoring HAVEN's long history of providing hope to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Cocktail attire.

June 7

Bears in Speedos Carwash
Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Level One Bank, 22635 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
Contact: http://www.meetup.com/Motor-City-Bears/
Motor City Pride
Presenting Organization: Equality Michigan
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Hart Plaza, Detroit
Contact: http://www.motorcitypride.com
Tickets: $5
Featuring Andy Bell of Erasure

June 8

Motor City Pride Parade
Presenting Organization: Equality Michigan
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Fort and Grisworld, Detroit
Contact: http://www.motorcitypride.org
Motor City Pride Ride
Presenting Organization: Dykes on Bikes
Contact: http://www.dykesonbikesdetroit.com
Contact for more information or find them on Facebook
Motor City Pride
Presenting Organization: Equality Michigan
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Hart Plaza, Detroit
Contact: http://www.motorcitypride.org
Tickets: $5
Featuring Alex Newell from "Glee"

June 13

Kalamazoo Pride
Presenting Organization: Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center (KGLRC)
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Arcadia Creek Festival Place, Kalamazoo
Contact: http://www.kglrc.org/pride
Tickets: $7-10.
Sponsored by Bell's Brewery. Featuring drag queens, Lady Bunny and Manila Luzon, DJ Matt Downey, ABBA Salute and more.

June 14

Kalamazoo Pride
Presenting Organization: Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center (KGLRC)
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Arcadia Creek Festival Place, Kalamazoo
Contact: http://www.kglrc.org/pride
Tickets: $7-10.
Sponsored by Bell's Brewery. Featuring drag queens, Lady Bunny and Manila Luzon, DJ Matt Downey, ABBA Salute and more.
West Michigan Pride Festival
Presenting Organization: The LGBT Network of West Michigan
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids
Contact: http://www.grlgbt.org
Pride Parade at 12 p.m. before festival.

June 20-29

World Pride 2014
Presenting Organization: Pride Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

June 24

Saginaw Valley LGBT Pride Awards Banquet
Presenting Organization: Perceptions and Equality Michigan
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Andersen Enrichment Center & Garden, 120 Ezra Rust Ave., Saginaw
Contact: http://www.equalitymi.org
The evening will include an appetizer reception; dinner and a Pride Program with presentation of Awards.

June 25-28

Shore to Shore Equality Ride
Presenting Organization: Affirmations
Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale to Saugatuck
Contact: http://www.goaffirmations.org
The Equality Ride is a four-day bicycle adventure that will start in Ferndale and conclude with a closing ceremony in Saugatuck.

June 27-30

World Pride Toronto Ride
Presenting Organization: Dykes on Bikes
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Contact: http://www.dykesonbikesdetroit.com

June 28

Holland Area Pride
Presenting Organization: Holland Pride
Location:The Grounds of Centennial Park and Park Theater, Holland
Contact: http://www.hollandareapride.com
Headlined by comedienne Jennie McNulty

June 28

Flint Pride in the Park
Presenting Organization: Flint Gay Pride Society
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Pavilion Rink & Adjacent Riverfront Park, Flint
Contact: http://www.facebook.com/flintgaypride
Suggested Donation $5.

July 18-20

Windover Ride
Presenting Organization: Dykes on Bikes
Location: Windover Camp Ground
Contact: http://www.dykesonbikesdetroit.com
Women's only camp ground. Fees apply.

July 22-27

Hotter Than July

July 22

Candlelight Vigil
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Blue Spruce Memorial Tree, Palmer Park, Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Part of Hotter Than July

July 23

Boat Ride
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 6:10 p.m.
Location: Rivard Plaza, Downtown Detroit Riverwalk, Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Tickets: $55
Part of Hotter Than July

July 24

Film Festival
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Cass City Cinema, 3420 Cass Ave., Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Tickets: $20
Part of Hotter Than July

July 25

Annual Gathering on LGBTQ Issues
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Michigan State University, 4707 St. Antoine St., Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Free with Required Registration
Part of Hotter Than July
Friday Night Event
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: TBD
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Part of Hotter Than July.

July 26

Palmer Park Picnic
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Palmer Park, Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Part of Hotter Than July.

July 27

Worship Service
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: WHOSOEVER Ministry, 2930 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Part of Hotter Than July
Sunday Brunch
Presenting Organization: KICK
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: TBD
Contact: 313-285-9733 or http://www.hotterthanjuly.org
Tickets: $50-90
Part of Hotter Than July

Aug. 8-10

Windsor-Essex Pride Fest
Presenting Organization: Windsor Pride
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Downtown Winsor, Ontario, Canada
Contact: http://www.wepridefest.com

Aug. 9

Transgender Picnic in the Park
Presenting Organization: Transgender Michigan
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Donald Red Geary Park, Ferndale
Contact: 855-345-TGMI or http://www.transgendermichigan.org
Free food, free fun and great friends.

Aug. 17

Cement City Ride
Presenting Organization: Dykes on Bikes Detroit
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location: Meet at Affirmations, Ferndale
Contact: http://www.dykesonbikesdetroit.com
Voted best ride of the season; ride primarily through the beautiful Michigan countryside.

Aug. 22

White Party
Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Old Town, Lansing
Contact: http://www.michiganpride.org
Tickets: $10
White or silver attire.

August 23

Michigan Pride Festival in Old Town
Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Old Town, 206 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing
Contact: http://www.michiganpride.org
Michigan-based musicians, food, games, crafts and more. All ages welcome.
March to the Capitol
Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride
Time: 12 p.m. Set-Up
Location: 200 N. Grand Ave., Lansing
Contact: http://www.michiganpride.org
The March will be held rain or shine and should last approximately 30 minutes.
Commitment Ceremony
Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: State Capitol Steps, Lansing
Contact: http://www.michiganpride.org
Rev. Kent Lederer of Unity of Greater Lansing will lead a group-style commitment ceremony in which couples will receive a certificate following the ceremony
Rally at the Capitol
Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: State Capitol, Lansing
Contact: www.michiganpride.org
Michigan Pride's Capitol Rally will celebrate the LGBTQ community's progress in achieving civil rights and uniting against housing, workplace and marriage discrimination.

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