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Big Freedia with Low Cut Connie at Saint Andrew's Hall Nov. 5
New Orleans-based rapper and bounce music ambassador Big Freedia is a hip-hop artist who is changing the game. Her website describes her style best, characterizing it as "call-and-response lyrics over rapid-fire beats and booty-shaking." And she is [...]
Fall Fling 2019: The Wizard of Wine Party
Support Metro Detroit's LGBTQ community at the Affirmations LGBTQ community center on Saturday, Oct. 26. That's when Affirmations will host its annual Fall Fling event to familiarize the community with the center, its programs and to connect with [...]
Hallowcrawl Royal Oak Oct. 19
Cocktails and costumes collide at Royal Oak's Hallowcrawl: the annual Halloween pub crawl across the city's downtown. Held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 6 p.m., tickets start at $20 and include Halloween-themed swag, a lanyard for beer, shot [...]
80s Zombie Prom & Costume Ball Oct. 19
Held at Mt. Clemens' Emerald Theatre, those looking for a chance to try out their costumes on a spooky night out before Halloween can come to the 2nd annual '80s Zombie Prom & Costume Ball. Doors open at 7 p.m. and DJ RED kicks things off at [...]
FCA US Illuminates Pentastar on Its Headquarters Tower Purple for National Coming Out Day and National Spirit Day
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US, in honor and support of LGBTQ employees, communities and issues, will light the Pentastar on top of its 15-story headquarters tower purple. This change is in observance of National Coming Out Day and National Spirit Day [...]
Judge Allows Michigan's State-Contracted Religious Adoption Agencies to Exclude LGBTQ Parents
In March Attorney General Dana Nessel and the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan reached a settlement that blocked faith-based adoption agencies with state contracts from discrimination against LGBTQ couples who sought to adopt from them. [...]
BTL's Expo to Showcase Metro Detroit Equality Vendors – and Cake!
We are so excited to host the 9th Annual LGBTQ Wedding, Home and Life Expo this Sunday at The Henry, Dearborn's gorgeous hotel and event venue. It will be glamorous, delicious, fun energetic and entertaining! It is also important for each of us to [...]
BTL's 2019 Wedding, Home & Life Expo Venue Highlight: The Henry, Autograph Collection
From the moment that wedding planning starts, securing the perfect venue should be at the top of the list. In fact, finding the location of the ceremony and reception is so important that in the Brides.com "Ultimate Wedding-Planning Checklist and [...]
6 Trendy Wedding Ideas for a Unique Celebration
Whether one has just proposed marriage or accepted a proposal, planning for a wedding ceremony can be just as exciting. But between choosing a wedding venue, picking an outfit and arranging for a cake the process of preparing for the big day can [...]
Planet Ant Celebrates 2nd Annual Live Out Fest for LGBTQ+ Freedom, Identity
Hamtramck — For the second year in a row, Planet Ant Theatre will recognize National Coming Out Day with the Second Annual Live Out Fest: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Identity & Freedom. The four-day festival takes place Oct. 10 through 13 across [...]
Natasha Bedingfield at the Majestic
British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield first made it on international music scene with the release of her debut album "Unwritten." Since then, she's gained a massive fanbase across the world and is now debuting her latest record "Roll With Me." See [...]