Sarah Bricker Hunt
My Existential Dread Took a Hit Thanks to Jill Biden’s Pride Speech
In retrospect, attending the White House Pride celebration one day before the “debate” (if we’re calling it that) was a little like playing fiddle as Rome burned. And it felt like it, roasting in the 105-degree heat index on the [...]
From Pete Buttigieg to Dana Nessel, Michigan's Best and Brightest Show Their Pride at the White House
Michigan was well-represented on the White House South Lawn at the 2024 Pride celebration, though the state’s invited legislators were missed as they stayed in town, working under deadline to get the annual budget in shape. Still, many other [...]
Braun Court Redevelopment Plan Announced
In a move that feels like the true end of an era, a real estate developer that has been buying up Ann Arbor's Braun Court properties for several years has announced a proposal to replace the historically queer business enclave with a 37-unit condo [...]
See Tituss Burgess with the DSO, Go Queer Camping, Get Fern Fest Tickets, Attend North Star Lounge LGBTQ+ Night
Another successful Michigan Pride season is in the books! Once again, communities across the state have pulled together to plan events ranging from sprawling big city fests to gatherings in rural communities that don’t always feel welcoming to [...]
Immerse Yourself in the Samantha Irby Experience with Ann Arbor District Library’s Big Gay Read
You could think of Ann Arbor District Library’s upcoming Big Gay Read as a community book club on steroids. Like a traditional book club, participants will read the same book (this year’s pick is Samantha Irby’s earnest book of [...]
Imagining What Queer Nightlife Will Look Like 30 Years in the Future
It’s impossible to predict what any given guest will experience at A Night at the Orfelia on June 29. That’s by design. The simplest description of the event is that it is an immersive, future-focused art installation that will [...]
New Kitty Crowned at Annual Ruth Ellis Center Catfight for the Crown Drag Pageant — See the Photo Gallery!
The fifth annual Catfight for the Crown, an amateur drag pageant and fundraiser supporting Ruth Ellis Center, took place June 14 at The Fillmore Detroit. Each year, contestants compete in a good-natured battle brimming with campy charm, baring their [...]
Meet the Stars of ‘Bargain Block,’ Go to a Queer Honky-Tonk, Attend an Elder Pride Event, Cool Off at a Gay Pool Party
No pressure or anything, but just so you know, Pride Month has crossed the halfway point, and if you haven’t started creating a Summer to Remember yet, your days are literally numbered. But hey, even if it’s just a Summer You Don’t [...]
Joy-Fueled Defiance at Motor City Pride and Ferndale Pride — See the Video!
Colorful throngs of 2024 Michigan Pridegoers filled the streets of Ferndale on June 1 and downtown Detroit June 8 and 9 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community — both events were a joy-fueled act of defiance against ongoing political attacks across [...]
Meet 10 LGBTQ+ Candidates Running for Office in Michigan
The old adage “representation matters” may not be more important anywhere than it is in government. People elected to state, local and federal positions hold a great deal of power when it comes to championing causes like anti-LGBTQ+ [...]
Attend a Queer Comedy Gala, Get Tickets for Tituss Burgess with the DSO, Go to the Colours Awards, Join a Pride Shabbat, Catch the Latest Prides
It’s too late to brace yourself because Pride season is in full swing, but why would you want to? Let go and let loose at events all over the state focused on putting you right at the center of it all. You’ll find Pride fests everywhere, [...]
What You Need to Know About Temple Bar Closing ‘Indefinitely’ After Building’s Facade Collapses
When the historic limestone facade gracing the front of the iconic queer-loved Temple Bar at Cass and Temple in downtown Detroit crumbled and fell on May 24, the timing couldn’t have been worse — or better. Yes, the building is [...]