Pride Guide

Ferndale, Lansing and Grand Rapids, oh my!

A look at this weekend's festivities

Compiled by Benjamin Jenkins

Originally printed 6/14/2012 (Issue 2024 - Between The Lines News)

Ferndale Pride

Thursday, June 14

Beyond The Bar 2012: Opening Reception

Presenting Organization: Affirmations

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale

Contact: 248-398-7105, http://www.GoAffirmations.org

Join Affirmations in celebrating a unique collection of applied arts, during the opening reception at the Affirmations center. Appetizers, wine and beer, will accompany this showcase; along with musical selections from some of the area's finest DJs.

Dino's Back Alley

Presenting Organization: Dino's Bar and Grill

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Dino's Lounge, 22740 Woodward Ave., Ferndale

Contact: http://www.FerndalePride.com

Official pre-glow kickoff party in the newly renovated alley and patio/garden behind Dino's Bar and Grill.

Friday, June 15

Cruise for a FUNdraiser

Presenting Organization: The Forum Foundation

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Diamond Jack's River Tours, Detroit

Contact: http://www.TheForumFoundation.org

Join the Forum Foundation for the annual river cruise to support their LGBT scholarship mission. Tickets are $40 each and include hor d'oeuvres, a cash bar, a 50/50 raffle and dance music by DoublePlay DJ Services. Tickets available at Just 4 Us and Five15.

Light the Night Against Hate

Presenting Organization: Ferndale Pride

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Location: Downtown Ferndale

Re-designed for 2012 as a self-directed walking tour through downtown Ferndale and its adjoining neighborhoods. Walkers will visit welcome stations along the way where they can learn more about historical and contemporary issues surrounding hate in our schools and communities, including hateful speech in social media and online bullying. Walkers may also participate in a candle lighting ceremony and carry colorful glow sticks to visibly unite against hate.

Motor City Bears Charity Dinner

Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Zion Lutheran, 143 Albany St., Ferndale

Contact: 248-470-4449, http://www.MotorCityBears.com

Motor City Bears' 6th Annual Fundraiser for Affirmations and Ruth Ellis Center. Menu includes roasted pork loin and chicken pasta primavera. Tickets: $15 adults, $7.50 children. Accompanied by a silent auction of gift cards and donated arts and services.

Tupperware Party with Dixie Longate

Presenting Organization: Equality for A Cause, Inc. and Five 15

Time: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Location: Above Five15, 215 W. Fifth Avenue, Royal Oak

Contact: http://www.Five15.net/Dixie

America's #1 tupperware Lady Dixie Longate for a limited engagement. All proceeds will benefit Affirmations. VIP Tickets: $100. General Admission: $25.

Saturday, June 16

Bears in Speedos Car Wash

Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Level One Bank, 22635 Woodward Ave., Ferndale

Contact: 248-470-4449, http://www.MotorCityBears.com

Motor City Bears' popular speedo car wash. Fundraiser for the Affirmations community center and Ruth Ellis Center. Suggested Donation: $5.

Summer Bash Pride Afterparty

Presenting Organization: Splash Night Club

Time: 10 p.m.

Location: Splash Night Club, 9819 Conant, Hamtramck

Contact: Facebook search "2012 Summer Bash--Pride Afterparty!"

$5 cover until 11:30, valet available. Drink specials, VIP booths and music by DJ Chico.

Third Annual Southeast Michigan Dyke March

Presenting Organization: Southeast Michigan Dyke March

Time: 2 p.m.

Location: Withington Lot Alley and marching along Nine Mile Road

Contact: http://www.SEMIDykeMarch.org

Marching to promote visibility, inclusion and equality for lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. Rally at Geary Park at 2:30 p.m.

Tupperware Party with Dixie Longate

Presenting Organization: Equality for A Cause, Inc. and Five 15

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Above Five15, 215 W. Fifth Avenue, Royal Oak

Contact: http://www.Five15.net/Dixie

America's #1 tupperware Lady Dixie Longate for a limited engagement. All proceeds will benefit Affirmations. VIP Tickets: $100. General Admission: $25.

Sunday, June 17

Ferndale Pride

Presenting Organization: Ferndale Pride

Time: 12-7 p.m.

Location: Along W. Troy St., Ferndale

Booths and entertainment. Ferndale Pride strives to recognize and promote pride for the LGBT and ally communities, working with residents, businesses, community groups, and all segments of the community to welcome and promote the celebration of diversity.

The Rainbow Run 5k

Presenting Organization: Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Along W. Troy St., Ferndale

The Rainbow Run is a 5k run/walk for acceptance and diversity. Spearheaded by the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce and presented by Comerica Bank, the run will weave through the streets of downtown Ferndale the morning of the Ferndale Pride Market Days as one of the many events taking place throughout the Ferndale Pride weekend.

Tupperware Party with Dixie Longate

Presenting Organization: Equality for A Cause, Inc. and Five 15

Time: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Location: Above Five15, 215 W. Fifth Avenue, Royal Oak

Contact: http://www.Five15.net/Dixie

America's #1 tupperware Lady Dixie Longate for a limited engagement. All proceeds will benefit Affirmations. VIP Tickets: $100. General Admission: $25.

Michigan Pride

Friday, June 15

White Party

Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride

Location: Testival Tent, Esquire, Grand Cafe and Spiral Dance Bar

Contact: http://www.Michiganpride.org

One ticket for four venues throughout the Lansing area. Michigan's largest white attire event.

Pride at Eve

Presenting Organization: Eve at The B.O.B.

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: 20 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids

Contact: http://www.WestMIPride.org

Presented by West Michigan Pride and The Matthew Agency, hosted by The Princess of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4. Progressive drink specials, masks capes and tights encouraged for the sexiest superhero costume contest. Cover: $10.

Saturday, June 16

Commitment Ceremony

Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Capitol steps, Lansing

Contact: http://www.Michiganpride.org

Annual commitment ceremony at the steps of Lansing's capitol building.

Michigan Pride

Presenting Organization: Michigan Pride

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Burchard Park, Old Town, Lansing

Contact: http://www.MichiganPride.org