OutFront Kalamazoo
@outfrontkzoo.bsky.social
OutFront Kalamazoo provides vital programs, services, and resources to the LGBTQIA+ community of Kalamazoo County.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Proud Families (0-12): Let It Snow!
Get snowed in with Proud Families (0-12) on January 17th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at OutFront Kalamazoo! We’ll have snow-themed games, crafts, and activities for LGBTQIA+ families of all ages. 🎶Let it snow!🎶
Get snowed in with Proud Families (0-12) on January 17th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at OutFront Kalamazoo! We’ll have snow-themed games, crafts, and activities for LGBTQIA+ families of all ages. 🎶Let it snow!🎶
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Proud Families (0-12): Let It Snow!
Get snowed in with Proud Families (0-12) on January 17th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at OutFront Kalamazoo! We’ll have snow-themed games, crafts, and activities for LGBTQIA+ families of all ages. 🎶Let it snow!🎶
Get snowed in with Proud Families (0-12) on January 17th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at OutFront Kalamazoo! We’ll have snow-themed games, crafts, and activities for LGBTQIA+ families of all ages. 🎶Let it snow!🎶
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | OFK Men's Community: Social Hour
In the spirt of the new year, the OutFront Men's Community invites you to join our social hour to learn about this group and meet new people! This event will take place on January 17th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
In the spirt of the new year, the OutFront Men's Community invites you to join our social hour to learn about this group and meet new people! This event will take place on January 17th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | OFK Men's Community: Social Hour
In the spirt of the new year, the OutFront Men's Community invites you to join our social hour to learn about this group and meet new people! This event will take place on January 17th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
In the spirt of the new year, the OutFront Men's Community invites you to join our social hour to learn about this group and meet new people! This event will take place on January 17th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS | Office Support, Special Events, and More!
Happy New Year! Make 2026 a year to remember by joining OutFront Kalamazoo's team of volunteers!
📲 Complete your Volunteer Application now: https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/volunteer
Happy New Year! Make 2026 a year to remember by joining OutFront Kalamazoo's team of volunteers!
📲 Complete your Volunteer Application now: https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/volunteer
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS | Office Support, Special Events, and More!
Happy New Year! Make 2026 a year to remember by joining OutFront Kalamazoo's team of volunteers!
📲 Complete your Volunteer Application now: https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/volunteer
Happy New Year! Make 2026 a year to remember by joining OutFront Kalamazoo's team of volunteers!
📲 Complete your Volunteer Application now: https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/volunteer
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow!
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends TOMORROW! Get your tickets now for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - almost HALF OFF the door price!
🎟️ Snag this deal now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends TOMORROW! Get your tickets now for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - almost HALF OFF the door price!
🎟️ Snag this deal now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
December 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Pricing Ends Tomorrow!
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends TOMORROW! Get your tickets now for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - almost HALF OFF the door price!
🎟️ Snag this deal now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends TOMORROW! Get your tickets now for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - almost HALF OFF the door price!
🎟️ Snag this deal now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Seasons (50)+ Winter Hygge Queer Film Festival: "Wizard of Oz" (1939)
Seasons (50+) invites you to a winter film festival to get in the "hygge" spirit! The first screening of this series will feature "Wizard of Oz" (1939) and will take place on January 25th at 1:00 p.m.
Seasons (50+) invites you to a winter film festival to get in the "hygge" spirit! The first screening of this series will feature "Wizard of Oz" (1939) and will take place on January 25th at 1:00 p.m.
December 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Seasons (50)+ Winter Hygge Queer Film Festival: "Wizard of Oz" (1939)
Seasons (50+) invites you to a winter film festival to get in the "hygge" spirit! The first screening of this series will feature "Wizard of Oz" (1939) and will take place on January 25th at 1:00 p.m.
Seasons (50+) invites you to a winter film festival to get in the "hygge" spirit! The first screening of this series will feature "Wizard of Oz" (1939) and will take place on January 25th at 1:00 p.m.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Seasons (50+): Social Hour
LGBTQIA+ folks ages 50 and up are invited to our next session of Seasons! At social hours, participants are invited to chat about a given topic. This event will take place on January 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
LGBTQIA+ folks ages 50 and up are invited to our next session of Seasons! At social hours, participants are invited to chat about a given topic. This event will take place on January 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Seasons (50+): Social Hour
LGBTQIA+ folks ages 50 and up are invited to our next session of Seasons! At social hours, participants are invited to chat about a given topic. This event will take place on January 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
LGBTQIA+ folks ages 50 and up are invited to our next session of Seasons! At social hours, participants are invited to chat about a given topic. This event will take place on January 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
OFFICE CLOSURE | December 24, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Please note that our office is officially CLOSED for our winter break. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 5th.
Please note that our office is officially CLOSED for our winter break. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 5th.
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
OFFICE CLOSURE | December 24, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Please note that our office is officially CLOSED for our winter break. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 5th.
Please note that our office is officially CLOSED for our winter break. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 5th.
We are closing our office early for the holidays due to unforeseen circumstances. Tonight's session of Emergence is cancelled. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5th.
Thank you for your understanding and happy holidays!
Thank you for your understanding and happy holidays!
December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We are closing our office early for the holidays due to unforeseen circumstances. Tonight's session of Emergence is cancelled. We will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5th.
Thank you for your understanding and happy holidays!
Thank you for your understanding and happy holidays!
SCHEDULE UPDATE | Queer Yoga Temporarily Paused
After today's session of Queer Yoga, this program is temporarily paused through January and February. But don't worry, Queer Yoga will be back in March!
After today's session of Queer Yoga, this program is temporarily paused through January and February. But don't worry, Queer Yoga will be back in March!
December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
SCHEDULE UPDATE | Queer Yoga Temporarily Paused
After today's session of Queer Yoga, this program is temporarily paused through January and February. But don't worry, Queer Yoga will be back in March!
After today's session of Queer Yoga, this program is temporarily paused through January and February. But don't worry, Queer Yoga will be back in March!
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends soon! Now through December 31st, get your tickets for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - which is almost HALF OFF the door price! https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends soon! Now through December 31st, get your tickets for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - which is almost HALF OFF the door price! https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon!
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends soon! Now through December 31st, get your tickets for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - which is almost HALF OFF the door price! https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
Early Birding Pricing for Winter Gala 2026 ends soon! Now through December 31st, get your tickets for Kalamazoo's premier black-tie LGBTQIA+ event of the year for just $75 - which is almost HALF OFF the door price! https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT | First Thursday @ Crafted Copper
Join OutFront Kalamazoo on January 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Crafted Copper for our next First Thursday!
Join OutFront Kalamazoo on January 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Crafted Copper for our next First Thursday!
December 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT | First Thursday @ Crafted Copper
Join OutFront Kalamazoo on January 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Crafted Copper for our next First Thursday!
Join OutFront Kalamazoo on January 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Crafted Copper for our next First Thursday!
TERRY KUSESKE LGBTQIA+ YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP | Applications Open Now!
Are you a high school senior with a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community? Apply now through January 2nd for our Terry Kuseske LGBTQIA+ Youth Scholarship!
📝 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/scholarship
Are you a high school senior with a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community? Apply now through January 2nd for our Terry Kuseske LGBTQIA+ Youth Scholarship!
📝 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/scholarship
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
TERRY KUSESKE LGBTQIA+ YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP | Applications Open Now!
Are you a high school senior with a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community? Apply now through January 2nd for our Terry Kuseske LGBTQIA+ Youth Scholarship!
📝 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/scholarship
Are you a high school senior with a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community? Apply now through January 2nd for our Terry Kuseske LGBTQIA+ Youth Scholarship!
📝 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/scholarship
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Tickets Available Now!
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are on sale now! Get yours now at a discounted rate of just $75. This price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are on sale now! Get yours now at a discounted rate of just $75. This price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Tickets Available Now!
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are on sale now! Get yours now at a discounted rate of just $75. This price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are on sale now! Get yours now at a discounted rate of just $75. This price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala
LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT | December Trans Hiking Club
Join our Trans Hiking Club on December 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hike through Fort Custer! The hike will start at the beach parking lot. Bring plenty of water and come dressed for the weather!
Join our Trans Hiking Club on December 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hike through Fort Custer! The hike will start at the beach parking lot. Bring plenty of water and come dressed for the weather!
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT | December Trans Hiking Club
Join our Trans Hiking Club on December 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hike through Fort Custer! The hike will start at the beach parking lot. Bring plenty of water and come dressed for the weather!
Join our Trans Hiking Club on December 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hike through Fort Custer! The hike will start at the beach parking lot. Bring plenty of water and come dressed for the weather!
WINTER GALA AWARDS | Nominations Open Now!
Our Winter Gala Awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the work of LGBTQIA+ equality and the advancement of OutFront's mission. Make your nominations now through December 31st at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/awards.
Our Winter Gala Awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the work of LGBTQIA+ equality and the advancement of OutFront's mission. Make your nominations now through December 31st at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/awards.
December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
WINTER GALA AWARDS | Nominations Open Now!
Our Winter Gala Awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the work of LGBTQIA+ equality and the advancement of OutFront's mission. Make your nominations now through December 31st at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/awards.
Our Winter Gala Awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the work of LGBTQIA+ equality and the advancement of OutFront's mission. Make your nominations now through December 31st at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/awards.
HAPPENING TODAY | Seasons (50)+: Cookies & Confections Holiday Exchange
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holidays! Bring cookies or candies and we'll enjoy them with a hot cocoa bar. We'll see you TODAY from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holidays! Bring cookies or candies and we'll enjoy them with a hot cocoa bar. We'll see you TODAY from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
December 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
HAPPENING TODAY | Seasons (50)+: Cookies & Confections Holiday Exchange
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holidays! Bring cookies or candies and we'll enjoy them with a hot cocoa bar. We'll see you TODAY from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holidays! Bring cookies or candies and we'll enjoy them with a hot cocoa bar. We'll see you TODAY from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
HAPPENING TODAY | December First Thursday
Join us TODAY from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Latitude 42 (Oshtemo) for First Thursday! This month’s event is sponsored by Emily Vinic at Five Star Realty.
Join us TODAY from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Latitude 42 (Oshtemo) for First Thursday! This month’s event is sponsored by Emily Vinic at Five Star Realty.
December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
HAPPENING TODAY | December First Thursday
Join us TODAY from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Latitude 42 (Oshtemo) for First Thursday! This month’s event is sponsored by Emily Vinic at Five Star Realty.
Join us TODAY from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Latitude 42 (Oshtemo) for First Thursday! This month’s event is sponsored by Emily Vinic at Five Star Realty.
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Seasons (50)+: Cookies & Confections Holiday Exchange
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holiday season! This event will take place on December 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holiday season! This event will take place on December 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | Seasons (50)+: Cookies & Confections Holiday Exchange
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holiday season! This event will take place on December 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
Join Seasons (50+) for a cookies and confections exchange in the spirit of the holiday season! This event will take place on December 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo.
SCHEDULE UPDATE | Mental Health Navigation - Temporarily Paused
Please note that Mental Health Navigation is temporarily paused while we transition between providers.
⚠️ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for support from trained crisis intervention specialists.
Please note that Mental Health Navigation is temporarily paused while we transition between providers.
⚠️ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for support from trained crisis intervention specialists.
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
SCHEDULE UPDATE | Mental Health Navigation - Temporarily Paused
Please note that Mental Health Navigation is temporarily paused while we transition between providers.
⚠️ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for support from trained crisis intervention specialists.
Please note that Mental Health Navigation is temporarily paused while we transition between providers.
⚠️ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for support from trained crisis intervention specialists.
GIVING TUESDAY | Support OutFront Kalamazoo!
LGBTQIA+ organizations like ours have faced dangerous funding losses this year, impacting our ability to provide care to our most vulnerable community members. This Giving Tuesday, donate to OutFront Kalamazoo at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/donate.
LGBTQIA+ organizations like ours have faced dangerous funding losses this year, impacting our ability to provide care to our most vulnerable community members. This Giving Tuesday, donate to OutFront Kalamazoo at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/donate.
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GIVING TUESDAY | Support OutFront Kalamazoo!
LGBTQIA+ organizations like ours have faced dangerous funding losses this year, impacting our ability to provide care to our most vulnerable community members. This Giving Tuesday, donate to OutFront Kalamazoo at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/donate.
LGBTQIA+ organizations like ours have faced dangerous funding losses this year, impacting our ability to provide care to our most vulnerable community members. This Giving Tuesday, donate to OutFront Kalamazoo at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/donate.
NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT | Queer Craft Night with Jade Harmony
Join Ms. Kalamazoo Pride 2025, Jade Harmony, for our NEW monthly Queer Craft Night! Don't miss the first session on Monday, December 8th - then on the second Monday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
Join Ms. Kalamazoo Pride 2025, Jade Harmony, for our NEW monthly Queer Craft Night! Don't miss the first session on Monday, December 8th - then on the second Monday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT | Queer Craft Night with Jade Harmony
Join Ms. Kalamazoo Pride 2025, Jade Harmony, for our NEW monthly Queer Craft Night! Don't miss the first session on Monday, December 8th - then on the second Monday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
Join Ms. Kalamazoo Pride 2025, Jade Harmony, for our NEW monthly Queer Craft Night! Don't miss the first session on Monday, December 8th - then on the second Monday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at OutFront Kalamazoo!
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Tickets Available Now!
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are available now at a significantly reduced rate of just $75 per ticket! This discounted price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala.
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are available now at a significantly reduced rate of just $75 per ticket! This discounted price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala.
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
WINTER GALA 2026 | Early Bird Tickets Available Now!
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are available now at a significantly reduced rate of just $75 per ticket! This discounted price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala.
Tickets for Winter Gala 2026 are available now at a significantly reduced rate of just $75 per ticket! This discounted price is only good through December 31st, so get your tickets now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/gala.
WINTER GALA 2026 | Volunteers Needed!
OutFront Kalamazoo's most elegant evening of the year needs your help! Volunteers are integral to the success of this event including set-up, tear-down, entry support, bussing, drink sales, and more.
📲 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galavolunteers
OutFront Kalamazoo's most elegant evening of the year needs your help! Volunteers are integral to the success of this event including set-up, tear-down, entry support, bussing, drink sales, and more.
📲 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galavolunteers
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
WINTER GALA 2026 | Volunteers Needed!
OutFront Kalamazoo's most elegant evening of the year needs your help! Volunteers are integral to the success of this event including set-up, tear-down, entry support, bussing, drink sales, and more.
📲 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galavolunteers
OutFront Kalamazoo's most elegant evening of the year needs your help! Volunteers are integral to the success of this event including set-up, tear-down, entry support, bussing, drink sales, and more.
📲 Apply now at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galavolunteers
WINTER GALA 2026 | Become a Sponsor
Calling all local LGBTQIA+ and affirming businesses! Sponsoring OutFront Kalamazoo's Winter Gala 2026 is a great way to spotlight your business and make your stance on LGBTQIA+ rights known.
📲 Visit https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galasponsors to apply!
Calling all local LGBTQIA+ and affirming businesses! Sponsoring OutFront Kalamazoo's Winter Gala 2026 is a great way to spotlight your business and make your stance on LGBTQIA+ rights known.
📲 Visit https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galasponsors to apply!
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
WINTER GALA 2026 | Become a Sponsor
Calling all local LGBTQIA+ and affirming businesses! Sponsoring OutFront Kalamazoo's Winter Gala 2026 is a great way to spotlight your business and make your stance on LGBTQIA+ rights known.
📲 Visit https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galasponsors to apply!
Calling all local LGBTQIA+ and affirming businesses! Sponsoring OutFront Kalamazoo's Winter Gala 2026 is a great way to spotlight your business and make your stance on LGBTQIA+ rights known.
📲 Visit https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/galasponsors to apply!
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | December Art Hop ft. Sewer Brats
Stop in at OutFront Kalamazoo during December’s Art Hop to meet our December Artist of the Month, Sewer Brats! Meet the artist and join us for a zine and collage-making workshop on December 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stop in at OutFront Kalamazoo during December’s Art Hop to meet our December Artist of the Month, Sewer Brats! Meet the artist and join us for a zine and collage-making workshop on December 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
November 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT | December Art Hop ft. Sewer Brats
Stop in at OutFront Kalamazoo during December’s Art Hop to meet our December Artist of the Month, Sewer Brats! Meet the artist and join us for a zine and collage-making workshop on December 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stop in at OutFront Kalamazoo during December’s Art Hop to meet our December Artist of the Month, Sewer Brats! Meet the artist and join us for a zine and collage-making workshop on December 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.