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Join us this Thursday, March 3rd, from 6-9pm at Metro for our monthly mixer and the kickoff to Kalamazoo Pride 2016 - which will be just 100 days away! Angie Jackson, the elixir fixer, will be there. We’ll also have karaoke, snacks, merchandise for sale and 2-day passes to Kalamazoo Pride 2016. Help us start the countdown!

Metro is located at 411 North Westnedge Avenue.

Join us on Thursday, January 7th, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer at the Kalamazoo location of Bilbo’s, at 3307 Stadium Drive.

Join us on Thursday, December 3rd, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer at Webster’s Prime - located downtown Kalamazoo, inside the Radisson, on the second level.

Hosted by St. Julian Winery, there will be wine tasting and opportunities to purchase bottles. Self-parking in the ramp on Rose Street and valet parking are available - both are handicap accessible and complimentary when validated by the host. See you there!

Join us on Thursday November 5th, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer in the back room at Old Dog Tavern! With an aire for all things eclectic, odd and quirky, Old Dog is located at 402 East Michigan Avenue in the historic Star Paper Co. building.

Join us on Thursday October 1st, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer, upstairs at Shakespeare’s! 44 taps, pool tables, darts, some of the best nachos in town, and great company. What’s not to love? See you there.

Join us on September 3rd, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer! This month we will be gathering at Central City Taphouse, located at 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, inside the Epic Center building. There is free parking on the street along the Kalamazoo Mall – Central City’s parking ramp #2 is also located behind the Epic Center and is accessible from both the north and the south.

Central City features 20 beers on tap and over 75 bottles, with both local and international pub food. They also offer great vegetarian and gluten free options (including gluten free draft selections). We will be gathered in the front room. See you there!

Join us on Thursday August 6th, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer at Sky Deck!

Sky Deck is located above Monaco Bay at 300 East Michigan Avenue. Head to the back and then take the elevator up to the rooftop. Watch the sunset and relax under the stars while you take in the beautiful views of the city with a full service bar and seating. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our July 2nd First Thursdays mixer will be from 6-9pm at Bell’s Eccentric Café. Join us in the beer garden to spend a summer evening toasting a huge thank you to Bell’s Brewery – the presenting sponsor of Kalamazoo Pride again this year. Not only did they give financial support to Pride, Bell’s went above and beyond by advertising for the event, giving away a ton of swag during the event, providing onsite assistance throughout the weekend, AND they allowed us to offer great quality craft beer to those who attended. (Sparkleberry anyone?) Let’s bring in a crowd and show Bell’s how much we appreciate their support of our community!

Bell’s is located at 355 East Kalamazoo Avenue, downtown Kalamazoo. (Must be 21+ after 8pm.)

Join us on Thursday, May 7th, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer at Latitude 42 Brewing Company. Sample from their long list of craft beer and hand-crafted food. If the weather is nice you will find us out on the patio.

Latitude 42 is located in Portage at 7842 Portage Road, just north of the intersection of Portage Road and Centre Ave. See you there!

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, from 6-9pm for the First Thursdays LGBTQ Mixer at Webster’s Prime - located downtown Kalamazoo, inside the Radisson, on the second level.

There will be a “Hoppy Hour” special until 7pm - HALF OFF all beer! Self-parking in the ramp on Rose Street and valet parking are available - both are handicap accessible and complimentary when validated by the host. See you there!