Across the state, Ohioans are preparing to mark Transgender Day of Visibility with more than a dozen events featuring live music, kid-friendly gatherings, protests and poetry readings.
If you would like to see a Transgender Day of Visibility event added to The Buckeye Flame‘s event 2024 list, please e-mail staff reporter H.L. Comeriato at hl@thebuckeyeflame.com.
Akron Trans Day of Visibility Celebration 2024
Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311
Friday, March 29, 2024 – 6:00pm-9:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Trans Joy Akron
✍️ Registration not required
(No-cost) activities include community awards, craft-making, food and dessert offerings, open mic performances, swag bags and gender-affirming clothing pop-up in addition to other gender-affirming resources.
“Please note: this event is open to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Security will be present.”
Trans Day of Visibility Celebration
The LGBTQ Community Center of Greater Cleveland, 6705 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Saturday, March 30, 2024 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 Hosted by Margie’s Hope the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
✍️ Registration required via QR code
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“Join Margie’s Hope & the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, as we celebrate those striving to make our local community a safer and more accepting place for us all.”
Trans Day of Visibility Block Party
Queer in Canton Community Center, 2663 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709
Saturday, March 30 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Queer in Canton
✍️ RSVP via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/1163989937903814
“Join us to celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere! We’ll have speakers, performances, a community art project, resources, and more!”
“This event is free and open to the public. We ask that an adult accompany anyone under 18.”
Trans Day of Visibility
Grindhrs Coffee, 625 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604
Saturday, March 30, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Grindhrs Coffee & Community and Equality Toledo
✍️ RSVP via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/391370386878630
“Join us on Saturday, March 30th, at Grinder’s Coffee as we come together to celebrate our vibrant Trans community through art, performances, and storytelling.”
8th Annual Full Spectrum Transgender Day of Visibility
Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
Friday, March 29, 6:00pm-10:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Full Spectrum Community Outreach and Westside Bowl
✍️ RSVP via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/2651413468351134
Join Full Spectrum Community Outreach at Westside Bowl for 1 hour of free bowling in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility.
Transgender Day of Visibility Reading
Gathering Volumes Books, 196 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Saturday, March 30, 1:30pm
🔗 Hosted by Hosted by Gathering Volumes Books
✍️ RSVP via Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/340274345132338
Join transgender poet Barbara Marie Minney for a live poetry reading.
Transgender Day of Visibility Talent Show & Open Mic
The Spot in Leutner Commons, 1619 Mistletoe Drive, Lower Level, Leutner Commons, Cleveland, OH 44106
Friday, March 29, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
🔗 Hosted by the LGBT Center at Case Western Reserve University
✍️ Registration not required
Transform: A Benefit and Memorial for Ty Holiday
The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Friday, March 29, 7:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Burrito Boys Booking and Transform Cincy
✍️ Registration not required, donations encouraged
After Cincinnati musician and event co-organizer Ty Holiday died unexpectedly earlier this month, a show originally set to celebrateTrans Day of Visibility will now serve as a benefit and memorial gathering:
“We believe, in honor of our dear friend and event co-organizer Ty Holiday, the best thing we can do is carry on as scheduled in her memory. The four remaining acts have agreed to perform and we will do what we can to make this event great. We will hold space at the end of the evening, where Anaphaunt was scheduled to perform. The righteousness of our cause is more apparent now than ever. And we will fight for those who are still with us. see you there.”
All proceeds from the event benefit Transform Cincy, a Cincinnati-based LGBTQ+ non-profit that provides a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth to shop for clothing.
Trans-cending Open Mic & Storytelling
OSU Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43210
Friday, March 29, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
🔗 Hosted by TTalks and the OSU Center For Belonging & Social Change
✍️ Register via Evenbrite
“An evening of storytelling on Empowering Trans Youth, Uniting Voices, Inspire Change.”
TDOV – Taking it to the Streets for Trans Equality
Jacob Hoffner Park, 4109 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Sunday, March 31, 2024, 2:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Trans Empowerment Network
✍️ Registration not required
“We will be having a rally starting at 2pm with speakers and a march through the streets of Northside starting at 3. We will finish things off with an open mic, so anyone wishing to be heard on OUR day can get that opportunity. Let’s make them hear our voices this Trans Day Of Visibility!”
Trans Wellness Summit
University of Cincinnati Nippert Stadium – West North, 2700 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Friday, March 29, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Heartland Trans Wellness
✍️ Registration not required
A free event to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility featuring workshops in voice coaching, makeup tutorials, binding and packing, along with a trans-centered resource fair, open mic and trans elders panel.
See Us! Presented by Gem City Action
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Saturday, March 30, 2024 1:00pm – 4:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Gem City Action
✍️ Registration not required
“We will have guest speakers, including physicians and activists, share important information with the community and plenty of partners providing resources.
The purpose of See Us! is to observe Transgender Day of Visibility as a community, through activities for kids, music, and more!”
Smoke & Queers: Honoring Transgender Day of Visibility
Boxelder Community Room, 4573 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Sunday, March 31, 2024, 6:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Smoke & Queers Burlesque Troupe
✍️ Registration not required
“…a lowkey, community-centric evening of trans/nb performers, poets, and local vendors. Performances begin at 6:30pm and there will be an open mic portion for those who would like to join in! This event is all ages, children welcome. No cover, ADA accessible. Reach out to smokeandqueerscincy@gmail.com for questions.”
I Want My Queer TV – We’re Here
First Congregational United Church of Christ Marysville, 124 W 6th St, Marysville, OH 43040
Friday, March 29, 2024, 6:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Marysville Pride Fest
✍️ Registration not required
“Join us for an evening of community. We will be watching a queer television series together. Snacks and sodas available or bring your own! Feel free to bring a small craft, this will be a relaxed event. After the show we will have a discussion.
The show: WE’RE HERE | SEASON 2 | EPISODE 7
Kona, Hawaii. A former drag queen gets his heels back, a teacher learns to embrace her bisexuality and a Māhū warrior is inspired to be more vulnerable.
Shows will contain adult language, though all ages welcome. Often topics like mental health and religious trauma are discussed in these episodes.”
Transgender Day of Visibility
Kent State Student Center, LGBTQ+ Center (Room 024), 1075 Risman Dr, Kent, OH 44242
Monday, April 1, 2024, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
🔗 Hosted by Kent State University LGBTQ+ Center
✍️ Registration not required
“Join us for this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility. An event dedicated to celebrating transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.”
Trans Day of Visibility Book Discussion
Unity House Lounge / Community Foundation Theater, 2, Gund Gallery, 101 1, College Dr, Gambier, OH 43022
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, TBD
🔗 Hosted by Kenyon College Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Unity House
✍️ Register via Google Form
“The book will be provided for everyone who doesn’t have a copy. Watch your email inbox for an update once the shipment arrives.” 🔥
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- To register to vote or to check your voter eligibility status in the state of Ohio, click here.
- To find contact information for your Ohio state representative, click here.
- To find contact information for your Ohio senator, click here.
- To access the full Trans Legislation Tracker, click here.
- For more information on active designated hate groups across Ohio, click here.
- If you are a young person struggling, contact the Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor.
- If you are an adult in need of immediate help, contact the National Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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