Monthly Events
Check out the days and times for our events that happen each month!
6 – 9 PM
Second MONDAY Every Month
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A chance for LGBTQ+ people in Monroe to get together and discuss anything that’s on their minds. Hosted at: The Conservatory, 21 W. 1st St., Monroe, MI 48161
6 – 9 PM
Third WEDNESDAY Every Month
Embrace Art Club
A get together for creative types who want to learn new art skills or just have fun making something together. Hosted at: Green Witch Gardens, 8930 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
Starts 6 PM
Last SATURDAY Every Month
Embrace Monroe Coffee Meet-Up
The Monroe meet-up starts at 6 PM and runs til…whenever. Usually it’s about an hour or two depending on turn out. Hosted at: River Raisin Trading Post. 8 N. Monroe St., Monroe, MI the last Saturday of the month.
3-5 PM
TBD 2026
Embrace Monroe Board Meeting
Meetings of the board are set based on members schedules with the public meetings during certain times of the year.
LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUP
The SECOND MONDAY from 6 – 9 PM
Visit The Conservatory at 21 West First St. Monroe, MI 48161. LGBTQ+ residents and allies are welcome to get together to discuss life and build a sense of community in Monroe County. NO RSVP is needed. Just stop out and join the fun.
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for info or last minute cancellations!
DATES FOR 2026
- JAN 12
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What’s Life Without Art?!
The THIRD WEDNESDAY from 6 – 9 PM
Green Witch Gardens (Near Lewis on M-50), 8930 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
Bring your media and supplies of choice and get creative. This art club is for LGBT+ and allies to have a fun evening together. Art is great therapy so make something one of a kind and feel better doing it!
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for more info or last minute cancellations!
DATES FOR 2025
- JAN 21
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Coffee or Cocktails Meet Ups
Meet-ups Around Monroe County
LGBTQ+ friends and allies are welcome to visit. While you don’t have to buy anything to participate it’s great to support the folks who support us if you can. Most meet-up starts at 6 PM and runs til…whenever on the last Saturday of the Month at the River Raisin Trading Post at Elm and Monroe St. Usually it’s about an hour or two depending on turn out. So that’s why we suggest coming at 6 PM to grab some yummy treats and drinks or just pull up a chair.
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section to learn more about these events!
Social
Interacting with the community is one of the best ways to form strong relationships regardless of orientation. Our goal is to create a group that’s safe for Monroe’s LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones while also providing fun ways to get together.
Support
One problem that many people in the LGBTQ+ community face is a feeling of being alone. That’s why we meet each month to discuss ways to make our group better and to discuss anything that’s on our minds.
Events
Since 2020 Embrace has hosted Monroe’s Pride Event but that’s not all we do. There are lots of other fun activities we host. Plus, if you’re a business, we’re always seeking donations for our events throughout the year.
Visibility
For decades people in the LGBTQ+ community have lived in the shadows but the truth is we are everywhere. Our goal is to not just be seen by the local community but to also be embraced as productive members of our society with value and worth.