Date(s): Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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Join us for a screening of a short documentary film about one of Ann Arbor’s most beloved LGBTQ+ hangouts, the Aut Bar. Directed by Peter Sparling, the film introduces the bar’s founders, Martin Contreras and Keith Orr, and their role in creating a vital space for Ann Arbor’s queer community.
After the screening, Martin and Keith will share their reflections on Ann Arbor’s queer scene, past and present. They will be joined by former Braun Court business owners Linda Lombardini and Sandi Smith, who are also featured in the film.
For teens & adults. Held in First Floor Lobby,
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Ann Arbor Area Pride Events
June may be Pride month, but Ann Arbor celebrates throughout the summer. AADL’s The Big Gay Read is mostly in July, and Ann Arbor Pride is in August. Check out these upcoming LGBTQ+ events.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | June 5
1:30pm-2:30pm |
Historical Perspectives on Queer Detroit: Narratives of the Motor City
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 🆓🎟 | June 5
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Riot Youth
at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | June 6
11:00am-2:00pm |
Chelsea Pride March & Picnic
at Pierce Park, Chelsea Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | June 6
6:30pm-7:30pm |
The Big Gay Read Author Event | Chuck Tingle
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | June 12
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Drag Revue
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | June 13
10:00am-2:00pm |
Family Pride Party
at Nest and Nurture, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | June 27
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Drag Bingo with Jadein Black
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | June 28
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Queer Crafternoon
at SCRAP Creative Reuse, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | June 29
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Elegy for the Aut Bar: A Film Screening and Discussion
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | June 29
7:00pm-8:15pm |
Teen & Adult Banned Book Club
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 1
5:30pm-7:30pm |
The Big Gay Read | Bring-Your-Own-Craft Movie Night: The X-Files (1998)
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | July 3
6:00pm-7:00pm |
The Big Gay Read | Cryptid Creature Sewing Craft
at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | July 27
7:00pm-8:15pm |
Teen & Adult Banned Book Club
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | August 31
7:00pm-8:15pm |
Teen & Adult Banned Book Club
at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
- Date(s): Monday, June 29, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Cost: Free
- Event Website
- Organizer: Ann Arbor District Library
- Organizer Phone: Not Provided
- Organizer Email: Not Provided
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
Address: 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be cancelled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, or we can make mistakes.
