TRACTION

STANCE Trans Day of Remembrance Concerts
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University Congregational UCC, 16th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
STANCE Trans Day of Remembrance Concerts

“In the Light of Their Names“
Saturday, November 15 at 3 pm at University Congregational UCC. 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Thursday, November 20 at 7 pm at University Congregational UCC. 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Our concert begins in mourning — bearing witness to lives lost to anti-trans violence, and then carries us forward, from grief into healing, from silence into expression, from loss into defiance, and ultimately, into joy.

Catalyst Cafe Presents: Elevate
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Catalyst Cafe, 709 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 98201, United States
A drag AND burlesque show right here in Everett! Enjoy local talents! The cover is $10 for the all age drag portion of the show, and $15 for the entire show including 18+ content and burlesque. Show starts at 8pm and the doors open at 7:30! Come on out!

Queer Figure Drawing
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:45, 2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:45 | Vala Art Center, 8020 161st Avenue NE, #104, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Artists will take turns posing for each other during these monthly free, laid-back, clothed figure drawing sessions. Feel free to come in your fancy clothes, your regular clothes, or even in costume. Modeling is voluntary and attendees can choose how long they want to hold a pose.
No drawing instruction will be provided. Artists are responsible for bringing their own drawing supplies. This event is a partnership between VALA Art Center and Pride Across the Bridge, with volunteer facilitator Uncle Jack from Wolfberry Studio LLC.
VALA Art Center is next to Nekter Juice Bar and across from Redmond Downtown Park! Warning: GPS might take you to the old location if you just put in VALA! Please use address “8020 161st Avenue Northeast #104 Redmond, WA 98052” or Nekter Juice Bar Redmond.
ADA Accessible entrance with small lip. Redmond Transit Center and its Park and Ride lot is within walking distance.

FriendsGiving Food Distribution
2025-11-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Mapu Maia Clinic, 812 Central Ave N, Kent, 98032, United States
UTOPIA FriendsGiving Food Distribution

As we enter this season of gratitude and togetherness, UTOPIA Washington is excited to share the spirit of FriendsGiving with our beloved 2SLGBTQIA+ family.

FriendsGiving Food Distribution is a heartfelt offering to honor and uplift our queer and trans communities—especially those navigating food insecurity and systemic barriers. This initiative is rooted in our values of reciprocity, care, and the deep cultural practice of Aloha.

We want you to know: we see you, we love you, and we are here for you. Whether through food, fellowship, or advocacy, UTOPIA remains committed to nurturing our collective well-being.

Event Details
Date: Monday, November 17th
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 812 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

Link:FriendsGiving Food Distribution Registration Form – Fill out form
In honor of Transgender Awareness Week (TAW) and in remembrance of lives lost on Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), this distribution is a celebration of resilience and community.

Pick-Up Details
This is a pick-up only event.
You must pick up your food box between 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
If you are unable to pick up by 4:00 PM, your box will be offered to another eligible applicant.

What’s Included
Turkey and ham
Fresh produce
Ingredients to help you prepare a warm FriendsGiving meal

Eligibility Information
This food distribution is exclusively for individuals who identify under the 2SLGBTQIA+ umbrella.
We are offering 300 spots only. Once all spots are filled, registration will close.
After you submit your registration, our team will follow up to confirm eligibility. This step ensures that our resources are going directly to our intended community.

Trans Art Jam Wednesdays
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00 | pipsqueak gallery, 173 16th Ave, Seattle, 98122, United States
Wednesdays 6-8pm at Pipsqueak Gallery, 173 16th, supplies provided, masks required. a trans-centric space to be in community and make things!

Transgender Day of Remembrance - Eugene
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Maxwell Community Hub, 440 Maxwell Rd, Eugene, OR, 97404, United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance – Eugene, OR

Open Vigil: 10 AM – 6 PM
Light a candle, read the names, do some art, or sit in silence holding the space.
Facilitated Vigil & Reading of the Names: 6 – 8 PM
Join us for our annual Facilitated Vigil & Reading of the Names, followed by open Community Time. RSVP to Facilitated Vigil
TRANSPORTATIONTransPonder will be running shuttles to and from the event. Shuttle tickets close on November 17th. Please sign up here.

Trans Art! Hang Out & Make Art
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Lake City Library, 12501 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Drop in to hang out, build community, and make art! Materials provided, feel free to bring your own!
Part of a 6 week Trans Art program at the Lake City Library

Transgender Day of Remembrance - Pullman, WA
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Cougar Plaza, Pullman, 99163 , United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance – Pullman, WA
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cougar Plaza (N Grand Ave & NE Olsen St), Downtown Pullman, WA 99163

Transgender Day of Remembrance - Moscow, ID
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Friendship Square, Moscow, ID, 83843, United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance – Moscow, ID
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Friendship Square (4th and Main Street), Moscow, ID 83843
“Trans Day of Remembrance gives us an opportunity to come together and recognize the violence, discrimination, and systemic injustices that our transgender community members face. This day also serves as a call to action—reminding us of the urgent need for visibility, protection, and dignity for trans communities,” says Sara of PFLAG Moscow. “We must remember that every life taken matters, silence is never an option, and everyone deserves to live as their authentic self.”
Participants are encouraged to bring photos, flowers, or tokens to leave for our Transgender brothers and sisters who are lost. Candles will be provided for attendees.
PFLAG Moscow is part of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

STANCE Trans Day of Remembrance Concert
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | University Congregational UCC, 16th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
STANCE Trans Day of Remembrance Concerts

“In the Light of Their Names“
Thursday, November 20 at 7 pm at University Congregational UCC. 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Our concert begins in mourning — bearing witness to lives lost to anti-trans violence, and then carries us forward, from grief into healing, from silence into expression, from loss into defiance, and ultimately, into joy.

Trans Day of Remembrance - UTOPIA
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Green River College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, 98092⁠, United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance at Green River College
We invite you to Transgender Day of Remembrance as a way to close off Trans Awareness Week and to honor the trans lives lost to violence.⁠
Experience a beautiful lineup of two-spirit and trans performers who will take you on a journey of joy and healing.⁠
Arrive when doors open at 6 PM to enjoy a free meal, then get cozy for our program beginning at 7 PM.⁠
Event Details:⁠
📍 Green River College⁠ – 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092⁠
🕕 Doors open: 6 PM⁠
🎤 Program begins: 7 PM⁠
💜 Cost: FREE⁠
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This event is hosted by UTOPIA Washington, Seattle Pride, Green River College, and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center⁠
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Want to help fund this event? ⁠
Donate at: bit.ly/DonateTDOR25

Transgender Day of Remembrance - Spokane
2025-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Library Spokane, 906 W Main Ave., Spokane, 99201, United States
Transgender Day of Remembrance – Spokane
2 – 4 pm with social hour after
Perishable food and menstrual product donations accepted

Queer Creative Connections
2025-11-22 14:15 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 14:15 - 16:00 | Bellevue Library, 110th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, Washington, 98004, United States
Let’s Create!
Join Pride Across the Bridge each 4th Saturday of the month, 2:15-4pm at the Bellevue Library Room 1! Come as you are to this no-expectations social space for our 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and creators. You’re welcome to hang out and work on your own creations, collab on projects, ​bring materials to trade around, or just vibe with fellow creatives. This space is being hosted by John of Wolfberry Studio!
All ages are welcome, but we ask minors or other folks who are under legal guardianship be accompanied by a guardian or friend when attending this social event. Youth can be accompanied by another youth.

Elevate
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Catalyst Cafe, 709 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 98201, United States
Catalyst Cafe Presents: Elevate
A drag AND burlesque show right here in Everett! Enjoy local talents! The cover is $10 for the all age drag portion of the show, and $15 for the entire show including 18+ content and burlesque. Show starts at 8pm and the doors open at 7:30! Come on out!

Trans.Formation
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Catalyst Cafe, 709 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 98201, United States
Trans.Formation
On the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights of every month, Catalyst Cafe is open to only trans and nonbinary folx! Join together, meet new friends, and most importantly, enjoy community.
Always a free event.
This one is for adults only

TRACTION Annual Meeting 2025
2025-12-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Washington
TRACTION Annual Meeting 2025
Each year, we invite members and friends to the Annual Meeting, where we share TRACTION’s activities from the previous fiscal year, elect board members, and take a look at the year ahead.
You are invited!
This meeting is held on Zoom, to allow for the widest reach.
It’s a great way to learn more about how we’re making a difference and how you can help. Click RSVP to register.
