Trans Joy Akron

06/12/2026

Do you know something we LOVE to do?
Hang out. Yep. Just like everyone else. But it is even better when we are with FRIENDS.
It is BEST when we are supporting local CF businesses!
Celebrate Juneteenth with us!

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

JOIN US IN CANTON FOR JUNETEENTH 👊🏾

Juneteenth is not only a day to commemorate the history of the Black Freedom struggle, but also to renew our commitment to fight against racism and for liberation!

So join us on Friday the 19th, starting at 6pm, at the Mayflower in Canton, for food, music, politics, discussion, and more. It will be a great time!

All are welcome—we hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

The Wellness & Resilience Retreat was created specifically for:
✨ Black trans men
✨ Black transmasculine people
✨ AFAB nonbinary community members

This is a space rooted in:
🌿 Healing
🫶🏾 Community care
💬 Authentic connection
✨ Rest and restoration

You deserve spaces where you don’t have to explain yourself.
You deserve care.
You deserve community.

Registration is open now through June 30.
https://tinyurl.com/WARR-2026

06/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Happy Pride Summer! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
TJA's Monthly Meetup on Saturday, June 27, is new! Please join us for a Trans+ Amateur Drag Performance 🏳️‍⚧️ 💜 🏳️‍⚧️ This is a chance to try something new while your friends cheer you on!

6 - 6:45 PM: Performer sign-in* and getting ready together (if you want to). Provide radio version of music at sign-in. *This is an all-ages event. Please read the flyer for all-ages performance guidelines.
🎤 🏳️‍⚧️🎤 🏳️‍⚧️

7 PM: THE SHOW BEGINS! (Awesome audience members - please arrive by 7.)

As always, this is an all-ages, alcohol-free, cost-free meetup. For this reason, we won't have tipping. ⭐️

We can't wait to see you!
Contact [email protected] with questions.

06/02/2026

Blimp!!!!! Saturday!!!!

Drumroll, please… 🥁 The Blimp Day map is officially HERE! This Saturday, June 6, both Goodyear Blimps will be cruising over all 24 of our neighborhoods. They’ll loop around in a big spiral through each section, so no matter where you are, you’ll have a great chance to spot them. Keep your eyes on the sky—it’s going to be a blast!

➡️ 9:30-10am: Ellet, East Akron, Middlebury, & Goodyear Heights
➡️ 10-10:30am: Chapel Hill, Cascade Valley, & North Hill
➡️ 10:30-11am: Merriman Valley, Merriman Hills, Wallhaven, Fairlawn Heights, Northwest Akron, & High Hampton
➡️ 11-11:30am: Highland Square, West Akron, Sherbondy Hill, Summit Lake, & Kenmore
➡️ 11:30am-12pm: West Hill, Downtown, University Park, South Akron, Firestone Park, & Coventry Crossing

05/29/2026

Hope to see you tonight (Friday, 5/29, 6-9 p.m. at the BRC)!!
We'll have a "Make Your Own Chex Mix Combo" along with, of course, ranch and mini carrots!