Feel Good Friday: Queer Night Halloween Edition

It’s Finally Friday and You Deserve to Feel Good!
This Halloween season, step into a night of queer magic, creativity, and community at UMMA’s Feel Good Friday. Whether you’re rolling solo, arriving with your boo, or a crew, expect an unforgettable celebration of joy, self-expression, and spooky delight.
Sink your fangs into live performances by Na Bonsai and Cherriel, catch a special film screening hosted by Kris McKinney, and score a mini portrait from artists Ruby Flwrs, Miriam Uhura, and Yhasmin Wilder.
Feeling bold? Come dressed in your fiercest Halloween look—be it glam, ghoulish, or ghostly—and strut your stuff in a costume contest* hosted by Baddie Brooks. Don’t forget to strike a pose at the themed photobooth!
Free and open to the public. All galleries open late.
Special thanks to Detroit-based artist Venusloc for their partnership in curating performances for this night.
*Please note that masks and fake weapons are not permitted in the museum
SCHEDULE Of EVENTS:
7:00PM
- Film screening with Kris McKinney
- Performance by Baddie Brooks
8:00PM
- Film screening with Kris McKinney
- Performance by Cherriel
8:30PM
- Costume Contest with Baddie Brooks
- No masks or fake weapons permitted in the Museum
9:00PM
- Performance by Na Bonsai
THROUGHOUT:
- Projections by Venusloc
- Mini Portraits with Ruby Flwrs + Miranda Kyle + Miriam Uhura + Yhasmin Wilder
- Photo booth with the UMMA Student Advisory Board
- Costume booth with the UMMA SAB
- Community Tables
Special Guests & Performers

Na Bonsai
Na Bonsai is a guitarist, composer, and experimental vocalist from Detroit. As a sonic artist, they move fluidly through the worlds of sound, performance, and composition, crafting boundary-pushing experiences that blur the line between electronic and acoustic. Growing up immersed in music, Na Bonsai first honed their voice and guitar playing before expanding into experimental practices and live electronics. Drawing inspiration from avant-garde traditions, underground scenes, and contemporary innovators, they weave together layered textures, improvisation, and emotional intensity to create performances that are both intimate and expansive.

Baddie Brooks

Venusloc

Kris McKinney

Cherriel

Miriam Uhura

Ruby Flwrs

Yhasmin Wilder

Miranda Kyle
More About This Event Series

SUPPORT
UMMA’s Feel Good Friday events are generously supported by Fidelity Investments. This Queer Night is presented in partnership with Arts Initiative.
