10/20/25 - 10/27/25

Mahjong Monday at Sum Bar

Description: play MCR style Mahjong at Sum Bar. A beginner ticket includes use of mahjong sets, a drink, a mahjong guide to take home, and ongoing instruction
When: October 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Where: Sum Bar: 307 East Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601
Price: beginner ticket - $28 + tax per ticket
Free play (non-beginner) - $5
Additional info: if you don't know the rules, please purchase a beginner ticket. If you are intermediate or advanced, you can purchase a free play ticket.
Link: https://resy.com/cities/greenville-sc/venues/sum-bar/events/mahjong-monday-open-play-2025-10-20?seats=2&date=2025-10-11

Watch our Local Queer Kickball Team

Description: come and watch our local kickball team compete through OutLoud Sports, a queer sports league.
When: October 22nd at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Where: Lakeside Park: 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673
Price: free
Additional info: this is just to spectate and hang out, not to play. Join the Facebook page to learn about registration for next season!
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outloudupstatesc

Queer Night Meetup at Other Lands

NGLCC LGBTQ+ Sip and Pitch

Description: the NGLCC brings together LGBTQ business owners, local affiliate members, and corporate procurement experts for a chance to informally present their business to a panel of experts and fellow business owners for positive, constructive feedback and new ideas.
When: October 24 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: virtual event on Zoom
Event page: https://business.upstatelgbt.org/events/Details/nglcc-lgbtq-sip-pitch-fridays-october-2025-1396369
Event application: https://nglcc.formstack.com/forms/sipandpitchapplication

Uplift Outreach Center Open House

Description: take a tour of the center, meet the staff, and enjoy light refreshments
When: October 24th from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: 200 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307
Price: free
Additional info: RSVP required - space is limited
Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=811754864680703

Spartanburg Pride Festival

Description: Spartanburg's Pride festival starting with the march, then a night market, and ending with a movie!
When: October 25th from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Barnet Park: 248 St John St, Spartanburg SC 29306
Price: free
You can also rent golf carts for the parade. $225 for 4 passenger cart, $300 for 6 passenger cart.
Additional info: Rainbow parade from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Night market from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Movie from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Link: https://upstatepridesc.org/spartanburg-festival

Halloween with Hellen

Description: a fabulously spooky night filled with drag show performances, plus a costume contest!
When: October 25th at 8:30 pm
Where: Carolina Bauernhaus Greenville: 556 Perry Avenue,Greenville SC 29611
Price: free
Additional info: featuring Hellen Heels, Gouda Judy, and Mercy D'Men Dupri
Link: https://carolinabauernhaus.com/events/halloween-with-hellen

Upstate Pride Drag Brunch and Tea Dance Party

Description: Get ready for a fabulous day of drag performances, delicious brunch, and dancing at our Upstate Pride Drag Brunch and Tea Dance Party!
- When: October 26th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Rockers Brewing Co. & Restaurant: 226-A West Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29306
Price: $12/ticket
Additional info: starring Marceline Mashic, Indica Gemini, Paris Lefaris, Cheris D'Men Dupri, Don Javi
Precedes benefit Upstate Pride
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upstate-pride-drag-brunch-and-tea-dance-party-tickets-1805598496709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Drag Brunch at Ink N Ivy