1/12/26 - 1/19/26

Wednesday - January 14th

Blood Drive with Uplift Outreach Center

  1. Description: Donate blood through American Red Cross. Each donation helps generate a small grant from the American Red Cross that directly supports Uplift's work with LGBTQ+ youth and community members.

  2. When: January 14th from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  3. Where: Fernwood Baptist Church: 200 Fernwood Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: enter a raffle to get a chance to win a trip for 2 to the Super Bowl LX!

  6. Link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=Uplift&driveType=all

Thursday - January 15th

Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Networking

  1. Description: Kick off the new year with connection at the January Networking Event hosted by the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce. Join fellow LGBTQ+ and allied professionals for a relaxed, welcoming morning designed to spark meaningful conversations and new relationships across our Upstate business community.
    We’ll gather at Comal 864 for open networking - no formal program, just genuine connections with entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and corporate professionals from across the Upstate.

  2. When: January 15th from 8:30 am - 10:30 am

  3. Where: Comal 864: 219 West Antrim Drive - Suite C, Greenville, SC

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: join the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber

  6. Link: https://business.upstatelgbt.org/events/Details/upstate-sc-lgbt-chamber-of-commerce-january-networking-event-1600839?sourceTypeId=Website

Saturday - January 17th

Gay Men's Chorus Auditions

  1. Description: The GGMC is looking for tenor, baritone, and bass voices of any sexual orientation or gender identity searching to be part of an inclusive, supportive community!

  2. When: January 17th, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  3. Where: Trinity Lutheran: 421 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: LGBTQ+ singers and allies welcome. No prior chorus experience needed.

  6. Link: https://www.greenvillegaymenschorus.com/auditions

Sunday - January 18th

Queer Brunch

  1. Description: Bring your dapper self (and a queer friend if you can!), grab food from any of the amazing vendors, then find the table with the rainbow flag. You’ll get a name tag, and around noon we’ll kick things off with speed-friending like event and other fun, low-pressure activities to spark connection and community.

  2. When: January 18th from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

  3. Where: Cartwright Food Hall: 215 Trade St, Greer, SC 29651

  4. Price: free

  5. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1142991557757029

Ebola’s Viral Drag Brunch

  1. Description: they will be performing Beyoncé/ Gaga/ Doechi music exclusively.

  2. When: January 18th at 1:00 pm

  3. Where: Poe Mill Music: 904 Pinckney Street, Greenville, SC 29609

  4. Price: $25 per ticket

  5. Additional info: hosted by Ebola V. Iris and featuring Fellini, Xinaja, Medusa Chaos, Jianna Scott Glamoure, Gouda Judy

  6. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ebolas-viral-brunch-beyoncegagadoechii-tickets-1975563306029

Monday - January 19th

Mahjong Monday - Open Play

  1. Description: Mahjong Monday is a social club hosted 2-3 Mondays in a month. We are founded on playing Chinese-style mahjong in a relaxed environment.

  2. When: January 19th at 7:00 pm

  3. Where: Sum Bar: 307 East Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601

  4. Price: beginner ticket - $28. Includes full lesson, take-home mahjong guide, 1 beer/wine.

    1. Beginner basic ticket - $15. Includes full lesson, become eligible for returning player ticket, access to discounted drinks.

    2. Returning player (non-beginner) - $5

  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 returning player ticket.

  6. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS2xifRANQJ/?img_index=3

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