2/23/26 - 3/2/26
Monday - February 23rd
Mahjong Parlor
Description: Mahjong parlor night! Don’t forget to wear red, the most lucky color! We’ll have gifts for everyone to wish you luck into the year of the horse. Open to the public, with an option to play for returning players. Join us for 1920s shanghai vibes, cultural celebration, and competitive play.
When: February 23rd, 2026 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Sum Bar: 307 E Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601
Price: $28 for lesson, take-home guide, and free drink. $15 for just a lesson.
Link: https://www.instagram.com/jadewindclub/p/DUPKMIIACtn/?img_index=5
Tuesday - February 24th
Economic Power in Practice: Black Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Generational Impact (Zoom presentation through Upstate LGBT+ Chamber)
Description: Join the NGLCC Communities of Color Initiative’s (CoCi) Heritage Month Committee and the Upstate LGBT Chamber of Commerce for a dynamic session honoring the legacy of Black innovation, entrepreneurship, and financial resilience. This presentation will connect historic contributions to the economic realities facing Black professionals and business owners today. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for building generational wealth, navigating business ownership, and leveraging tax and financial tools to support long-term economic empowerment. The session will also acknowledge intersectional experiences within the Black LGBTQ+ and allied community, offering practical insights to help foster sustainable success.
When: February 24th, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: virtual meeting on Zoom
Price: free
Additional info: register to attend here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y-CHEH4kS3yMfcnyVZ6eBA?#/registration
Thursday - February 26th
Triple C Jubilee
Description: Come join us for an evening of food, drink, and excitement as we raise money to make Pridefest 2026 even better than before! The Triple C Jubilee is all about connection and support, while also showing off some of the local vendors and talent we have in our community! Shop around at the Youth Craft Fair and pick up something unique created by our LGBTQIA+ youth while enjoying a craft brew from a local affirming brewery!
When: February 26th from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Greenville Center for Creative Arts: 101 Abney St, Greenville, SC 29611
Price: $60 for 21 and over; $25 if under 21
Additional info: craft beer and vintage wine, catered food, wine pull, canvas competition, silent auction, youth-made crafts, and more!
Queer Night at The Community Tap
Description: come be in the community with fellow LGBTQ+ people at The Community Tap.
When: February 26th, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: The Community Tap: 147 Welborn St, Greenville, SC 29607
Price: free to attend
Additional info: meets every Thursday. Drinks and food available for purchase.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10237126994027534
Queer Night at The Kava Konnection
Description: Come catch some kava and a vibe every Thursday night at an alcohol-free LGBTQ+ meetup
When: February 26th, 2026 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Where: The Kava Konnection: 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd Suite H, Greenville, SC 29609
Price: free to attend
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTNHtf8jtEI51zxkG_MCEGXTLPvNoYvR8OkHno0/
Friday - February 27th
Speed Friending
Description: Upstate Pride SC and AFFA are partnering to bring you Speed Friending during Aromantic Awareness Week—a time to celebrate platonic love and connection beyond romance.
When: February 27th, 2026 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: JudHub: 701 Easley Bridge Rd STE 6070, Greenville, SC 29611
Price: $20 entry
Additional info: ages 21+ only. You don't need to be aromatic to attend, just open to friendship.
Link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/2025-speed-friending-with-upstate-pride-sc-27375/