5/11/26 - 5/18/26

Wednesday - May 13th

OutLoud Sports Upstate Kickball Game and Social

  1. Description: come watch queer kickball (it's basically softball after all) for their 7 week season. There are bleachers by the side or spectators are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Afterwards, there is a social at Southern Growl for food and drinks!

  2. When: Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

  3. Where: East Riverside Park, Field 1: 1155 S Suber Rd, Greer

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: games are 50 minutes and are at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. The social at Southern Growl is at 8:45 pm.

  6. Link: https://upstatesc.leagueapps.com/leagues/kickball/4940355-ols-upstate-spring-kickball-season-2026

Thursday - May 14th

Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce: May Networking Event

  1. Description: Join the Upstate LGBT+ Chamber for our May Networking Event on May 14th from 6:00–8:00 PM at Venture X Coworking Space, hosted by realtor Joanna Reese. Connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in a welcoming, high-energy space. Whether you're growing your network or just looking for a fun night out, this is a great opportunity to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections.

  2. When: May 14th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  3. Where: Venture X: 141 Traction St, Greenville

  4. Price: free to LGBT+ Chamber members

  5. Link: https://business.upstatelgbt.org/events/Details/upstate-sc-lgbt-chamber-of-commerce-may-networking-event-1728110?sourceTypeId=Website

Queer Night at The Community Tap

  1. Description: come be in the community with fellow LGBTQ+ people at The Community Tap.

  2. When: May 14th, 2026 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Where: The Community Tap: 147 Welborn St, Greenville, SC 29607

  4. Price: free to attend

  5. Additional info: meets every Thursday. Drinks and food available for purchase.

  6. Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10237126994027534

The Ladies Room Weekly Meeting

  1. Description: a space intentionally created for trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people of all backgrounds with a focus on uplifting people of color and those most impacted by systemic barriers.

  2. When: Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Where: United Way of Greenville: 105 Edinburgh Ct, Greenville

  4. Price: free

  5. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMyxfIDxgO/

Queer Night at The Kava Konnection

  1. Description: Come catch some kava and a vibe every Thursday night at an alcohol-free LGBTQ+ meetup

  2. When: May 14th, 2026 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

  3. Where: The Kava Konnection: 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd Suite H, Greenville, SC 29609

  4. Price: free to attend

  5. Link: https://www.instagram.com/queers_of_greersc/p/DVQkV7EDese/

PFLAG Anderson meeting

  1. Description: join PFLAG Anderson for their monthly support meeting! Their meetings are open to all, LGBTQ+ folks, allies, supporters, friends, family, etc.

  2. When: second Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  3. Where: North Anderson Community Church: 4200 Liberty Hwy., Anderson

  4. Price: free

  5. Link: https://pflag.org/chapter/pflag-anderson/

Friday - May 15th

Free Community Yoga

  1. Description: Bod By Ash is creating accessible movement classes for all bodies and all people. There will be three free (donation-based) movement & meditation classes in May all across the upstate. All you need is a yoga mat and a body. Follow the link to sign up for one (or all three!) of these sessions. Bring a friend, or twelve!

  2. When: May 15th from 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

  3. Where: Paper Moon Studies: 2415 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville

  4. Price: free (donation-based)

  5. Additional info: 55 minutes of Yoga Sculp followed by 20 minutes of meditation

  6. Link: https://bodbyash.carrd.co/

Upstate Pride: Happy Hour @ the Woodlands

  1. Description: a happy hour through Upstate Pride

  2. When: May 15th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  3. Where: the Woodlands: 1500 Trailhead Ct, Greenville

  4. Price: free

  5. Link: https://upstatepridesc.org/local-events-calendar

Monthly Dance at Greenville Fusion

  1. Description: join Greenville Fusion every 3rd Friday of the month for a dance lesson followed by lots of dancing!

  2. When: May 15th, 2026 from 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

  3. Where: Landmark Hall: 156 Landmark Dr, Taylors

  4. Price: $12 if attending lesson (admission to social dancing included!); $15 cover if just attending the social dancing

  5. Additional info: Lesson from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Social dancing from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

  6. Link: https://greenvillefusiondance.com/monthly-events

Saturday - May 16th

Run/walk with Rainbow Runners

  1. Description: join the Rainbow Runners and Walkers for outside exercise every Saturday with hangout afterwards

  2. When: Saturdays at 8:30 am

  3. Where: the Commons: 147 Welborn St Suite B1, Greenville, SC 29601

  4. Meet at the Rusty the Rabbit statue just behind the Commons on the Swamp Rabbit Trail

  5. Price: free

  6. Additional info: join the Facebook group for updates regarding weather

  7. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/greenvillerainbows

Walk with PFLAG Anderson

  1. Description: a monthly walk with Anderson PFLAG members

  2. When: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 am

  3. Where: Linley Park: 1815 Park Dr., Anderson

  4. Price: free

  5. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DV3TapzE3HN/

Greenville Roller Derby Pepper Party Derby Mixer

  1. Description: ​Their annual Pepper Party brings skaters together on the same day as the Reaper Road Race, serving up high-energy jams, spicy matchups, and a whole lot of bite. Mixers are fun, multi-game events where skaters from different teams mix together to play themed mash-up bouts. Think of it as a big roller derby party: part competition, part chaos, and all fun.

  2. When: May 16th, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Where: The Pavilion: 400 Scottswood Rd, Taylors SC 29687

  4. Price: sign up to their newsletter to get notified of when tickets go on sale

  5. Additional info: Seating is limited; please bring a camp chair, stadium seat, etc.

  6. Link for event info: https://www.greenvillerollerderby.com/season-schedule.html

Sunday - May 17th

We Got the Beets Sunday Brunch

  1. Description: We Got The Beets vegan food truck has got the BRUNCH!

  2. When: Sundays from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  3. Where: Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery: 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville

  4. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUjk5N9EQCq/?img_index=1

Upstate Pride Pageant

  1. Description: The Upstate Pride Pageant is a celebratory showcase of authenticity, confidence, leadership, and community pride. Rooted in the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment, the pageant highlights individuals who use their voice, presence, and passion to uplift the LGBTQ+ community across the Upstate of South Carolina.

  2. When: May 17th from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

  3. Where: Poe Mill Music: 904 Pinckney St, Greenville

  4. Price: $10 per ticket

  5. Additional info: 3 main categories: Miss Upstate Pride, Mr. Upstate Pride, and Mx. Upstate Pride

  6. Link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/upstatepridescpageant-28805/

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