5/25/26 - 6/1/26

Monday - May 25th

Mahjong Monday - Open Play

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

  2. When: May 25th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

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

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

  6. Returning player (non-beginner): $5

  7. 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.

  8. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXo6tmFAJvn/?img_index=5

Wednesday - May 27th

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser for Upstate Pride

  1. Description: On May 27 from 4–7 PM, 25% of your purchase will be donated back to Upstate Pride SC πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ So every scoop makes a delicious difference! Bring your friends, family, treat yourself, and support your local LGBTQ+ community.

  2. When: May 27th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  3. Where: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: 12 E Broad St, Greenville

  4. Price: free

  5. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYDTz3-j1Lx/

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: May 27th 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 28th

Queer Night at The Community Tap

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

  2. When: May 28th 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: May 28th 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 28th 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/

Drag Karaoke

  1. Description: Sing your heart out from 7-10 with Glitterous, Aurora, and SheeWee Herman. So-bar ft. NA botanical elixers, THC drinks & MORE! Drag Performances throughout the night!

  2. When: May 28th, 2026 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  3. Where: Airavata: 2603 N Pleasantburg Dr Suite A and B, Greenville

  4. Price: free

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

Friday - May 29th

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 29th from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

  3. Where: Market Theatre Anderson: 110 Federal St #6, Anderson

  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/

Saturday - May 30th

Run/walk with Rainbow Runners

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

  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

Queerfest 2026

  1. Description: Join us at Good Art Co. for Queerfest 2026 from 5-9PM for an evening of powerful artwork, delicious food, drinks from local partners, and creative vendors from the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s exhibit will be a Showcase of work by the members of the Queer Arts Initiative Steering Committee. Come celebrate, connect, and experience the beauty of queerness in all its forms.

  2. When: May 30th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  3. Where: Good Art Co.: 10 Central Ave, Greenville

  4. Link: https://upstatequeerart.org/events/queerfest-2025-yrlcm

Lunar Paddle

  1. Description: Join @queers_of_greersc in participating in the Lunar Paddle night! May 30th, 6-9pm! $8 to LAUNCH YOUR OWN KAYAK $20 to RENT & LAUNCH from the landing.
    (To be clear this is not a queer specific/ only event, there will be others enjoying this public event and space as well, we just plan on attending as a collective group for fun and safety.)
    Please DM @queers_of_greersc if you are interested so we can get a head count and get a group chat going a few days prior.

  2. When: May 30th from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  3. Where: Saluda Lake Landing: 605 Motorboat Club Rd, Greenville

  4. Price: $8 if you have your own kayak; $20 to rent a kayak

  5. Additional info: There will be glow gear, drink specials, live music, and a bonfire at the end all provided by the landing.

  6. Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2453879691702648

Sunday - May 31st

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

Community Pride Fair

  1. Description: This family-friendly kickoff celebration is all about highlighting the visibility of LGBTQIA+ organizations and nonprofits across the Upstate β€” and we want you to be a part of it.

  2. When: May 31st from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  3. Where: Radio Room: 28 Libery Ln, Greenville

  4. Price: TBD

  5. Additional info: they are currently looking for sponsors! Contact The Community Tap if you're interested.

  6. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXawmnwDGUD/?img_index=1