5/25/26 - 6/1/26
Monday - May 25th
Mahjong Monday - Open Play
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.
When: May 25th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Sum Bar: 307 East Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601
Full beginner ticket: $28. Includes full lesson, take-home mahjong guide, 1 beer/wine.
Beginner basic ticket: $15. Includes full lesson, become eligible for returning player ticket, access to discounted drinks.
Returning player (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 returning player ticket.
Wednesday - May 27th
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser for Upstate Pride
Description: On May 27 from 4β7 PM, 25% of your purchase will be donated back to Upstate Pride SC π³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπ So every scoop makes a delicious difference! Bring your friends, family, treat yourself, and support your local LGBTQ+ community.
When: May 27th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: 12 E Broad St, Greenville
Price: free
OutLoud Sports Upstate Kickball Game and Social
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!
When: May 27th from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: East Riverside Park, Field 1: 1155 S Suber Rd, Greer
Price: free
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.
Link: https://upstatesc.leagueapps.com/leagues/kickball/4940355-ols-upstate-spring-kickball-season-2026
Thursday - May 28th
Queer Night at The Community Tap
Description: come be in the community with fellow LGBTQ+ people at The Community Tap.
When: May 28th 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
The Ladies Room Weekly Meeting
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.
When: May 28th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: United Way of Greenville: 105 Edinburgh Ct, Greenville
Price: free
Queer Night at The Kava Konnection
Description: Come catch some kava and a vibe every Thursday night at an alcohol-free LGBTQ+ meetup
When: May 28th 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/queers_of_greersc/p/DVQkV7EDese/
Drag Karaoke
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!
When: May 28th, 2026 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Airavata: 2603 N Pleasantburg Dr Suite A and B, Greenville
Price: free
Friday - May 29th
Free Community Yoga
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!
When: May 29th from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Where: Market Theatre Anderson: 110 Federal St #6, Anderson
Price: free (donation-based)
Additional info: 55 minutes of Yoga Sculp followed by 20 minutes of meditation
Saturday - May 30th
Run/walk with Rainbow Runners
Description: join the Rainbow Runners and Walkers for outside exercise every Saturday with hangout afterards
When: Saturdays at 8:30 am
Where: the Commons: 147 Welborn St Suite B1, Greenville, SC 29601
Meet at the Rusty the Rabbit statue just behind the Commons on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Price: free
Additional info: join the Facebook group for updates regarding weather
Queerfest 2026
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 yearβs 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.
When: May 30th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Good Art Co.: 10 Central Ave, Greenville
Link: https://upstatequeerart.org/events/queerfest-2025-yrlcm
Lunar Paddle
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.When: May 30th from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Saluda Lake Landing: 605 Motorboat Club Rd, Greenville
Price: $8 if you have your own kayak; $20 to rent a kayak
Additional info: There will be glow gear, drink specials, live music, and a bonfire at the end all provided by the landing.
Sunday - May 31st
We Got the Beets Sunday Brunch
Description: We Got The Beets vegan food truck has got the BRUNCH!
When: Sundays from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery: 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville
Community Pride Fair
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.
When: May 31st from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: Radio Room: 28 Libery Ln, Greenville
Price: TBD
Additional info: they are currently looking for sponsors! Contact The Community Tap if you're interested.