8/17/26 - 8/24/26

Monday - August 17th

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: August 17th 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/DbVumZGgF1P/?img_index=4

Tuesday - August 18th

Chamber Night at Fluor Field

  1. Description: Grab your family, friends, or coworkers and cheer on the Greenville Drive while connecting with Chamber members from across the Upstate.

  2. When: August 18th at 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm. Gates open at 5:45 pm

  3. Where: Flour Field: 945 S Main St, Greenville

  4. Price: $8 per ticket

  5. Go to greenvilledrive.com/groupportal and enter password: "Chamber". Select seats and checkout!

  6. Additional info: For $8 you get an all-you-can-eat picnic buffet in the 500 Club, one complimentary drink, entry into raffle prize drawings, and admission to the Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash game

  7. Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbLkLpYEqVd/

  8. Link: https://business.upstatelgbt.org/events/Details/chamber-night-at-fluor-field-1869849

LGBTQIA+ yoga and self-massage class: Honor Your Body

  1. Description: a 75min class where Neva will guide the class through gentle strength and restorative yoga postures with options for self-massage. Designed to foster neutrality, gratitude, and compassion for our strong and capable bodies. Price is sliding scale, starting at $5 for virtual or in person attendance.

  2. When: (every other) Tuesday from 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

  3. Where: Greenville Yoga: 3221 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville

  4. Price: sliding scale ($5+), suggested donation of $10

  5. Link: https://greenvilleyoga.com/events/-love-your-body-

Wednesday - August 19th

Sapphic book club

  1. Description: Our August book will be Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin! Described as a "Sapphic Little Shop of Horrors" and promising themes such as obsession, monstrosity, and the struggles of late-stage capitalism it will be a fantastic discussion.

  2. When: August 19th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

  3. Where: Amaryllis Counseling: 30 Pointe Cir, Greenville

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: 18+ sapphic-identifying individuals only

  6. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbES_ipvUgK/

Queer Night at The Kava Konnection

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

  2. When: August 19th 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/p/DZN_Kyjzemkh4fNJeLKzNme-8zS5FzPukI17DI0/

Thursday - August 20th

Free HIV Testing Event

  1. Description: This day is an opportunity to get tested and encourage others to do the same! Come see us for free and confidential HIV testing.

  2. When: August 20th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  3. Where: Piedmont Cares: 101 N Pine St, Suite 200, Spartanburg

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged. Call to schedule, 864-582-7773.

  6. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbTqhEzkzFd/

Scoops and Shenanigans: Percent Night at Jeni's with URD

  1. Description: Upstate Roller Derby is coming BACK to Jeni’s next Thursday! 25% of your in-store purchase will go toward supporting your Alley Cats.

  2. When: August 20th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  3. Where: Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream: 12 E Broad St, #6B, Greenville

  4. Additional info: be sure to mention URD to make sure they tally your purchase!

  5. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db_T7fQxEHV/

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/

GVL Connect

  1. Description: This is not your typical networking event. It’s a chance to break bread, break barriers, ask thoughtful questions, and connect with people you may not meet anywhere else.

  2. When: August 20th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

  4. Price: free

  5. Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbB4ESDgVKo/?img_index=1

  6. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gvl-connect-aug-tickets-1993624206669

Queer Night at The Community Tap

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

  2. When: August 20th 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

Queer Club Night

  1. Description: a queer (mindfully inclusive of POC queers and allies alike) club night at Cat's Pajamas catered TO queers BY a queer DJ.

  2. When: August 20th from 10:00 pm - 2:00 am

  3. Where: the Cat's Pajamas: 25 W Washington St, Greenville

  4. Price: $10 cover.

  5. Additional info: music by DJ Madicine

  6. Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgr3jPAEAg/

Friday - August 21st

Ebola's Drag Gladiator - Drag Battle

  1. Description: Join as 14 fierce Drag Entertainers compete in a competition of the year. Lipsyncing for the crown of Season 1 Champion!

  2. When: August 21st from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  3. Where: Paper Moon Studios: 2415 Old Buncombe Road, Greenville

  4. Price: $14.64 per ticket

  5. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ebolas-drag-gladiator-drag-battle-tickets-1992891876249

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: August 21st, 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 - August 22nd

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

Free Reign - Free drag show

  1. Description: A night where queens take over and feel free to experiment and where you can discover new drag talent in GVL!
    The best part….IT’S FREE TO ATTEND! Just bring your high energy & dollar bills to tip the girls.

  2. When: August 22nd from 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

  3. Where: Airavata: 2603 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville

  4. Price: free

  5. Additional info: featuring Glitterous, Aurora, Mac Task, SheeWee

  6. Link: https://www.instagram.com/theeglitterous/

Sunday - August 23rd

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

Bad Blonde - Drag Show

  1. Description: Joint Thee Haus of Glitter in celebrating our favorite blonde villains and anti-heroes throughout music, fashion and film through history with an iconic DRAG BRUNCHHH!

  2. When: August 23rd from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. Show starts at 1:00 pm.

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

  4. Price: $14.89 per ticket

  5. Additional info: featuring Glitterous, Aurora, Avaria Kass, Santana Sins Noir. Also tarot by Healing 4 Tha Baddies, music by DJ Madicine, Bailey's Beadoir, and nails by Regalkxngmakeup

  6. Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbJDPkOurJ-/

  7. Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/72767196/drag-brunchbad-blondies-18-greenville-radio-room

Upstate Pride Band rehearsal

  1. Description: It's finally here! Our full organization kick-off meeting and rehearsal is finally happening! Whether you're excited for our concert band, marching band, or both, come out to get to know more about what our first concert cycle will entail. We will collect membership dues, talk through member expectations, and most importantly, play some music!!!!

  2. When: August 23 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  3. Where: Christ Church Episcopal School (still tentative to change! Make sure you're on our email list to receive any updates!)

  4. Price: $25 per member per ensemble. (If funds are a concern, come anyway! We will have options for you!)

  5. Additional Info: We also need volunteers! If you are not a musician or do not want to play for any reason, please come to this meeting to learn more! Please complete the interest form if you haven't already so we may add you to the email list.

  6. Link: https://linktr.ee/upstateprideband

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