Rainbow Book Club

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ literature and join us for the first-of-their-kind book club, The Rainbow Book Club, from the Greenville County Library System.

Registration for monthly meetings is required. Email andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org or call 864-269-5210 to register.

Location: Anderson Road Library
Time: 6 — 7:30 PM
Dates: September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14

Rainbow Book Club

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ literature and join us for the first-of-their-kind book club, The Rainbow Book Club, from the Greenville County Library System.

Registration for monthly meetings is required. Email andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org or call 864-269-5210 to register.

Location: Anderson Road Library
Time: 6 — 7:30 PM
Dates: September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14

Rainbow Book Club

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ literature and join us for the first-of-their-kind book club, The Rainbow Book Club, from the Greenville County Library System.

Registration for monthly meetings is required. Email andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org or call 864-269-5210 to register.

Location: Anderson Road Library
Time: 6 — 7:30 PM
Dates: September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14

Rainbow Book Club

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ literature and join us for the first-of-their-kind book club, The Rainbow Book Club, from the Greenville County Library System.

Registration for monthly meetings is required. Email andersonroad@greenvillelibrary.org or call 864-269-5210 to register.

Location: Anderson Road Library
Time: 6 — 7:30 PM
Dates: September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14

Delighted's Drag Brunch & Dinner

Delighted's Drag Brunch and Dinner is BACK! And this time, I am bringing some amazingly wonderful friends along. This brunch and dinner will feature Blair Williams and Kirby Kolby, two Miss Gay America Queens!!

Join us for this Brunch and Dinner event that will be stacked with amazing talent and fun! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!

SHOW DATE: August 14, 2022
Brunch/Dinner at 12pm/6pm
Shows at 1pm/7pm

I Dreamed A Dreamgirl with Blake McIver and Emerson Collins

The stars of four seasons of BRAVO’s hit social series “The People’s Couch,” EMERSON COLLINS and BLAKE McIVER EWING are performing together for the first time and launching a national tour of their new live duo musical cabaret nonsense show I DREAMED A DREAMGIRL.

I DREAMED A DREAMGIRL is a two-man tour de force as Emerson and Blake tell the stories of their relationship and careers through showtunes, duets, Disney favs (and deep cuts), mashups and medleys that (probably) shouldn’t exist combining theatre, cabaret and pop. It may not all make sense…but it will be fun!

Friday, August 5 @ 8 pm
Tickets are $25 general
$50 for VIP Table seating (includes 1 drink ticket & Meet & Greet with Blake and Emerson at 7 :15 pm before the show)

Tickets and info are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-dreamed-a-dreamgirl-tickets-353918418517

Pride Night at Glow Lyric Theatre

Get swept away by AIDA, a triumphant rock musical and winner of four Tony Awards with unforgettable music by Elton John.

Join Glow Lyric Theatre and Upstate Pride on July 16th for a special PRIDE NIGHT performance of Elton John’s AIDA at the Greenville Kroc Center. Don your best Elton John attire (or come as you are) to celebrate this dynamic, passionate, and timeless musical! Enter code PRIDE at check out to receive $30 tickets! To purchase tickets, visit https://glowlyric.com/2022-tickets/ or call our Box Office at 864-558-4569.

About AIDA:
An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames’ love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.

Up Schitt's Creek for Pride

We’re turning the Taproom into Café Tropical from Schitt’s Creek.

• Drink specials

• Costume contest for best dressed

• Limited edition swag

• Large raffle

• Mini pride pop-up market

• Benefits Upstate Pride SC

Traveler’s Taproom is a dog-friendly place for craft beer and wine. Join us for this exciting event!

Drag Queen Bingo ft. Queen Versage

WHEN: Second Thursday of every month at 7 - 10 PM

WHERE: Aloft Greenville Downtown

ADMISSION: Free

Join us for a fabulous evening of bingo to benefit Upstate Pride SC. Enjoy an assortment of signature cocktails and prizes.

Book Soirée with Taylor Brorby, in Partnership with the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber

Join us on Thursday, June 9th at 5:30pm for a book soirée celebrating the publication of Taylor Brorby's memoir "Boys and Oil: Growing up gay in a fractured land." Presented in partnership with the Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber -- a nonprofit that aims to support and advocate for LGBT+ businesses and professionals across the Upstate -- this event will celebrate Taylor's book and also give attendees the opportunity to connect with Chamber members and allies. $35 tickets purchase entry, a signed copy of the book, and a drink from the drink machine, including the option to indulge in the author's signature cocktail! $28 tickets purchase entry and a signed copy of the book. Drinks and mingling will begin at 5:30pm; reading and signing will start at 6:00pm.

Out of respect for and kinship with the author, masks will be encouraged at this event.

Spartanburg ArtWalk

ArtWalk is a free, self-guided tour of art museums, galleries, and pop-up venues in downtown Spartanburg from 5-8pm. Enjoy wine and cheese with friends each third Thursday while you discover what makes Spartanburg one of South Carolina’s six cultural districts.

More information

Upstate LGBTQIA+ Non-Profit Showcase

It’s PRIDE MONTH so let the festivities commence. We’re kicking off our month full of amazing celebrations with our Annual Upstate LGBTQIA+ Non-Profit Showcase so our community can see ALL of these amazing free resources and services available to us!

Drag Queen Bingo ft. Queen Versage

WHEN: Last Thursday of every month at 7 - 10 PM

WHERE: Aloft Greenville Downtown

ADMISSION: Free

Join us for a fabulous evening of bingo to benefit Upstate Pride SC. Enjoy an assortment of signature cocktails and prizes.

Drag Queen Bingo ft. Queen Versage

WHEN: Last Thursday of every month at 7 - 10 PM

WHERE: Aloft Greenville Downtown

ADMISSION: Free

Join us for a fabulous evening of bingo to benefit Upstate Pride SC. Enjoy an assortment of signature cocktails and prizes.

Drag Queen Bingo ft. Queen Versage

WHEN: Last Thursday of every month at 7 - 10 PM

WHERE: Aloft Greenville Downtown

ADMISSION: Free

Join us for a fabulous evening of bingo to benefit Upstate Pride SC. Enjoy an assortment of signature cocktails and prizes.

Jeffrey Jackson simply describes his latest book as “a World War II story you’ve never heard before.” It’s a story that’s being heralded for how it documents courage and inspires. It’s about love. It’s also an example of empathy.

“Paper Bullets” offers a ground-level view of history through the story of Lucy Schwob and Suzanne Malherbe. They were avant-garde artists, stepsisters and lesbian partners who risked their lives while defying the Nazis.

Jackson is going to discuss the book with Wofford College students and others participating in a Zoom discussion at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8. The event is being hosted by the LGBTerriers and the Wofford College Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Register here

It's a Mother Flippin' Walk-Off!

Vendor Fair and Pride Celebration, hosted by Erica Chanel

Location: Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery, Spartanburg
Event start time: 12:00 PM

Find more information on their Facebook page.

Spartanburg County Public Libraries is thrilled to host bestselling author Bryan Washington on June 3rd. Bryan will discuss his writing process, his bestselling novel "Memorial," and the importance of reflecting the communities profiled in his writing, especially Houston and the LGBTQ+ community.

The online event is free and open to the public. Register here to attend.

UPDATE: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the UPLIFT Outreach Center has elected to reschedule the 2nd Annual Rainbow Ball slated for Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 at the 1881 Event Hall. The revised date is now Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 7 PM to 11 PM.

Tickets are available for the 2nd Annual Rainbow Ball! Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2020, to support the Uplift Outreach Center!

Visit http://rainbowballupstate.com for sponsor information!

The Spartanburg chapter of PFLAG is hosting the Uplift Outreach Center this year as they await their 501c3 status. The organizations are planning the 2nd Annual Rainbow Ball. The fundraiser is the center’s largest source of funding and an integral part of Uplift’s continued growth.

The Rainbow Ball is a masquerade gala that will create a space where donors can socialize and support a cause that is very important to Spartanburg and the entire Upstate.

The 2nd Annual Rainbow Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd at the 1881 Event Hall (formerly Summit Pointe). Jamarcus Gaston and the Synergy Twins will be returning as honorary emcee and primary entertainment. The event will also feature a DJ, cash bar and heavy hor d'oeuvres.

Last year’s Rainbow Ball raised over $13,000 and was essential in the launch and opening of the youth LGBTQ+ center September 2019. This year’s goal of $25,000 will provide future programming, snacks, beverages and rent to allow the center to continue and grow.

The center runs solely on donations and volunteers and is housed within the Fernwood Baptist Church at Hillcrest. The vision for the center is to eventually have its own facilities where it may provide space for additional services including mental health, STD and HIV testing, medical screenings and expanded programming for LGBTQ+ youth and adults.

Join us for Pride Link's Mobile Community Center, where we're bringing the LGBTQ+ community center to people across the Upstate!

Event update: To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we are taking this program virtual. Check out what we’ll have to offer and be sure to register to attend!

We offer lots of FREE services and support:
* Mental health screenings, education, and referrals
* Basic medical screenings, education, and referrals
* Social support and activities
* Assistance applying for state and local benefits, such as Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps)
*HIV testing and STI screening
*Queer library (LGBTQ+ book borrowing/exchange)
*Connection to local resources

QMed will also be on site providing hormone therapy. They take insurance and self-pay. Message us for more information.

We'll also provide a Lyft code the week of the event for folx that need help with transportation.

GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT!

Well, friends, we’re off to the races! After TWO SOLD OUT shows in January, we’re opening reservations EARLY so that you can claim your tables for March 29th! More information about the special all-star cast for the next DDBD will be revealed soon! We’re excited, and we know you will be, too!

While you’re waiting that long and painful stretch til March 29th, we can help pass the time! Simply see another show until then! Cafe And Then Some is currently running their hilarious new show Back To The Jockey Lot, and Delighted will be starring as Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch at The Warehouse Theatre! Enjoy some live theatre and some fabulous laughs and our next DDBD will be here in no time!

So, make your reservations TODAY! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!

The basics: Sunday just became a little more FABULOUS in Greenville! Living up to the “And Then Some” part of our name, Cafe And Then Some has partnered with international drag superstar – and Clemson graduate – Delighted Tobehere to bring you Greenville’s first ever DRAG BRUNCH AND DINNER!! YES! Enjoy a delicious meal, incredible Bloody Marys and Mimosas (and a FULL bar), and a show-stopping drag show – all on a beautiful Greenville Sunday! You read that right, a drag show that takes place before midnight, haha! The show will feature side-splitting comedy, mind-blowing celebrity illusion, unclockable lip sync performances, and believe it or not, LIVE SINGING!

So gather your friends, your dollars, and your appetites and make your reservations RIGHT NOW for Delighted Tobehere’s DRAG BRUNCH and DRAG DINNER! You’ll be delighted you did!!! Please note that credit cards are required for reservations, and that no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the show will be charged.

Come on out to the Peace Center and join us for our first Upstate Pride Night Out of 2020. On Monday, March 9 the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will be in concert and featuring during the evening, our very own Greenville Gay Men’s Choir.

Using code PRIDE you can secure tickets and receive up to $10 off to enjoy this amazing chorus at this special performance outside of San Francisco. We will be in Genevieve’s Theatre Lounge before, where you can order a bite to eat, a drink and socialize.

For more than 40 years, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) has served as an international standard bearer for a powerful mix of extraordinary musical excellence and mission-driven activism. Founded in 1978, it was the first choral organization to courageously proclaim its orientation in its name and is credited with helping start the LGBTQ choral movement that now spans the entire globe, galvanizing and changing the course of LGBTQ history. The chorus continues to inspire other arts-based community organizations through its performances and involvement in human rights, community activism, empowerment, and inclusiveness, establishing it as an icon among LGBTQ organizations.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Dr. Timothy Seelig, SFGMC has established a heightened level of performance standards, bringing renewed audience and choral industry acclaim. Recent touring schedules, recordings, and outreach programs have broadened its impact and reputation in the community while maintaining its signature blend of humor, personality, and ground-breaking performances. In 2019, SFGMC acquired a new facility that has become its permanent home for rehearsals and offices. The building serves as the first-ever National LGBTQ Center for the Arts and a community space for San Francisco LGBTQ artists.

Mozart for a Cause is back for its second year!

This time, we're gathering in support of Planet Earth. On March 2 at Warehouse Theatre, local musicians will volunteer their time and talent for the climate emergency.

Join us for a fun, intimate night of music. Only an hour! This is not your grandmother's concert. Hope to see you there. The bar and a bake sale will be open.

A new Drag Queen Story Hour is coming to the Upstate!

Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is an event for drag entertainers to share books and stories with children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real.

We are celebrating Black History Month with reading by three of our favorite Drag entertainers, who will showcase stories of African/African American heritage, beauty, and excellence.

The event is free, but you do need a ticket. Do so in the link above!