Events Calendar

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at First Congregational Church every week.

Saturdays, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at Welcomaaa Club every week.

Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:15 am

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Join Capital Pride & Silent Book Club Salem for a monthly Queer Silent Book Club!

On the first Sunday of every month from 11am-1pm, bring your own book to Prismatic Coffee for some silent reading. Afterward, stick around for some optional social time, where you can chat with others about what you’re reading and make new friends.

All readers and books are welcome— ebooks, audiobooks (w/ headphones), textbooks, graphic novels, comic books (whatever you want to read)!

Want some book suggestions? Make sure to follow @silentbookclubsalem on Instagram for queer reading lists and more!

Every 1st Sunday of the month at 1pm and third Thursday of the month at 5pm. Meetup location varies, so be sure to join the “Mid-Willamette Queer Collective” Discord for more information. Or contact Tricarico (tricaricoschwartz@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

Queer Men’s Club

Every Wed 5-6pm
In the Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) Community Room at Willamette University

Games, activities, and more!
Free & confidential
People of all identities are welcome

Help plan Pride events and community programs!

Meeting takes place at Marion Polk Food Share and Online:
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/kst-qntr-zdz
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 267-652-0110 and enter this PIN: 733 616 056#
To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/kst-qntr-zdz?hs=5

For all forms of grief. We read “Unf*ck Your Grief”, journal, and share. In-person at Radness Ensues or register for Zoom link. Books available if needed.

More info at the link: https://www.radnessensues.org/2024/08/16/finding-support-and-understanding-peer-led-grief-group-at-radness-ensues/

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) in the basement of Blast Off Vintage every week.

Wednesdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Showcase your talent! Priority for performers 20 and under. Music, poetry, comedy, and more welcome.

Free – All ages can attend. Sign-ups at 5PM, performances 6-9PM.

Check here for more info: https://www.radnessensues.org/2024/08/13/open-mic-every-thursday-night/

🌟 Step right up and join Star Empress 46 Kristal De’Cantor and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire! 🌟

🎉 Reign 46 proudly presents: BINGO NIGHTS! 🎉

Clear your calendars for the first and third Thursday of every month. We’re rolling out the red carpet for an evening packed with thrilling games, hearty laughs, and all-around good vibes—all for a noble cause!
But hold onto your bingo daubers, there’s more! 🎁

Not only will you bask in the glory of shouting “BINGO!” but your participation helps our Reign 46 charities:
🏥 HIV Alliance
🌈 The Trevor Project
🍲 Marion County Food Share

Every dab, every giggle, and every triumphant win gets us closer to making a real difference. Together, we can spread joy and create positive ripples while having an absolute blast!

Tell your friends, tell your enemies, heck, tell your pets! Join us in this fabulous journey of fun and philanthropy. Let’s make Reign 46 Bingo Nights the talk of the town!

See you there, bingo legends!

The Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) is located in the Montag Loft on Willamette University’s Salem campus.

Join the GRAC every Friday from 1:30-2:30pm for a supportive space for discussing, celebrating and exploring gender identity.

Capital Pride is partnering with Common People Yoga to bring you a monthly queer yoga class!

For just $8 (over 50% off), you can stretch those muscles every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 am! Yoga mats will be available to borrow, but please bring your own mat if you have one.

This is an all levels class, with modifications available to adjust the class to meet your individual needs. There is never any pressure to do any poses that don’t feel good, with complete permission to back off from or completely skip any portions. If you need any significant accommodations or have concerns about what you will be able to do, we encourage you to come speak with the instructor, Michael, before class begins, so that you can collaborate on how we can help you get the most out of the class.

Register for a class here!

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at First Congregational Church every week.

Saturdays, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at Welcomaaa Club every week.

Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:15 am

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Let’s play some board games!

Join Capital Pride for a Queer Board Game Meetup on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month, from 3 to 6 pm at Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe!

Ticket to Play is ADA accessible, can hold 40 people, and allow no outside food, but offer food and beverage options for purchase. They also have a large collection of board games to pick from!

Normally Ticket to Play charges a $5 cover, but they’ve agreed to waive this fee for participants who make a food or drink purchase. If you are facing financial hardship, Capital Pride will cover the $5 fee for up to 4 attendees on a first come first serve basis.

Big Queer Game Night!

Games include:

• Uno & Uno Teams
• Cards Against Humanity
• Phase 10
• Skip-Bo
• Exploding Kittens

Or bring your own games!

Every month on the 2nd Sunday at Southside Speakeasy

Queer Salsa Nights!

Join us for inclusive and beginner friendly Latin dance!

Sunday Nights 7 – 10pm
$5 cover fee (lesson included)
Fork Forty Food Hall

www.dragonwolfcollective.com
wildrhythmdancing@gmail.com

Join Capital Pride and The Rock Boxx Climbing Gym for our monthly Queer Climb Night!

2nd Monday of the Month
7-9 PM at Rock Boxx Climbing Gym

50% Day Pass ($9.50 including shoes and chalk)

Learn bouldering basics and meet other queer climbers!

Fill out a waiver ahead of time here!

Salem Gay Men’s Group
FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS

5-7pm
Every Tuesday Night
Southside Speakeasy Show Bar & Lounge
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem OR 97302
21+

A gay men’s group focused on building community through dinner is a fantastic way to forge meaningful connections with gay men of diverse ages, backgrounds, and experiences, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives and stories.

Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, learn from others, or simply enjoy a good meal in good company, embrace an opportunity that can lead to lasting friendships and a stronger sense of belonging within your community.

Queer Men’s Club

Every Wed 5-6pm
In the Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) Community Room at Willamette University

Games, activities, and more!
Free & confidential
People of all identities are welcome

Bricks and Booze

For those that loved LEGO as a kid, those new to building, and Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOL).

Bring your own set of bricks to build or borrow one of the provided sets.

Drinking isn’t required, but an open mind for the love LEGO is!

Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month

7:00-9:30pm

21+ at Southside Speakeasy
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr S Salem OR

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) in the basement of Blast Off Vintage every week.

Wednesdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Parenting can be hard and parenting an LGBTQIA+ child comes with its own set of challenges. Come enjoy good food and drinks while you chat with other parents of LGBTQIA+kids. We will meet at the same time as Rainbow Youth but this is meant to be more informal than our support group.

**NEW LOCATION: 333 High St NE – Brick building behind the mall**

Meetings are for all middle- and high-school-aged youth, 18 and under. Join us for check-in, snacks, discussions, workshops, games, arts and crafts, help with homework, and chill time!

Showcase your talent! Priority for performers 20 and under. Music, poetry, comedy, and more welcome.

Free – All ages can attend. Sign-ups at 5PM, performances 6-9PM.

Check here for more info: https://www.radnessensues.org/2024/08/13/open-mic-every-thursday-night/

The Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) is located in the Montag Loft on Willamette University’s Salem campus.

Join the GRAC every Friday from 1:30-2:30pm for a supportive space for discussing, celebrating and exploring gender identity.

Please join us for a PFLAG Salem monthly support group meeting. We offer education and support at each meeting. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month at 1:00pm at the First Congregational Church, located at 700 Marion St N, Salem, OR.
Spread the word, bring your friends!

The UUCS QUUeer Alliance is hosting a monthly queer movie night, open to everyone. We’ve got lots of seating, so the more the merrier! Bring a date, bring your friends, have some snacks, and stick around after for a bit to chat about the film!

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at First Congregational Church every week.

Saturdays, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at Welcomaaa Club every week.

Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:15 am

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Queer Salsa Nights!

Join us for inclusive and beginner friendly Latin dance!

Sunday Nights 7 – 10pm
$5 cover fee (lesson included)
Fork Forty Food Hall

www.dragonwolfcollective.com
wildrhythmdancing@gmail.com

Salem Gay Men’s Group
FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS

5-7pm
Every Tuesday Night
Southside Speakeasy Show Bar & Lounge
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem OR 97302
21+

A gay men’s group focused on building community through dinner is a fantastic way to forge meaningful connections with gay men of diverse ages, backgrounds, and experiences, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives and stories.

Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, learn from others, or simply enjoy a good meal in good company, embrace an opportunity that can lead to lasting friendships and a stronger sense of belonging within your community.

Queer Men’s Club

Every Wed 5-6pm
In the Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) Community Room at Willamette University

Games, activities, and more!
Free & confidential
People of all identities are welcome

For all forms of grief. We read “Unf*ck Your Grief”, journal, and share. In-person at Radness Ensues or register for Zoom link. Books available if needed.

More info at the link: https://www.radnessensues.org/2024/08/16/finding-support-and-understanding-peer-led-grief-group-at-radness-ensues/

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) in the basement of Blast Off Vintage every week.

Wednesdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Showcase your talent! Priority for performers 20 and under. Music, poetry, comedy, and more welcome.

Free – All ages can attend. Sign-ups at 5PM, performances 6-9PM.

Check here for more info: https://www.radnessensues.org/2024/08/13/open-mic-every-thursday-night/

🌟 Step right up and join Star Empress 46 Kristal De’Cantor and the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire! 🌟

🎉 Reign 46 proudly presents: BINGO NIGHTS! 🎉

Clear your calendars for the first and third Thursday of every month. We’re rolling out the red carpet for an evening packed with thrilling games, hearty laughs, and all-around good vibes—all for a noble cause!
But hold onto your bingo daubers, there’s more! 🎁

Not only will you bask in the glory of shouting “BINGO!” but your participation helps our Reign 46 charities:
🏥 HIV Alliance
🌈 The Trevor Project
🍲 Marion County Food Share

Every dab, every giggle, and every triumphant win gets us closer to making a real difference. Together, we can spread joy and create positive ripples while having an absolute blast!

Tell your friends, tell your enemies, heck, tell your pets! Join us in this fabulous journey of fun and philanthropy. Let’s make Reign 46 Bingo Nights the talk of the town!

See you there, bingo legends!

Calienté XL Productions presents…

HOUSE OF LOVE:
AN OPEN CALL DRAG SHOW

The Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) is located in the Montag Loft on Willamette University’s Salem campus.

Join the GRAC every Friday from 1:30-2:30pm for a supportive space for discussing, celebrating and exploring gender identity.

*This week the day has moved to Friday to avoid Transgender Day of Remembrance*

Every 1st Sunday of the month at 1pm and third Thursday of the month at 5pm. Meetup location varies, so be sure to join the “Mid-Willamette Queer Collective” Discord for more information. Or contact Tricarico (tricaricoschwartz@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

On the 4th Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm, we’ll be meeting at the Community Health & Education Center to get our craft on!

Bring your craft supplies and hang out with other members of the community while expressing your creativity. All types of crafts are welcome as long as they are safe to do indoors.

Please be mindful that the Community Health & Education Center is a hospital building, so children must be supervised and well-behaved at all times. Be aware that there will also be security at the front entrance.

The CHEC is ADA accessible and located on 939 Oak St SE within the Salem Health Hospital campus. There are nearby bus stops and a parking lot directly outside the entrance of the building.

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at First Congregational Church every week.

Saturdays, 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) at Welcomaaa Club every week.

Sundays, 10:15 am to 11:15 am

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

On the fourth Sunday of every month, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem is hosting an LGBTQ+ Discussion Group in the Blue Room, so that queer folks within our community can come together, check in, and share their feelings about current events and beyond.

Every month will have a new focus topic, but it’ll be more of a suggestion than a guideline!

Let’s play some board games!

Join Capital Pride for a Queer Board Game Meetup on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month, from 3 to 6 pm at Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe!

Ticket to Play is ADA accessible, can hold 40 people, and allow no outside food, but offer food and beverage options for purchase. They also have a large collection of board games to pick from!

Normally Ticket to Play charges a $5 cover, but they’ve agreed to waive this fee for participants who make a food or drink purchase. If you are facing financial hardship, Capital Pride will cover the $5 fee for up to 4 attendees on a first come first serve basis.

Queer Salsa Nights!

Join us for inclusive and beginner friendly Latin dance!

Sunday Nights 7 – 10pm
$5 cover fee (lesson included)
Fork Forty Food Hall

www.dragonwolfcollective.com
wildrhythmdancing@gmail.com

Salem Gay Men’s Group
FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS

5-7pm
Every Tuesday Night
Southside Speakeasy Show Bar & Lounge
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem OR 97302
21+

A gay men’s group focused on building community through dinner is a fantastic way to forge meaningful connections with gay men of diverse ages, backgrounds, and experiences, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives and stories.

Whether you’re looking to expand your social circle, learn from others, or simply enjoy a good meal in good company, embrace an opportunity that can lead to lasting friendships and a stronger sense of belonging within your community.

Queer Men’s Club

Every Wed 5-6pm
In the Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) Community Room at Willamette University

Games, activities, and more!
Free & confidential
People of all identities are welcome

The Salem Human Rights Commission’s LGBTQIA+ Rights Committee is looking for passionate individuals to join us in advocating for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equity in Salem.

Since 2017, we’ve worked to address issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community, including helping develop a transgender interaction training video for law enforcement and supporting ongoing inclusion efforts for municipal agencies. We also provide guidance to the Human Rights Commission and host the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m in Room 220 of City Hall.

Let’s work together to make Salem a more inclusive and welcoming place for all.

Click here for more info!

Hosted by Outright Mental Defectives (OMD) in the basement of Blast Off Vintage every week.

Wednesdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

• In-person

• LGBTQ
• Lesbian
• Non-Binary
• Open

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non-alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.

Click here for more information

Every last Wednesday of the month, 8pm-2am.

Join the “Mid-Willamette Queer Collective” Discord for more information.

**NEW LOCATION: 333 High St NE – Brick building behind the mall**

Meetings are for all middle- and high-school-aged youth, 18 and under. Join us for check-in, snacks, discussions, workshops, games, arts and crafts, help with homework, and chill time!

Showcase your talent! Priority for performers 20 and under. Music, poetry, comedy, and more welcome.

Free – All ages can attend. Sign-ups at 5PM, performances 6-9PM.

Check here for more info: https://www.radnessensues.org/2024/08/13/open-mic-every-thursday-night/

This support group is for parents, grandparents, and others who are looking for more information about how to support their LGBTQ+ loved ones.

The Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) is located in the Montag Loft on Willamette University’s Salem campus.

Join the GRAC every Friday from 1:30-2:30pm for a supportive space for discussing, celebrating and exploring gender identity.