Events Calendar

	October 2025
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			1 Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC October 1, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Queer and Trans Game Night Queer and Trans Game Night October 1, 2025 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Wild Things Games, 241 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA See more details Queer Trans Intersex Black Indigenous People of Color Support Group Queer Trans Intersex Black Indigenous People of Color Support Group October 1, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Meets 1st Wed of each month @6pm on Zoom, starting Feb 7th. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZIuVGkToj-ySNZit1svIJIH9Qzk2bp4FGC1lO-sQAzf7A1w/viewform See more details Salem Capital Pride Meeting Salem Capital Pride Meeting October 1, 2025 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Marion Polk Food Share, 1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Peer-Led Grief Group Peer-Led Grief Group October 1, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 1, 2025 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Blast Off Vintage, 860 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details • • • • • •	2 Youth First! Open Mic Youth First! Open Mic October 2, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details Drag Bingo with the ISCWE Drag Bingo with the ISCWE October 2, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA 🌟 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! See more details • •	3 Gender Time Gender Time October 3, 2025 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details •	4 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 4, 2025 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Calienté XL Productions Drag Show Calienté XL Productions Drag Show October 4, 2025 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA See more details • •
5 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 5, 2025 10:15 am – 11:15 am Welcomaaa Club, 3825 D St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Queer Silent Book Club Salem Queer Silent Book Club Salem October 5, 2025 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Prismatic Coffee Company, 3996 Cousteau Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA Join Capital Pride & Silent Book Club Salem for a monthly Queer Silent Book Club! This month, we invite you to come in costume and dress as your favorite character! 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! See more details Mid-Willamette Queer Collective Meetup Mid-Willamette Queer Collective Meetup October 5, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 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. See more details Video Game Night Video Game Night October 5, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Come play video games with other queer people! Stream your game, play something together, or just check out what others are playing and hang out. Every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month starting at 7pm in the Gaming voice channel! Join Capital Pride’s Discord here: https://discord.gg/rrwKNzqVN5 See more details • • • •	6	7 ISCWE General Membership Meeting (open to everyone) ISCWE General Membership Meeting (open to everyone) October 7, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA See more details •	8 Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC October 8, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Bricks and Booze (LEGO Event) Bricks and Booze (LEGO Event) October 8, 2025 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 8, 2025 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Blast Off Vintage, 860 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details • • •	9 PFLAG Parent Social PFLAG Parent Social October 9, 2025 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Xicha Brewing – North Salem – Taproom, 2195 Hyacinth St NE #162, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details Salem Youth Group Meeting (Rainbow Youth) Salem Youth Group Meeting (Rainbow Youth) October 9, 2025 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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! See more details Youth First! Open Mic Youth First! Open Mic October 9, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details Secret Society Magic & Illusion Secret Society Magic & Illusion October 9, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA Southside Speakeasy presents Secret Society: Magic & Illusion Oct 9th 2025 7-9pm $15 Featuring: Richard Kennedy Sensei Strange Brad the Wizard See more details • • • •	10 Gender Time Gender Time October 10, 2025 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details •	11 Queer Yoga Queer Yoga October 11, 2025 10:30 am – 11:30 am Common People Yoga, 360 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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! See more details Gender Expansive Support Group Gender Expansive Support Group October 11, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, and other non-cisgender folks are invited to join Mid Willamette Trans Support Network to support each other and check in about what’s going on in our lives. Please message them to get the zoom information for this meeting: https://www.facebook.com/events/340992381587783/340992388254449/ See more details IRL Trans Meet Up IRL Trans Meet Up October 11, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA GET CRAFTY Come hang out and craft! You’re welcome to stay for the UCC Talent Show and Auction that starts at 4PM! See more details The Misfit Ball 2025 The Misfit Ball 2025 October 11, 2025 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA Their Most Imperial Sovereign Highnesses, Imperial Crown Prince 47 Sterling Ray MacPherson and Imperial Crown Princess 47 Sunshine Ray MacPherson, cordially invite you to an evening of friendship, frivolity, and fundraising! This year’s annual Misfit Ball will be benefitting Viktoria’s Angel, an Oregon nonprofit focused on help medically fragile children and their families. Saturday, October 11, 2025 Door 5:00pm Show 6:00pm $15 Suggested Donation Not about to attend the event but interested in making a donation? Please visit https://iscwe.square.site/the-misfit-ball-2025 See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 11, 2025 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details • • • • •
12 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 12, 2025 10:15 am – 11:15 am Welcomaaa Club, 3825 D St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details 2nd Annual Indigenous People’s Celebration 2nd Annual Indigenous People’s Celebration October 12, 2025 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA On Sunday, October 12th, 2025 (2–5 PM), we invite you to gather at Radness Ensues for the 2nd Annual Indigenous People’s Celebration. This is a space to honor story, wisdom, and presence shared by Indigenous elders and leaders: 🌿 Steven Barrios “Aunty Steven” (Blackfeet Nation) – co-founder of the Montana Two Spirit Society, recipient of the ANTS Lifetime Achievement Award 🌿 Valeria Atanacio – creator of Native Mama Scholar, uplifting Indigenous mothers in higher education 🌿 Felix Furby (Chinook Nation & Grand Ronde) – curator and researcher focused on cultural lifeways, language revitalization, and community inclusion We’ll share in: 🍞 Fresh fry bread prepared by a Tribal Elder 🎁 Commemorative keepsakes for the first 50 participants 🎨 Indigenous artwork and cultural expressions 👧🏽 Family activities and coloring sheets for all ages 📍 Radness Ensues \| 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR This celebration is about listening, learning, and honoring Indigenous voices. You are warmly invited to join us in community. See more details Queer Board Game Meetup Queer Board Game Meetup October 12, 2025 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe, 5008 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97306, USA 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. See more details Southside Speakeasy’s Big Queer Game Night! Southside Speakeasy’s Big Queer Game Night! October 12, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA 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 See more details • • • •	13 Queer Climb Night Queer Climb Night October 13, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Rock Boxx Climbing Gym, 3895 Cascadia Canyon Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA 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! See more details •	14 PFLAG Board Meeting PFLAG Board Meeting October 14, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 2nd Tuesday of the Month from 2-4pm Location TBD Please contact PFLAGSalemOregon@gmail.com for location. See more details Salem Munch (21+) Salem Munch (21+) October 14, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA Located in the banquet room of Southside Speakeasy! Doors at 6pm, class starts promptly at 7. Come early for a nosh & some conversation! We are a sex-positive & kink-centric group of folx who meet bi-monthly over our love of authentic, healthy sexuality while building connections in our community! We are a queer, trans/gender non-conforming, & BIPOC-friendly munch. The Tuesday Munch meets every second Tuesday; The Saturday Munch meets every third Saturday. The space is stair free with plentiful parking. The Salem Munch also offers a library of sex-positive & kink-centric books available for community members to borrow. Education is our kink & we’re here to help spread it! See more details • •	15 Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC October 15, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Queer and Trans Game Night Queer and Trans Game Night October 15, 2025 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Wild Things Games, 241 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA See more details Peer-Led Grief Group Peer-Led Grief Group October 15, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 15, 2025 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Blast Off Vintage, 860 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details • • • •	16 Mid-Willamette Queer Collective Meetup Mid-Willamette Queer Collective Meetup October 16, 2025 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Boba Boom, 370 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details Youth First! Open Mic Youth First! Open Mic October 16, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details Drag Bingo with the ISCWE Drag Bingo with the ISCWE October 16, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA 🌟 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! See more details • • •	17 Gender Time Gender Time October 17, 2025 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details The Friday Night Get Down: A Womxn’s Dance Party The Friday Night Get Down: A Womxn’s Dance Party October 17, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA See more details • •	18 CANCELLED: October Potluck in the Park CANCELLED: October Potluck in the Park October 18, 2025 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Riverfront City Park, 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to weather and scheduling conflicts. Join us on Saturday Oct 18th at Riverfront City Park from 12 to 2pm to enjoy a meal and make some friends! Capital Pride will provide the main dish as well as some drinks. We’ll be on the paved area next to the Carousel parking lot. We encourage folks to bring a side dish to share and label it with ingredients (especially common allergens), but bringing a dish is not required. See you at the park! See more details PFLAG Education & Support Meeting PFLAG Education & Support Meeting October 18, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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! See more details UUCS Queer Movie Night UUCS Queer Movie Night October 18, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97317, USA 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! See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 18, 2025 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Calienté XL Productions Drag Show Calienté XL Productions Drag Show October 18, 2025 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA See more details • • • • •
19 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 19, 2025 10:15 am – 11:15 am Welcomaaa Club, 3825 D St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Video Game Night Video Game Night October 19, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Come play video games with other queer people! Stream your game, play something together, or just check out what others are playing and hang out. Every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month starting at 7pm in the Gaming voice channel! Join Capital Pride’s Discord here: https://discord.gg/rrwKNzqVN5 See more details • •	20	21 ISCWE General Membership Meeting (open to everyone) ISCWE General Membership Meeting (open to everyone) October 21, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA See more details •	22 Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC October 22, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Salem Human Rights Commission’s LGBTQIA+ Rights Committee Meeting Salem Human Rights Commission’s LGBTQIA+ Rights Committee Meeting October 22, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 555 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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! See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 22, 2025 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Blast Off Vintage, 860 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details • • •	23 Salem Youth Group Meeting (Rainbow Youth) Salem Youth Group Meeting (Rainbow Youth) October 23, 2025 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 1320 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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! See more details Youth First! Open Mic Youth First! Open Mic October 23, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details PFLAG Parent Support Meeting PFLAG Parent Support Meeting October 23, 2025 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA This support group is for parents, grandparents, and others who are looking for more information about how to support their LGBTQ+ loved ones. See more details • • •	24 Gender Time Gender Time October 24, 2025 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details •	25 Queer Craft Meetup (Paint a Ghost!) Queer Craft Meetup (Paint a Ghost!) October 25, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Salem Health CHEC, 939 Oak St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA SPECIAL OCTOBER CRAFT MEETUP: For Halloween, we’ll be painting ceramic ghosts! All supplies provided by Capital Pride for free. 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. See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 25, 2025 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm First Congregational Church, 700 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details • •
26 Pride Hike (Harvest Festival!) Pride Hike (Harvest Festival!) October 26, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bauman’s Harvest Festival, 12989 Howell Prairie Rd NE, Gervais, OR 97026, USA This month, we’re taking a trip to Bauman’s Farm for their 38th Annual Harvest Festival! We will be meeting on Sunday, October 26th at 10am at Bauman’s Farm. Tickets to enter the Harvest Festival will be $30 (or $20 for seniors 55+). If you are unable to pay, Capital Pride can cover up to 4 people. Please email keith@salemcapitalpride.org for ticket coverage. The Cider Festival will also be taking place that weekend, offering cider tasting. Tickets are an additional $10 and participants must be 21+. Capital Pride will not cover Cider Festival tickets, but you are welcome to take part while we’re there! Dogs on leash are welcome, so feel free to bring your furry friends. Sign up here! See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 26, 2025 10:15 am – 11:15 am Welcomaaa Club, 3825 D St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Trunk or Treat & Concert Bash Trunk or Treat & Concert Bash October 26, 2025 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday, October 26, 2025 📍 Radness Ensues – Keizer, OR 🧥 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM → Costume Closet (free costumes & accessories) 🍬 1:00 – 3:00 PM → Trunk or Treat (50 decorated trunks/booths!) 🎶 3:30 – 7:00 PM → Live Music Party (all ages, feat. Adjacent, Cody Nash, Streetbound, and Kahns of the Golden Horde) 🎨 Crafts • 📸 Photo Buttons • 🎃 Family Fun Free for all ages! Visit www.radnessensues.org for more info! See more details Queer Board Game Meetup Queer Board Game Meetup October 26, 2025 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe, 5008 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97306, USA 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. See more details • • • •	27 Nonbinary Support Group Nonbinary Support Group October 27, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Message the Mid Willamette Trans Support Network for the Zoom information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/695742799273076/695742809273075/ See more details •	28	29 Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC Queer Men’s Club at the GRAC October 29, 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Capital Pride Queer Mixer (Halloween edition!) Capital Pride Queer Mixer (Halloween edition!) October 29, 2025 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Company, 2315 25th St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA It’s finally fall, which means another Queer Mixer this way comes! Come get to know new people, whether you’re looking for romance, something casual, or just friendship. Join us at For Tomorrow We Die Brewing Co. for a costume party on Wednesday, October 29th from 7 to 9pm. RSVP Here! See more details TransMasculine Support Group TransMasculine Support Group October 29, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Message the Mid Willamette Trans Support Network for the Zoom information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/335262768851992/335262778851991/ See more details Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting with OMD October 29, 2025 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Blast Off Vintage, 860 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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 See more details Mid-Willamette Queer Collective Karaoke Night Mid-Willamette Queer Collective Karaoke Night October 29, 2025 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA Costumes encouraged! Every last Wednesday of the month, 8pm-2am. Join the “Mid-Willamette Queer Collective” Discord for more information. See more details • • • • •	30 Youth First! Open Mic Youth First! Open Mic October 30, 2025 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Radness Ensues, 3837 River Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, USA 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/ See more details •	31 Gender Time Gender Time October 31, 2025 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, OR 97301, USA 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. See more details The Web of Terror: Halloween 2025 The Web of Terror: Halloween 2025 October 31, 2025 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Southside Speakeasy, 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA Get ready for a spine-chilling night of frights and thrills at The Web Of Terror – it’s gonna be a scream! Join us! If you dare! It’s The Web of Terror at The Southside Speakeasy hosted by the mutha ghoul herself, RiRi Calienté! Featuring: Costume Contest w/Cash Prizes DJ/Dancing Themed Drink Specials Swag Bags Pumpkin Carving Contest w/Cash Prize Advance Ticket purchases thru Thursday October 30th and can be purchased online OR in person at the venue during business hours for $15 Tickets at the door $20 Doors at 7PM This is a 21+event *Please no weapons with costumes Tickets Available at Eventbrite See more details • •

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October 2025

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