Charleston Area LGBTQIA+ Community Events
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Charleston Black Pride Oct 30th - Nov 2nd
October 30th
Open Mic and Talent Showcase at Purple Buffalo
October 31st
Halloween Night at Dudley's on Ann
November 1st
Health & Wellness Education & Talent Expo at Aku Venue Event Center
Heat It Up Ball at Aku Venue Event Center
November 2nd
Dreamgirls Drag Brunch at Aku Venue Event Center
If you would like your event added to the community calendar, please email tech@charlestonpride.org with event details.
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This annual charity fundraiser benefits Palmetto Community Care, with proceeds helping PCC in its work to support those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in the Lowcountry. Known as Charleston’s largest and most dynamic beer festival, Riverfront Park in North Charleston will once again be transformed into an oasis for craft beer, live music, exciting beer games, delicious food, and great sponsors and vendors. The festival features an epic line-up of craft brews, a home brewer tent, fun and unique games, food, live music, and more! https://www.chsbeerfest.org/tickets