OUTMemphis calendar
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Stressed Backwards is Desserts — Group Therapy
Stressed Backwards is Desserts is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions.
Midday Meditations
Come get flexy to stay sexy! Midday Meditations offers a safe and supportive space to reconnect with yourself, reset your nervous system, and rejuvenate your spirit. Whether you’re seeking peace, presence, or just a midweek recharge, this session is designed to ground and energize you.
Tuesday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Thursday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Community Health Event
Friends for All & OUTMemphis are teaming up to bring you our first Community Health Event on July 25 at Jesse Turner Park from 10AM-2PM.
We'll be providing FREE HIV, HCV, and syphilis testing. We'll also be hosting a community cookout. The event flyer is attached—please share it widely with your contacts and networks!
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
OUTMemphis Summer Break
Both the OUTMemphis Community Center at 829 S Cooper Street & our Youth Empowerment Center at 2055 Southern Ave will be closed for the week of July 27—31, 2026.
From Sunrise Sips to Sunset Beats
A full‑day OUTMemphis fundraiser with morning matcha + coffee, community vibes, and a sunset DJ party that carries us into midnight.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Ar-TEA-stic — Group Art therapy
Trans Services is back with our monthly Ar-TEA-stic group art therapy for trans and non-binary folks.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Midday Meditations
Come get flexy to stay sexy! Midday Meditations offers a safe and supportive space to reconnect with yourself, reset your nervous system, and rejuvenate your spirit. Whether you’re seeking peace, presence, or just a midweek recharge, this session is designed to ground and energize you.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Midday Meditations
Come get flexy to stay sexy! Midday Meditations offers a safe and supportive space to reconnect with yourself, reset your nervous system, and rejuvenate your spirit. Whether you’re seeking peace, presence, or just a midweek recharge, this session is designed to ground and energize you.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Midday Meditations
Come get flexy to stay sexy! Midday Meditations offers a safe and supportive space to reconnect with yourself, reset your nervous system, and rejuvenate your spirit. Whether you’re seeking peace, presence, or just a midweek recharge, this session is designed to ground and energize you.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Midday Meditations
Come get flexy to stay sexy! Midday Meditations offers a safe and supportive space to reconnect with yourself, reset your nervous system, and rejuvenate your spirit. Whether you’re seeking peace, presence, or just a midweek recharge, this session is designed to ground and energize you.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Serving Health - Nutrition Education
Looking for a healthier meal plan? Join us for our nutrition and dietary programming for tips, tricks, and recipes to serving a healthier life.
Within a Common Bond
Winthin a Common Bond is a support group that provides a meaning-centered therapeutic approach to help participants explore their identity as it relates to their HIV diagnosis.
Facilitated by Meghan Paige
Thursday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Serving Health - Nutrition Education
Looking for a healthier meal plan? Join us for our nutrition and dietary programming for tips, tricks, and recipes to serving a healthier life.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Tuesday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Thursday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Ar-TEA-stic — Group Art therapy
Trans Services is back with our monthly Ar-TEA-stic group art therapy for trans and non-binary folks.
Tuesday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Stressed Backwards is Desserts — Group Therapy
Stressed Backwards is Desserts is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions.
Thursday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Craft Night
Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!
This month’s craft is Paint, Paint, Pass! Join us for an afternoon of collaborative painting, community building, and most of all, FUN!
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Tuesday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
NIKE Donation Drive & Community Meal
Join us at the OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center for a special community meal hosted by Nike!
Volunteers from Nike will be donating a community meal, conducting a meet & greet with participants, and distributing materials from their donation drive.
Queer Prom 2026
The Prom You Deserved.
Queer Prom is more than a party, it’s a chance to reclaim a milestone. Whether your prom was everything, nothing, or something you never got to have, this is your moment to rewrite the night your way. Come solo. Come with your crew. Come in sequins, sneakers, or something entirely your own.
This is the prom we deserved.
Shared Chapters Book Club
Join us every fourth Thursday to read, connect, and spark genuine conversations in a welcoming space, for queer adults. (18+)
Reading: “Go Ask Alice”
Thursday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Like Really Creative Collage Party
Play with every color at the Like Really Creative Pride Collage Party with curated tunes by OUTMemphis staff and provided materials from Focus Magazine on June 24 from 6-8 PM at Ugly Art Co.
C.R.O.S.S.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying individuals. Through shared experiences, dialogue, and access to daily essentials, C.R.O.S.S. helps men rise over systemic stigma, build brotherhood, and thrive in their full authenticity.
Stressed Backwards is Desserts — Group
Stressed Backwards is Desserts is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions.
Tuesday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Juneteenth Holiday
Juneteenth Holiday!
All OUTMemphis locations are closed in observance. Thank you.
Within a Common Bond
Winthin a Common Bond is a support group that provides a meaning-centered therapeutic approach to help participants explore their identity as it relates to their HIV diagnosis.
Facilitated by Meghan Paige
Thursday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Join us for an intimate, beauty-shop–style conversation created with the real lives of sisters in mind. This space honors the true experiences of Black and Brown trans women—the things we carry every day and don’t always get to say out loud.
Tuesday Community Dinners
Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.