OUTMemphis Community Center (OCC)
Walk-In Hours: TUES—SAT | 12PM—8PM
Youth Empowerment Center (YEC)
Walk-In Hours: TUES—SAT | 12PM—8PM
Upcoming Events & Programming
Join us throughout the year for impactful, community-driven events that celebrate, support, and uplift the LGBTQ+ community of the Mid-south
mONTH OVERVIEW
Want to host an event with OUTMemphis? Let us know by filling out our inquiry form!
fEATURED eVENTS
Join us in counting down to Halloween with spooky movie showings every Friday of October at the Youth Empowerment Center!!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying LGBTQ+ 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.
Join us for Glitz, Glam & Grits Brunch & Drag, a fabulous fundraiser benefiting Southern Trans Celebration 2027! Enjoy an afternoon of incredible drag entertainment, delicious brunch vibes, and community while helping support an organization dedicated to uplifting and celebrating the trans community.
This FREE, family-friendly community festival will have live music featuring local bands, community resources, arts, and culture booths, food and drink vendors including alcoholic beverages, a kids zone with lots of activities, and a car-free street transforming Overton Park Avenue into a vibrant community celebration.
The University of Memphis is holding its 25th Annual Wellness Fair Wednesday, October 7th from 11-2PM. Join us for free, confidential HIV/STI testing, interactive activities, giveaways, and resources & tips for living your healthiest life!
Now it is our turn to give back to you!
Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 10, 2026 at the OUTMemphis Community Center at 829 S Cooper St
We will be serving Spaghett, salad, and bread sticks!
The Queer Yarn Collective is a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ adults to gather, connect, and learn how to crochet and knit.
Join us in counting down to Halloween with spooky movie showings every Friday of October at the Youth Empowerment Center!!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Join us in counting down to Halloween with spooky movie showings every Friday of October at the Youth Empowerment Center!!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
UPCOMING eVENTS & PROGRAMmING
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.
Join us in counting down to Halloween with spooky movie showings every Friday of October at the Youth Empowerment Center!!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying LGBTQ+ 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.
Join us for Glitz, Glam & Grits Brunch & Drag, a fabulous fundraiser benefiting Southern Trans Celebration 2027! Enjoy an afternoon of incredible drag entertainment, delicious brunch vibes, and community while helping support an organization dedicated to uplifting and celebrating the trans community.
This FREE, family-friendly community festival will have live music featuring local bands, community resources, arts, and culture booths, food and drink vendors including alcoholic beverages, a kids zone with lots of activities, and a car-free street transforming Overton Park Avenue into a vibrant community celebration.
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.
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.
The University of Memphis is holding its 25th Annual Wellness Fair Wednesday, October 7th from 11-2PM. Join us for free, confidential HIV/STI testing, interactive activities, giveaways, and resources & tips for living your healthiest life!
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.
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
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!
Now it is our turn to give back to you!
Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 10, 2026 at the OUTMemphis Community Center at 829 S Cooper St
We will be serving Spaghett, salad, and bread sticks!
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.
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 is an affirming space for LGBTQ+ folks to explore and express their transition journeys through art.
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.
The Queer Yarn Collective is a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ adults to gather, connect, and learn how to crochet and knit.
Join us in counting down to Halloween with spooky movie showings every Friday of October at the Youth Empowerment Center!!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Continuously Rising Over Systemic Stigma or C.R.O.S.S. is a support group for trans masc and male-identifying LGBTQ+ 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.
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
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.
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