Queer Soup Night - Durham
About this Event
🥣 Queer Soup Night
Tuesday, September 22nd
6:30pm-8:30pm
114 Hunt St, Durham, NC 27701 (next door to the Center's other building. If you are at 118 Hunt, just walk next door)
Come as you are and join us for an evening of good food, community, generosity, and collective care. Whether you’re dressed in your best Pride attire or coming straight as you are, there’s no pressure just come be part of the community. 💜
This Queer Soup Night, we’re proud to support the LGBTQ Center of Durham and their Pride Campaign for $50K in 2026.
Funds raised will support the Center’s work to create an authentic, accessible Pride and provide year-round resources for our LGBTQ+ community. We’re also helping raise awareness and support for the Center’s Food Pantry, which connects community members with essential food and resources.
A portion of event proceeds will also help cover the incidental costs of hosting Queer Soup Night, allowing us to continue creating community-centered gatherings rooted in food, connection, generosity, and care.
🍲 What to Expect
Come enjoy a warm bowl of soup, connect with community, and learn more about the work happening at the LGBTQ Center of Durham.
Suggested donation: $5–$20
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 💜
Donations will be collected in person at the event via Venmo (@ QSNDurham) or cash. Give what you can every contribution helps.
👩🏽🍳 Meet Our Chef: Danica Lee of DLxKitchen
We’re excited to welcome Chef Danica Lee, owner of DLxKitchen!
Danica began making homemade chili oil for fun and gifting it to friends and family. In 2024, she was inspired to start offering her chili oil to support mutual aid campaigns for friends. Food has always been one of her favorite ways to connect with people, and she loves experimenting with and sharing chili oil, baked goods, and other food as a way to help others.
Follow Chef Danica: @dlxkitchen
♿ Accessibility
Accessible Entrance:
Please use the driveway to the back of the building to access the back porch, where part of our festivities will be held.
Wheelchair Access:
The entrance at 114 Hunt Street includes stairs, and the bathroom at 114 Hunt Street is not wheelchair accessible. Volunteers will be available to assist guests who need support accessing the accessible bathrooms in the Center’s building next door.
Parking:
Limited free street parking is available, including limited ADA parking. Please use designated accessible parking spaces when needed.
Public Transit:
The LGBTQ Center is accessible by GoDurham bus routes #4 and #9.
💜 Need accessibility support? Please DM us ahead of time, if possible, so we can coordinate and best support your needs. A QSN volunteer will be made aware and ready to help.
🥣 Learn More About Queer Soup Night Durham
Queer Soup Night Durham is a community-centered gathering rooted in food, connection, generosity, and collective care. We bring people together around a shared meal while raising funds and awareness for LGBTQ+ community organizations and causes.
Want to learn more about Queer Soup Night, upcoming events, or how you can get involved? Stay connected with QSN Durham and help us continue building community through food and mutual aid. 💜
🏳️🌈 Learn More About the LGBTQ Center of Durham
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ Center of Durham, their programs, Pride Campaign, or Food Pantry?
Visit the LGBTQ Center of Durham website to learn more about their work, access community resources, and discover ways to support LGBTQ+ community care year-round.
Food is community.
Community is care.
And care is something we build together. 💜
Agenda
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Announcements
Info: 6:30 PM — Doors Open
Come in, get comfortable, and settle into the evening. Enjoy soup, music, art, tarot, astrology, and community connection.
7:15 PM — Community & Chef Introductions
We’ll pause the festivities for a few words from:
Queer Soup Night Leads — welcoming everyone and sharing more about QSN
LGBTQ Center of Durham — sharing more about their work, Pride Campaign, and community resources
*Chef Danica Lee of DLxKitchen — introducing tonight’s food and sharing a little about her culinary and mutual aid work
7:30 PM — Soup, Music & Community Continue!
Grab another bowl, enjoy the music, explore the art, and connect with your community. Tarot and astrology offerings will continue throughout the evening. 8:30 PM — Event Ends
Thank you for showing up, sharing a meal, and supporting LGBTQ+ community care.
Where is it happening?
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