Palmetto Community Care, the Lowcountry's leading HIV care and prevention organization, will host Charleston Gay Bingo: Palm Royale on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the North Charleston Convention Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Gay Bingo is one of the Charleston region's most anticipated community events — an all-inclusive evening of drag performances, live bingo, a curated dinner, a top-shelf open bar and a live auction. All proceeds directly support Palmetto Community Care's HIV care, prevention and community health services across South Carolina.
“Gay Bingo is more than a party; it reminds us that the HIV/AIDS epidemic still impacts many people in the Lowcountry. At Palmetto Community Care, we are constantly working toward ending this epidemic through testing, prevention and education,” said Richard Reams of Palmetto Community Care.
Entertainment
The evening will be hosted by Patti O'Furniture and feature drag performances by Crystal Envy and Kenya Pleaser. Guests can expect multiple rounds of bingo with prizes throughout the night.
Dining and Bar
The event will feature a Southern antipasto spread, three chef-prepared food stations — Salthouse Crab Cake, Jerk Chicken Taco and Butternut Squash Ravioli — and a dessert station. The open bar will include premium spirits such as Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, Hendrick's Gin, Reyka Vodka and Milagro Tequila, along with craft beers from SNAFU Brewing Company and wine from Drop of Sunshine.
Live Auction
A live auction will feature six lots, including a Palm Springs getaway; a choose-your-own-adventure trip with destination options including Costa Rica, Kentucky Bourbon Country, the Grand Ole Opry and Tuscany; an Asheville escape; a private chef experience; original artwork; and a personal styling session.
Tickets and Details
Tickets start at $150 and are all-inclusive. Reserved and VIP table options are available.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.charlestongaybingo.org. For more information, contact Richard Reams, director of development and marketing, at 843-747-2273 or rreams@palmettocare.org.