Community News

• It’s Thursday – and you can Join Jerri & Christopher every Thursday @6pm for country music, line dancing, and beginner 2 step! At Banks Ave Bar for Butts and Boots every Thursday* No Partner needed Also on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month
• THis Friday, there will be a noise demo at 5 PM against Hilton hotel’s collaboration with ICE and in solidarity with the Minneapolis general strike. Say no to collaboration with deportation, and make some noise for the resistance in Minneapolis! This friday, 5 pm, at pritchard park in downtown asheville.
• Thursday, January 22 Silent Films: Loud Music at Sly Gog Lounge. Support local filmmakers, musicians, and raise money for queer youth. Silent Films/Loud Music is a screening of short films with live musical scores performed by local bands.
• This Friday, January 23rd, Sapphic Night at DAytrip , starting at 8 PM! Come celebrate 2 years of community! Food by hail mary and tunes by neptune spins
• Saturday, January 24 from 10 pm to 2 am. Gaytona Music at DayTrip (Broadway St, Asheville). Music by DJ Tamagotchi and DJ Good Sweat. Drag by Dix West and Indica Gemini. Food by Hail Mary. $5 cover.
• This Sunday was supposed to be a Beer City Bears social at Shkeys, but organizers have canceled due to weather. Again no bear social this Sunday.

Looking Ahead:

• Friday, Jan 30. Dine with Divas returns to the Highland Brewing Event Center Asheville’s only drag celebrity impersonator dinner show is back—and it’s serving legendary music icons with a side of sequins with a decadent catered dinner by Celine and Company, all while benefiting Beloved Asheville. Tickets available now at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
• Saturday, January 31 from 9 pm to 12 am. Silent Disco Queer Rave at DayTrip (Broadway St, Asheville). Music by DJ BEINGLIGHT144 and DJ Neptune. $10 admission and headphone rental. Limited to 55 sets.
• Saturday, January 31 LGBTQ+ Women Meetup with live Play4kay Basketball Game Viewing at 2 pm at Kimmel Arena on UNCA’s campus. Join Q-Hall for a community meetup and section takeover at the Play4Kay women’s college basketball at UNC Asheville. This is a low-pressure, come-as-you-are gathering focused on showing up for women’s sports, women’s health, and local teams in an LGBTQ+ affirming space.
• Tuesday, February 3 Booty Tuesday in The Office at Shakey’s at 10 pm. Queer dance party with a rotation of DJs. Ages 21+.
• Saturday Feb 7 from 7pm to 9pm Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day EditionBy Modelface Comedy is at Ginger’s Revenge
• Sunday, Feb 8th Asheville Yoga begins a 6 week Queer Yoga Journey. A bold, empowering series for queer and trans bodies to reclaim presence, pleasure, and power through Yoga.A sacred space for queer souls to return home —
• to body, to breath, to truth.Each week, move with intention, unraveling old stories, awakening strength,and remembering the freedom that lives within all of us.Each week, Walking Tall will weave music (flute, harp, and drum) with movement as you explore the Asanas of Liberation:
• Tuesday, Feb. 10. ⁦Booty Tuesdays are back in The Office at Shakey’s⁩. ⁦February 10⁩ @ ⁦10:00 pm⁩⁦. Queer dance party with a rotation of DJs. Ages 21+.
• Sunday Feb 15th, Downtown Asheville will burst into color, rhythm, and revelry as the Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the South Slope beginning promptly at 3:05 p.m. When the last float passes, the party continues with “The Queen’s Ball,” the official after-party held immediately following the parade at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Guests can expect music, dancing, and royal-worthy festivities to close out the day in true Mardi Gras fashion.
• Saturday, February 21 Trash Talk Queer Dance Party and Drag Show at 10 pm. Queer dance party with music by DJ Abu Disarray. Drag shows hosted by Calcutta and Reptilian Anderson.
• Queens of comedy take center stage at Katarina’s Saturday Cabaret Drag Brunch on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Banks Ave. Bar. with shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This drag brunch leans hard into comedy, delivering sharp punchlines and eight laugh-out-loud performances from Asheville’s funniest queens. Brunch provided by Biscuit Head South is included, and proceeds benefit Tranzmission. Tickets are available at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. Ages 21+.
• This comedy-driven drag brunch spotlights Asheville’s boldest humor and sharpest timing. Hosted by Katarina Synclaire, the lineup includes hilarious entertainers Calcutta, Ida Carolina, and Natasha Noir Nightly, each bringing their own comedic edge to the stage. Produced by Bearded Lady Productions 501(c)3. For more information and tickets, visit www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
• Thursday, March 19 High Heels Drag Show with Natasha Noir Nightly at Plant Bar Coffee and Tea, 7-9 pm. Bearded Lady Productions is thrilled to present High Heels – a brand-new weeknight drag show made especially for the Asheville locals who like their entertainment extra elevated. Hosted by the dazzling and delightfully unhinged Natasha Noir Nightly, High Heels brings big looks, bold laughs, and seriously good vibes to Plant Bar on Banks Avenue – because weeknights deserve a glow-up. Grab your locals-only tickets for $5 at https://www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com
• Saturday, March 28 Spring Sashay Soiree. Location TBD. Sashay from 10 am to 4 pm. Sashay your way into Spring, Gays. Join us at the Equinox celebration of creative expression, community collaboration and restorative practices.

Future happenings

• Thursday, April 9 Bertha; Grateful Drag at 8 pm at Grey Eagle. Tickets are $29.29 and the show is for everyone!. The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA is an all-start collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere, with coast-to-coast demand for their electrifying live show. Whether collaborating with local drag queens in Mexico, or playing the most prestigious festival lineups in the States, BERTHA: Grateful Drag has only begun to make her impact on the world. Click here for more information.
• Drag performer and finalist on Season 3 of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Dragula: Resurrection, and Dragula Titans 2! Priscilla Chambers is the host and creator of Party Foul, a drag show that lights up the Odditorium stage every Saturday night. Priscilla will be hosting the Friday night showcase Geektastic on July 10. Applications to perform are open until March 1. Visit their website for more information (www.landoftheskyburlesque.com)
• Saturday, May 30 Mark your calendars for LEAF Love at Pisgah Brewing Company for a day of Deep Roots. Pisgah opened their doors to LEAF back in 2024 when they had to cancel the festival because of Hurricane HElene and they had a magical day of community and they can’t wait to do it again. This event will support LEAF’s mission to continue bringing Cultural Arts Education to schools and the community. Line Up announcements coming soon. Follow “leafglobalarts” on Instagram for more information.
• July 10 – July 12, 2026 Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival. Embracing diversity and excellence, our 3 day burlesque festival is set in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. Join us in Asheville to celebrate 5 years of showcasing the best of the best in burlesque entertainment. We curate inclusive shows, offering a blend of vibrant performances amid a backdrop of fantastic food, outdoor adventures, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. M
• ore information on the website.