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- 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
- Asheville’s only celebrity impersonator dinner show is back and BETTER THAN EVER! 👑The all-star cast of “Dine With Divas” returns to Highland Brewing Company this Friday, January 24th at 7:00PM dinner by Celine and Company Catering with proceeds going to benefit BeLoved Asheville. entertainers include- Jasmine Summers, Nova, Calcutta, Katarina SynClaire, and Kay Russo – channeling the essence of your favorite Divas from Madonna to Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton to Beyoncé,
- Also this Friday, 27 Club and Vicius Kitten present LGBTQ+ Solidarity Showcase, A PUNK ROCK SHOW TO SUPPORT OUR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY with PERFORMANCES BY: BLISTERING DISSONANCE, COLASSAL HUMAN FAILURE, WIDE OPEN WOUND and BAD FIDELITY. Cover Proceeds go to . Tranzmission ths is a 21and over event.
- This Saturday at the Daily Grind in Asheville, it’s the WNC Queer Professionals – in person January event. Walt Hill and Chuck G host the theme ‘Introductions: Hello 2025,’ where they’ll help you sharpen your networking skills, connect with fellow professionals, and set the tone for an amazing new year. Time will be given for you to share your intro in the group afterwards.
- This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys.
- This Sunday, January 26th it’s the 15th annual Queer Girls Literary Reading at Eulogy. An evening of original readings by your favorite literary queer girls! Our lineup this year includes:
- Lockie Hunter
- Nickole Brown
- Vance Goodman
- Mali Rosensweet
- Lori Horvitz
- Amy Upham
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Eulogy is in South Slope! It’s Sunday so no fee for parking on the street
- Also Sunday, January 26, 2025 starting at 4pm at Shakey’s it’s Beer City Bears Fundraising Social! a laid-back gathering of bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers! Meet, mingle, converse, and enjoy the vibes while supporting a great cause
- Another Sunday event, Comedy for Community supporting Tranzmsson – an Event by Modelface Comedy & Events, Queer Comedy Party and Hops Around Comedy, Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week benefits Tranzmission! Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PM tickets at Event Brite
- LGBTQ+ Resource Centers & Community Spaces Hosted by Blue Ridge Pride, Campaign for Southern Equality, and Tranzmission.
- Monday Resources can be found at Blue Ridge Pride Resource Center, 2 – 6 PM 1330 Patton Avenue, Suite A Food, baby supplies, hygiene supplies, pet food, cold weather items, apply for direct financial assistance
- Tuesday resources hosted by Tranzmission Resource Center, 4 – 6 PM – Food pantry, household items, clothing closet, and application for microgrants. Email info@tranzmission.org for location
- Wednesday resources hosted again by Blue Ridge Pride Resource Center, 12 – 4 PM
- Thursday resources hosted by Campaign for Southern Equality Supply & Resource Center, 11 AM – 5 PM (Happens once a month, Re-opens 1/23) 20 Oak Street, Asheville (downtown). Each month: Health, hygiene and wellness supplies (including binders, menstrual products, make up); winter clothing; household items; support navigating LBTQ+ friendly resources
- Friday & Saturday resources hosted again by Tranzmission Resource Center, 4 – 6 PM
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Looking ahead:
- Next Friday, January 31st it’s the Reverb of Resistance at Citizen Vinyl, an Event by Tina & Her Pony and Mar Music – An evening of live music featuring local queer singer songwriters. Performers include Tina & Her Pony, Mar, Brennen Henshaw & Darian Blane, plus a special guest! This showcase is hosted by Campaign for Southern Equality’s art program, Southern Equality Studios, believes in using art as a powerful catalyst for empowerment and change for the LGBTQ+ Southerners.
- Saturday, February 1st, the House of Black Cat Magic is hosting a night called, You Had Me at Meow. A queer speed dating event for cat lovers. in the cat lounge from 6-7:30PM. Mix & mingle with single cat lovers from all walks of life and twelve adoptable house cats! All proceeds from this event will be donated to Binx’s Home for Black Cats.NO CONTACT INFO WILL BE EXCHANGED WITHOUT BOTH PARTIES’ CONSENT. You are welcome to bring a drink of your choice into the cat lounge as long as it has a lid on it. More information at www.houseofblackcatmagic.com
- Also on Saturday, February 1st its the Rewind a Big Gay Dance Party with DJ Wolverine at Shakey’s. favorite hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and beyond. From nu-disco to top pop and everything in between, party starts at 9pm.
- Sunday, Feb. 2nd it’s Hendersonvlle Prde Brunch Karaoke at Wag World in Fletcher. Belt out your favorite tunes with a special selection of pride anthems and classics and Indulge in a brunch spread provided by Stump Farms, featuring farm-fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Wag World is the newest dog park bar in fletcher.
- Monday, February 3rd, All Bodies Movement and Wellness is hosting Freya for a 4-week series called: Queer & Non-Binary Self-Defense (ages 10 and older) on Mondays at 6:30pm starting on 2/3/25 tiered pricing, Email allbodiesmovement@gmail.com to register
- It’s TakeOver Tuesday’s: The Hearts Party Tuesday, February 11 at Urban Orchard – South Slope (24 Buxton Ave, Asheville) for a Valentine’s Week celebration like no other. Music, cocktails and although they don’t usually do themes, it’s valentine week, so bring the love
much further ahead –
- Sunday March 2nd The annual Asheville Mardi Gras parade is happening on South Slope in downtown Asheville. More details about the step off location will be announced closer to the date.
- Hold the date for Hendersonville PFLAG Fundraiser on Sunday March 9th because they’re bringing one of our favorite queer bands, Palmyra. This will be a 5:30pm event at Continuum ART in Hendersonville