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- Karaoke every Thursday with Terraoke at the Getaway River Bar from 9pm to 1am.
- Line Dancing, Country Music and Beginning Two-Step lessons every Thursday at Banks Ave. Bar, with their night called Butts N Boots starting at 6pm. No partner needed for this queer country night.
- This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
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- Friday January 5th and *EVERY* Friday at Banks Ave. RuPaul Drag Race : Season 16 – Viewing Party!!we are having a viewing party and show hosted by Nova! 8pm-10pm airtime 10pm-ish showtime
- This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys.
- Every Sunday, Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
- “Life’s a Drag” Brunch Every Sunday at Asheville Beauty Academy. Doors @12, show @ 1pm.
- Following the “Life’s a Drag” Brunch is Drag Appreciation Day every Sunday at the Asheville Beauty Academy from 3pm to 6pm.
- Also this and every Sunday it’s Social Sundays at Banks Avenue Bar from 4-7pm. Music, Dancing and Drinks with the queer community.
- Monday and every Monday, Karaoke hosted by Ganymede at the 27 Club at 10pm.
- Every Tuesday it’s Trivia with a drag queen at Avl Beauty academy at 8pm, followed by karaoke at 10pm.
Looking Ahead:
- Sunday January 14th, Get ready for an unforgettable lunch experience as Asheville Drag Brunch brings you the hottest drag race in town! Alexis Drag Race, hosted by the fabulous Alexis Black, is a groundbreaking drag show that showcases drag performers competing for the trophy. Even more exciting, the show includes lunch and is a fundraiser for a local charity. All ages are welcome.
- Tuesday January 16th Homegrown Families is hosting The Connection of it All: Integrating. A hybrid event of Anti-Oppression in your Work. This is a space for education, discussion and loving accountability for doulas who want to explore how the personal is political and how that impacts birth spaces. This one-day 3 hour virtual training will have mix of discussion, reflection, and lecture around supporting queer and/or clients of color.
- Saturday Jan. 20 and every 3rd Saturday is Trash Talk at Shakeys! A Queer Dance Party w/ DJ Abu Disarray 10pm-2am and Drag Shows hosted by Priscilla Chambers & Calcutta 11:30pm.
- Princess Anne Hotel is teaming up with the Golden Gays for the 2nd annual Golden Girls weekend January 19-21, for a weekend of laughter and fun that includes Special Events: Lazoom Comedy Tour: Golden Gays Performance and Games: Sunday Caftan Cheesecake Brunch: Paired with a dance party with the Golden Gays and a toast to Betty White! More info on EventBrite
- Saturday, Jan 27th, 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Firestorm Books presents Badass Bitches Deserve to Have Their Stories Told – In this reading by author Lisa Lee Curtis from the pages of her recently published Brief Biographies of Badass Bitches Volumes I & II, Lisa takes a short look at many women throughout history—from activists to scientists to musicians to the mythological—some you’ve heard of, some you may not have, and how their stories have either been underplayed or disregarded altogether.
- Sunday January 28th it’s Queerly Beloved Youth Day at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenville, SC. This event celebrates and supports the upstate’s queer youth community. The day is planned with drum circles, art projects, and Queer affirming faith formation. Author Colby Martin will speak, he’s the author of UNclobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality. This will be a safe and inclusive Christian space where everyone can be their authentic selves, just as God made them to be! The first 30 registrants will receive a free copy of UNclobber when they arrive at the event. This is a free event and meals are provided!