- The Center for Craft in Asheville is announcing 2024 Craft Archive Fellowship applications open deadline is December 6, 2023. The 2024 Craft Archive Fellowship fosters archival research on underrepresented and non-dominant craft histories in the United States, such as feminist, intersectional, queer, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and other communities and approaches that may not be specifically listed. The program seeks to expand where and how archival craft research can be conducted and raise awareness of its importance. The grant includes a $5,000 stipend to conduct research in an archive of choice.
- Tonight and every 1st Thursday of the month there is a Trans Feminine Support Meeting- A meeting for only transfeminine people/people exploring a transfeminine transition. More information at Tranzmission.org That’s tranz with a z.
- 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.
- The Magnetic Theatre presents New Queer’s Eve, a new play by local queer playwrights Jason Phillips, Abby Auman, Eli Hamilton, and Mickey Poandl, and directed by Dwight Chiles. It will run starting this Friday December 1 through the 16. Tickets can be found at themagnetictheatre dot org
- PFLAG of Asheville hosts a monthly Coffee Support Group for Parents of Trans Teens Decembers meeting is this Saturday from 9-10am You can register and get more info at www.pflagasheville.org
- This Saturday, December 2nd from 2-7pm at The Getaway River Bar it’s the Queer Holiday Market & Social brought to you by Suede. With free admission, it’s an open invite for a chilled-out afternoon alongside the river. Glam DJ Ganymede will be spinning tunes that make the perfect backdrop for mingling, shopping, or just soaking up the vibe. There will be Coffee or hot chocolate from Haywood Famous’ pop-up,with over 20 queer vendors. It’s a fantastic opportunity to pick up unique holiday gifts and support local queer businesses at the same time. Dance party follows into the evening.
- 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. Ths
- Following the “Life’s a Drag” Brunch is Drag Appreciation Day every Sunday at the Asheville Beauty Academy from 3pm to 6pm.
- This Sunday is also the “Holiday Spectacular” Drag Brunch! This fundraiser will take place on Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. at the exquisite Ella Event Venue, with catering by The Sweet Monkey. Prepare to be dazzled as we sleigh you with festive holiday entertainment by our spectacular performers, and proceeds will go towards Loving Food Resources. Tickets and more info at asheville drag brunch dot com.
- 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.
- Monday Dec. 4 is the launch of Blue Ridge Pride’s LGBTQ+ Film Series at the Grail Moviehouse. This quarterly event will feature a queer film and this quarter’s film is Paris is Burning and will benefit WNCAP
Looking ahead
- Next Thursday, December 7th, Nonbinary poet Jennifer Conlon reads from their debut collection and hosts a writing workshop with participant reading at Firestorm Books & Coffee from 6-7:30pm. In this event, Jennifer Conlon will read from Taking to Water, a debut poetry collection based in NC about gender questioning, concerned with the survival of trans and nonbinary kids who live in places that do not allow them to thrive. Following the reading, there will be a short Q&A. Afterwards folks will be welcomed to stay for a workshop.
- Next Saturday, December 9th and every 2nd Saturday at 2pm Tranzmission hosts a Trans Masculine Support Meeting- A meeting for only trans masculine people/people exploring a trans masculine identity. More info at tranzmission.org
- Sunday, December 10th at 11am and 1pm Hendersonville Pride’s Big Gay Holiday Fundraiser Drag Brunch will be held at Nora’s Off Main in downtown Hendersonville, with two showings. The first seats at 11am with the show beginning at 11:30am, and the second seats at 1pm with the show beginning at 1:30pm. Brunch is included in the ticket price, and all proceeds outside of food costs goes directly to support Hendersonville Pride. The show(s) will be co-hosted by local drag queen Margot Wilde, and current reigning Miss Blue Ridge Pride 2023 Alexis Black and include performances by several other queens.
- And Did you know there is a Sapphic Book Club that meets once a month. December’s meeting is Tuesday December 12th and the book choice is “Cantoras” by Carolina de Robertis. A genre-defining novel and masterpiece portrait of queer love, community, forgotten history, and the strength of the human spirit. At once timeless and groundbreaking, Cantoras is a tale about the fire in all our souls and those who make it burn. The group meets at Burial Beer – Forestry Camp at 7:30pm. More info at meetup.com
- Wednesday DECEMBER 13th Youth Outright is hosting their Holigay Party.
Looking Further Ahead:
- And Saturday, Dec. 16th is the Generation Plus Holiday party. Save the date.
- Also Saturday Dec. 16th it’s Trash Talk! At Shakeys. A queer Dance party with DJ Abu Dissaray from 10pm-2am and Drag Shows hosted by Priscilla Chambers a & Calcutta
- 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 will speak, he’s the author Colby Martin 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!