- Free Groceries Community Markets (MANNA Foodbank), January 5 through 9, 2026. Do you or someone know need help with groceries this week in WNC? We can help with our free food Community Markets. These markets are full choice, for everyone, and no questions asked.
- January 8, 10 to 11 am, Service Center for Latinos in Spruce Pine
- January 8, 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Harrah’s Casino – Cherokee in Cherokee, NC
- January 9, 12 to 1:30 at Grove Street Community Center in Asheville
- January 9, 3 to 4:30 at Fairview Library Market in Fairview in Asheville
- Friday, Jan 9th from 8-10pm Date My Queer Friend is back at Day Trip AVL. 5 wingpeople present a queer pal who has been lookin’ for love in allllll the wrong places. PowerPoint presentation-style pitching, followed by a cheeky mixer. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the first installment of this interactive dating show! Email [email protected] to pitch your friend.
- Friday & Saturday, January 9 & 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM Asheville Community Theater’s ACT Late Night and Asheville Fringe present Sirenum – A Lesbian Folk Opera by Skysail Theatre: at 35below. In this new musical from Skysail Theatre, siren melodies mingle with an original electronic score to create a unique soundscape spanning folklore and science fiction
- Saturday, January 10 Queer Fusion. Dancing with queer community! Location is TBD. Dancing starts at 7 pm. Pay what you can, suggested donation of $5-$10. Keep up to date with details on AVL Phoenix Fire’s website.
- Saturday, January 10 Asheville City Market returning January 10 from 10 am to 1 pm at 52 N. Market St.
- Saturday, January 10 at 12 pm Firestorm Coop in Asheville: Want to take action to improve community health and show solidarity with people who use drugs? Help Steady Collective package harm reduction kits that will be distributed at upcoming outreach events. Also, at 12 pm: Need help to navigate, access, and understand health insurance for 2026? Our friend Hank is offering drop-in health insurance support.
- Sunday, January 11th Comediene Sam Jay is coming to the Orange Peel. Doors at 7 show at 8. Sam Jay is a stand up comic and emmy nominated writer best known as the host and Producer of HBO’s weekly late night series, Pause with Sam Jay.
- Tuesday, Jan. 14 and Every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm, Join Misfit Asheville for Queer Speed Dating: Mingle and meet new people at the first queer speed dating event of the year, scheduled for January 14 at Fluid 510 7-9pm
- Sunday, January 18 The Haus of Jane presents Burlesque Brunch at Grey Eagle, 12 to 2 pm. Producer Madison Jane has created WNC’s only burlesque showcase that highlights performers of color. Catch us every 3rd Sunday at the Grey Eagle.
- 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.
- 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 Feb 7 from 7pm to 9pm Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day EditionBy Modelface Comedy is at Ginger’s Revenge
- 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+.
- 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 restor
- ative practices.
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