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  • Queer Calendar Week of March. 12
    March 12th, 2026
    Queer Calendar Week of March. 12

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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
    • Friday, March 13 Fusion Dance at the YMI Cultural Center Auditorium (39 S Market St), Downtown Asheville. Mask required. Doors at 7 pm. Beginner dance lesson 7:30 pm. Dancing 8:30-11:30 pm.
    •  Party Foul drag show at The Odd every Saturday Night. Doors at 7, show at 8pm.
    • Saturday, March 14 Parental Advisory Drag Brunch – Let’s Get Shamrocked from 11 am to 3 pm at Cultivated Cocktails. Doors open at 11, showtime at 12. Performances by Indica Gemini, Cigarella Slimm, Phina 5000, Will Pounder, Leo Scott, Vanya Eclipse, Kalab Klass, Sya Cox O’Hara, and Ida Carolina. Limited parking. Hosted by Euphoria Eclipse. Ages 18+
    • Sunday, March 15 Queer Climbers Trail Day. Trail work 9 am to 1 pm. Climbing from 1-5 pm. 432 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC
    • Sunday, March 15 St. Paddy’s Day Brunch – Lucky you, it’s a drag show! Brunch is at Ella Asheville, 11 am and 1 pm. This will be a fundraiser for Tzedek Social Justice Fund. Queens involved are Sya, Quindyn, Devida, and Indica. Sponsored in part by Ella Asheville and Celine and Co. Catering. Tickets include brunch. Find them at AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
    • Sunday, Mar 15 from 1 pm to 5 pm Spring Witch: Mini Day Retreat By Senseful Wellness & Yoga. Jenn (She/Her) is an intuitive healer trained Yoga Teacher 10+ years, Reiki Master, Astrologer and Spiritual Coach. Vi (They/Them) is a practicing Witch & Psychic who is a trained Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, and Tarot Reader. Together Jenn & Vi’s Gemini souls create virtual content, lead local workshops, guide group retreat experiences, and loudly revolutionize the world through creativity, queer love, expansive curiosity, & authentic truth telling. More info on EventBrite

    Looking Ahead:

    • Thursday, March 19 High Heels Drag Show with Natasha Noir Nightly at Plant Bar Coffee and Tea, 7-9 pm. a brand-new weeknight drag show made especially for the Asheville locals who like their entertainment extra elevated. High Heels brings big looks, bold laughs, and seriously good vibes to Plant Bar on Banks Avenue – because weeknights deserve a glow-up. tickets at https://www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com
    • Thursday, March 19 Youth OutRight Constellations Open House from 6:30 to 8 pm. Join us to learn more about Youth OUTright programs and services! This is a great opportunity for youth, guardians, youth-serving professionals, and community members to tour the youth center and spend time with our staff. RSVP at givebutter.com/marconst for our address.
    • Fri Mar 20, 2026 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hendersonville PFLAG is hosting their annual Fundraiser & BBQ at Continuum Art in Hendersonville in support of their  Scholarship Foundation, which helps fund educational opportunities for LGBTQ students. The night features a live performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Kristy Lee,
    • Friday, March 20 Divine’s Karaoke Kiki at Dalton Distillery at 8 pm. Known for her electrifying performances, Divine Holeburn, the bearded lady and comedy drag queen extraordinaire, brings her unique blend of humor, music, and spectacle to Karaoke for an unforgettable evening.
    • Saturday, March 21 REWIND: A Big GAY Dance Party for GAY People at Banks Ave. 9 pm. Looking for a GAY night packed with incredible music, dazzling vibes, and pure fun? Join us at “The Bottom” at Banks Ave Bar in Asheville as we claim our space with REWIND. Step into a retro wonderland featuring all your favorite hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and beyond. From nu-disco to top pop and everything in between, it’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and energy to keep you grooving all night long.
    • Sunday, March 22 The Stoned Witch Church presents Mr and Miss Ostara 2026 at Eulogy (Buxton Ave). Doors 5 pm, Pageant 6 pm. Honoring: Manny Haze and Calcutta. $12 at the door, $75 pageant entry, $200 prize package.
    • Saturday, March 28 Queer Fusion presents Spring Fae Masquerade at Plant Bar downtown (32 Banks Ave). Doors at 7 pm, lesson 7:30. Dance 8:30-11:30 pm. Welcome spring in the warmth of queer community at the March Queer Fusion Dance! Dress as a fae, flower, critter, or other spring joy (or however you feel most comfy and magical).
    • Saturday, March 28 Asheville Vintage Market at 137 Coxe Ave, 11 am to 5 pm. 20 vintage vendors, coffee vintage, and friends.
    • Sunday, March 29 EMOTE AVL Clothing Swap, 12 to 4 pm. 444 Haywood Rd. Clothing swaps will be a masked event per request of our community. They will be provided. Clean out your closet and give your unwanted clothes, shoes, and accessories a new life. If you have nothing to bring, please still stop by and snag some stuff, this is all about sharing, reducing clothing waste, and having fun together. Please only bring clean items to swap.
    • Sunday, March 29: Beer City Bears Social is a gathering of bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers! Meet, mingle, converse, and enjoy the vibes while supporting a great cause. Exclusively for bears and their admirers—at Shakey’s 4-7pm

    Future happenings

    • Friday, April 3 Asheville Drag Bingo: Over the Rainbow Fundraiser for Hendersonville Pride at the Hilltop Event Center at 7 pm. Asheville’s original and longest-running Drag Bingo show returns with a vibrant night of laughter and lucky numbers. Tickets start at $20, which includes bingo cards, and are available now at BeardedLadyProductions.org. Ages 21+.
    • 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, April 18 from 11 am to 2 pm. Drag brunch fundraiser for Youth OUTright at Banks Ave. The brunch that slays together, stays together! The award-winning Asheville Drag brunch is back with another spectacular Saturday brunch. Shows are at 11 am and 1 pm. Expect big performances, bigger hair, and the biggest delicious brunch from Biscuit Head South. Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. Ages 21+.
    • 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.
    • Saturday, June 20 Pride on the Run 5k at Carrier Park French Broad Greenway. Join us for our 3rd annual pride 5k. Run, walk, roll, show up as you are. This event centers community, visibility, and movement. Every step supports Pride programming and local LGBTQ+ impact. What to expect: inclusive pace for all bodies, bright energy and loud pride, and community connection from start to finish. Bring your friends, flags, and your full self. More information on Blue Ridge Pride’s Facebook page.
    • June 27, 4-9pm The community has been asking for a Pride event in the month of June on the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. And Asheville Pride Fest is answering that call. Through the annual June Pride Fest event and ongoing collaborative partnerships with organizations and businesses across Asheville. Asheville Pride Fest welcomes local Product vendors, artist vendors, food trucks, entertainment performance, nonprofit organizations and volunteers to help make our annual LGBTQ+ June Pride celebration unforgettable. More information at AshevillePrideFest.org
    • 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. More information on the website.
  • Concert Calendar 3/9-3/17
    March 8th, 2026

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    About the Show


    Show Times

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    About the Show


    Monday, March 9th
    Mashup Mondays @ One World West
    Open Mic Downtown @ One World Downtown
    The Hot Seat Comedy @ Static Age Loft
    Generifus, Ben Asbury, & MinorCan @ Static Age Records
    The CORE @ Little Jumbo
    Artikal Sound System, SensaMotion & Tobyraps @ Eulogy
    Golden Ladle Food Competition @ Fleetwood’s
    The Hot Seat – Comedy @ Static Age Loft
    Generifus / Ben Asbury / Minorcan @ Static Age
    Trivia Night With Two Bald Guys and A Mic @ Highland Brewing

    Tuesday, March 10th
    RatBoys @ Grey Eagle
    Clouds of Delusion @ One World West
    LiveKill @ Sly Grog
    Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall @ Little Jumbo
    Music Bingo @ Highland Brewing
    Eda's Bluegrass Jam @ Eda’s Hideaway
    Ram Dass Local Asheville Satsang @ AyurPrana Listening Room

    Wednesday, March 11th
    Latin Night Wednesday @ One World West
    Cootie Catcher / Trust Blinks / An Orb @ Static Age
    Jordan Jensen @ The Orange Peel
    Old-Time Jam @ Jack of the Wood
    Luke Brazinzki @ The Double Crown
    Karaoke @ o.henry’s
    Casey Driessen: Sunday Bazaar w/ special guest Craig Havighurst @ Little Jumbo

    Thursday, March 12th
    Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket) @ The Grey Eagle
    Fee Fi Phaux Fish @ One World West
    Jared Nels & The Soggy Wisco Boys @ One World Downtown
    AUTO-TUNE KARAOKE // Hosted by "Who Gave This Bitch a Mic" @ Static Age Loft
    Gary Numan @ The Orange Peel
    Bluegrass Jam Hosted by Drew Matulich @ Jack of the Wood
    Books & Brews Trivia Night is: Dynamic Duos @ Ginger’s Revenge
    Butts & Boots Line Dancing @ Banks Ave
    The Yard Sails @ The Crow & Quill
    Live Music Yoga @ AyurPrana Listening Room

    Friday, March 13th
    Twen @ The Grey Eagle
    A Journey Through Sade’s Catalogue: Reimagined Live @ One World West
    Eric Chesson @ One World Downtown
    Bold Burlesque Presents: Freshman Fringe Grad Show @ The Odd
    Lucille Klement / Paprika / The Kindest People @ Fleetwood’s
    Orb Lore Closing Party @ Static Age
    Cat Power @ The Orange Peel
    Mr. Jimmy @ Jack of the Wood
    Nine Year Anniversary Brewery Tours @ Ginger’s Revenge
    Magenta Sunshine @ Ginger’s Revenge
    RuPaul Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party @ Banks Ave
    Tuck It Up Buttercup: Drag & Dancing @ Banks Ave
    Swan Lake @ Harrah’s Cherokee Center
    Black Sea Beat Society @ The Crow & Quill
    Evening of Celtic Music and Mythic Tales @ The Story Parlor
    The Silver Doors, Fortune Child, In The Pines, & Fashion Bath @ Eulogy
    Summer Dean w/ Hearts Gone South @ Eda’s Hideaway

    Saturday, March 14th
    Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch @ The Grey Eagle
    Adama & Les Amis Dance Party @ One World West
    Blue Ridge betty @ One World West
    The Hives / The Chats @ The Orange Peel
    Nobody’s Darling String Band @ Jack of the Wood
    Ben Balmer @ Jack of the Wood
    Nine Year Anniversary Brewery Tours @ Ginger’s Revenge
    Scenic Radio @ Ginger’s Revenge
    Life Like Water @ Ginger’s Revenge
    The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl @ Banks Ave
    Meschiya Lake & The Moodswingers @ The Crow & Quill
    Five Spice – A Talk Show @ Story Parlor
    Braxton Cook w/ Quantum Crusaders @ Eulogy
    The Bo Stevens @ Eda’s Hideaway
    Shake Sum Hip Hop @ Shakey’s

    Sunday, March 15th
    Burlesque Brunch @ The Grey Eagle
    Asheville Fringe Festival @ One World West
    Rubix Pube // Glue Sniffin Squish Heads // Swollen Colon // Horse Breakfast @ Fleetwoood’s
    Nolen Durham @ The Orange Peel
    Bluegrass Brunch @ Jack of the Wood
    Traditional Irish Music Session @ Jack of the Wood
    Jazz Jam Sundays @ Ginger’s Revenge
    Butts & Boots Line Dancing @ Banks Ave
    St. Paddy’s Day Party @ Highland Brewing
    Holler & Crow's St. Patty's Day Party @ The Crow & Quill
    The Pocket Project w/ Alli Marshall @ Story Parlor
    Honky Tonk Flea @ Eda’s Hideaway
    Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ Sierra Nevada Brewing

    Monday, March 16th
    Open Mic @ One World Downtown
    The Hot Seat – Comedy @ Static Age Loft
    Michael Rabinowitz Quartet @ Little Jumbo
    Metal Yoga with Quantum Mystic @ Eulogy

    Tuesday, March 17th
    St. Paddy’s Day Celebration With Lyndsay Pruett Express @ The Grey Eagle
    Golden Ladle Food Competition @ Fleetwood’s
    Mike Gordon @ The Orange Peel
    Double In Town featuring Craig Kellberg & Kristina Miller @ Jack of the Wood
    Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall @ Little Jumbo
    By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade @ Kanuga

    In Theatres:
    Wortham Center for the Arts: Community & Belonging in American Jewry on March 9th;
    BODYTRAFFIC on March 13th & 14th; Dying on Stage on March 14th; Beyond Words:
    Communicating With Non-Speakers & “The Badasses of Autism” on March 15th

  • Queer Calendar for Week of March 6
    March 6th, 2026
    Queer Calendar for Week of March 6

    Show Times

    Not Currently Scheduled.
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    About the Show


    Queer Calendar for Week of March 6

    Show Times

    Not Currently Scheduled.
    ← Full Station Schedule

    About the Show


    • This Friday is Eagle Asheville Code Night for Members Only. EAGLE Asheville pop-up events are for male-identifying, male-presenting, gay/bi/queer folx who are members of the leather community (or curious about joining it).The events are safe, inclusive spaces—not sex parties or tourist attraction for onlookers. Search Eagle Asheville on Facebook and join the group.
    • First Friday of Every Month  it’s Talent Search at o’Henry’s with Lethia Dose Sign-ups between 8 and 10 pm.  Drawing numbers at 10:15 pm Show starts at midnight. The Winner is chosen by audience applause and receives a cash prize and host the next talent search.
    •  Party Foul drag show at The Odd every Saturday Night. Doors at 7, show at 8pm.
    • This Sunday, March 8. It’s your Sunday Funday Tea Dance where money is raised for worthy nonprofit organizations in the community. Join Butchout Productions and help support Manna Food Bank. It’s fun, it’s fellowship, it’s commUNITY! All are welcome!
    • This Sunday, March 8 Mar and the Marmaladies have their first show of 2026 at 2pm at Highland Brewery Joining them is  Tarde Latina with lots of Latin American music originals and some classics as well.  Latin folk with a splash of indie grit, bluesy grooves, and a whole lotta heart.
    • Ongoing Wednesdays: No cost veggie and fruit share market. Free produce from Bountiful Cities Gardens and Manna Food bank. All are welcome. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm. Located at William Randolph Campus Gym (90 Montford Ave)
    • Looking Ahead:
    • Sunday, March 15  11 am. St. Patty’s Day Drag Brunch for Tzedek Social Justice Fund at Ella Asheville (49 Broadway St). Tickets at ashevilledragbrunch.com. Tickets start at $25 and include a decadent brunch by Celine and Company. Leprechauns of all ages are welcome. Hosted by the ever-charming DeVida.
    • Sunday, March 8 Queer Gentle Class at West AVL Yoga. 1:30-2:30 pm.
    • Friday, March 13 Fusion Dance at the YMI Cultural Center Auditorium (39 S Market St), Downtown Asheville. Mask required. Doors at 7 pm. Beginner dance lesson 7:30 pm. Dancing 8:30-11:30 pm.
    • Sunday, March 15 Queer Climbers Trail Day. Trail work 9 am to 1 pm. Climbing from 1-5 pm. 432 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC
    • Sunday, March 15 Queer Climbers Trail Day. Trail work 9 am to 1 pm. Climbing from 1-5 pm. 432 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC
    • Thursday, March 19 High Heels Drag Show with Natasha Noir Nightly at Plant Bar Coffee and Tea, 7-9 pm. a brand-new weeknight drag show made especially for the Asheville locals who like their entertainment extra elevated. High Heels brings big looks, bold laughs, and seriously good vibes to Plant Bar on Banks Avenue – because weeknights deserve a glow-up. tickets at https://www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com
    • Thursday, March 19 Youth OutRight Constellations Open House from 6:30 to 8 pm. Join us to learn more about Youth OUTright programs and services! This is a great opportunity for youth, guardians, youth-serving professionals, and community members to tour the youth center and spend time with our staff. RSVP at givebutter.com/marconst for our address.
    • Fri Mar 20, 2026 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hendersonville PFLAG is hosting their annual Fundraiser & BBQ at Continuum Art in Hendersonville in support of their Scholarship Foundation, which helps fund educational opportunities for LGBTQ students. The night features a live performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Kristy Lee,
    • ALOK (THEY/THEM) IS AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED POET, COMEDIAN, PUBLIC SPEAKER, AND ACTOR. ALOK’S LITERARY WORKS “BEYOND THE GENDER BINARY,” “FEMME IN PUBLIC,” AND “YOUR WOUND, MY GARDEN,” HAVE GARNERED GLOBAL RECOGNITION. THEY ARE COMING TO ASHEVILLE ON MARCH 27th, AT REVIVAL.
    • Saturday, March 28 Queer Fusion presents Spring Fae Masquerade at Plant Bar downtown (32 Banks Ave). Doors at 7 pm, lesson 7:30. Dance 8:30-11:30 pm. Welcome spring in the warmth of queer community at the March Queer Fusion Dance! Dress as a fae, flower, critter, or other spring joy (or however you feel most comfy and magical).
    • Saturday, March 28 Asheville Vintage Market at 137 Coxe Ave, 11 am to 5 pm. 20 vintage vendors, coffee vintage, and friends.
    • Sunday, March 29 EMOTE AVL Clothing Swap, 12 to 4 pm. 444 Haywood Rd. Clothing swaps will be a masked event per request of our community. They will be provided. Clean out your closet and give your unwanted clothes, shoes, and accessories a new life. If you have nothing to bring, please still stop by and snag some stuff, this is all about sharing, reducing clothing waste, and having fun together. Please only bring clean items to swap.
    • Sunday, March 29: Beer City Bears Social is a gathering of bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers! Meet, mingle, converse, and enjoy the vibes while supporting a great cause. Exclusively for bears and their admirers—at Shakey’s 4-7pm
    • 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.
    • Saturday, June 20 Pride on the Run 5k at Carrier Park French Broad Greenway. Join us for our 3rd annual pride 5k. Run, walk, roll, show up as you are. This event centers community, visibility, and movement. Every step supports Pride programming and local LGBTQ+ impact. What to expect: inclusive pace for all bodies, bright energy and loud pride, and community connection from start to finish. Bring your friends, flags, and your full self. More information on Blue Ridge Pride’s Facebook page.
    • June 27, 4-9pm The community has been asking for a Pride event in the month of June on the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. And Asheville Pride Fest is answering that call. Through the annual June Pride Fest event and ongoing collaborative partnerships with organizations and businesses across Asheville. Asheville Pride Fest welcomes local Product vendors, artist vendors, food trucks, entertainment performance, nonprofit organizations and volunteers to help make our annual LGBTQ+ June Pride celebration unforgettable. More information at AshevillePrideFest.org
    • 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. More information on the websites
  • Queer Calendar for Week of Feb. 12
    February 12th, 2026
    Queer Calendar for Week of Feb. 12

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    About the Show


    Queer Calendar for Week of Feb. 12

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    ← Full Station Schedule

    About the Show


    • 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
    • Thursday, Feb 12th join Marquee Asheville to celebrate Valentines Day with Love Marquee, from 6-9pm with DJ Ganymeade, Street Creature Puppets, and more.
    • Friday, February 13 Come do laps around the dance floor at DayTrip starting at 10 pm. $5 at the door. Music, drag, and food. Music by DJ Tamagotchi and DJ Good Sweat. Drag by Dix West and Reptilian Anderson, and Food by Hail Mary.
    • Also Friday, Feb. 13th The Stoned Witch Presents: Lacefronts of Love, a Fundraiser for WNCAP. At the Odd at 7pm doors, with show at 8pm. Hosted by local drag entertainers Nova and Atlas.
    • Friday, Feb 13 is Hauntvilles Friday the 13th intimate gathering that includes film screening, live performance, and bites by Finest Diner at The Crow and Quill. Tickets and info at Hauntville AVL dot com
    • Saturday, February 14 at 8 pm Party Foul Drag at Asheville Music Hall. Doors at 7 pm. Tickets $10.
    • Look out for Asheville’s only all BIPOC Burlesque showcase with a different lineup every month. Hosted by @the_haus_of_jane. This month, it will fall on Sunday, February 15th, from 12-2, and as always, at the grey eagle
    • Sunday, February 15 House Gen X presents Miss Sweethart Pageant at OHenry’s (237 Haywood St). 7 pm. Performances by Bueno Diaz and Sofia Sophia.
    • 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.
    • Tuesday, Feb 17. Pansy Collective is hosting Dinner and a Show to raise funds for their Elderly Initiative,a direct support line to Queer elders in the community. Dinner includes vegan and Gluten free options and music features legendary blues guitarist Bobby Radcliffe. Dinner at 6 in Pansy Collective’s mutual aid basement. Contact them for more info
    • Looking Ahead:
    • Ongoing Wednesdays: No cost veggie and fruit share market. Free produce from Bountiful Cities Gardens and Manna Food bank. All are welcome. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm. Located at William Randolph Campus Gym (90 Montford Ave)
    • Ongoing until February 15: Asheville City Market is excited to announce the vendor application is now live. Please make sure to fill them out by February 15. The city market is from April to December. More information on their Facebook page.
    • Monday Feb. 16 is Musical Mondays at DayTrip from 5:30 to 9 PM.
    • Saturday February 21 at 11 am and 1 pm. Comedy Queens Brunch at Banks Ave Bar, a fundraiser for Tranzmission.. Tickets at AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
    • 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.
    • Saturday, February 21 February Sapphic Tea Dance from 3 to 6 pm at Banks Ave. Since our first two tea dances were a smashing success, we’re getting ready for our third joyful gathering of Sapphic women to meet, connect, and dance at The Bottom (basement of Banks Ave bar). Entrance fee: $10. This month, all profits will go to Pisgah Legal Services.
    • 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. 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. More info and tickets, visit www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
    • Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 pm Hendersonville Pride Book Club Meeting at the Full Circle Community Wellness (322 8th Ave E, HVL)
    • Sunday, March 15 11 am. St. Patty’s Day Drag Brunch for Tzedek Social Justice Fund at Ella Asheville (49 Broadway St). Tickets at ashevilledragbrunch.com. Tickets start at $25 and include a decadent brunch by Celine and Company. Leprechauns of all ages are welcome. Hosted by the ever-charming DeVida.
    • Thursday, March 19 High Heels Drag Show with Natasha Noir Nightly at Plant Bar Coffee and Tea, 7-9 pm. a brand-new weeknight drag show made especially for the Asheville locals who like their entertainment extra elevated. High Heels brings big looks, bold laughs, and seriously good vibes to Plant Bar on Banks Avenue – because weeknights deserve a glow-up. tickets at https://www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com
    • Saturday, March 28 Queer Fusion presents Spring Fae Masquerade at Plant Bar downtown (32 Banks Ave). Doors at 7 pm, lesson 7:30. Dance 8:30-11:30 pm. Welcome spring in the warmth of queer community at the March Queer Fusion Dance! Dress as a fae, flower, critter, or other spring joy (or however you feel
    • most comfy and magical).
  • 2026 Mardi Gras Parade interview now in Archives
    February 10th, 2026
    2026 Mardi Gras Parade interview now in Archives

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    2026 Mardi Gras Parade interview now in Archives

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    The Mardi Gras interview is now in the Archive section


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  • Queer Calendar for Week of Feb. 5
    February 5th, 2026
    Queer Calendar for Week of Feb. 5

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    Queer Calendar for Week of Feb. 5

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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
    • Also tonight, Modelface Comedy presents 25 Asheville Comedians telling their first jokes of the New Year at Gingers Revenge including one of our favs, Josie Beers.
    • Friday , Feb 6, Asheville Drag Events, presents Asheville Drag Bingo, a fundraiser for Arms Around ASD, at Hilltop Event Center. Six rounds of bingo, prizes, and music will start at 7PM. More info about ticket and sponsorship levels is at Bearded Lady Productions dot org.
    • Also Friday, Feb 6 Roar WNC is hosting Solidarity from the Mountains to Minneapolis to raise funds for Minnesota families under attack from ICE. This happens from 5:30 to 8 in the Tea Tent in Marshall High Studios. Dinner includes Somali Chicken or Vegan stew with spiced rice.
    • Saturday Feb 7 from 7pm to 9pm Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day EditionBy Modelface Comedy is at Ginger’s Revenge
    • Also this Saturday February 7th, is a Crowdsource dance party at the vowel! This dance party is raising funds for two anti-carceral causes: @avlbailfund and direct legal assistance for someone detained by ICE. VOWL bar will host this party from 9 pm – 1 AM featuring DJ Hypervelvent, DJ Malintzin and Spel! come let your pent-up, snowstorm, hermit, end times energy out in the balm of collective dance!
    • 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, and awakening strength. Each week,the session will weave music with movement as you explore the Asanas of Liberation: at Asheville Yoga
    • Ritual Movement Presents: The Moon Dance, on Sunday, February 8th, an ecstatic dance dedicated to the Moon tarot card. Doors open at 7:30, the opening circle begins at 7:45. Bring comfy clothes, water, and an item for the altar that connects you to the moon card.
    • On Sunday Feb. 8th Join Butchout Productions for their annual Mardi Gras themed Sunday Tea Dance at Banks Ave bar from 4-7pm. An annual tradition. DJ Dan is spinning and donations to the River Arts District.
    • Monday, February 9th, our interview guest, Mckinney, is releasing their debut album, Bones, on all streaming platforms!
    • 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+.
    • Wednesday, February 11th, you can see Mckinny perform some songs from her album when she opens up for queer artist, Amelia Day, at the Grey Eagle.
    • Wednesday, February 11th 4 PM – 6 PM Join Hendersonville Pride and Transylvania & Henderson County NAACP Chapters for a public forum featuring candidates for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District Race. Giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their positions on key issues, and engage in the democratic process. All NC-11 Candidates have been invited to participate at the Bo Thomas Auditorium, Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock. It will be moderated by Hendersonville City Councilwoman Melinda Lowrence

    Looking Ahead:

    • Ongoing Wednesdays: No cost veggie and fruit share market. Free produce from Bountiful Cities Gardens and Manna Food bank. All are welcome. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm. Located at William Randolph Campus Gym (90 Montford Ave)
    • Ongoing until February 15: Asheville City Market is excited to announce the vendor application is now live. Please make sure to fill them out by February 15. The city market is from April to December. More information on their Facebook page.
    • Thursday, Feb 12th join Marquee Asheville to celebrate Valentines Day with Love Marquee, from 6-9pm with DJ Ganymeade, Street Creature Puppets, and more.
    • Friday, February 13 Come do laps around the dance floor at DayTrip starting at 10 pm. $5 at the door. Music, drag, and food. Music by DJ Tamagotchi and DJ Good Sweat. Drag by Dix West and Reptilian Anderson, and Food by Hail Mary.
    • Also Friday, Feb. 13th The Stoned Witch Presents: Lacefronts of Love, a Fundraiser for WNCAP. At the Odd at 7pm doors, with show at 8pm. Hosted by local drag entertainers Nova and Atlas.
    • Friday, Feb 13 is Hauntvilles Friday the 13th intimate gathering that includes film screening, live performance, and bites by Finest Diner at The Crow and Quill. Tickets and info at Hauntville AVL dot com
    • Saturday, February 14 at 8 pm Party Foul Drag at Asheville Music Hall. Doors at 7 pm. Tickets $10.
    • Look out for Asheville’s only all BIPOC Burlesque showcase with a different lineup every month. Hosted by @the_haus_of_jane. This month, it will fall on Sunday, February 15th, from 12-2, and as always, at the grey eagle
    • 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.
    • Tuesday, Feb 17. Pansy Collective is hosting Dinner and a Show to raise funds for their Elderly Initiative,a direct support line to Queer elders in the community. Dinner includes vegan and Gluten free options and music features legendary blues guitarist Bobby Radcliffe. Dinner at 6 in Pansy Collective’s mutual aid basement. Contact them for more info
    • Saturday February 21 at 11 am and 1 pm. Comedy Queens Brunch at Banks Ave Bar, a fundraiser for Tranzmission.. Tickets at AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
    • 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.
    • Saturday, February 21 February Sapphic Tea Dance from 3 to 6 pm at Banks Ave. Since our first two tea dances were a smashing success, we’re getting ready for our third joyful gathering of Sapphic women to meet, connect, and dance at The Bottom (basement of Banks Ave bar). Entrance fee: $10. This month, all profits will go to Pisgah Legal Services.
    • 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. 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. More info and tickets, visit www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
    • Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 pm Hendersonville Pride Book Club Meeting at the Full Circle Community Wellness (322 8th Ave E, HVL)
    • Thursday, March 19 High Heels Drag Show with Natasha Noir Nightly at Plant Bar Coffee and Tea, 7-9 pm. a brand-new weeknight drag show made especially for the Asheville locals who like their entertainment extra elevated. High Heels brings big looks, bold laughs, and seriously good vibes to Plant Bar on Banks Avenue – because weeknights deserve a glow-up. tickets 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 collabor
    • ation and restorative practices.
  • Queer Calendar for Week of Jan. 30
    January 30th, 2026
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    • 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 30 Midnight Movies at DayTrip – doors at 8 and show at 9 pm. It’s DayTrip’s 1 year anniversary and they can’t wait to celebrate with you. Burlesque, drag, cabaret, and movies. More information on their Instagram.
    • 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.

    Looking Ahead:

    • Tuesday, February 3 Booty Tuesday in The Office at Shakey’s at 10 pm. Queer dance party with a rotation of DJs. Ages 21+.
    • Ongoing Wednesdays: No cost veggie and fruit share market. Free produce from Bountiful Cities Gardens and Manna Food bank. All are welcome. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm. Located at William Randolph Campus Gym (90 Montford Ave)
    • 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, and awakening strength. Each week,the session will weave music with movement as you explore the Asanas of Liberation: at Asheville Yoga
    • Ritual Movement Presents: The Moon Dance, on Sunday, February 8th, an ecstatic dance dedicated to the Moon tarot card. Doors open at 7:30, opening circle begins at 7:45. Bring comfy clothes, water,  and an item for the altar that connects you to the moon card.
    • 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+.
    • Thursday, Feb 12th join Marquee Asheville to celebrate Valentines Day with Love Marquee, from 6-9pm with DJ Ganymeade, Street Creature Puppets, and more.
    • Friday, February 13 Come do laps around the dance floor at DayTrip starting at 10 pm. $5 at the door. Music, drag, and food. Music by DJ Tamagotchi and DJ Good Sweat. Drag by Dix West and Reptilian Anderson, and Food by Hail Mary.
    • Also Friday, Feb. 13th The Stoned Witch Presents: Lacefronts of Love, a Fundraiser for WNCAP. At the Odd at 7pm doors, with show at 8pm. Hosted by local drag entertainers Nova and Atlas.
    • 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.
    • On Sunday Feb. 15th Join Butchout Productions for their annual Mardi Gras Sunday Tea Dance at Banks Ave bar from 4-7pm. An annual tradition DJ Dan is spinning and donations to the River Arts District.
    • Saturday February 21 and Sunday February 22: Celebrate Lunar New Year at your local brewery, Highland Brewery, off Old Charlotte Highway. Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse: featuring special beer releases, family-friendly activities, dragon dances, local food trucks, and more. Tickets are on sale now. Our favorite Queer Chef, J Chong is also serving up a special Dim Sum for the weekend.
    • 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.
    • Saturday, February 21 February Sapphic Tea Dance from 3 to 6 pm at Banks Ave. Since our first two tea dances were a smashing success, we’re getting ready for our third joyful gathering of Sapphic women to meet, connect, and dance at The Bottom (basement of Banks Ave bar). Entrance fee: $10. This month, all profits will go to Pisgah Legal Services.
    • 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. 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. More info 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. a brand-new weeknight drag show made especially for the Asheville locals who like their entertainment extra elevated. High Heels brings big looks, bold laughs, and seriously good vibes to Plant Bar on Banks Avenue – because weeknights deserve a glow-up. tickets 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.
    • Saturday, June 20 Pride on the Run 5k at Carrier Park French Broad Greenway. Join us for our 3rd annual pride 5k. Run, walk, roll, show up as you are. This event centers community, visibility, and movement. Every step supports Pride programming and local LGBTQ+ impact. What to expect: inclusive pace for all bodies, bright energy and loud pride, and community connection from start to finish. Bring your friends, flags, and your full self. More information on Blue Ridge Pride’s Facebook page.
    • 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. More information on the website.
  • Neil Hamburger (Gregg Turkington) on Melody in Mayhem.
    January 26th, 2026
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    Neil Hamburger (Gregg Turkington) on 1/23 episode of Melody in Mayhem. Neil hangs out for a good 90 mins to talk about music, records, comedy and all sorts of other things.  0<
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  • Asheville FM End-Of-Year Fund Drive is over, but . .
    December 22nd, 2025
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    Even though Asheville FM’s Annual End-Of-Year Fund Drive is over, you can still donate! Give what you can; we sincerely appreciate your support!


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  • Black Mountain Blues Society and Blues Jam!
    December 13th, 2025
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    Now in the Archive Section for the Tuesday, December 16th during the second hour of the show! Buffalo Mike interviews Justice Roberts, Chair of the Black Mountain Blues Society organization, along with Blues Jam hosts Peggy Ratusz and Bill Mattocks to discuss news about the Blues Society and the weekly Tuesday night Blues Jam.

     


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  • Michelle Moog interview plus Progressive music featuring various Moog instruments!
    November 10th, 2025
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    Michelle Moog interview plus Progressive music featuring various Moog instruments!

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    Professor Ted welcomes Moogseum and Bob Moog Foundation executive director, and daughter of the late Bob Moog, on Thursday, November 13th from 1-3 PM. Hear his discussion with Michelle Moog-Kousa about the rare Minimoog Prototype Exhibit at the Moogseum in downtown Asheville this weekend, November 14-16, in conjunction with the Museum of Music Technology. These prototypes were created in 1969-1971, and tell the fascinating story of the evolution of one of the most important synths ever invented. More info here: Moogseum


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  • Queer Calendar For Week of 9/18
    September 17th, 2025
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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 
    • Thursday, September 18th from 7-10pm (and every 3rd Thursday) DJ Tamagotchi hosts Haus of Kiki, a new monthly queer social at Potential New Boyfriend, here in West Asheville. 
    • Friday, September 19 at 6 – 9 pm Queer Networking: A Special Pride Edition at The Radical Rooftop. Join us for a vibrant evening of queer business entworking at the stunning rooftop bar of the Radical Hotel. Hosted by WNC Queer Professionals and sponsored by Blue Ridge Pride and Bill Casey with The Blood Connection. Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your network in a welcoming and inclusive space. Gain fresh perspectives, exchange ideas, and discover opportunities for collaboration and growth. Click here to learn more.
    • Friday, September 19 at 8 pm Drag Karaoke – Divine’s Karaoke Kiki! At Dalton Distillery. DIVINE’s Karaoke Kiki! Is a singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. Enjoy the interaction-packed show as she toasts and roasts the singers.
      • This SATURDAY,September 20th, 8-10pm, check out “Date my Queer Friend” event at Daytrip! 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! 💛Free! Just show up
    • Saturday, September 20 at 1 pm Hendersonville Pride presents Buck Wild at Honeysuckle Holler, a bar with country dancing. Event starts at 1 pm. Doors at 12 pm. Event is for ages 21 and over. Standard admission is $10 presale, and $15 at the door. Get tickets and information here.
    • Saturday, September 20 at 8 pm Queer Line Dancing at Hi-Wire Brewing (Knowxville). We will be boogying to Shania Twain, Bad Bunny, Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, etc! Bring your boot-scootin’ shoes – and come make friends! Tickets are $10. Click here for more information.
    • Recurring every Sunday of the month and third Saturday of every month PFLAG Connect Groups. Monthly connect groups are a more intimate way to connect with the parents, families, and allies of LGBTQIA+ folks. Registration is required – RSVP via the link. First Sunday of every month at 10 am at Firestorm Books. Third Saturday of every month at 10 am at EMOTE. 
    • Ongoing until September 21: Our Living Record – Highlighting LGBTQ+ Resilience in the Face of Erasure. The exhibit features artwork from Southern LGBTQ+ community members and allies who aim to preserve queer memory. In full, the exhibition will include photography, sculpture, protection, ephemera and participatory archival interactive installations. Each piece will ultimately work to showcase the broader story of LGBTQ+ resilience, resistance, and joy. Beginning July 10 through September 1, the exhibition will be live at the Revolve Gallery in Asheville. Click here for more information.

    Looking ahead to next week

    • Saturday, September 27 Blue Ridge Pride Festival 2025 located at Pack Square Park in Asheville. Keep up with updates by clicking here.
    • Saturday, September 27 at 10 pm Beer City Bears Dance at OHenry’s, a kiki for beras, cubs, chubs, and their admirers – a fundraiser event. Click here for more information.
    • Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 pm Pride Open Mic Night at Shakedown Lounge in Hendersonville, NC. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to share your voice, our Open Mic Night is the perfect place to showcase your talent! Come enjoy a night filled with music, poetry, comedy, and more. Bring your friends, your talent, and your enthusiasm.
    • Saturday, September 27 at 8 pm Miss Vee’s Freakshow at Devil’s Foot (131 Sweeten Creek Rd). This September’s special is Neon Fetish: a Kinky Burlesque and Variety Show featuring Von Infinity. Sound bath at 8 pm. Show at 9 pm. Show is ages for 21 and up. Don’t forget to bring cash tips! The DJ will be Spirit Animal and burlesque by Medusa, Sweetie, November Rain, and Mandi Frufru. Click here to view event details.
    • Sunday, September 28 at 1:30 pm Just announced: The Orange Peel is excited to host the official Blue Ridge Pride Closing Party with Nicole Paige Brooks of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Tea Dance and Drag Show + music by DJ @danym3d3. Featuring The Legendary House of Brooks with Beulah Land, Indica Gemini, Josie Glamoure, Leo Scott, and the newly crowned Mx. Blue Ridge Pride. Doors at 1:30 pm. Show at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. $30 for meet and greet. 
    • Sunday, September 28 at 4 pm Beer City Bears Social @Shakeys – A kiki for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers. Attention furry mens! A fundraiser event! 
    • Friday, October 3 at 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Drag Bingo at the Hilltop Event Center (21 Restaurant Ct, 28805). It’s time to daub, dance, and donate with hilarious drag queens at Blue Ridge Bingo, the Asheville Drag Bingo show. Asheville’s most whimsical way to give back. Tickets start at $20 and include bingo cards. This event is for ages 21 and up. Click here for more information.
    • Saturday, October 4 at 6 pm LGBTQ Silent Disco hosted at the WagWorld Pub and Event Center in Fletcher, NC. LGBTQ Silent Disco – a night to remember! Tickets are $25 (includes headset) – advanced purchase only. Non-refundable. Three different music channels. Full bar/cash bar – grab a drink, strike a pose, and hydrate responsibly. Not much of a dance? That’s okay! Catch up with friends, make new ones, soak in the patio vibes and fresh air. 
    • Friday, October 10 at 5:30 pm Drag Queen One WoMAN Cabaret Show – I Am What I Am, a Fundraiser located at New Belgium Brewing. Show rating is ages 21+. Cash bar! “I Am What I Am” offers audiences the chance to witness a fusion of live singing, enchanting narrative, and a truly unique exploration of Divine’s origin story. With a perfect blend of raw emotion, heartwarming moments, and dazzling entertainment, the show promises an unforgettable journey.  Click here to buy tickets and for more information.
    • Saturday, October 18 11 am and 1 pm Katarina’s Saturday Cabaret Fundraiser at Banks Ave Bar. The stage is set for glamour, music, and Southern flavor as Katarina’s Saturday Cabaret Drag Brunch returns to Banks Ave Bar on Saturday, October 18 with two dazzling shows at 11 am and 1 pm. This vibrant event, produced by Bearded Lady Productions (a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit), will raise funds for Cornbread and Roses, a local grassroots organization. Guests can expect standout performances, crowd interaction, and delicious biscuit-forward brunch fare – all while contributing to a good cause. Click here for more information.
    • Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 pm Served by Sev Drag Brunch at The Mule/Devil’s Foot (131 Sweeten Creek Rd). Doors at 12 pm. Show at 1 pm. $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Served by Sev Drag Brunch once a month, all year long! Sev’s show brings Asheville talent to the stage for an afternoon of clapping, snapping and jaw-dropping performances. Brunch food truck, build your own blood and mimosa bar, and more! Click here for more information.
    • Monday, October 20 at 4 pm 2025 LGBTQIA Mental Health Resource Fair at the Love and Respect Community for Recovery and Wellness (350 Chadwick Ave, Suite 300. Hendersonville, NC). Join us for a day in the cool October breeze during Mental Health Awareness Week. Come together with your community to celebrate diversity, support mental wellness, and connect with affirming resources in a safe, welcoming space. What to expect: Cactus Rainbow Food Truck, music, LGBTQ Mental Health Providers on site, free mental health infosessions, raffle prizes. Sponsored by Hendersonville Pride and PFLAG. 
    • Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 pm Pride Open Mic Night at Shakedown Lounge in Hendersonville, NC. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to share your voice, our Open Mic Night is the perfect place to showcase your talent! Come enjoy a night filled with music, poetry, comedy, and more. Bring your friends, your talent, and your enthusiasm.
    • Friday, October 31 at 7 pm LGBTQIA2S+ Music Bingo Halloween Party at Southern Appalachian Brewery! Costume contest, food truck, music bingo, beer and wine. Event hosted by Hendersonville Pride. 
    • Sunday, November 2 at 1 pm Asheville Drag Brunch at New Belgium Brewing. Show rating: all ages. Cash bar (wine and beer). Join Asheville Drag Brunch for a community give-back free drag show at New Belgium Brewing in Asheville. Tickets are FREE but required. All proceeds will benefit a local non-profit organization. Suggested donation $5 to $10. Click here for information and tickets.
    • Friday, November 14 at 6:30 pm Asheville Drag Bingo at the Hilltop Event Center. Show rating is 21+. It’s time to daub, dance, and donate with a hilarious queen at Blue Ridge Bingo, the Asheville Drag Bingo Show. Asheville’s mots whimsical way to give back! The first ball drops at 7 pm, the first Friday of the month at the Hilltop Events Center. Tickets start at $20, which includes bingo cards, and are available at BeardedLadyProductions.org. Expect six rounds of spellbinding bingo, prizes, and upbeat tunes. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress based on each month’s theme! Click here for more information.
    • Saturday, November 15 at 7 pm The Brunch of Oz at Banks Ave Bar. All ages are invited. Full bar. Table sharing seating tickets at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. “There’s no place like home…” Because home is where our community shines the brightest.
    • Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Asheville Drag Dinner: Wizard of Oz Themed Fundraiser at Highland Brewing Event Center. Show rating is for all ages. Cash bar includes wine and beer. Tickets are non-refundable. Click here for more information.
    • December 1st through December 13th from 9 AM to 6 PM at Revolve Gallery on Riverside Drive, this year for World AIDS Day, Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP), the National AIDS Memorial, Campaign for Southern Equality, and Revolve Gallery are partnering together to bring 6 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Asheville as part of the Community Display Program.The exhibit, “A Tapestry of Love: Echoes of Loss, Voices of Hope,” will be on display The display is free to the public, with any donations received supporting the mission and work of Western North Carolina AIDS Project.
    • Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm Make the Yuletide Gay at Grey Eagle Music Hall. It’s your newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year aware Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We’re making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Click here for more information.
    • Sunday, December 7 Asheville Drag Brunch Fundraiser at the Ella Event Venue at the Hideaway (49 Broadway Street). Show rating is all ages. Cash bar includes wine and beer. Tickets are non-refundable. There are different ticket levels, a handful which are only for ages 21+. Click here for more information.

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  • MOAC’s Resist Dance
    April 19th, 2025
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    MOAC (Musicians Organizing Activist Committee) hosted the first, of what they hope to be many, Resist Dance! KP Whaley sat down with Alan and AG of the organization to learn more.

    With backgrounds in civil rights law, activism, constitutional law, and music, the founders of new coalition MOAC began the project because they wanted to use music to bring attention to what they saw as an obvious trampling of civil rights. The government is “going after” a lot of vulnerable groups and MOAC wants to involve these groups in resisting “a lot of repeat history going on.” They will use the power of music to protect the constitution and bill of rights. Alan sees MOAC following in the civil discourse of Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Joan Baez. He wants to inspire musicians to not be afraid.

    AG shared MOAC’s mission: MOAC exists to utilize music to better our communities. MOAC raises awareness about guaranteed freedoms. MOAC inspires resistance against harm to all humans. MOAC lifts up those whose voices have been silenced. 

    One World West hosts the first Resist Dance with three bands, two speakers, and numerous tables of activists this Saturday. MOAC hopes to throw more Resist Dances all over town to use music to bring people together. If you are a venue interested in hosting a Resist Dance, or you just want to learn more about the organization, visit moac-avl.org. And be sure to visit One World West on Saturday night!


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    March 27th, 2025
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    Even though the Drive is over, you can still donate! Together we can grow and strengthen community radio and keep Asheville thriving! The only way that Asheville FM can broadcast independent, community radio is with the help of contributing listeners LIKE YOU! We are a volunteer-driven organization, and contributions go directly to cover our expenses so that we can continue to bring you what you want to hear.

     

     


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  • My #1 story from 2021 to 2025 is expanding Medicaid eligibility in North Carolina
    March 12th, 2025
    My #1 story from 2021 to 2025 is expanding Medicaid eligibility in North Carolina

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    My #1 story from 2021 to 2025 is expanding Medicaid eligibility in North Carolina

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    RALEIGH, NC – March 4, 2025 – More than one year ago, on December 1, 2023, North Carolina officially became the 40th state to expand Medicaid, the federal program for health insurance for low-resource individuals. A state Medicaid expansion (ME) bill was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Roy Cooper in March. ME was in the Affordable Care Act of 2010 and left to each state to decide in a subsequent Supreme Court ruling. ME increases health care access to eligible North Carolinians ages 19-64 and their families by relaxing the program’s strict eligibility requirements.

    The latest update of the NC Medicaid Expansion Enrollment Dashboard was on March 4th. There have been almost 640 thousand people in North Carolina who have been enrolled since the law took effect including more than 15.5 thousand residents of Buncombe County. It was estimated that 600 thousand North Carolinians were eligible for ME, with 15.5 thousand from Buncombe County. The state had predicted that it would take 2 years (24 months) to achieve their enrollment. After only 15 months of accepting applications, the state and Buncombe County have already exceeded their estimates to enrolling eligible persons.

    North Carolina has been thrust into the national spotlight through the passing and implementation of Medicaid expansion. Its success was due to the strong grassroots support by many organizations and the efforts of Governor Cooper and both houses of the General Assembly.

    It has been estimated that expanding Medicaid will bring the state 8 billion federal dollars annually, almost 2 billion dollars to support behavioral health, public safety, and rural health care, and 2 billion dollars for starting the program in 2023.

    In an interview with North Carolina Health News, Governor Cooper, who spearheaded expanding Medicaid in North Carolina, said, “When I ran for governor, one of my top priorities was creating a North Carolina where people were healthier and could get the care that they need to have lives of purpose and abundance.” He added, “We knew that Medicaid expansion was an important way of making that happen, because there were a lot of hardworking people in North Carolina who were making too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough money to qualify for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.”

    There are many ways to apply for NC Medicaid for eligible persons. Those who have not yet applied should visit Medicaid.nc.gov to see if they qualify. Buncombe County residents can apply for Medicaid online and at any time at ePASS.NC.gov. Applications can be done in-person at the HHS Building on 40 Coxe Avenue, by calling 828-250-5500, or by mail.

     

    Listen to the full report below:

     

     

    Contact: Dr. Dick Needleman, Health reporter, 103.3 AshevilleFM, [email protected]


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