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Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea

Hosted By: KP Whaley

Genres: Talk

Sweet Tea is a talk/magazine format show that celebrates everything LGBTQ+ in Asheville. We cover news, entertainment, events, and topics of interest to the queer community but also open a window into queer life for our Straight Allies and those interested in learning more.

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  • Queer Calendar For Weekend 2/21
    February 21st, 2025
    Queer Calendar For Weekend 2/21

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    • This Friday at 7pm join Hendersonville Pride at Hendersonville’s newest line dancing bar! Honeysuckle Holler is the only dedicated country dance bar in Western North Carolina 101 E Allen St. Suite 101, Hendersonville
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
    • Sunday February 23 at 1:30 PM Gentle Yoga for Queer Folks. This gentle yoga class is centered towards creating an affirming and inclusive space for queer individuals. Located at West Asheville Yoga on Haywood Road. Admission is free.
    • Wednesday February 26 from 12 to 2 pm Generation Plus Thrive Lunch and Learn. Located at the Blue Ridge Pride Center. LGBTQIA2S+ elders (55+) are invited to join us for a free lunch and learn. Amorous Gardner will be leading a workshop on Deathcare and Advanced Care Planning in the LGBTQIA2+ community. RSVP at https://www.blueridgepride.org/generation-plus#GenPlusRSVP.
    • 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

    Looking ahead:

    • Thursday February 27 at 5:30 pm Pitch, please! A speed networking event for queer professionals. Located at New Belgium Brewing on Craven St. This event is presented by WNC Queer Professionals, sponsored by Blue Ridge Pride, and hosted by Drag King Milo mawhile. This event welcomes all professionals, whether you’re a small business owner, artist, a performer, or looking for new opportunities. Admission is free, though registration is required. You can find the registration link on their Facebook event labeled Pitch, Please.-
    • Friday, February 28th, 8-10pm Tina & Her Pony  will play a full band show at Eda’s Hide-a-way 1098 New Stock Rd, Weaverville starting at 8pm for fun, for the love of live music, and for queer community!

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      • 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.
      • Song-O Drag Music Bingo is at The Mule at Devil’s Foot on Friday, March 7 starting at 7 pm. Enjoy silly drag-stravaganza with brews and a musical twist on bingo. Reserve your spot on EventBrite.
      • 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
      • Eyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy presents AVLGBTQ, a transgender and nonbinary comedy showcase on Thursday, March 13 at 7 pm at LaZoom’s Room Bar and Gorilla. They will have a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tickets on sale now on Event Brite for $12. You must be 18 or older to attend.
    • Thursday, March 13 from 7 to 8 pm. Daddy’s Big Gay Trivia Night at O’Henry’s in Asheville. Join us for Daddy’s Big Gayb Trivia Night. This adult-themed event promises to be a spankin’ good time with hilarious trivia questions, multiple choice, unscrambling words, and more. Whether you’re a trivia master or just looking for a night of laughter and fun, bring your friends, partner, or come solo and join a team.
    • Saturday, March 15 from 4 to 7 pm. Kickoff Kiki at Olde London Road English Pub located on Depot Street. Join Q-Hall for Kickoff Kiki, a night of women’s soccer, queer community, and great vibes. Mixer at 4 and game at 5. Admission is free.
    • Sunday, March 16 at 11 am St. Paddy’s Day Brunch, a drag show.Times for brunch are 11 am at 1 pm. The location of this event is The Hideaway located on Broadway St. This will be a fundraiser for the Tzedek Social Justice Fund, a fund which redistributes money, resources, and power to support systems change and community healing in Asheville. You can find tickets at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com
    • Friday, March 21, from 8 to 9 pm. Drag Karaoke – Divine’s Karaoke Kiki at Dalton Distillery. Divine’s Karaoke Kiki is singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. Enjoy the interaction-packed show as she toasts and roasts the singers.
    • Saturday, June 7 from 8 to 10 pm Eyes Up Here Comedy Pride Month Edition. Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge. This is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East and this month we are celebrating Pride Month. Hosted by local favorite Danny Felix. Ages 18+. Doors at 7:30 pm and show at 8 pm. Tickets are $18 and $23 for premium seating (front three rows). Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
    • Saturday, June 7 from 12 to 5 Hendersonville Pride Festival
    • Sunday, June 22. Comedian Fortune Feimster is making her way on Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee stage! You’ve seen her on Netflix’s Is It Cake, her own comedy specials, and in movies like FUBAR, The Standups, and the Mindy Project. Tickets are live now. 
    • June 27 to 29 Haywood’s second annual Haywood Pride on Main. If you are interested in volunteering and making a difference, find the Google Form on Haywood Pride on Main Facebook page.

     


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  • Queer Calendar For Week of Aug 1
    August 1st, 2024
    Queer Calendar For Week of Aug 1

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    Queer Calendar For Week of Aug 1

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      • The first Thursday of the month is Divine’s Karaoke kiki with Proceeds to Blue Ridge Pride! Enjoy sing-alongs, props, and singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. That’s at Archetype Brewing from 7-9pm
      • Thursday, August 1st, Tina and Her Pony is playing a one hour set on 8/1 Wicked Weed Funkatorium 6-7pm for AVL FEST! Tickets are available at www.avlfest.com. 
      • Friday, August 2nd at 6pm t’s Pride Night at the Blue Ridge Beer Garden in Hendersonville, a monthly community meet up by Hendersonville Pride.
      • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
      • This Friday it’s Tuck It Up, Buttercup at Banks Ave Bar with. Music by DJ Bleu Lallama & DJ Blazze 9pm Showtime: 11:30pm. A night of interactive drag and dance music with an ever-changing lineup, each event will blend well-known, established queens/kings with up-and-coming queens/kings from the community and surrounding areas.
      • This Friday, its Song-O Drag Music Bingo With Divine! At highland brewing downtown, from 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Join us for a silly drag-stravaganza filled with fine brews and a musical twist on bingo. Hosted by the fabulous Divinity Holeburn, winners will be toasted and roasted in true drag style. 
      • Saturday, August 3rd. AVL Fest is here! Join M A R and the Marmeladies at 2pm at The Orange Peel for for music, dancing and good times! M A R and the Marmeladies is a spirited 4-piece band rooted in the rich tapestry of Latin American Folk and ventures beyond boundaries of genres adding a touch of quirky bluesy indie and Latin flair over bilingual lyrics. Hailing originally from Peru and based in the US, M A R, the lead singer and guitars of the Marmeladies is a trans/non-binary songwriter, musician and producer. 
      • ALSO this Saturday, Join us for an exciting Summer Olympics Watch Party & Field Day hosted by Q HALL. This event is to celebrate achieving gender parity with equal representation of female and male athletes for the first time in Olympic history! This will be a Women’s Category Viewing Party with plenty of fun for everyone! Hosted at Pleb Urban Winery this Saturday, August 3rd, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. 
      • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
      • Sunday’s it’s Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
      • Sunday, August 4th – is the monthly BIPOC Farmers Market at Southside Community Farm. Since 2021 Queer and black run – Southside Community Farm has hosted a farmers market as a way to make healthy, fresh food available in the neighborhood and to promote local craftspeople and farmers of color. They host the market on the first Sunday of the month, May-October at the Arthur R. Edington Center (133 Livingston St., Asheville). Besides our own fresh produce, you’ll also find many other local Black and Brown vendors at the EBT-accessible market.
      • Also, this Sunday, Asheville Drag Brunch presents: “COMIC-CON” a Themed Fundraiser for Sunrise Community for Recovery. Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind event that combines the thrill of Comic-Con with the glamour of Asheville Drag Brunch! Indulge in a mouthwatering brunch spread while enjoying sensational performances by fierce queens. This Sunday, from 11-12. More info can be found at /www.ashevilledragbrunch.com/
      • Also Tranzmission Prison Project is hosting a Book Packing Party at Firestorm Books from noon untiil 3pm this sunday. Books wll be packaged for Queer Incarcerated folks. This is a beginner friendly even
      • 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.  

    Looking Ahead:

    • Next Thursday, August 8th it’s Make Medicine Queer (again) an interactive lecture/workshop at RiverRock Clinic to learn about queerness in healthcare. This lecture/interactive workshop will be led by Mary Burke-Pitts (accupuncturist) and Dr. Catherine Lok (family physician). This event is all about embracing our queer identities and reclaiming our space in the medical world. explore how we can make medicine more welcoming and affirming for all LGBTQ+ individuals and how to get the most of both natural/Traditional Chinese Medicine and conventional medicine as a queer person or ally. RiverRock Clinic’s cozy patient waiting room is at 2 Weaverville Road #201 in Woodfin.
    • Next Sunday, August 11th, Connect with other local LGBTQ+ families with The Family Music Class at Cooperative Coffee! Join in the lower courtyard for an afternoon of musical community fun. All ages are welcome! Music party begins at 2pm. The Family Music Class is a queer-owned music and movement program for littles ones and their grownups in Asheville, NC. Cooperative Coffee is at 210 Haywood Rd. in Asheville.
    • Youth OUTright’s GSA Summit is back again! This year, the GSA Summit will be back at Warren Wilson College on October 12th from 9am-5pm. And presentation applications are open now till August 12th! High school youth are invited to present an hour-long workshop, discussion, or presentation on social justice such as racial justice, gender justice, disability justice, and more. If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can find more info and the link to apply at givebutter.com/GSASummit2024 
    • Wednesday August 14th Eyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro Open Mic. Arrive early and participate in our Everybody But You Bro Open Mic from 6:30-8pm. Hosted by Erin Terry and Danny Felix
    • Thursday August 15th Center for Craft invites you to an opening celebration of Max Adrian: RIPSTOP on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm! Max Adrian: RIPSTOP is a solo exhibition celebrating queer material culture and history through the lens of craft by the Ohio-based fiber artist and recipient of the prestigious 2015 Center for Craft Windgate-Lamar Fellowship. The show features patchwork textiles and inflatable sculptures made from fur, satin, pleather, fringe, and ripstop, the show’s namesake, a woven nylon material that allows the pieces to hold air. On view are monumentally scaled works that inflate in response to the viewer.
    • Saturday, August 17th and Every 3rd Saturday is Trash Talk! A Queer Dance Party w/ DJ Abu Disarray 10pm-2am at Shakey’s. Drag Shows hosted by Priscilla Chambers & Calcutta 11:30pm
    • Thursday, August 22nd. At Torched AVL it’s Queer Figure Drawing from 5-8:30pm with drawing starting promptly at 6pm. Torched is at 1065 Haywood Rd and more info is at Queer Figure Drawing at Gmail dot com.

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  • Queer Calendar of Event for Week of July 25th
    July 25th, 2024
    Queer Calendar of Event for Week of July 25th

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    Queer Calendar of Event for Week of July 25th

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      • TONIGHT, it’s Daddy’s Big Gay Trivia Night, hosted by dom daddy Wolverine, at O.Henry’s from 7 to 9 PM. This adult-themed event promises to be a spankin’ good time with hilarious trivia questions, multiple choice, unscramble the words, visual trivia, fantastic prizes, and delicious drinks. This is a recurring event on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7 PM. 
      • The first Thursday of the month is Divine’s Karaoke kiki with Proceeds to Blue Ridge Pride! Enjoy sing-alongs, props, and singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. That’s at Archetype Brewing from 7-9pm
      • This friday, July 24th, Suede Presents: Leo Season Queer Dance Party, with sounds by Mordaga. Hosted by 12th House AVL at the Odd, this friday, from 8-12.
      • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
      • This Friday there is a RuPaul Drag Race All Stars Season 9 viewing party at Banks Ave Bar. 8pm start time.Tuck It Up, Buttercup follows with. Music by DJ Bleu Lallama & DJ Blazze 9pm Showtime: 11:30pm. A night of interactive drag and dance music with an ever-changing lineup, each event will blend well-known, established queens/kings with up-and-coming queens/kings from the community and surrounding areas.

      • The 2nd and 4th Fridays it’s Daddy’s Big Gay Trivia Night, hosted by dom daddy Wolverine, at O.Henry’s at 7 PM. This adult-themed event promises to be a spankin’ good time! More information at Ohenrys Of Asheville dot com
      • Saturday July 25th it’s Trash Talk at Shakeys. Queer Dance Party with DJ Abu Dissaray 10p-2am Drag shows hosted by Priscilla chambers& Calcutta.

      • THIS SATURDAY, July 27th, come celebrate the anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act with DIYabled! Hosted at Pack Memorial Library, there will be a Reception, a screening of the Disability on the Spectrum Documentary by Priya Ray, and a Panel Discussion with People with Disabilities and Q&A with the Filmmaker Priya Ray. The Disability Pride Art Show will be available to see at Pack Memorial Library all month long!
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys.
    • Sunday’s it’s Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.

    • Also this and every Sunday it’s Social Sundays at Banks Avenue Bar from 4-7pm. Music, Dancing and Drinks with the queer community.
    • This Sunday, July 28th, is the Beer City Bears Social @ Shakey’s – A kiki for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers. A fundraiser event! 4-5 PM at shakeys.
    • It’s also the WNC Queer Professionals Networking event this Sunday at PLEB Urban Winery from 2-4pm. Dr. Laura Jurgens (she/they), relationship and intimacy coach (and escaped academic), will guide us through some fun and thought-provoking exercises to help us figure out how to safely expand our authenticity at work.  They willl be focusing on these questions: How do we connect more authentically in business relationships? How can we feel more safe to be ourselves? How might it benefit us? How can we allow other people — whether clients, colleagues, customers, bosses, or employees, to see the real us– and how much of the real us do we really want them to see?
    • Monday and every Monday, Karaoke hosted by Ganymede at the 27 Club at 10pm.  
    • Tuesday, July 30th it’s Take Over Tuesday at Haiku I Do. A social event for the LGBTQ community starting at 5:30pm.

    Looking Ahead:

    • Next Thursday, August 1st, Tina and Her Pony is playing a one hour set on 8/1 Wicked Weed Funkatorium 6-7pm for AVL FEST! Tickets are available at www.avlfest.com. 
    • Next Friday, August 2nd at 6pm t’s Pride Night at the Blue Ridge Beer Garden in Hendersonville, a monthly community meet up by Hendersonville Pride.
    • Next Saturday, August 3rd. AVL Fest is here! Join M A R and the Marmeladies August 3rd at 2pm at The Orange Peel for for music, dancing and good times! M A R and the Marmeladies is a spirited 4-piece band rooted in the rich tapestry of Latin American Folk and ventures beyond boundaries of genres adding a touch of quirky bluesy indie and Latin flair over bilingual lyrics. Hailing originally from Peru and based in the US, M A R, the lead singer and guitars of the Marmeladies is a trans/non-binary songwriter, musician and producer. 

    Looking Further Ahead:

    • Thursday, August 8th it’s Make Medicine Queer (again) an interactive lecture/workshop at RiverRock Clinic to learn about queerness in healthcare. This lecture/interactive workshop will be led by Mary Burke-Pitts (accupuncturist) and Dr. Catherine Lok (family physician). This event is all about embracing our queer identities and reclaiming our space in the medical world. explore how we can make medicine more welcoming and affirming for all LGBTQ+ individuals and how to get the most of both natural/Traditional Chinese Medicine and conventional medicine as a queer person or ally. RiverRock Clinic’s cozy patient waiting room is at 2 Weaverville Road #201 in Woodfin.
    • Thursday August 15th Center for Craft invites you to an opening celebration of Max Adrian: RIPSTOP on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm! Max Adrian: RIPSTOP is a solo exhibition celebrating queer material culture and history through the lens of craft by the Ohio-based fiber artist and recipient of the prestigious 2015 Center for Craft Windgate-Lamar Fellowship. The show features patchwork textiles and inflatable sculptures made from fur, satin, pleather, fringe, and ripstop, the show’s namesake, a woven nylon material that allows the pieces to hold air. On view are monumentally scaled works that inflate in response to the viewer.
    • Youth OUTright’s GSA Summit is back again! This year, the GSA Summit will be back at Warren Wilson College on October 12th from 9am-5pm. And presentation applications are open now till August 12th! High school youth are invited to present an hour-long workshop, discussion, or presentation on social justice such as racial justice, gender justice, disability justice, and more. If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can find more info and the link to apply at givebutter.com/GSASummit2024

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  • Celebrating 10 Years of The Asheville Blade
    July 11th, 2024
    Celebrating 10 Years of The Asheville Blade

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    Celebrating 10 Years of The Asheville Blade

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    written by Malachi Mena

    During the month of July, The Asheville  Blade celebrated their tenth anniversary. They shared with us the story of the spark that lit the fuse, resulting in the creation of the decade old local news co-op. 

    On Asheville FM’s , Sweet Tea, KP Whaley intervieweds David Forbes, founder of The Asheville Blade. She explained the issues faced with her past position as a writer for Mountain Xpress 10 years ago. With concerns regarding working conditions to management to overall ethics, Forbes as well as multiple other writers attempted to unionize. 

    In December 2013, Forbes was working on a story exposing slumlords in Buncombe County. She said the specific case in which she was focusing on was extensively documented, with the Board of realtors along with Buncombe County records showing proof of poor housing conditions. As soon as the story was complete and ready for publishing, the story was pulled by the editor, in concerns of it reflecting too poorly on landlords. Forbes was pressured to rewrite her piece to ultimately favor landlords but firmly refused. She didn’t feel she could let this case go unexposed, so she created a blog where she could post this expose, resulting in the creation of The Asheville Blade. 

    Forbes settled on the name, finding interest in the term “Blade” and its history. Not only was the name used for militant abolition and pro labor publications in the aftermath of the civil war, but was also used in the first publications of groundbreaking queer media in the 60’s & 70’s. Additionally, Forbes goes on to say that “a blade sends a message, you know? Since day one … we’ve been here to fight.”

    The team behind The Asheville Blade recognizes that their work seemingly comes with retaliation but this doesn’t prevent them from reporting on the things they value. Rather, this retaliation motivates and sparks greater motivation for those at The Asheville Blade and the future of their co-op. In their article “The Blade Turns 10,” the coop says “We come through all this more dedicated than ever to the path ahead,” as they make a toast to the next 10 years.  

     

     


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  • Queer Calendar For Week of March 7th
    March 7th, 2024
    Queer Calendar For Week of March 7th

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    Queer Calendar For Week of March 7th

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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.
      • Kiki Thursday Drag Party, every Thursday night at 9pm at Asheville Beauty Academy.
      • This Friday, Asheville Choral Society presents Meet Me Here: Music of Life, Loss, and Hope, a musical celebration of love, loss, and resiliency. This concert event features a reflection in song of a heartbreaking story, Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson, paired with an exploration of hope, despair, and peace in Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare. There will be a Friday evening performance on March 8th at 7 PM, and a Saturday afternoon performance on March 9th at 4 PM. for more information go to ashevillechoralsociety.org
    • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
      • This Friday it’s RuPaul Drag Race viewing party and drag show at Banks Ave Bar the episode starts at 8pm with drag show following at 10.
      • On Friday, March 8th at the Orange Peel, SUB-RADIO brings their “Past Selves” Tour with queer lead singer Adam Bradley. Doors: 7:00 PM. Show: 8:00 PM
      • This Saturday, March 9th is An Evening of Folk Music with Tina & Her Pony at Story Parlor 227 Haywood Rd Asheville, tickets and more info at storyparloravl.com
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
    • Sunday’s it’s Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
    • Also this Sunday it’s Sunday Funday Tea Dance at Banks Ave Bar from 4-7pm. A Benefit this month for The Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus.
    • At 5:30 this Sunday PFLAG Hendersonville is hosting their 2024 Annual Fundraiser and Drag Show.at Continuum ART at 147 1st Ave East in Hendersonville. BBQ and family friendly drag show tickets available on EventBrite.
    • “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:

    • Thursday March 14th, Get ready to experience the most entertaining game show fundraiser of the year! Asheville Drag Brunch is proud to present “Divine Intervention”, a hilarious game show event that is guaranteed to keep you laughing all night long. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at the New Belgium Brewhouse for an evening of non-stop fun and laughter, all while supporting a great cause. This event is specifically geared towards ages 21 and up, and all profits from this event will be donated to a local 501(c)3 charity. That’s next Thursday, March 14th from 7-8 PM. More info can be found at ashevilledragbrunch.com….
    • Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st.  Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org

    Looking Farther Ahead….

    • On Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will host the annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 will encourage residents of Asheville and Western North Carolina to eat out at Participating Restaurants. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and raises money for WNCAP’s life-saving services. Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out for Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV!

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  • Queer Calendar for week of March 1st
    March 1st, 2024
    Queer Calendar for week of March 1st

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    Queer Calendar for week of March 1st

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    • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
    • It’s the First Friday of the Month so 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 month’s talent search.
    • THIS FRIDAY, is Broadsway! A One WoMAN Drag Queen Musical Revue, set to captivate audiences on Friday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. This glamorous fundraiser event for Healing Solutions Counseling will take place at the chic pleb Urban Winery, promising an unforgettable evening filled with entertainment and laughter. Enjoy classic songs from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors and more.Tickets are available at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com .
    • This Friday it’s RuPaul Drag Race viewing party and drag show at Banks Ave Bar the episode starts at 8pm with drag show following at 10.
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
    • 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. 
    • Blue Ridge Pride in partnership with Bill Kaelin Marketing, Grail Moviehouse, present’s their new quarterly Queer film series for Asheville! And this coming Monday, March 4th at 7pm is the 2nd film in the series: BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER Each film benefits a different organization serving the LGBTQIA+ community, and this one will benefit YouthOUTright WNC
    • Every Tuesday it’s Trivia with a drag queen at Avl Beauty academy at 8pm, followed by karaoke at 10pm. 
    • This coming Wednesday, March 6th at 8pm Gender fluid musician, CHELSEA WOLFE plays the Orange Peel with Divide & Dissolve. Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

    Looking Ahead:

    • Friday March 8th at the Orange Peel, SUB-RADIO brings their “Past Selves” Tour with queer lead singer Adam Bradley. Doors: 7:00 PM. Show: 8:00 PM
    • Saturday March 9th is An Evening of Folk Music with Tina & Her Pony at Story Parlor 227 Haywood Rd Asheville, tickets and more info at storyparloravl.com

    Looking Farther Ahead….

    • Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st.  Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org
    • On Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will host the annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 will encourage residents of Asheville and Western North Carolina to eat out at Participating Restaurants. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and raises money for WNCAP’s life-saving services. Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out for Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV!

     


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  • Queer Calendar for Week of Feb 22
    February 23rd, 2024
    Queer Calendar for Week of Feb 22

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    Queer Calendar for Week of Feb 22

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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.

    Tonight, if you’re looking for support,Transmission is hosting their monthly QTBIPOC Meeting- A meeting for only nonbinary, transgender and/or LGBQ+ People of Color. Starting at 6:30pm, you can get more info at tranzmision.org (and that’s tranzmission with a z)

    This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight

    This Friday it’s RuPaul Drag Race viewing party and drag show at Banks Ave Bar the episode starts at 8pm with drag show following at 10.

    This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys.

    On Saturday, February 24th, The Well in West Asheville will host an afternoon in-person LGBTQIA+ focused screening of “The Last Ecstatic Days.” Doors will open at 2:30 and the screening will begin at 3PM. After the screening will be an LGBTQIA+ focused community discussion facilitated by Gary Ross-Reynolds and Mountaine Jonas, which will wrap up around 5 PM. Come early to find parking! for more information, go to the community calendar on blueridgepride.org

    Every Sunday, Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.

    Also this sunday, it’s the Beer City Bears Social – A kiki for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers. A fundraiser event and social from 4-5 at Shakeys

    “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.

    This wednesday, February 28th, Model Face Comedy Presents: GAGGING, A Queer Comedy Showcase at Different Wrld in West Asheville!!! This wednesday, 8 pm – 10 pm, hosted at Different Wrld in west asheville.

    Looking Ahead:

    Blue Ridge Pride is very excited to announce, in partnership with Bill Kaelin Marketing, Grail Moviehouse, and Western North Carolina AIDS Project, a quarterly Queer film series for Asheville!The 2nd film in the series is:

    BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER Monday, March 4 at 7:00, Each film benefits a different organization serving the LGBTQIA+ community, and this one will benefit YouthOUTright WNC

    Saturday March 9th is An Evening of Folk Music with Tina & Her Pony at Story Parlor 227 Haywood Rd Asheville, tickets and more info at storyparloravl.com

    Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st. Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org


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  • Queer Calendar for week 2/1/2024
    February 2nd, 2024

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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.
    • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
      • Every first thursday Transmission is hosting their monthly Trans Feminine Support Meeting-
        A meeting for only transfeminine people/people exploring a transfeminine transition.
      • Friday,February 9th it’s Comedy at Catawba: featuring Jamie Shriner. Jamie is a comedian based in Chicago, IL. A former theatre kid, current queer, deaf, & mentally ill gig-worker, Jamie uses humorous original songs to discuss her hearing loss and mental illness, as well as her struggles with body image, womanhood, and being queer in Indiana where she grew up. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm, 
      • Saturday, February 10th The Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus presents Silly Love Songs: A Valentines Cabaret with the Asheville Gay Mens Chorus from 5-7pm at Hilltop Event Center 21 Restaurant Court in Asheville. Beverages, Chocolates and entertainment. Tickets and more information at ashevillegaymenschorus.org
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
      • THIS Sunday, Feb. 11th is Asheville’s Mardi Gras Parade and Queens Ball starting at 3:00 in the South Slope. The annual tradition isn’t a queer event… but it’s pretty darn queer.  Queens Ball follows the parade at the Funkatorium.
      • Also Sunday Feb. 11th is also the monthly Butch Out Sunday, Funday, Tea Dance at Banks Ave Bar starting at 4pm!
    • 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. 
    • This wednesday, february 7th, BRRRRR! Cold hands? Warm hearts! Through February 14th the Beer City Sisters are buying gloves, hats, socks, etc. for the houseless folks in Asheville, NC. BeLoved Asheville will distribute the goods. If you’re interested you can donate items, or make a donation. It’s cold— please think about helping out! They are still needing donations of sleeping bags, backpacks, blankets, sterno, and hot hands. PS- If you’re interested in joining the Beer City Sisters we’d LOVE to have you! Any gender spectrum, any sexuality, any human– as long as you have it in your heart to spread JOY! Learn more at beercitysisters.org
    • Hendersonville Theatre presents The Vagina Monologues February 1-11. The Vagina Monologues is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Tickets are available online at HVLtheatre.org or by contacting the Box Office at (828) 692-1082.

    Looking Ahead:

    • On Thursday, February15  LaZoom Room presents Comedy with Gabbie Watts a stand-up comic based in Atlanta, GA. She was the winner of the 2023 “Queer of the Year” competition at the P3 Comedy Fest at LaZoom Room Bar & Gorilla at 76 Biltmore Avenue at 7pm.
    • Wednesday, February 21, Practice your figure drawing in an inclusive atmosphere. This is a recurring event, happening the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Drawing starts at 6:00pm! Sliding scale! Registration in advance helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome! 
    • Saturday February 24th Brittany Howard plays the Orange Peel for an 18 and over show at 8pm. She’s probably best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the Alabama Shakes, and has been a proud lesbian for over a decade.
    • 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
    • Saturday March 9th is An Evening of Folk Music with Tina & Her Pony at Story Parlor 227 Haywood Rd Asheville, tickets and more info at storyparloravl.com
    • Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st.  Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org

    Looking Farther Ahead….

    • On Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will host the annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 will encourage residents of Asheville and Western North Carolina to eat out at Participating Restaurants. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and raises money for WNCAP’s life-saving services. Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out for Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV!

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  • Queer Calendar for weekend of Jan. 26
    January 26th, 2024
    Queer Calendar for weekend of Jan. 26

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    Queer Calendar for weekend of Jan. 26

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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.
    • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
    • Every first thursday Transmission is hosting their monthly Trans Feminine Support Meeting-
      A meeting for only transfeminine people/people exploring a transfeminine transition.
    • Friday,February 9th it’s Comedy at Catawba: featuring Jamie Shriner. Jamie is a comedian based in Chicago, IL. A former theatre kid, current queer, deaf, & mentally ill gig-worker, Jamie uses humorous original songs to discuss her hearing loss and mental illness, as well as her struggles with body image, womanhood, and being queer in Indiana where she grew up. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm, catawb
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. 
    • THIS Sunday, Feb. 11th is Asheville’s Mardi Gras Parade and Queens Ball starting at 3:00 in the South Slope. The annual tradition isn’t a queer event… but it’s pretty darn queer.  Queens Ball follows the parade at the Funkatorium.
    • Also Sunday Feb. 11th is also the monthly Butch Out Sunday, Funday, Tea Dance at Banks Ave Bar starting at 4pm!
    • 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. 
    • This wednesday, february 7th, BRRRRR! Cold hands? Warm hearts! Through February 14th the Beer City Sisters are buying gloves, hats, socks, etc. for the houseless folks in Asheville, NC. BeLoved Asheville will distribute the goods. If you’re interested you can donate items, or make a donation. It’s cold— please think about helping out! They are still needing donations of sleeping bags, backpacks, blankets, sterno, and hot hands. PS- If you’re interested in joining the Beer City Sisters we’d LOVE to have you! Any gender spectrum, any sexuality, any human– as long as you have it in your heart to spread JOY! Learn more at beercitysisters.org

    Looking Ahead:

    • On Thursday, February15  LaZoom Room presents Comedy with Gabbie Watts a stand-up comic based in Atlanta, GA. She was the winner of the 2023 “Queer of the Year” competition at the P3 Comedy Fest at LaZoom Room Bar & Gorilla at 76 Biltmore Avenue at 7pm.
    • Wednesday, February 21, Practice your figure drawing in an inclusive atmosphere. This is a recurring event, happening the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Drawing starts at 6:00pm! Sliding scale! Registration in advance helps us plan, but drop-ins are welcome! 
    • Saturday February 24th Brittany Howard plays the Orange Peel for an 18 and over show at 8pm. She’s probably best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the Alabama Shakes, and has been a proud lesbian for over a decade.
    • 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
    • Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st.  Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org

    Looking Farther Ahead….

    • On Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will host the annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 will encourage residents of Asheville and Western North Carolina to eat out at Participating Restaurants. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and raises money for WNCAP’s life-saving services. Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out for Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV!

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  • Queer Calendar for Week of January 18
    January 18th, 2024
    Queer Calendar for Week of January 18

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    Queer Calendar for Week of January 18

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    • Tonight it’s Queer Prom at Fleetwoods at 9pm. Fleetwood’s Queer Prom will include a dance contest (first fifty entries will get a number beginning at 8pm). Contest will be judged at 11pm (by local queer royalty) and the “Best Dressed” will win the title of Reigning Prom Qwang! Prom polaroids, snacks and drink specials and dancing to tunes from each decade from the 60’s to the 00’s! all door proceeds to benefit The Campaign for Southern Equality.
    • 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.
    • This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
    • This Friday, January 19th at 6 PM at the West Asheville Library, Melanie Brooks, author of A Hard Silence, discuss her  recently published memoir about her father’s battle with AIDS. Hard Silence explores the impact of her father’s illness and subsequent death when the author was 13. The memoir will be available for sale at the event with a portion of the proceeds supporting Western North Carolina Aids Project (WNCAP). The west Asheville Library is located at 942 Haywood Rd in Asheville. 
    • This 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. 
    • This weekend Friday – Sunday Princess Anne Hotel is teaming up with the Golden Gays for the 2nd annual Golden Girls weekend, that includes Special Events: Lazoom Comedy Tour: Golden Gays Performance and Games: Sunday brunch and dancing. More info on EventBrite.
    • This Saturday, as part of the inaugural Asian Culture Festival, Kris Moon will present Kimchi Making: A communal ritual and storytelling workshop centered around kimjang at 10 am at Moon Mountain in Marshall. Kris is a queer, gender non-conforming, trans-racial, trans-National Korean Polish American adoptee who returned to Korea after 26 years of separation, reuniting with maternal family and immersing themselves in community care rituals. More info about the festival and entire lineup at www.wncaapi.org
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys. at 
    • Every Sunday, Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
    • Saturday, Jan 20th it’s Served By Sev Drag Brunch at Different Wrld. BRUNCH STARTING AT 11AM // SHOW AT 1PM
    • This Sunday, January 21st at 4pm  It’s TRIVIAL with DIVINE! End your weekend with a bang and still be in bed on time for Monday morning to hit! Fun and fierce competition with Trivia and Games featuring the one and only drag queen sensation, Divine!
    • “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:

    • Next Saturday, Jan 27th, 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Firestorm Books presents Badass Bitches Deserve to Have Their Stories Told – a reading by author Lisa Lee Curtis from the pages of her recently published Brief Biographies of Badass Bitches Volumes I & II, a short look at many women throughout history and how their stories have either been underplayed or disregarded altogether.
    • Also next Saturday, January 27th Blue Ridge Pride is hosting a Winter Gathering at New Belgium Brewery from 5-8pm to celebrate their Generation Plus program. This is an all ages event to support and showcase this vital program. This ticketed event Features music by Whitney Monge and Honey Collective, Mingling, Dancing, GenPlus Speakers, Food and Beer and Wine for sale by New Belgium. Tickets and more information at blueridgepride.kindful.com
    • Next 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. Author Colby Martin will speak, he’s the author of UNclobber: Rethinking our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality. 
    • Also next Sunday January 28th the Beer City Bears hosts their monthly social – A kiki for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers from 4:00 PM -5:00PM.

    Looking further ahead:

    • Wednesday January 31st it’s Faster and Looser at Different Wrld from 8-10pm. This is a comedy writing workshop for queer and femme folks. let by Erin Terry of Eyes Up Here Comedy. Workshop starts after the Everybody But You Bro Open Mic.Bring your notebooks and be ready with 3-5mins of material to share and work on with the group! Open to all femme, queer, POC and non-binary identifying people and all comedy levels
    • Sunday, Feb. 11th is Asheville’s Mardi Gras Parade and Queens Ball starting at 3:00 in the South Slope. The annual tradition isn’t a queer event, but it’s pretty darn queer.  Queens Ball follows the parade at the Funkatorium.
    • Hendersonville Theatre is presenting Sordid Lives starting Thursday March 21st. In this beloved cult classic, chaos erupts in small-town Texas when the elderly family matriarch, an upstanding member of the community, accidentally dies during a clandestine meeting in a seedy motel room with her married lover. The woman’s family must deal with more skeletons coming out of the closet while preparing for what could be an embarrassing funeral. In this ‘coming out’ story, the hilarious, sad, trashy truth about their lives runs amuck.  Tickets at hendersonvilletheatre.org
    • On Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) will host our annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 will encourage residents of Asheville and Western North Carolina to eat out at Participating Restaurants. This celebration supports both the local restaurants that host the events and raises money for WNCAP’s life-saving services. Now in its 22nd year, Dining Out for Life has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The money raised by WNCAP’s annual Dining Out for Life is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV.

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  • Queer Calendar for Week of January 4th
    January 4th, 2024
    Queer Calendar for Week of January 4th

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    Queer Calendar for Week of January 4th

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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
      • 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!

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  • Queer Calendar of Events for Weekend of Dec 21
    December 22nd, 2023
    Queer Calendar of Events for Weekend of Dec 21

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    Queer Calendar of Events for Weekend of Dec 21

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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.
      • Friday at PLEB urban winery, it’s Homo for the Holidays Cabaret Show at 5:00 PM. This show is a sassy sleigh ride of The bearded lady herself, Divine’s and her deep south childhood holiday stories, and sing-a-longs to fa-la-la you into the holiday spirit. Tickets include your first glass of wine and are available at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
    • This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys.
    • This Sunday December 24th (that’s Christmas eve y’all), There is a Beer City Bears Social – A kiki for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers at Shakeys.This is also a fundraiser event for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers. Starts at 4pm.
    • 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. 
    • Join the Beer City Bears and DJ RexxStepp (Eric Stephens) to ring in the NEW YEAR! At The Underground at OHenrys Asheville on Sunday Dec. 31st 10pm-2am
    • Banks Avenue Bar is hosting a new years even party starting at 9pm with DJ Bleu Lallama with a balloon drop and drag show.

    Looking Ahead:

    • 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.
    • 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!

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  • Queer Calendar for Week of Nov. 30
    November 30th, 2023
    Queer Calendar for Week of Nov. 30

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    Queer Calendar for Week of Nov. 30

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    •  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!

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    Now it’s time for a round up of queer events happening in and around Asheville for the next week.

      • Thursday, March 23rd at 12pm, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention with Generation Plus, a program of Blue Ridge Pride, at Land of Sky.
      • Thursday, March 23rd and Saturday March 25th, BlueLala Events, a queer-owned and operated safe space Artistic Entertainment Event and Consulting Company based in Orlando, is bringing “Varietease” to The Asheville Fringe Festival. This song, dance, and storytelling experience will show at the Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot Street Asheville at 9pm on both nights.
      • Kiki Thursday Drag Party, every Thursday night at 9pm at Asheville Beauty Academy.
      • This Thursday, Karaoke with Terraoke at the Getaway River Bar, 9pm to 1am.
      • The 2023 UNC Asheville Queer Studies conference will be held March 24th through 26th. This year’s theme is “Blooming: Metamorphoses and Seasons of Queerness” and keynote speakers are Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Andie Morgenlander. Learn more by visiting “queercon.wp.unca.edu”.
      • Friday, March 24th at Banks Ave. Bar: RuPaul Season 15 Viewing Party at 10:30pm, followed by the Tuck it Up Drag show at 11:30pm.
      • Every Saturday, it’s Waves on the Edge, LGBTQ Sweat Your Prayers with Certified 5Rythms teacher Karen Chapman. 9:30am to 11:30am, at Haw Creek Commons, 315 Old Haw Creek Road. Learn more by checking out “Asheville5Rythms” on Facebook and “QueerWaves_5R” on  Instagram. 
    • Every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O. Henry’s.
      • Every Sunday, Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
      • This Sunday, March 21st, it’s The Gayby-Sitters Club March meetup, an all inclusive social meetup for Avl’s Queer Families. 3:30-5pm, at High Five Coffee, 2000 Riverside Dr, Woodfin, NC.
    • 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. 
      • ‘Lesbian Night’ at Desoto Lounge, last Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 10pm. “All are Welcome, Lesbos highly encouraged.” 
      • Wednesday, March 29th, it’s an Art Social at Revolve gallery for LGBTQIA+ youths ages 11 to 20, hosted by Youth Outright and Southern Equality Studios. This month’s art social will focus on zine making and will feature a Know Your Rights Training with the Campaign for Southern Equality. 
      • Wednesday, March 29th, at 8pm, Queer Comedy Night w/ Model Face Comedy at Different Wrld. 
    • Friday, March 31st, you can meet author Polly Schatel at the East Asheville Library from 6pm to 9pm.
      • On Saturday, April 1st there will be a BIPOC+LGBTQIA2S+Ally Run. Walk or run this 5k-ish length route. For more info see “authenticasheville” on Instagram.
    • Also Saturday, April 1st, Catawba County Trans Pride. 11am to 3pm. Learn more at “catawbacountypride.org”
    • Calling all queer artists 11 to 20! Revolve Art Gallery is looking for submissions for their WNC Queer Youth Art Gallery. Deadline for submission has been pushed to April 15th! You can learn more by checking out “@ccghvir” on Instagram.

    That wraps up our weekly Calendar of Events!


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    March 15th, 2023
    Queer Calendar of Events March 16

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    Queer Calendar of Events March 16

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    Now it’s time for a round up of queer events happening in and around Asheville for the next week.

     

    • QTBIPOC Support Meeting, a meeting for  nonbinary, transgender and/or LGBQ+ People of Color, offered by Tranzmission every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. See “tranzmission.org” for more details.
    • Kiki Thursday Drag Party, every Thursday night at 9pm at Asheville Beauty Academy.
    • Tonight, Thursday 16th from 7pm to 10pm, Adult Skate Night for the queer people of Jackson county with Cornbread and Roses at Smoky Mountain Sk8way & Family Entertainment Center,19025 Great Smoky Mountain Expy, Waynesville, NC.
    • Every Saturday, it’s Waves on the Edge, LGBTQ Sweat Your Prayers with Certified 5Rythms teacher Karen Chapman. 9:30am to 11:30am, at Haw Creek Commons, 315 Old Haw Creek Road. Learn more by checking out “Asheville5Rythms” on Facebook and “QueerWaves_5R” on on Instagram.
    • This Saturday the 18th, Concrete Creations skillshare, hosted by Tranzmission and Tracey Carswell from 12 to 3pm. Learn more by checking out “tranzmission” on Instagram. 
    • Also this Saturday, it’s Connections, a  monthly meeting for our LGBTQ+ elders to socialize, educate and advocate. This week’s meeting is 3PM-4:30PM at Wedge Brewery, 37 Paynes Way, Suite 001 Asheville.
    • Party Foul drag show at The Odd every Saturday Night. Doors at 7, show at 8pm. Followed by Saturday Night Tease at 10:30pm
    • This Friday March 17th and this Saturday 18th St.Patrick’s Day Weekend Dance Party at Scandals NightClub, starts at 10pm both nights. 
    • Every Sunday, Gentle Yoga for Queer & GNC Folks at West Asheville Yoga Studio from 1:30 to 2:30. Learn more at “westashevilleyoga.com”.
    • Green with Envy Drag Brunch at Asheville Beauty Academy, this Sunday, March 19th at noon. 
    • Also on Sunday, March 19th, Malaprop’s BookStore Presents: “Writers at Home: Queer Asheville Writers on Love, Grief, and Getting a Good Night’s Sleep”. Event starts at 5pm. To learn more visit “malaprops.com”
    • Sunday Night , celebrate Emote’s 2nd year opening anniversary with a Shrek themed party to remember, at Different Wrld! Come dressed as your favorite Shrek character for the costume contest and enjoy a drag show and dance party. Check out “emoteavl” on Instagram to learn more. 
    • 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. 
    • Every Wednesday night it’s Karaoke at O.Henry’s bar 8 to 12.
    • Thursday, March 23rd at 12pm, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention with Generation Plus, a program of Blue Ridge Pride, at Land of Sky.
    • Thursday, March 23rd and Saturday March 25th, BlueLala Events, a queer-owned and operated safe space Artistic Entertainment Event and Consulting Company based in Orlando, is bringing “Varietease” to The Asheville Fringe Festival. This song, dance, and storytelling experience will show at the Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot Street Asheville at 9pm on both nights.
    • The 2023 UNC Asheville Queer Studies conference will be held March 24th through 26th. This year’s theme is “Blooming: Metamorphoses and Seasons of Queerness” and keynote speakers are Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs and Andie Morgenlander. Learn more by visiting “queercon.wp.unca.edu”.
    • Calling all queer artists 11 to 20! Revolve Art Gallery is looking for submissions for their WNC Queer Youth Art Gallery. Deadline for submission is March 31st. Check out ‘ccghvir’ on instagram to learn more.

    That wraps up our weekly Calendar of Events!


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