Asheville

Asheville's LGBTQ+ community is centered in downtown Asheville and the River Arts District, with a vibrant queer arts and culture scene. Popular venues include O.Henry's, Scandals, and The Getaway. Blue Ridge Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Asheville's mountain location and artistic community create a unique queer culture that values both natural beauty and creative expression.

Urban Exhale Massage is a venue in Asheville. Located at 68 N Lexington Ave Suite 207, Asheville, NC 28801, USA.

Urban Exhale Massage

The Pot Stirred Mushroom Cafe and Adaptogen Bar is a restaurant in Asheville. Located at 191 Lyman St #320, Asheville, NC 28801, USA.

The Pot Stirred Mushroom Cafe and Adaptogen Bar

Asheville Bee Charmers (Battery Park location) is a shop in Asheville. Located at 38 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA.

Asheville Bee Charmers (Battery Park location)

Energetic bar featuring creative cocktails, brunches & live entertainment in an LGBT-friendly space.

Asheville Beauty Academy

Neng Jr.'s is a restaurant in Asheville. Located at 701 Haywood Rd Ste 102, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

Neng Jr.'s

Different Wrld is a venue in Asheville. Located at 701 Haywood Rd Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

Different Wrld

Bellagio Art to Wear is a shop in Asheville. Located at 5 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville, NC 28803, USA.

Bellagio Art to Wear

Long-standing, gay-friendly dance club with drag shows is part of an entertainment complex.

Scandals Nightclub

Hip, multilevel bar with a vintage vibe serving craft cocktails & locally sourced New American fare.

Sovereign Remedies

Small-chain smokehouse serving sandwiches, platters & BBQ by the pound in a casual setting.

12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing

Laid-back option serving an array of cocktails & beers plus pool tables & other games.

Banks Ave Bar

Funky, speakeasy-style bar in a tiny house offering regular karaoke, plus a big bourbon list.

Double Crown

The Golden Pineapple is a bar in Asheville. Located at 503 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

The Golden Pineapple

Craft brewery for pints, flights & packaged beer, plus a patio, sports facilities & tours.

Highland Brewing Company

New Belgium Brewing Company is a bar in Asheville. Located at 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

New Belgium Brewing Company

An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

O.Henry's Village Tavern

Hip brewery with a tasting room & a restaurant serving high-end, locally sourced New American fare.

Wicked Weed Brewing

No-frills neighborhood hangout hosting live bands & drag shows in a quirky vintage space.

The Odd

Palm and Pine is a shop in Asheville. Located at 178B Westwood Pl, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

Palm and Pine

Torched AVL is a shop in Asheville. Located at 1056 Haywood Rd A, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

Torched AVL

Emote is a shop in Asheville. Located at 444 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, USA.

Emote

Worker-owned operation offering coffee & tea along with small-press books.

Firestorm Books & Coffee

Homebody Art Collective is a venue in Asheville. Located at 1 Tingle Aly, Asheville, NC 28801, USA.

Homebody Art Collective

Refined Southern choice serving creative upmarket plates in minimalist surrounds with a full bar.

Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails

Goldray Super Foods is a shop in Asheville. Located at 19 Brandywine Ln, Asheville, NC 28805, USA.

Goldray Super Foods

The Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge is a restaurant in Asheville. Located at 113 N Main St, Weaverville, NC 28787, USA.

The Yellow Mug Coffee Lounge

Wedge Brewing Co. - Foundation

Taco Wednesday-Sunday

Wedge Brewing Co.

A taco truck is available at Wedge Brewing Co. from Wednesday to Sunday.

Join us on Friday, May 29th from 5:30–8 p.m. for a FREE S’mores Night at 12 Bones Brewing. We’ll have everything you need to build the perfect s’more — graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and the fire to toast them just right. This event is family-friendly, so bring the kids, invite your friends, and come enjoy a sweet Friday evening together. Grab some barbecue, sip on your favorite craft beer, and let the little ones (and let’s be honest… the grown-ups too) enjoy roasting marshmallows. No tickets needed — just come hungry and ready for a sweet time.

12 Bones Brewing

Free S'mores Night

Broadway By Herself

Ida Carolina

A drag show called Broadway By Herself featuring special guests.

Live music performance by East Coast Dirt.

One World Brewing

East Coast Dirt Live

A live music performance by East Coast Dirt at One World Brewing Downtown.

Funkwondo

A party with funk music at One World Brewing.

Join us for our 4th annual Birds and Brews event! Raffles, birds of prey, plant swap and of course the live raptor presentation! All in support of Wild For Life. Live music by Mountain Medicine on our outdoor stage from 6-8pm.

Sweeten Creek Brewing

4th annual Birds and Brews event

A community event featuring birds of prey, a plant swap, raffles, live music, and activities to support Wild For Life.

The Paper Crowns

A community event featuring Americana music at One World Brewing.

Live music performance by The Dan Davis Group.

The Dan Davis Group Live

A live music performance by The Dan Davis Group at One World Brewing Downtown.

Dancing Fleas

A party featuring a premier ukulele band at One World Brewing.

Join us for live music every Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in our biergarten at Funkatorium, featuring a $5 pint special. The event is scheduled for May 31, 2026, and takes place at Funkatorium, located at 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with local live performances in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Funkatorium

Sunday Sounds at the Funk

Join us for live music every Sunday from 1-4 PM in our biergarten at Funkatorium, featuring a $5 pint special. The event takes place on May 31, 2026, starting at 13:00. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with local live performances in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft beautiful sterling silver rings. The session covers design techniques, metalworking skills, and finishing touches to create your own unique jewelry piece.

Sterling Silver Rings Workshop

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and rooftop vibes at Highland Brewing. The event features a beginner-friendly salsa lesson from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, perfect for newcomers or those warming up, followed by social dancing from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, showcasing salsa, bachata, and Latin beats. The cover charge is $10 at the door. Bring your friends, meet new people, and dance the evening away on the rooftop of Highland Brewing in Asheville.

Rooftop at Highland Brewing Co.

Rooftop Salsa

A laid-back gathering for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers to meet, mingle, converse, and enjoy the vibes while supporting a great cause. The event is exclusively for bears and their admirers, encouraging attendees to come as they are and connect.

Asheville Drag Brunch

Beer City Bears Social @ Shakey’s

Writers club is every first Monday of the month during drop-in 4-6pm, in February we’ll be writing short stories based a single word that we'll pick for each other! DM or email us at info@youthoutright.org if you need location info! Writers club is open to anyone LGBTQ+ 11-24.

Writers Club

A weekly LGBTQ+ writing group for youth to create stories and share their ideas.

A welcoming and low stakes gathering of local and traveling artists of all kinds. All forms of artistic expressions are welcome: Music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, storytelling, magic. Hosted by Tony Willingham. Performers can do 3 songs or 15 minutes. We have a fully weighted 88 key keyboard available.

One World Brewing's Underground Open Mic

Tony Willingham

A casual open mic night where local and traveling artists can perform music, poetry, comedy, storytelling, magic, and more.

MashUp Monday every Monday at One World Brewing West Asheville with special guests and different music every week!

MashUp Monday

A weekly party at One World Brewing West Asheville featuring special guests and different music each week.

A celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with various events, performances, and community activities.

Pride Fest 2026

A taco truck is serving food at Wedge Brewing Co. from Wednesday to Sunday.

Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West with special guests and different music every week!

Mashup Mondays

A weekly party at One World Brewing West Asheville with special guests and different music each week.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to craft beautiful sterling silver rings. Suitable for all skill levels, this session covers the basics of jewelry making, including design, soldering, and finishing techniques. Materials are provided, and you'll leave with your own handcrafted ring.

Join Asheville's original and longest-running Drag Bingo show at the Hilltop Event Center on June 5th, 2026, from 18:30 to 21:30. This lively event features six rounds of bingo, prizes, upbeat tunes, and themed dress-up. Tickets start at $20 and include bingo cards. The event supports local charities, with all profits after expenses donated to a charity. Attendees must be 21 or older. Various ticket levels and sponsorship opportunities are available.

Asheville Drag Bingo!

Bearded Lady Productions

A taco truck is available at Wedge Brewing Co. from Wednesday to Sunday for everyone to enjoy.

The 2026 Pride Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will take place at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. It is a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with various activities and community involvement.

Jackson Park

2026 Pride Festival

Rhythm & Blues dance party with Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs Blues & Dance band playing old school playlist of all your favorite and nostalgic grooves from the 1960’s-80’s!

One World West

Rhythm & Blues Dance Party

A dance party featuring Rhythm & Blues music from the 1960s to 1980s with live performances.

Odd things for odd people. Oddities, Clothes, Games, Whatever. Come set up your booth or stop by to take a look at what others got going on!

Community Yard Sale

A community yard sale featuring oddities, clothes, games, and more.

Hendersonville Pride Festival

The Asheville Honeyfest is returning to Highland Brewing on Sunday, June 7th, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This free, family-friendly event celebrates honey, beekeeping, and pollinators, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a global honey tasting experience provided by the Center for Honeybee Research. Attendees are encouraged to dress in pollinator-themed costumes. Proceeds support research and education to protect pollinators and the planet. The event takes place at the Meadow at Highland Brewing Co., located at 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803.

Highland Brewing Disc Golf Course

Asheville Honeyfest

The next Potluck of 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, from 17:00 to 20:00 at O.Henrys, Asheville's gay bar. Attendees are encouraged to bring food to share or simply enjoy the gathering. The event offers an opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed setting. For more details, visit the Facebook Potluck page.

O.Henry's Asheville

O.Henrys Potluck Party

Join the next community potluck at O. Henry's on Sunday, June 7, bringing food to share or just coming to enjoy.

Sunday Potluck Gathering

The ART of HOUSE-Asheville Crew (Residents): JERICHO, PERI METERS, JOHN BRINKER, MATTHEW FRANCIS. Music: 8pm. $10 Cover. 21+ / Full Bar: High Rise Drinks/Cocktails/Mocktails/Beer/Wine/NA Drinks/Soft Drinks

SATURDAY SESSIONS

The Art of House

A dance party featuring house music by local residents with a full bar and a $10 cover charge.

Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West Asheville with special guests and different music every week!

AVL Beer Choir concert featuring songs of hope and rebellion. This high-energy performance blends powerful group singing with great beer.

Highland Brewing Event Center (Main Campus)

Pints & Protest

Highland Brewing

A community event featuring a high-energy beer choir concert with songs of hope and rebellion.

Join us for an outdoor golden hour yoga session! Lead by olivia.cassese let’s have a drink and move our bodies in the beautiful summer sun. Tickets are available in the event listing on our website (link in bio)

1127 Sweeten Creek Rd

Golden Hour Yoga & Brews

Olivia Cassese

An outdoor yoga session followed by drinks to enjoy the summer sun.

Enjoy karaoke with proceeds supporting women's sports and queer culture at LaZoom Room.

LaZoom Room

Sapphic Songbook Karaoke and Costume Contest

Float on the river with Blue Ridge Pride's Alexis Black on a tube, paddleboard, or kayak at Craven Street Bridge River Access.

Craven Street Bridge River Access

Pride Paddle: Paddle for a Purpose

Join us for a lively summer celebration featuring local bands, food trucks, and family activities. Enjoy the vibrant Asheville community atmosphere with live music, arts, and crafts.

Asheville Summer Music Festival

Asheville Community Events

An event focused on health equity within the LGBTQIA+ community, scheduled for June 16, 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00. The fair aims to promote awareness, provide resources, and foster community support for LGBTQIA+ health issues.

LGBTQIA+ Health Equity Fair

A third space for LGBTQ+ new adults age 18-24 to hang-out, learn, make art, share interests, and cultivate community. Meeting at Queer-friendly non-alcohol centered spaces across Western North Carolina to play board games together!

Queer-friendly non-alcohol centered spaces across Western North Carolina

New Adult Game Night (Recurring)

Youth OUTright

A weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ young adults to hang out, play board games, and build community in queer-friendly spaces.

A weekly party at One World Brewing West Asheville with different music and special guests each Monday.

Join us for the legendary Bone Thugs-N-Harmony live at Eulogy on Wednesday, June 17th. As part of Burial's 13th Anniversary celebrations and presented by drinkseance.

Eulogy

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony live at Eulogy

Burial Beer Co.

A live music performance by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Eulogy as part of an anniversary celebration.

Free music with cloudsofdelusionofficial and radkitchenco slinging delicious tacos.

Records in the RAD dock stage at Wedge Brewing Company

Records in the RAD sunset music series

A free outdoor music event with live performances and food trucks at Wedge Brewing Company.

A fundraising event featuring drag performances at Banks Ave. Bar in Asheville, supporting Blue Ridge Pride. The event includes multiple shows starting at 11:00 and 13:00, with ticket options ranging from general admission to VIP packages, all contributing to local nonprofits promoting acceptance and equity. Participants must be 21 or older, and tickets are available online.

Asheville Drag Brunch Fundraiser for Blue Ridge Pride

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to craft beautiful sterling silver rings. This session covers design principles, metalworking techniques, and finishing touches to create your own unique jewelry pieces.

A Father-Son Collaboration 30 Years in the Making: Randy Shull, his 91-year-old father Don Shull, and sculptor Mark Cline unveil Augmented Man, a colossal 22-foot fiberglass sculpture. The project began with a small but meaningful object in 1996. At the age of 62, Don Shull carved an 18-inch wooden likeness of his son Randy, capturing everything from the artist's famously paint-splattered pants to the pencil clenched between his teeth. Nearly three decades later, that intimate wooden figure has been reimagined on a monumental scale. To bring the sculpture to life, Randy worked with STEAM Studios at the University of North Carolina Asheville to produce 3D scans of the original carving, then presented them to Mark Cline — known nationally for his large-scale fiberglass roadside attractions. Cline translated Don's handmade figure into a towering outdoor sculpture, preserving the charm and character of the original while giving it a bold new public presence.

Augmented Man Sculpture Unveiling

Pink Dog Creative

A community event unveiling a giant fiberglass sculpture created from a father's wooden carving of his son, celebrating a 30-year family project.

Summer Camp Concert Series featuring localnatives w/ wildnothing & pinkbedsmusic. This is also Burial's 13th Anniversary.

Summer Camp Concert Series - localnatives w/ wildnothing & pinkbedsmusic

A concert celebrating Burial’s 13th anniversary featuring Local Natives, Wild Nothing, and Pink Beds.

Anniversary party celebrating One World Brewing's 8th year. Featuring Coyote Rodeo, String Pong, 2 sets from Suns of Stars, Porch Jams by Curious Strange, and an Open Jam after the show. A whole day and night of good times, good music and good beer!

Summer Solstice Pickin' Party

A celebration of One World Brewing's 8th anniversary with live music, jam sessions, and good beer.

A 3-day, 2-night backpacking adventure on the Appalachian Trail designed for LGBTQ+ hikers and allies at 70 College Street.

70 College Street

LGBTQ+ Pride Backpacking Trip

Honeysuckle Holler

Hendersonville Pride Presents Show Off Your Pride

Join the 7th annual Pride bar crawl at Catawba Brewing Company, celebrating love and diversity.

Catawba Brewing Company

Pride Bar Crawl

Outdoor cookout hosted by Getaway River Bar to celebrate Pride Month.

Getaway River Bar

Pride Cookout

Participate in a 3.5-mile run or 1.5-mile pride walk with Asheville Run Crew and special guests.

Asheville

Upcoming Events

Taco Wednesday-Sunday

Free S'mores Night

Broadway By Herself

East Coast Dirt Live

Funkwondo

4th annual Birds and Brews event

The Paper Crowns

The Dan Davis Group Live

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