Asheville

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

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.

Join us for a fabulous drag brunch featuring Kristina Christian and Celeste Starr. Enjoy performances, brunch, and a lively atmosphere.

Local Venue

Drag Queen Brunch with Kristina Christian & Celeste Starr

A gathering for individuals interested in neurodivergent topics to share and discuss in a supportive environment.

Neurodivergent Reading Group

An evening of live acoustic performances featuring local artists.

The Rainbow Room

Live Music Night

An evening of stand-up comedy featuring local comedians. Come enjoy a night of laughter and entertainment.

Stand-up Comedy Night

Mashup Mondays every Monday with special guests and different music every week. Featuring the full core line up along with special guests Alex Bradley on trumpet and Jason DeCristofaro on percussion. Music genres include Afrobeats, Reggae, Funk, Soul, and Acid Jazz.

Mashup Mondays

One World Brewing

A weekly party featuring live music with different genres and special guest performers.

Brewed for imbibing while you catch these incredible bands live eulogyavl in the coming days. thedeadmeadow on Tuesday, 4/14. Tickets to both shows are currently available at the link in our bio.

Eulogy

Dead Meadow at Eulogy

Burial Beer Co.

A live music event featuring the band Dead Meadow at Eulogy.

Join the Zine Assembly event on April 14, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30. This gathering focuses on creating and sharing zines, offering a space for artists and enthusiasts to collaborate and showcase their work.

Zine Assembly

Join us in the Highland Taproom on April 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Music Bingo with Spencer. Enjoy a fun twist on traditional bingo by matching songs to your bingo card and winning prizes. The event is free to play and features your favorite tunes, great vibes, and the opportunity to win awesome prizes. Food trucks and craft beer will be available on-site, making it a perfect Tuesday night activity.

Highland Brewing Taproom

Music Bingo

Join us every Tuesday at Highland Brewing Taproom for an evening of flicks, strategy, and friendly competition with the Asheville Crokinole Club, a community of players who love this classic dexterity board game. Crokinole is easy to learn and endlessly fun; players flick wooden discs across a circular board aiming for high-scoring zones, with the twist that if your opponent has discs on the board, you must hit one or your piece is out. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious, come enjoy a pint, meet new friends, and test your skills.

Asheville Crokinole Club

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

A live music night featuring a nine-piece band playing funky and soulful songs.

Food provided and completely free! Open to anyone queer and questioning 11-18. Doors are open at 3pm for unstructured drop-in from 3pm-4pm.

Youth OUTright

Weekly Wednesday Drop-in

A free weekly drop-in event with food for queer and questioning youth aged 11-18.

Join us and several LGBTQIA+ youth organizations to learn about how trans youth can be supported in Western NC. Share your stories, ask questions, and connect with your community. All ages welcome. Families encouraged! Youth Drop in from 4PM - 5PM.

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

Trans Youth Town Hall

Youth OUTright WNC

A community town hall to discuss how to support trans youth in Western North Carolina.

Enjoy an evening of live music with Datrian Johnson and friends at Highland Brewing.

Meadow at Highland Brewing Co.

Matt Smith’s Well-Crafted Music Series with Datrian Johnson w Duane Simpson, Tony Black and Mike ...

Join us for Trivia Night at 12 Bones Brewing! Hosted by Robert's Totally Rad Trivia, the event features six rounds of competitive pop culture trivia. Prizes are awarded, and participants can enjoy a fun evening with friends every Wednesday from 19:00 onwards.

12 Bones Brewing

Trivia Night at 12 Bones Brewing

Robert's Totally Rad Trivia returns with six rounds of pop culture trivia, prizes, and peer respect.

FREE TERRAOKE KARAOKE TAKEOVER

A free karaoke party event at The Odd called the Terraoke Karaoke Takeover.

Owen Walsh performs storytelling and music, blending Americana folk with heartfelt lyrics.

Live Music: Owen Walsh at 12 Bones Brewing

A members-only social event organized by EAGLE Asheville for male-identifying, male-presenting, gay/bi/queer individuals who are members of the leather community or curious about joining. The event takes place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:30 local time. It is held at a private venue in Asheville, NC, and is intended as a safe, inclusive space for community members. Participants must reside within a three-hour drive of Asheville and adhere to community guidelines, respecting privacy and culture.

EAGLE Asheville Member Social

EAGLE Asheville

Join us to learn more about Youth OUTright and help raise funds for camp and queer youth programs! 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. Light refreshments will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Masking is highly encouraged! The event is organized and led by our incredible Youth Advisory Board! We will be selling screenprinted shirts with an awesome youth-made design! Free parking is offered behind the building, as well as street parking. More details about the location of the event will be provided after registration.

Youth OUTright's Open House & Fundraiser

A community open house and fundraiser to learn about Youth OUTright, tour the youth center, and support queer youth programs.

Join us every Thursday at Highland Brewing's Taproom in Asheville for Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia, a fun-filled pop culture trivia event covering music, TV, movies, video games, food, and more. The event is free to participate, with teams limited to six players. Come with your friends, enjoy a brew, and test your knowledge in a lively atmosphere.

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia

Drag show with a Stardew Valley theme. Dress up as your favorite character for a costume contest. 18+ event.

Stardew Valley Drag Show

A drag show with a Stardew Valley theme and a costume contest.

Join us for Stardrag Valley at The Odd on April 16, 2026. Experience an exciting event hosted at The Odd venue. Further details are not provided.

Stardrag Valley at The Odd

A drag show themed around Stardew Valley with character performances, a costume contest, and drinks for those over 21.

Owen Walsh, a storyteller and musician from Honesdale, Pennsylvania, will perform live in the taproom. Owen has a background in Americana folk music, beginning with violin at age three and self-teaching guitar at age 12. His performance features stories and songs inspired by 19th-century American life.

Live Music in the Taproom: Owen Walsh

A live music event featuring Meschiya Lake and her band, The Paradigm Shifters, performing at Highland Brewing. The event showcases her blend of 'Punk Jazz' and country music, with original songs and homages to classic country legends. Attendees are encouraged to bring dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of intimate musical performances.

Meschiya Lake and the Paradigm Shifters

A secret comedy show taking place in South Slope, Asheville, on April 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The event is held at an indoor brewery venue, with doors opening at 6:15 PM. Attendees will enjoy 70-90 minutes of comedy featuring secret lineups of comedians, with the exact location disclosed to ticket holders via email on the day of the event. The show is for audiences aged 21 and over, with drinks and food available for purchase. The event emphasizes a unique, intimate live comedy experience in a secret location.

Funkatorium

Don't Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville

An indoor comedy show featuring secret comedians, with lineups of 4-7 diverse acts, showcasing emerging talent from around the world. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the show starts at 7:00 pm. The event is 21+ with chairs provided, wheelchair accessible, and includes drinks and snacks for purchase. Outside snacks are allowed.

Comedy at the Funkatorium

CJ Brewer

A singer-songwriter performance at One World Brewing Downtown.

MADDER MAX, REEKO, WHAT A WASTE

A ticketed music event featuring MADDER MAX, REEKO, and WHAT A WASTE at The Odd.

An art exhibition showcasing portraits of dogs, featuring various artists and styles.

Dog Portrait Art Exhibition

Brewed for imbibing while you catch these incredible bands live eulogyavl in the coming days. acidkingrocks on Saturday, 4/18. Tickets to both shows are currently available at the link in our bio.

Acid King at Eulogy

A live music event featuring the band Acid King at Eulogy.

A spectacular brunch supporting Youth OUTright! Expect big performances, bigger hair, and the biggest, most delicious brunch from Biscuit Head South. Ticket cost includes brunch and start at $25. The area's longest-running and award-winning professional drag brunch show is hosted by the effervescent Koko Dove, with dazzling performances by Sya Cox O'Hara, Jasmine Summers, and special guest Sunny Dior.

Asheville Drag Brunch

A 4-day jewelry and metalsmithing course taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Torched AVL, located at 1056 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC. Participants must attend all four sessions, scheduled on April 4, 11, 18, and 25. The class involves torch jewelry techniques and requires wearing closed-toe shoes and bringing reading glasses if needed.

Intro to Jewelry + Metalsmithing (Day 3 of 4)

This event is the third day of a four-day jewelry and metalsmithing course, scheduled to take place on April 18, 2026, from 11:00 to 15:30. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and learn advanced techniques in jewelry making and metalsmithing. The session aims to enhance skills and foster creativity among attendees.

We've got a killer afternoon planned for you, featuring the launch of our Spring Kitchen Menu, Exclusive Tours of our Sour Barrelhouse with timperialstout (tickets at the link in our bio), and Off-Topic Conversation, a Raw Bar Oyster Pop-Up by localsseafood, and guest taps from: allagashbrewing, blindhousebeer, cellarestbeerproject, fontaflorabrew, forestandmain, pendruidbrewing.

Sharpen the Blades Celebration

Bearded Lady Productions

Come for lunch and a brew and then shop from our local makers! 12 Bones Brewing is hosting a Spring Arts Market with a variety of local artists and vendors. Sip, shop, and support local makers on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12–3 p.m.

Spring Arts Market

The full unveiling of our Spring 2026 Forestry Camp Kitchen Menu.

Burial Forestry Camp

Spring 2026 Forestry Camp Kitchen Menu Unveiling

A public event revealing the new Spring 2026 Forestry Camp Kitchen Menu.

An Off-Topic conversation with our various guest brewers.

Off-Topic Conversation with Guest Brewers

A casual discussion event where guest brewers talk about various topics.

A Raw Bar Oyster Pop-Up by localsseafood.

Raw Bar Oyster Pop-Up

A pop-up event featuring fresh oysters served at a raw bar.

Release of a very special collaboration with firestonewalker and Echoes of the Forest. An Oak-Aged Brown Ale conditioned in barrels made from salvaged trees that fell during Hurricane Helene. Come out to learn the full story about this project, try samples of the beer directly from the barrels, and browse some beautiful artwork created by local artists from these same fallen trees.

Collaboration Release with Firestone Walker and Echoes of the Forest

A beer release event featuring a special oak-aged brown ale made from barrels crafted from trees that fell during Hurricane Helene, with stories, samples, and artwork.

One-day-only tours of our Sour Barrelhouse, guided by timperialstout, guests will enjoy a 60-minute guided experience, samples of beers not-yet-released, and a Sharpen the Blades Tulip Glass to take home.

Sour Barrelhouse Tours

A guided tour of Burial Beer Co.'s Sour Barrelhouse with a chance to learn about their sour beer-making process.

Entertainment including live blacksmithing, face painting, tarot readings, games, and volleyball.

Sweeten Creek Brewing

The Hobbit Affairs - Entertainment

A two-day community festival featuring music, games, craft vendors, live blacksmithing, tarot readings, face painting, and more with a fantasy theme.

Rylan Dunn

A senior musical performance at One World Brewing.

Dan Clare Collective

A live music event featuring an energetic genre-blending act at One World Brewing.

Angela Perley performs live music rooted in cosmic alt-country, roadhouse rock & roll, psychedelia, and Americana. She has a rich history of sharing stages with icons like Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams. Her recent work includes solo albums '4:30' (2019) and 'Turn Me Loose' (2023), along with holiday singles and live recordings. Her music evokes the American heartland and wide-open landscapes, showcasing her evolution as an artist. The event features her live performance at the Meadow at Highland Brewing Co., highlighting her dynamic sound and storytelling.

Angela Perley

PARTY FOUL DRAG LICK IT UP DANCE PARTY

A drag-themed dance party called PARTY FOUL DRAG LICK IT UP at The Odd.

A fundraising event featuring a panel discussion on disability in young adult literature, scheduled for April 18, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:30. The event aims to raise awareness and support for disability-related causes within the YA community.

Disability in YA Fundraiser Panel

A live stand-up comedy show taking place at 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing in Arden, NC, on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Seating begins at 7:30 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. The event features performances by comedians including headliner Paul Snyder, host Ben Jennings, and feature Mike Byrd. Tickets are priced at $27, all fees included. The show is part of Next Stop Comedy's series, bringing top-tier comedy acts to local venues for an unforgettable night of laughter.

Live Stand Up Comedy Show

Pickity Split

A bluegrass music event at One World Brewing.

A dance party for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers at O.Henry’s, supporting community fundraising efforts.

O.Henry's Asheville

Beer City Bears Dance @ O.Henry’s

Beer City Bears

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to craft beautiful sterling silver rings. The session will cover design principles, techniques for shaping and polishing silver, and tips for creating unique jewelry pieces. Suitable for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

TORCHED Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Sterling Silver Rings Workshop

MUTUAL AID MARKET (OUTDOOR)

An outdoor community market focused on mutual aid and sharing resources.

Join us for the Asheville Prison Books Packaging Party on April 19, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00. Help package books in support of prison literacy and justice initiatives. The event is open to all volunteers interested in community activism and book distribution.

Asheville Prison Books Packaging Party

Live music performances at The Hobbit Affairs.

The Hobbit Affairs - Live Music

A community event with live music performances at Sweeten Creek Brewing.

Floridaze is a live music event featuring the band Floridaze, known for their blend of reggae fusion and surf rock, bringing laid-back coastal vibes. The event is scheduled for April 19, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Meadow at Highland Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina.

Floridaze

An event titled 'Militant Anarchist Experiences in the Antiglobalization Era' scheduled for April 19, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30. Further details about the event are not provided in the content.

Militant Anarchist Experiences in the Antiglobalization Era

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Highland Brewing's rooftop in Asheville, NC, on April 19, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event features a beginner-friendly salsa lesson from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, perfect for newcomers or those warming up for the dance floor. Following the lesson, enjoy social dancing with Latin beats, salsa, and bachata until 8:00 pm. A $5 cover charge applies at the door. Bring your friends, meet new people, and dance the night away under the stars! For more details, visit the Highland Brewing events page.

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