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- Tonight Thursday, April 25th, the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) hosts the annual Dining Out For Life event. Partnering again with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), Dining Out For Life 2024 encourages 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 event is more critical than ever. Your donations provide care, rental assistance, and education in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Dine Out. End HIV!
- Also tonight at 9pm at Fleetwood’s it’s the April Queer Dance Party with Chelsea. Fleetwood’s is at 496 Haywood Rd. in West Asheville.
- Over at Revolve Asheville, there is a fundraising event for Fierce Flix called Silent Film, Loud Drag. Doors at 6:30 show at 7pm.
- 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.
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- Kiki Thursday Drag Party, every Thursday night at 9pm at Asheville Beauty Academy.
- This Friday at the East Asheville Library, it’s the April Queer Professionals In Person Networking event 6:30-8:30pm It’s a collaborative group of LGBTQIA+ Professionals in WNC. A place to support each other in careers and professional ambitions. All professions are welcome! Artists, entrepreneurs, those looking to start/market their business, entertainers, and all. This month’s host is Takira, your local librarian! She will provide an overview of the free professional development and entrepreneurship resources offered by the library. Make sure to show up close to start time so you don’t miss it.
- This and every Friday it’s Drag Queen karaoke at O Henry’s 8pm to midnight
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- This Friday is Tuck It Up, Buttercup at Banks Ave. bar. Music: 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 Saturday, April 27th at 10 AM at Cornbread & Roses in Sylva host Beulah Land & The House of the Promised Land presents their next Drag Story Time!! Mark your calendars for this joyful and entertaining event as they whisk you away into all of your favorite story time adventures. All ages welcome. We only ask for you to bring your love of reading, smiles, and joy.
- 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”.
- “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:
- Saturday, May 4th The Asheville Yoga Center is presenting an evening of refreshments, finger food, desert, culminating in a live concert with the incredible duo LVDY. (LADY) 5:30-7pm Community Party – Finger Food, Dessert & Refreshments 7-8:30pm Concert. LADY is a Colorado-based duo comprised of Kathleen Hooper and Aubrey Mable. Their uplifting sound and intimate storytelling is a delightful recipe of singer-songwriter, indie-folk, with powerful melodies and harmonies that speak to the senses.
- In Boone on Satuday May the 4th it’s the third annual Queer Expo! Shop queer artists, enjoy free snacks, and hang out with LGBTQ+ community in downtown Boone. There will be several raffles for neat things like tarot decks, astrology chart readings, and gift certificates for local spots around town. A portion of all proceeds go to support local queer folx in need, because mutual aid makes us stronger!
- Sunday, May 5th PATIO SHOW: Keturah Allgood at The Grey Eagle.Doors: 4:30 PM Show: 5:30 PM Born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Keturah Allgood is a soulful Americana, queer artist who draws on her myriad of life experiences for inspiration.
- Also Sunday May 5th Torched AVL is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with an Art Market from 11am-5pm. At their studio 1056 Haywood Rd.
Looking Farther Ahead….
- Authentic Asheville’s next BIPOC + LGBTQIA2S + Ally Community Run and Walk is taking place Sunday, June 23 @ 8:30 am. The event is free. Right now it’s just a save the date, location will be shared later. But also the organizers are running a marathon May 5 to raise money for Campaign for Southern Equality. You can find more information at their blog https://authenticavl.com/blog/
- . Tuesday May 28th OP Events and Asheville Brewing presents ORVILLE PECK – THE STAMPEDE TOUR with Durand Jones, Debbii Dawson at Rabbit Rabbit Show: 6pm | Doors: 4:30pm