This is the Queer Calendar starting on Thursday, August 17th:
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- Tonight, if you’re looking for support with your gender identity journey, Tranzmission is hosting their Trans Feminine Support Meeting tonight at 6:30. This is a meeting for only transfeminine people/people exploring a transfeminine transition.
- TONIGHT 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, starting at 6pm. No partner needed for this queer country night.
- Tonight, Queer Disco Garden Party at Haiku on 26 Sweeten Creek Rd from 6pm to 10pm. Come for an exciting evening amongst lush gardens, flowers and disco balls enjoying food, drinks, music and performances from local talent as well as a fantastic lineup of vendors, including LGBTQIA-owned restaurants, shops and small businesses. Event is 21+.
- Tonight is Music Bingo SONG-O With Divine, after dark edition from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. This is an ages 18+ funtastic event at Dssolvr brewing! Join 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.
- Tomorrow night from 5pm to 7pm, prepare for takeoff as Bearded Lady Productions presents a first-class “beer flight” bar crawl tour featuring the company of a hilarious drag queen wannabe flight attendant. You won’t want to miss this two-hour tour, where you’ll get to enjoy fine brews, seltzers, wines, and sours from multiple iconic downtown breweries, all while being entertained by a fabulous drag queen leading the way. Tickets at AshevilleDragBrunch.com.
- Also this Friday is Music Bingo SONG-O with Divine at Highland Brewing Downtown at the S&W Building from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
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- Fridays with Pride! Join Blue Ridge Pride at Ginger’s Revenge on Riverside Drive. Mix, mingle, hear some great music, and try their unique crafts, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.5:30 – 7 30.
- Saturday is also the August GenPlus Connections event at Sweet Escape FroYo on 27 Schenck Parkway from 3pm to 5pm. This event is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 55 and over.
- Party Foul drag show at The Odd this and every Saturday Night. Doors at 7, show at 8pm.
- This and every Saturday, drag shows starting at 11pm and midnight at O.Henrys.K\
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- 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.
- This Sunday is Divine’s Karaoke Kiki! This event is singing with a twist, hosted by a comedy drag queen. Enjoy the interaction-packed show as she sings, toasts, and roasts the singers at Green Man Brewery from 7pm to 8pm.
- On Sunday, come and join Fast and Loose: Femme and Queer Intro to Comedy Workshop at Catawba Brewing South Slope from 1:30 to 4:30pm for a one-day workshop, open to all femme and non-binary identifying people and all comedy levels, 18+.
- Monday and every Monday, Karaoke hosted by Ganymede at the 27 Club at 10pm.
- Every Tuesday, Queer and Trans Yoga at Down Dog Yoga Studios, 51 Sweeten Creek Rd, at 4:30pm.
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- Every Tuesday it’s Trivia with a drag queen at Avl Beauty academy at 8pm, followed by karaoke at 10pm.
- LOOKING AHEAD.
- Saturday August 26th is Asheville FM’s 4th Annual Record Fair at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville! Join us as we raise funds for the station, but also shop for your favorite records with over 30 vendors and over 10,000 square feet of vinyl!! Tickets and more info at ashevillefm.org slash fair.
- Sunday August 27th from 2:05 PM to 5:05 PM the Beer City Bears is hosting a Fried Chicken Lunch and Social – A Fundraiser for Homeward Bound. Indulge your appetite and camaraderie at the Beer City Bears furry lunch gathering! Enjoy a scrumptious fried chicken meal that comes with two sides, roll, and tea or lemonade. The event is at Shakey’s 38 N French Broad Ave and you can find the link to buy tickets and more information at https://buytickets.at/beardedladyproductions/952641.
- Wednesday August 30th is the Last Wednesday and the monthly Queer Comedy Party at Different Wrld in West Asheville!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South followed by one of the wildest drag shows in town! This month features Roman Fraden is a comedian and a regular performer at classic Hollywood venues including The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Hollywood Improv.