WNC LGBTQ+ Calendar

This community-maintained calendar features events of particular interest to the LGBTQ+ community in WNC and nearby.
Calendar of Events
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Haiku Death Match at Coffee Underground
Haiku Death Match at Coffee Underground
Join us for the longest-running poetry showcase in South Carolina, celebrating 19 years of exciting poetry programming since 2002.Sunday, July 31, 2022 Haiku Death Match!!! Host Black Phoenix. Poets bring your haikus to compete in our annual Haiku Death Match (National Style). Poets should have at least 40 haiku to compete. Winner will receive $200. Brief open mic sign up by …
0 events,
1 event,
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
4 events,
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay men's coffee group meets every Wednesday at 88 Charlotte St. We gather at 9:30a for stimulating conversation. Come join us!
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Rainbow Inspiration
Rainbow Inspiration
Hear their Story. Learn Their Journey. Be Inspired. A series of spotlights on our LGBTQ community leaders and influencers. Join us as we celebrate the strength of our LGBTQ+ elder community.
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Our Weekly Web Social is a safe and affirming space for youth to meet and connect with LGBTQIA+ peers ages 11-20 from across Western North Carolina. Socials are facilitated by Spike! Weekly Programs Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly programs take place on Discord, a secure instant messaging and video platform. Email Youth …
2 events,
Livable Appalachia
Livable Appalachia
Many 50+ adults struggle to access the affordable, quality health coverage and care they need. AARP and community collaborators in North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee invite you to join us for an informational and networking opportunity to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of access to health care in the South Central Appalachian Region. This event will be moderated by Rose …
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
3 events,
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
Fe Anam Avis author of Parents of Estranged Adult Kids and therapist Keli Rugenstein, PhD are conveners. They will offer support on parental estrangement. There is no fee for this group, though participants should purchase PEAK book on Amazon - PEAK Fe Anam Avis To register, click here. For more information, contact F Anam Avis: fe@asecondday.com 614-208-4090
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Song-O! with DIVINE (Free)
Song-O! with DIVINE (Free)
If you like FREE fun check out Song-O With Divine on select Fridays from 7-9pm at Highland Brewing Downtown! A food, drink, and fun-stravaganza! It's free music drag bingo with a twist! The fabulous Divinity Holeburn toasts and roasts the winners A perfect stop to add to your downtown Asheville adventure!
2 events,
Roundtable Session for Women Entrepreneurs – August
Roundtable Session for Women Entrepreneurs – August
In a collaborative and supportive environment, each attendee will have a chance in the “hot seat” where all the brain power at the table isAs a female entrepreneur, you know how important it is to connect and have community. It’s not often that you engage with a group of like-minded, supportive women entrepreneurs - until now.Roundtable sessions allows us to …
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Dinner and Putt Putt *****NOTE TIME CHANGE-5:00 PM*****
Dinner and Putt Putt *****NOTE TIME CHANGE-5:00 PM*****
Come join us for good food and conversation in a lively restaurant (El Que Pasa) and then mini golf across the street at Tropical Gardens Mini Golf. Tropical Gardens closes at 8:00 PM so we are starting a little earlier!!!! Hosted by Kathy Coco. **** I will be in lobby wearing a name tag.***
3 events,
Asheville Drag Brunch! Fundraiser
Asheville Drag Brunch! Fundraiser
Time for Asheville Drag Brunch! Tickets are $25 and include admission, brunch, drag show, and a donation to a local non-profit organization. Tickets and info at www.AshevilleDragBrunch.com. The family-friendly drag queen entertainment promises to be sing-along top-notch fun with plenty of laughter and audience interaction. The show includes performances by an all-star cast of professional drag queens. "Our shows are …
Kyshona Armstrong Performs
Kyshona Armstrong Performs
**Kyshona Armstrong Performs!** Kyshona is an artist ignited by untold stories, and the capacity of those stories to thread connection in every community. With the background of a licensed music therapist, the curiosity of a writer, the resolve of an activist, and the voice of a singer – Kyshona is unrelenting in her pursuit for the healing power of song. …
Say What Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
Say What Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
Join us for the longest-running poetry showcase in South Carolina, celebrating 19 years of exciting poetry programming since 2002.Say What Extended Open Mic at Coffee Underground! Hosted by Moody Black. The night will also feature poetry games, fun, and a full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first come, first serve basis. Produced by Wits End Poetry. …
0 events,
1 event,
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
4 events,
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay men's coffee group meets every Wednesday at 88 Charlotte St. We gather at 9:30a for stimulating conversation. Come join us!
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Preventive Health Lunch & Learn
Preventive Health Lunch & Learn
Preventive Health Education and HOT TOPICs Locally and Nationally discussed. All communities welcome! Hosted by Kathey Avery, Avery Health Education and Consulting LLC, (Avery HEC LLC) Free.
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Our Weekly Web Social is a safe and affirming space for youth to meet and connect with LGBTQIA+ peers ages 11-20 from across Western North Carolina. Socials are facilitated by Spike! Weekly Programs Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly programs take place on Discord, a secure instant messaging and video platform. Email Youth …
2 events,
Foot Care Clinic
Foot Care Clinic
Foot Care Clinic for older adults in the community with educational materials about healthy aging. Services include: - Toenail trimming - Filing calluses - Checking for common medical problems that impact mobility - Referrals to community services - Baseline cognitive assessments. No registration is required. For more information about this free event, contact Shira Wolf-Camplin, wolf-camplin@memorycare.org, 828-771-2219
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
3 events,
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
Fe Anam Avis author of Parents of Estranged Adult Kids and therapist Keli Rugenstein, PhD are conveners. They will offer support on parental estrangement. There is no fee for this group, though participants should purchase PEAK book on Amazon - PEAK Fe Anam Avis To register, click here. For more information, contact F Anam Avis: fe@asecondday.com 614-208-4090
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
0 events,
2 events,
Sunday FUNday Tea Dance Party
Sunday FUNday Tea Dance Party
Come OUT and enjoy the experience of a gay ole tradition, the Sunday Tea dance. Produced by butchOUT this monthly event offers an opportunity to join others in the community for an afternoon of laughter, chat, smiles and dance. Greet ole friends and meet new friends. Together we grow as a community. 2nd Sunday each month at Banks Ave Bar …
Say What Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
Say What Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
Join us for the longest-running poetry showcase in South Carolina, celebrating 19 years of exciting poetry programming since 2002.Say What Extended Open Mic at Coffee Underground! Hosted by Jenice Pleasant. The night will also feature poetry games, fun, and a full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first come, first serve basis. Produced by Wits End Poetry. …
0 events,
1 event,
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
3 events,
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay men's coffee group meets every Wednesday at 88 Charlotte St. We gather at 9:30a for stimulating conversation. Come join us!
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Our Weekly Web Social is a safe and affirming space for youth to meet and connect with LGBTQIA+ peers ages 11-20 from across Western North Carolina. Socials are facilitated by Spike! Weekly Programs Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly programs take place on Discord, a secure instant messaging and video platform. Email Youth …
4 events,
Tai Chi with Generation Plus
Tai Chi with Generation Plus
Join Generations on August 18th from 11:30-1:30 at Land of Sky Regional Council for a Lunch and Learn Experience. During this time, we will introduce our team, provide volunteer opportunities, enjoy lunch, and explore improving health and wellness in the community through Tai Chi. Tai chi for arthritis and falls prevention has been shown to relieve pain, improve physical function, …
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
Glitz-Glitter-Glam Ornaments for the White House
Glitz-Glitter-Glam Ornaments for the White House
Let's glitz, glitter and glam some Christmas ornaments for the White House! You read it right! We have been asked to provide some ornaments for the official White House Christmas Trees (inside and out) that represent our regional LGBTQ+ community. When we say some we mean a couple hundred. HELP! The USDA Forest Service Southern Region is supplying the materials …
LIM (LESBIANS IN THE MOUNTAINS) Monthly Dinner.
LIM (LESBIANS IN THE MOUNTAINS) Monthly Dinner.
Come share your ideas, hear about LIM activities and have good food and conversation. Hosted by Nita Owenby and Kathy Coco. **Kathy will be sitting in the lobby wearing a name tag**
5 events,
Leaf Downtown 2022
Leaf Downtown 2022
A fantastic world cultural arts festival, LEAF Downtown, returns to downtown Asheville for the fourth year. The organizers know how to present a great shindig since they have hosted the big LEAF Festival twice a year in Black Mountain for more than 20 years. Celebrate communities, creativity, diversity, and families in the heart of downtown in Pack Square Park. Their belief is …
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
Fe Anam Avis author of Parents of Estranged Adult Kids and therapist Keli Rugenstein, PhD are conveners. They will offer support on parental estrangement. There is no fee for this group, though participants should purchase PEAK book on Amazon - PEAK Fe Anam Avis To register, click here. For more information, contact F Anam Avis: fe@asecondday.com 614-208-4090
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Asheville Downtown After Five
Asheville Downtown After Five
Downtown After Five provides free live outdoor music concerts in downtown Asheville every third Friday 5-9 PM from July through September. They celebrate their 34rd year in 2022. Thousands gather on North Lexington Avenue near the I-240 overpass to enjoy local and national beers and a variety of food vendors. While admission is free, you must buy a $2 wristband to purchase beer, hard …
Song-O! with DIVINE (Free)
Song-O! with DIVINE (Free)
If you like FREE fun check out Song-O With Divine on select Fridays from 7-9pm at Highland Brewing Downtown! A food, drink, and fun-stravaganza! It's free music drag bingo with a twist! The fabulous Divinity Holeburn toasts and roasts the winners A perfect stop to add to your downtown Asheville adventure!
4 events,
Broadway Swings
Broadway Swings
Returning to the stage after last year’s EVERYTHING IS ROSIE, Wendy Jones will team with the Jason DeCristofaro Trio featuring Jason DeCristofaro (vibes), Kevin Kehrberg (bass), and Rick Dilling (drums). Together they will perform memorable songs from The Great American Songbook – an enduring canon of the most important and influential American popular songs that began in the early 20th …
Night Brunch! by Asheville Drag Brunch
Night Brunch! by Asheville Drag Brunch
Wake up your night with drag brunch! Asheville Drag Brunch launches one of their new evening productions at Biscuit Head South in Asheville, NC. Showtime is 7:00 p.m. Tickets include admission, brunch, one drink, and the show. All profits go to UMOJA 501(c)3 as they help to create a space for individual and communal healing and recovery. Tickets are on …
0 events,
1 event,
Sapphic Book Club! – August
Sapphic Book Club! – August
**We all need more WLW books in our lives! Join us as we read a new book every month that features a prominent wlw character (or multiple!).** August's book choice is "Delilah Green Doesn't Care" by Ashley Herring Blake. A fantastically delightful story that has more depth and complexity to it than any romcom really has a right to. Come …
1 event,
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
6 events,
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay men's coffee group meets every Wednesday at 88 Charlotte St. We gather at 9:30a for stimulating conversation. Come join us!
Coffee & Equali-tea Time
Coffee & Equali-tea Time
Log on and spend some time with our diverse group of LGBTQ+ 55+ community. A time and place for you to share your thoughts about our 55+ community. Ask questions, encourage involvement, advocate and learn. Laugh, joke, meet new family and greet others. There is an evening version of this event. We hold this weekday morning session for those who …
COFFEE & equli-TEA TIME
COFFEE & equli-TEA TIME
Log on and spend some time with our diverse group of LGBTQ+ 55+ community. A time and place for you to share your thoughts about our 55+ community. Ask questions, encourage involvement, advocate and learn. Laugh, joke, meet new family and greet others. There is an evening version of this event. We hold this weekday morning session for those who …
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Our Weekly Web Social is a safe and affirming space for youth to meet and connect with LGBTQIA+ peers ages 11-20 from across Western North Carolina. Socials are facilitated by Spike! Weekly Programs Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly programs take place on Discord, a secure instant messaging and video platform. Email Youth …
Queer Ideas of Fun
Queer Ideas of Fun
Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
2 events,
Foot Care Clinic
Foot Care Clinic
Foot Care Clinic for older adults in the community with educational materials about healthy aging. Services include: - Toenail trimming - Filing calluses - Checking for common medical problems that impact mobility - Referrals to community services - Baseline cognitive assessments. No registration is required. For more information about this free event, contact Shira Wolf-Camplin, wolf-camplin@memorycare.org, 828-771-2219
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
3 events,
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
Fe Anam Avis author of Parents of Estranged Adult Kids and therapist Keli Rugenstein, PhD are conveners. They will offer support on parental estrangement. There is no fee for this group, though participants should purchase PEAK book on Amazon - PEAK Fe Anam Avis To register, click here. For more information, contact F Anam Avis: fe@asecondday.com 614-208-4090
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
1 event,
TriPride
TriPride
TriPride is so much larger than their board. We are a community-supported, community lead volunteer organization. They rely on the passion, talents, and support of volunteers to assist the board in planning and executing TriPride’s vision. Also, they are a registered non-profit, founded in October 2017. Become a sponsor March in the parade Have a festival booth Become a volunteer
0 events,
1 event,
National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Faith plays a major role in the lives of many Americans. Many find faith to be a connection to a spiritual being, deity, or creator. Unfortunately for many Americans living with HIV, faith communities can turn from a place of refuge to a source of stigma and turmoil. The goal is to rally all US communities representative of the Muslim, …
1 event,
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
4 events,
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay Men’s Coffee Group
Gay men's coffee group meets every Wednesday at 88 Charlotte St. We gather at 9:30a for stimulating conversation. Come join us!
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Youth OUTRight Weekly Web Social
Our Weekly Web Social is a safe and affirming space for youth to meet and connect with LGBTQIA+ peers ages 11-20 from across Western North Carolina. Socials are facilitated by Spike! Weekly Programs Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly programs take place on Discord, a secure instant messaging and video platform. Email Youth …
Queer Ideas of Fun
Queer Ideas of Fun
Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
2 events,
National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month is an annual month-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide. By drawing attention to the problem of suicide in the United States, the campaign also strives to reduce the stigma surrounding the topic, as well as encourage the pursuit of mental health assistance …
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Youth OUTRight Galaxy Meetups
Galaxy Meetups are semi-weekly drop-in spaces for young folks to be in community with one another. This could look like sharing art, participating in writing prompts, gaming, or even cooking with each other. Galaxy is facilitated by our Youth Fellows, Ash and Reagan, with support from staff. Youth must complete an intake form prior to joining weekly programming. All weekly …
4 events,
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
PEAK (Parents of Estranged Adult Kids) Online Support Group
Fe Anam Avis author of Parents of Estranged Adult Kids and therapist Keli Rugenstein, PhD are conveners. They will offer support on parental estrangement. There is no fee for this group, though participants should purchase PEAK book on Amazon - PEAK Fe Anam Avis To register, click here. For more information, contact F Anam Avis: fe@asecondday.com 614-208-4090
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Senior Zumba Gold Exercise
Come one come all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration is needed. This event is Free
Song-O! with DIVINE (Free)
Song-O! with DIVINE (Free)
If you like FREE fun check out Song-O With Divine on select Fridays from 7-9pm at Highland Brewing Downtown! A food, drink, and fun-stravaganza! It's free music drag bingo with a twist! The fabulous Divinity Holeburn toasts and roasts the winners A perfect stop to add to your downtown Asheville adventure!
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