What: Dinner for six queer women at local restaurants so we can have a single conversation and get to know one another and support local business owners.

Why: If there was ever a time for us to build relationships with each other, this is it. Our goal is to mix it up by age, gender expression, skin tone, etc., so we get to know people who aren’t just like us, but all within the queer community.

When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Location will vary while we find a comfortable spot for everyone

Info: Contact Lisa Allen via Meetup group Asheville Lesbian Social Club https://www.meetup.com/asheville-lesbian-social-club/

Note: The only thing we request of you is that you show up if you sign up or let us know 24 hours in advance so we invite someone from the waiting list. Yes, we know there are emergencies, but if your dog hid your keys for the third time in a row, we might notice a trend.

We are so excited for our Queer Fusion Equinox Masquerade on Saturday, March 15th at a private studio in West Asheville, NC.

Message @queer_fusion_dance on Instagram or email phoenixfireavl@gmail.com for venue location details!

Dance lesson is at 7:30pm! All levels of dance experience welcome!
Join us dressed in whatever makes you feel most magical!
This is a queer fusion partner dance where any style of (safe & consensual) dance goes!

Never partner danced before? No sweat! We will have a beginner’s Gay Panic At The Disco lesson for folks at 7:30pm. Fusion dancing will begin at 8:30pm and last until midnight.

This is a queer safe space event. If you are not queer or an enthusiastically supporting ally, please stay home. We will not tolerate bigotry of any kind. This event is for queers to feel irrevocably confident about being who they are and safe in learning how to partner dance. 

Tickets are donation based. Suggested Door Donation is $10. VIP Phoenix Tickets are $15-20+ (this donation option includes a mask and helps pay for folks unable to pay the $10 donation! Thank you for being a good egg!)

Kickoff Kiki is back—and this time, we’re celebrating Q-Hall’s ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Join Q-Hall at Olde London Road for an evening of women’s soccer, queer community, and celebration.

⚽ What to Expect:

• 4:00 PM – Mixer & Social Hour → Arrive early, grab a drink, and connect with the community before kickoff!

• 5:00 PM – Game Begins → Settle in and cheer for NWSL soccer season opener on the big screen. NC Courage vs Racing Louisville FC

• Celebrate One Year of Q-Hall! → Reflect on a year of pop-ups, queer joy, and what’s next for our growing community.

• Giveaways & Prizes! → Special anniversary surprises, raffles, and fun ways to win!

• Fun, inclusive atmosphere in a queer-friendly sports bar

• No cover, just great company & good drinks!

🎉 This event marks one year since Q-Hall’s first-ever pop-up. Whether you’ve been with us since day one or are new to the community, we’d love for you to be part of this special night.

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/kickoff-kiki-tickets-1245582584039

Join Freya for a 4-week series: Queer & Non-Binary Self-Defense (ages 10 and older) on Thursdays at 5:30pm, March 13-April 3.
Cost: tiered pricing - $60, $70, or $80 for the series.

Freya Bairdsen (she/her) is a martial artist, educator and nature lover! She trained in Tae Kwon Do and multi-style self defense for eight years, earning a second degree black belt. While in college, she blended her love of teaching and martial arts to run self defense classes for the campus community.

Email allbodiesmovement@gmail.com to register!

We are collaborating with Buncombe County Health and Hu,an Services to procide Covid, Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, Monkey Pox*, and Singles Vaccines**, and lab testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

*Monkey pox vaccine is limited, so anyone who wants that will need to email by March 11.
**The shingles vaccine is for people over 50, and requires insurance or an application to the vaccine manufacturer.

Email info@tranzmission.org with Subject “March13 Vaccine Clinic” for screening, location, and questions.

Hope, Joy & Resistance: A Gathering for LGBTQIA2S+ Folks

Starting February 27th, 2025

Join us for a space of connection, creativity, and community! Our group is designed to nurture hope, joy, and resistance in the face of daily challenges.

✨ What to expect:

• A check-in counseling group where we can share, listen, and support each other.

• Creative and fun activities like button-making, games, or hands-on projects to spark joy and expression.

• A closing debrief and optional connection time (30 minutes) to reflect, chat, or just be together.

• Food and snacks because nourishment is part of community care!

Come as you are, engage as much as you’d like, and find strength in a space built for us, by us. 💖🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Every Thursday 6pm-8pm Except for the third Thursday of each month (Queer Open Mic)

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUVbWzn_B_DIGQr_CyezaA1t2Ec-4NYUV_BOepCOdfYPYLQQ/viewform

LGBTQIA2S+ elders (55+) are invited to join us for a free lunch and learn. Amorous Gardner will be leading a workshop on Deathcare & Advanced Care Planning in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

RSVP: https://www.blueridgepride.org/generation-plus#GenPlusRSVP

Blue Ridge Pride is hosting an open mic for LGBTQ+ folks of all talents on February 20th at Ginger's Revenge 6-8pm. This event happens monthly on the Third Thursday!

Come share your voice with our community & connect with someone new! queers & allies welcome!

Open-mic signup will begin at 5:45, so come early and drag a friend along with you~

There will be drinks and snacks available for purchase at Ginger's Revenge. They have a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options

This event will be 21+

A wheelchair accessible entrance to the brewery is located through the glass RAMP studios door facing Broadway and also through the double glass doors at the backside of the building.

829 Riverside Dr #100, Asheville, NC 28801

Blue Ridge Pride’s Generation Plus program will be going to West Asheville’s Retrocade for a night of nostalgic arcade games and community. Join fellow LGBTQIA2S+ folks who are 55+ in an evening of fun and games. Sometimes it is necessary to take a minute to just lean into joy and play when there is chaos all around!

We will meet outside of the Retrocade at 4pm. Feel free to arrive earlier or later and meet up with our group throughout the afternoon. There is no “agenda” for this event, just a casual space to mingle with like-minded folks.

The Retrocade’s address is 800 Haywood Road #100 Asheville, NC 28806. It is located to the left of Odd’s Cafe. Parking is available along the street or in pay-to-park lots nearby.

Admission to the Retrocade is $10 and drinks are available for purchase. Please be prepared to cover your own entry and refreshments. If cost is prohibitive, please reach out to lbritt@blueridgepride.org for financial support.

RSVP: https://www.blueridgepride.org/generation-plus#GenPlusRSVP