Welcoming Groups

With so many welcoming groups to choose from, why wait?  Join one today.

NOTESListings marked with an * were entered by Blue Ridge Pride based on available sources and recommendations. | We do not charge for listings. Upon submission, we ask listers to consider a donation, but their donations do not affect their listing.

#Resist: Johnson City

LGBTQ-Welcoming

Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

Join others who care about what's happening to democracy, equality, human rights, social justice, sustainability, and other important topics.

AARP NC Mountain Region
828-380-6242
LGBTQ+ Seniors (55+) | Seniors (55+)

5511 Capital Center Drive

AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

Asexuals and Aromantics of North Carolina
9259643422
Bisexual, Pansexual | Gay | Lesbian


This group is for all residents of North Carolina, regardless of what city you are in! This group is for all asexual-spectrum, aromantic-spectrum and questioning people to come together to build community, celebrate, make friends, and talk about issues within the asexual and aromantic communities. This group hosts a virtual discussion group on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00pm EST. *This group is for 18+ ages only*

To access the group and it's meetings, join here through Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/asexuals-and-aromantics-of-north-carolina/

This group also has a Discord Server where you can chat with others, join here: https://discord.gg/fCeHqk3c9Z


Asheville, NC 28801

A voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus for gay men and allies. In addition to our holiday and summer concert we perform for various events throughout WNC and beyond. Traditionally we also perform at Blue Ridge Pride festival, World AIDS Day and our annual cabaret show in February. We sing for fundraisers, weddings and other community events.

Asheville Gay Men’s Supper Club
404-655-0102
Adults (21+) | Gay | Men / Male-Identified

Asheville, NC

Founded in the late 90's, the group is made up of gay and bi men for the purpose of socializing and dining on a monthly basis. 


Asheville, NC

Asheville Lesbian Social Club provides an ongoing opportunity for Asheville area lesbians to socialize, have fun and develop our community through our many varied events.

Asheville Prime Timers
(828) 255-0249
Bisexual, Pansexual | Gay

Asheville, NC

Member of worldwide organization for gay and bi mature men over 40 to socialize and enjoy local activities.

Asheville Women Outdoors

Lesbian | Women / Female-Identified

Asheville, NC

This group is for women who want to enjoy outdoor and social activities in and around the Asheville area and Western NC.

Asheville Women’s Travel Group

Lesbian | Women / Female-Identified

Asheville, NC

This is a group for any woman who is interested in traveling together in small groups, internationally and nationally.


Asheville, NC 28814

This is a group for any woman who is interested in traveling together in small groups, internationally and nationally. For more information, register at the group’s meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/Women-Only-Travel-Group/

Aura Home Women Vets *
828-771-6979
Women / Female-Identified

St Matthias Episcopal Church Parish House1 Dundee St Asheville,North Carolina 28801

Aura Home is about Helping Homeless Women Veterans In Buncombe, Henderson & Haywood Counties.

AVL Lesbian and Bisexual Women in Their 30s and 40s *

Bisexual, Pansexual | Lesbian | Women / Female-Identified

Asheville, North Carolina 28801

A meetup that goes beyond drinking and praying to the goddess. Fun runs, dog meet and greets, networking events, and, sure the occasional happy hour. You in? For more information, register at the group’s meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/AVL-Lesbian-and-Bisexual-Women-in-Their-30s-and-40s/

NOTESListings marked with an * were entered by Blue Ridge Pride based on available sources and recommendations. | We do not charge for listings. Upon submission, we ask listers to consider a donation, but their donations do not affect their listing.

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