Burlesque Brunch
Risque cabaret style brunch featuring WNC's all BIPOC burlesque lineup curated by Madison Jane, combining playful striptease, theatrical comedy, and brunch service in a seated, 18 plus Sunday showcase.
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Dazzling cabaret brunch of BIPOC burlesque, playful comedy, and risqué choreography paired with brunch fare and cocktails in a seated, 18 plus Sunday showcase at The Grey Eagle.
Dazzling cabaret brunch of BIPOC burlesque, playful comedy, and risqué choreography paired with brunch fare and cocktails in a seated, 18 plus Sunday showcase at The Grey Eagle.
High-energy vaudeville revue of sharp comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, puppetry, sideshow oddities, and live music in a seated, 18+ evening in an intimate theater.
High-energy vaudeville revue of sharp comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, puppetry, sideshow oddities, and live music in a seated, 18+ evening in an intimate theater.
High-energy vaudeville revue of sharp comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, puppetry, sideshow oddities, and live music in a seated, 18+ evening in an intimate theater.

A late-night varietease cabaret blends burlesque dance, cheeky stage antics, and playful audience energy with a rotating cast of performers plus a hosted Voluntease moment. Stage kittens keep the pace lively between acts in an intimate club setting.

A late-night varietease cabaret blends burlesque dance, cheeky stage antics, and playful audience energy with a rotating cast of performers plus a hosted Voluntease moment. Stage kittens keep the pace lively between acts in an intimate club setting.
A late-night varietease cabaret blends burlesque dance, cheeky stage antics, and playful audience energy with a rotating cast of performers plus a hosted Voluntease moment. Stage kittens keep the pace lively between acts in an intimate club setting.
Sci fi and fantasy themed nerdlesque blends burlesque, sideshow, and variety acts with pop culture costumes and high camp energy. An 18+ seated late night show with limited VIP tickets, preferential seating, and extra VIP set.
Sci fi and fantasy themed nerdlesque blends burlesque, sideshow, and variety acts with pop culture costumes and high camp energy. An 18+ seated late night show with limited VIP tickets, preferential seating, and extra VIP set.
Sci fi and fantasy themed nerdlesque blends burlesque, sideshow, and variety acts with pop culture costumes and high camp energy. An 18+ seated late night show with limited VIP tickets, preferential seating, and extra VIP set.

A midday "Church of Decadence" brunch turns into an uplifting, sexy cabaret with burlesque dance, cheeky comedy hosting, and circus sideshow flair. Expect a seated 18+ show vibe with limited VIP tickets alongside a breakfast buffet of empowered debauchery.

A midday "Church of Decadence" brunch turns into an uplifting, sexy cabaret with burlesque dance, cheeky comedy hosting, and circus sideshow flair. Expect a seated 18+ show vibe with limited VIP tickets alongside a breakfast buffet of empowered debauchery.
A midday "Church of Decadence" brunch turns into an uplifting, sexy cabaret with burlesque dance, cheeky comedy hosting, and circus sideshow flair. Expect a seated 18+ show vibe with limited VIP tickets alongside a breakfast buffet of empowered debauchery.
An 80s prom themed murder mystery night with scandalous clues, suspicious characters, and audience participation woven through dinner. Dress in retro prom finery for dramatic reveals, campy vibes, and a watch or play along option (18+).
An 80s prom themed murder mystery night with scandalous clues, suspicious characters, and audience participation woven through dinner. Dress in retro prom finery for dramatic reveals, campy vibes, and a watch or play along option (18+).
An 80s prom themed murder mystery night with scandalous clues, suspicious characters, and audience participation woven through dinner. Dress in retro prom finery for dramatic reveals, campy vibes, and a watch or play along option (18+).
Country and hip hop line dance instruction that turns into an all-afternoon social with super-friendly dancers and instructors, plus space for two step and country swing. Brunch vibes land with mimosas, bloodies, and crunchy lunchy taqueria plates.
Country and hip hop line dance instruction that turns into an all-afternoon social with super-friendly dancers and instructors, plus space for two step and country swing. Brunch vibes land with mimosas, bloodies, and crunchy lunchy taqueria plates.
Country and hip hop line dance instruction that turns into an all-afternoon social with super-friendly dancers and instructors, plus space for two step and country swing. Brunch vibes land with mimosas, bloodies, and crunchy lunchy taqueria plates.
A mesmerizing butoh solo by Mari Osanai blends slow, surreal movement and intense physical storytelling in an intimate black box setting. Expect an avant garde, late night performance curated by the Asheville Butoh Collective.
A mesmerizing butoh solo by Mari Osanai blends slow, surreal movement and intense physical storytelling in an intimate black box setting. Expect an avant garde, late night performance curated by the Asheville Butoh Collective.
A mesmerizing butoh solo by Mari Osanai blends slow, surreal movement and intense physical storytelling in an intimate black box setting. Expect an avant garde, late night performance curated by the Asheville Butoh Collective.

Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.
Mind-bending mentalism and audience participation pack a 70-minute mindreading performance designed to surprise and unsettle in the best way. Limited seating with an 18+ late-night vibe for an intimate, up-close experience.

High-energy afternoon of country and hip hop line dances with friendly instructors, plus space for country swing and two-step partners to strut. Pair the dancing with taqueria brunch plates and mimosas or bloody marys.

High-energy afternoon of country and hip hop line dances with friendly instructors, plus space for country swing and two-step partners to strut. Pair the dancing with taqueria brunch plates and mimosas or bloody marys.
High-energy afternoon of country and hip hop line dances with friendly instructors, plus space for country swing and two-step partners to strut. Pair the dancing with taqueria brunch plates and mimosas or bloody marys.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.
Five-minute true personal stories under the "I Got It From My Mama" theme, exploring inherited habits, recipes, and generational quirks—humorous and raw—delivered in an intimate storytelling slam with audience signups.

A late-night collision of Western North Carolina heavyweights in a fresh collaborative supergroup, framed by a playful Space Bunny Apocalypse theme. Expect an experimental, high-energy set plus an Easter egg hunt atmosphere in a club-style room.

A late-night collision of Western North Carolina heavyweights in a fresh collaborative supergroup, framed by a playful Space Bunny Apocalypse theme. Expect an experimental, high-energy set plus an Easter egg hunt atmosphere in a club-style room.
A late-night collision of Western North Carolina heavyweights in a fresh collaborative supergroup, framed by a playful Space Bunny Apocalypse theme. Expect an experimental, high-energy set plus an Easter egg hunt atmosphere in a club-style room.

Low-lit, consent-first evening of spicy sensual snuggling and guided partnered touch for adults; a ticketed cuddle party by Asheville Cuddle Collective with limited reserved spaces and emphasis on boundaries and safety.

Low-lit, consent-first evening of spicy sensual snuggling and guided partnered touch for adults; a ticketed cuddle party by Asheville Cuddle Collective with limited reserved spaces and emphasis on boundaries and safety.
Low-lit, consent-first evening of spicy sensual snuggling and guided partnered touch for adults; a ticketed cuddle party by Asheville Cuddle Collective with limited reserved spaces and emphasis on boundaries and safety.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.

Intimate, consent focused evening of sensual cuddling for poly and ENM adults, combining guided snuggle exercises and free-form connection in a safe, ticketed group hosted by the Asheville Cuddle Collective.

Intimate, consent focused evening of sensual cuddling for poly and ENM adults, combining guided snuggle exercises and free-form connection in a safe, ticketed group hosted by the Asheville Cuddle Collective.
Intimate, consent focused evening of sensual cuddling for poly and ENM adults, combining guided snuggle exercises and free-form connection in a safe, ticketed group hosted by the Asheville Cuddle Collective.

Cabaret style burlesque and variety acts light up an adults only night with playful geek chic flair and theatrical striptease. Expect a rotating lineup of local performers, cheeky humor, and a polished stage show atmosphere.

Cabaret style burlesque and variety acts light up an adults only night with playful geek chic flair and theatrical striptease. Expect a rotating lineup of local performers, cheeky humor, and a polished stage show atmosphere.
Cabaret style burlesque and variety acts light up an adults only night with playful geek chic flair and theatrical striptease. Expect a rotating lineup of local performers, cheeky humor, and a polished stage show atmosphere.

Weekend taproom brunch with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers; free weekly, guests enjoy an extra-special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas and beer mimosas in a family and pet friendly setting.

Weekend taproom brunch with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers; free weekly, guests enjoy an extra-special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas and beer mimosas in a family and pet friendly setting.
Weekend taproom brunch with a jazz fusion trio playing originals and zesty covers; free weekly, guests enjoy an extra-special brunch menu, craft beer, mimosas and beer mimosas in a family and pet friendly setting.

A provocative 1930s Berlin musical where the decadent Kit Kat Klub collides with the rising tide of Nazism, threading cabaret numbers through themes of racism, love, denial, and complicity. Contains mature expressions of sexuality.

A provocative 1930s Berlin musical where the decadent Kit Kat Klub collides with the rising tide of Nazism, threading cabaret numbers through themes of racism, love, denial, and complicity. Contains mature expressions of sexuality.
A provocative 1930s Berlin musical where the decadent Kit Kat Klub collides with the rising tide of Nazism, threading cabaret numbers through themes of racism, love, denial, and complicity. Contains mature expressions of sexuality.

Silly, saucy stand up with Asheville and Southern comics spinning jokes and stories about dating, love, and lust. A 21+ late night cabaret style showcase welcoming singles, couples, and throuples in a queer forward crowd.

Silly, saucy stand up with Asheville and Southern comics spinning jokes and stories about dating, love, and lust. A 21+ late night cabaret style showcase welcoming singles, couples, and throuples in a queer forward crowd.
Silly, saucy stand up with Asheville and Southern comics spinning jokes and stories about dating, love, and lust. A 21+ late night cabaret style showcase welcoming singles, couples, and throuples in a queer forward crowd.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.