
Youth OUTright Adult Prom @ Daytrip
A queer adult prom brings the pageantry and social spirit of prom night to an LGBTQ+ community gathering, with an evening centered on celebration, connection, and dancing.
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A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.

A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.

Cookie decorating, a White Elephant exchange, food, and music create a festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ community members and chosen family to connect, celebrate, and close out the year together.

Cookie decorating, a White Elephant exchange, food, and music create a festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ community members and chosen family to connect, celebrate, and close out the year together.
Cookie decorating, a White Elephant exchange, food, and music create a festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ community members and chosen family to connect, celebrate, and close out the year together.

Lively partner and group folk dancing brings the community together through traditional contra dance and music, creating an inviting evening rooted in Appalachian social dance traditions.

Lively partner and group folk dancing brings the community together through traditional contra dance and music, creating an inviting evening rooted in Appalachian social dance traditions.
Lively partner and group folk dancing brings the community together through traditional contra dance and music, creating an inviting evening rooted in Appalachian social dance traditions.

Party Foul Drag
MoreHosted drag performances and party energy create a celebratory queer-nightlife gathering in an intimate downtown Asheville bar, with Ida Carolina and Priscilla guiding the evening.

Hosted drag performances and party energy create a celebratory queer-nightlife gathering in an intimate downtown Asheville bar, with Ida Carolina and Priscilla guiding the evening.
Hosted drag performances and party energy create a celebratory queer-nightlife gathering in an intimate downtown Asheville bar, with Ida Carolina and Priscilla guiding the evening.
Mark bingo cards, dance, and laugh along with a flamboyant drag queen at this 21+ fundraiser supporting the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus, with shared-table seating and a spirited community vibe.
Mark bingo cards, dance, and laugh along with a flamboyant drag queen at this 21+ fundraiser supporting the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus, with shared-table seating and a spirited community vibe.
Mark bingo cards, dance, and laugh along with a flamboyant drag queen at this 21+ fundraiser supporting the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus, with shared-table seating and a spirited community vibe.

Playful improv exercises invite LGBTQ+ participants to connect, create, and laugh in a free, supportive workshop led by experienced improvisers. Optional donations benefit Campaign for Southern Equality.

Playful improv exercises invite LGBTQ+ participants to connect, create, and laugh in a free, supportive workshop led by experienced improvisers. Optional donations benefit Campaign for Southern Equality.
Playful improv exercises invite LGBTQ+ participants to connect, create, and laugh in a free, supportive workshop led by experienced improvisers. Optional donations benefit Campaign for Southern Equality.

Accessible lessons introduce traditional blues dance roots before an all-levels social, inviting newcomers and experienced dancers to move, connect, and explore rhythm in a welcoming community setting.

Accessible lessons introduce traditional blues dance roots before an all-levels social, inviting newcomers and experienced dancers to move, connect, and explore rhythm in a welcoming community setting.
Accessible lessons introduce traditional blues dance roots before an all-levels social, inviting newcomers and experienced dancers to move, connect, and explore rhythm in a welcoming community setting.

Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.

Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.

A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.

A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.

Pulsing hand drums carry through the streets at twilight as people gather to play, dance, or take in the spectacle. Spontaneous rhythms and shared movement create a vibrant, all-welcome community gathering.

Pulsing hand drums carry through the streets at twilight as people gather to play, dance, or take in the spectacle. Spontaneous rhythms and shared movement create a vibrant, all-welcome community gathering.
Pulsing hand drums carry through the streets at twilight as people gather to play, dance, or take in the spectacle. Spontaneous rhythms and shared movement create a vibrant, all-welcome community gathering.

Balboa Night
MoreA drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.

A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.

High-energy drag performances with bold looks, lip sync numbers, and crowd-hyping stage banter in a late-night bar setting. A queer-friendly nightlife show built for adults and after-dark vibes.

High-energy drag performances with bold looks, lip sync numbers, and crowd-hyping stage banter in a late-night bar setting. A queer-friendly nightlife show built for adults and after-dark vibes.
High-energy drag performances with bold looks, lip sync numbers, and crowd-hyping stage banter in a late-night bar setting. A queer-friendly nightlife show built for adults and after-dark vibes.
DJ's and PJ's
MoreA pajama-clad dance party pairs DJ sets with a playful late-night atmosphere while raising funds for BeLoved Asheville. Wear sleepwear and hit the floor for a community-minded night out.
A pajama-clad dance party pairs DJ sets with a playful late-night atmosphere while raising funds for BeLoved Asheville. Wear sleepwear and hit the floor for a community-minded night out.
A pajama-clad dance party pairs DJ sets with a playful late-night atmosphere while raising funds for BeLoved Asheville. Wear sleepwear and hit the floor for a community-minded night out.

A high-energy, 18+ celebration of Taylor Swift’s pop catalog, built for singing along and dancing through fan-favorite eras in a late-night party atmosphere with fellow Swifties.

A high-energy, 18+ celebration of Taylor Swift’s pop catalog, built for singing along and dancing through fan-favorite eras in a late-night party atmosphere with fellow Swifties.
A high-energy, 18+ celebration of Taylor Swift’s pop catalog, built for singing along and dancing through fan-favorite eras in a late-night party atmosphere with fellow Swifties.

Peer-led online circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, active listening, and mutual support. A confidential, affirming space for sharing personal journeys, building coping tools, and connecting with community across Asheville and beyond.

Peer-led online circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, active listening, and mutual support. A confidential, affirming space for sharing personal journeys, building coping tools, and connecting with community across Asheville and beyond.
Peer-led online circle centered on LGBTQ+ lived experience, active listening, and mutual support. A confidential, affirming space for sharing personal journeys, building coping tools, and connecting with community across Asheville and beyond.

Freeform ecstatic dance waves invite participants into a morning of expressive movement guided by facilitator Marta Martín, with an intention of cooperation, sweetness, and collective connection.

Freeform ecstatic dance waves invite participants into a morning of expressive movement guided by facilitator Marta Martín, with an intention of cooperation, sweetness, and collective connection.
Freeform ecstatic dance waves invite participants into a morning of expressive movement guided by facilitator Marta Martín, with an intention of cooperation, sweetness, and collective connection.

A stand-up comedy showcase turns political defiance into radical joy, celebrating resilience and collective resistance after the blue wave. Expect an energetic night of laughter and solidarity.

A stand-up comedy showcase turns political defiance into radical joy, celebrating resilience and collective resistance after the blue wave. Expect an energetic night of laughter and solidarity.
A stand-up comedy showcase turns political defiance into radical joy, celebrating resilience and collective resistance after the blue wave. Expect an energetic night of laughter and solidarity.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

Old-time Jam
MoreA warm evening of old-time mountain and folk music brings traditional Appalachian roots and an easygoing pub atmosphere together for an inviting community gathering.

A warm evening of old-time mountain and folk music brings traditional Appalachian roots and an easygoing pub atmosphere together for an inviting community gathering.
A warm evening of old-time mountain and folk music brings traditional Appalachian roots and an easygoing pub atmosphere together for an inviting community gathering.
