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Welcome to Asheville Phoenix Fire

Asheville Phoenix Fire is a 501c3 nonprofit focused on improving the quality of life of the queer community in Asheville, NC. 

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Our Mission

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where the queer community can thrive and express themselves with pride.

Upcoming Events

  • Fri, Mar 13
    YMI Cultural Center
    Mar 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:55 PM
    YMI Cultural Center, 39 S Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Co-Sponsored by Thrive AVL. On March Friday the 13th, get ready for a spooky-themed social dance in Asheville!
  • Tue, Mar 17
    Bryson Gym - Warren Wilson
    Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    Bryson Gym - Warren Wilson, 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778, USA
    Join us after the Nerd Pride for a fusion dance.
  • Sun, Mar 22
    Elevated Kava Lounge
    Mar 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Elevated Kava Lounge, 747 Haywood Rd Upstairs 200, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
    Second Edition - writing in an affirming queer community.
  • Sat, Mar 28
    @ Nightshade inside Plant Bar - Downtown
    Mar 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    @ Nightshade inside Plant Bar - Downtown, 32 Banks Ave #105, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Sashay your way into Spring, Gays. Join us at the Equinox celebration of creative expression, community collaboration and dancing.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 11
    Location is TBD
    Apr 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Location is TBD
  • Sun, Apr 19
    Elevated Kava Lounge
    Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Elevated Kava Lounge, 747 Haywood Rd Upstairs 200, Asheville, NC 28806, USA
  • Sat, Jun 27
    Bryson Gym (Warren Wilson College)
    Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Bryson Gym (Warren Wilson College), 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778, USA
    Nerd Pride Fest is back. Queers, Nerds, Neurodivergence, what could go wrong?
  • Sat, Oct 24
    YMI Cultural Center
    Oct 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
    YMI Cultural Center, 39 S Market St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
    Phoenix Fest will be held in the fall of 2026. DETAILS COMING SOON!

What We Offer

From dance events to skill-sharing workshops to craft fairs, we offer a wide range of programs and events to enrich the queer community in Asheville.

Supporters

Our supporters play a crucial role in helping us create a vibrant and inclusive community. Join us in our mission to make a difference.

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