Make the Yuletide Gay
DOORS: 7PM
SHOW: 8PM
-AGES 18+
-SEATED SHOW
Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38218017
It's your newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We're making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Don't miss this night of feel-good, uplifting, soul-filling music as we Make the Yuletide Gay for the second year in a row!

Looking for real-deal live music in Asheville? The Grey Eagle totally fits the bill. This River Arts District staple is Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue, and there’s something on the calendar almost every night—indie darlings, bluegrass legends, punk upstarts, even surprise hip hop sets. 

The spot opened way back in the ‘90s in a garage and grew into a must-visit hangout with tons of personality. Now you’ll find a spacious stage, great sound, open dance floor, patio for warm nights, and some of the tastiest tacos and craft beer in town, thanks to the in-house taqueria.

It holds about 550 people, so the energy is always high but never overwhelming. If catching concerts in Asheville sounds good, The Grey Eagle is one of those places you seriously can’t miss.

Locals rave about The Grey Eagle as a go-to destination for authentic Asheville music experiences. Whether it’s a cutting-edge local band or a nationally touring act, the crowd here is welcoming and passionate. The venue shoes a community spirit, often hosting benefit shows and special events that highlight Asheville’s rich creative culture.

The Grey Eagle Music Hall & Taqueria

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Make the Yuletide Gay

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