Other Entertainment

Still looking for more excitement? Here are a few leads.

• Burlesque and sideshow acts — You may not be able to set your watch by these, but such unorthodox performances crop up frequently enough to hold a place in many Ashevillleans’ hearts.

• Drag shows — O.Henry’s, Asheville’s oldest gay bar, features weekly performances by drag queens and kings. Other events, including drag brunches, are held sporadically around town.

• Puppet, poetry and story slams — You can observe or participate.

• Dance — For those who want to get in on the act, there are numerous opportunities to cut a rug and get a good workout with salsa, swing, contra and more. Some events feature live music and lessons at the beginning.

• Trivia nights — Trivia teams gather at a number of area bars for weekly competitions.

• Sports — Asheville’s Minor League Baseball team, the Tourists, hosts 70+ home games between April and September. Just up the hill, at historic Memorial Stadium, the Asheville City Soccer Club offers up preprofessional-level excitement with men’s and women’s teams. The city hosts the Southern Conference men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments in March, is home to a women’s flat track roller derby team and is a repeat host for Fed Cup tennis matches.

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