The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

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The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

ColorPlay w/ Alcohol Inks

ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, Asheville

Whether you are new to Alcohol Inks or ready to dive in with further learning, come join us for this fun Friday evening exploring the endless possibilities with the playful medium of alcohol inks! These vibrant inks have a way of capturing everyone’s curiosity because of the way they bloom and expand across the page, […]

$75.00

Fayetteville Stingers Opening Night

It’s Stingers season! The Fayetteville Stingers will kick off their inaugural basketball season with a home opener against the Central Florida Force on Friday, March 10. This new pro franchise for Fayetteville is coached by former E.E. Smith and Duke basketball player Robert Brickey and assistant coach Don Gardner. Be a part of this inspiring […]

AVL Underground Comedy: Mandee McKelvey

GiGi's Underground 122-002 College Street, Asheville

Mandee McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillist, and it's not hard to see why. As one of the midwest's most acclaimed stand-up comedians, Mandee is revered for her ability to spin tragedy into comedy. Mandee was named a breakout performer at Limestone Comedy Festival and […]

$15

AVL Underground Comedy: The Improv Hour

GiGi's Underground 122-002 College Street, Asheville

Marlene Thompson hosts The Improv Hour at GiGi's Underground! Featuring Mabel's Baby with special guest Family Dinner plus more! ages 21+ (must have ID with you) Doors at 10pm, show at 10:30pm Tickets $15

$15

Saturday Seminar presents: Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Buncombe County Extension Office 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville

Join Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Alan Wagner and Ralph Coffey in The Learning Garden for this workshop demonstrating the timing, tools and techniques of pruning shrubs and small trees. Portions of this program may be held outside; please dress appropriately for the weather. The program is free but registration is required.

Free

Creative Allies and Adversaries,

ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, Asheville

Art-making is a path of discovery, guided by our authentic creative voice (the Ally) and often blocked by our internal critic (the Adversary). This low-pressure workshop will move you towards making peace with your inner creative Adversary and harnessing the unique power of your inner creative Ally! Randomly selected tarot cards and journaling will help […]

$85.00

Workshop: DYSTOPIA with Ripley Improv

The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC

DYSTOPIA WORKSHOP Presented by Ripley Improv Learn how to improvise narrative through the lens of genre! Ripley Improv will pull back the curtain and reveal the tropes, themes, and characters that make an improvised play a YA Dystopia. You’ll monologue, you’ll fight, you’ll fall in love, and, in the end, you’ll know how to construct […]

Winter Blues Open Studio

ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, Asheville

Challenge the winter blues with beauty, community and creativity! We will embrace the color blue as well as the gorgeous yet subtle hues of winter, adding playful marks to a variety of beautiful papers colors using indigo acrylic inks, indigo watercolors & earth tones. You will build up a beautiful stack of collage papers you […]

$45.00

Modelface Comedy Presents: Baron Vaughn at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave. , Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Baron Vaughn Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM DAY OF: $30.00 ADVANCED: $25.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $30.00 - ALL AGES - FULLY SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38201782 BARON VAUGHN With an undeniable ability to construct and produce remarkable performances, actor/writer/comedian Baron Vaughn is a skilled talent […]

$25

Modelface Comedy Presents: Ben Roy at the Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave. , Asheville

BEN ROY Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM ADVANCED: $20.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $25.00 DAY OF: $25.00 - FULLY SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38202250 BEN ROY If you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, he's been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice […]

$20

Ripley Improv presents: DYSTOPIA

The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC

Ripley’s premiere genre brings epic dystopian storytelling to life on the stage, honoring popular titles such as Hunger Games, Divergent, and A Handmaid’s Tale. In each performance you can expect to find your protagonist battling the evil powers that be as well as her own hormones. What might otherwise be a silly exploration of teenagers […]

Workshop: MUSICAL IMPROV

The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC

Workshop MUSICAL IMPROV Presented by Ripley Improv w/ instructor Kelly Lohman Improvising songs can be as easy as A/B, A/B, C! Learn simple musical formats that will wow an audience and make you feel like a wiz. Practice scene-into-song techniques and ways in which a song can enhance your character’s emotional journey. Taught by Ripley […]

Brevard Philharmonic presents Chamber Orchestra at Brevard-Davidson River

Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church 249 E. Main Street, Brevard, NC

A Chamber Orchestra performance by the Brevard Philharmonic at Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church. Wonderful string orchestra works by Mozart, Price, Rutter, Joplin and more! General admission, Seating is limited

$10 – $37

Ripley Improv presents: ENCOUNTER

The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC

ENCOUNTER Presented by Ripley Improv ENCOUNTER is a fully-improvised, hour-long stage play that explores the stories of first contact between one woman and the completely unknown. Inspired by Ripley's namesake film Alien, along with Arrival, and the book Annihilation, ENCOUNTER blends sci-fi, horror, and "the new weird," unpacking the emotional and psychological impact of a […]

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. This show will have chairs provided This show is wheelchair accessible SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they take the stage. Every lineup is […]

$25

Tina & Her Pony, Marigolds Album Release Show w/ Fwuit

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave. , Asheville

Tina & Her Pony (indie Appalachian folk) will play a full band show at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, March 12th, to celebrate the release of their new album Marigolds. $15 advance / $18 at the door / $20 VIP. Purchase tickets online here. Door opens at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Marigolds is an […]

$15 – $20

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

Every Monday Marlene Thompson hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. First Monday of […]

Free

Free Cooking Demo and Facts on Fats at Humana’s Local Neighborhood Center!

Humana Neighborhood Center 1863 Hendersonville Road, Asheville

Fat has a bad reputation, but not all fats are bad. In fact, some are healthier than others and are important to include in your diet. Join us to find out which fats you want to avoid and which you want to keep. Following the informational session, watch a chef prepare a recipe with healthy […]

Free

Gardening in the Mountains presents: Bountiful Backyard Berries

Join Meghan Baker, a NC Cooperative Extension outreach educator for small diversified farms, for this ONLINE presentation to learn how to choose the proper site for a variety of small fruits and the cultural requirements for consistent harvests. Megan will describe varieties best-suited for our WNC region and help us on our way to truly […]

Free

Hops Around Comedy: Katie Hughes at Eurisko Beer Company

Eurisko Beer Company 255 Short Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Hops Around Comedy is a rotating show presented by Modelface Comedy that takes place in all your favorite Asheville breweries. This week we are at Eurisko Brewing in the South Slope!!!! Katie Hughes is a nationally-touring comedian who Creative Loafing Atlanta named Critics’ Choice Best Comedian & Readers’ Choice Best Celebrity of 2019. Her album […]

$15

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Pulp Lounge

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC

3.16.23 The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement PULP What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel's Pulp Lounge When: Thursday 3.16.2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p Where: The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $14 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to […]

$14

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Pulp Lounge

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC

3.16.23 The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement PULP What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel's Pulp Lounge When: Thursday 3.16.2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p Where: The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $14 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to […]

$14

Crisp Comedy, live in Leicester

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! Featuring TBA ages 21+ (must have ID with you) Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Free

ATLiens, best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase

GiGi's Underground 122-002 College Street, Asheville

ATLiens is a best of Atlanta comedy showcase. This show features Alyx Libby, Tamar Rubin, Zach Wright, Piere Guyton and Katie Hughes ages 18+ doors 7pm, show at 8pm Tickets $15

$15

Where Ya From? a crowd work show with Cody Hughes

GiGi's Underground 122-002 College Street, Asheville

Be bold and sit up front because you might just be part of the show! Cody Hughes and a few of Asheville's best comedians will be telling jokes and taking shots this Friday night at GiGi's Underground Featuring: TBA ages 21+ (must have ID with you) doors at 10pm, show at 10:30pm Tickets $12

$12

Asheville Marathon and Half

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC

We're returning to downtown Asheville and the amazing RAD greenway for 2023! These races start in the heart of downtown Asheville (Pack Square Park) and weave their way down to the French Broad River, where runners will remain for the duration of the race. The greenway is scenic and flat, and we'll have planned entertainment […]

Third Annual Good Vibrationz: Metaphysical & Holistic Wellness Expo

Experience the Astral Plane by joining Aje Noire Creations at Crown Expo with over 20 metaphysical and holistic vendors. Immerse yourself in a sound bath session or talk to a nutrition specialist about furthering your wellness journey. Let yourself vibe and transcend to another level!

GUAJIRO CUBAN COMFORT FOOD Grand Opening

Asheville Cotton Mill Studios 122 Riverside Drive Suite D, Asheville

Asheville’s newest food truck, GUAJIRO CUBAN COMFORT FOOD, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, March 18 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. The grand opening will take place at GUAJIRO’S permanent location in the parking lot of the Asheville Cotton Mill in The River Arts District. The kidfriendly event will include giveaways, live music, classic […]

Free

Workshop: Lighting Design Basics

The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC

DESIGNER SERIES: LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS A crash course in theatrical lighting fundamentals. Join local Lighting Designer Abby Auman for the first workshop of our Magnetic U Designer series, and learn some basic lighting design tricks of the trade. Walk away from this empowering session feeling confident that you understand basic lighting design principles and the […]

Creating a Collage Journal: Open Studio

ArtPlay Studio 372 Depot Street Suite 44, Asheville

Come join us to begin working on your very own collage journal, in which you can build a collection of inspiring designs, patterns, quotes, colors, textures and more! We will have materials available for your to assemble your own booklet cover, and pages within to begin building up your collection. During open studio we always […]

$45.00

Don’t Tell Comedy, downtown Asheville

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and buy snacks at the venue. However for this particular show we ask that you not bring outside food or beverages. This show will have chairs provided This show […]

$25

Friendship – Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra

Blue Ridge Community College 180 W. Campus Dr., Flat Rock, NC

This concert celebrates friendship - old and new, local and long distance, and everything in between. For his debut with the HSO, David Southorn, Concertmaster of the Delaware and New Haven Symphonies, and Associate Concertmaster of the New Jersey Symphony, will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in e minor. The concert also features Elgar’s Enigma Variations, […]

$12 – $45

Tuatha Dea

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC

Marc Gunn’s Irish and Celtic PodCast rates Tuatha Dea as one of the top 10 Celtic bands of 2022! Hendersonville Theatre is proud to bring Tuatha Dea to Western North Carolina! Rated as one of the top 10 Celtic bands in the United States, Tuatha Dea is a progressive Americana band with a Rock edge, […]

$30

Cody Hughes & Friends live comedy special taping

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Sunday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This Sunday we have local legend Cody Hughes filming his first 30 min comedy special!!! Local favorites James Harrod and Marlene Thompson will also be filming their 15 min sets! Cody Hughes is a comedian from Asheville NC. He’s lived […]

$12

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

Every Monday Marlene Thompson hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring your best new jokes each week. You don't need a new set but you need to try at least one new bit. First Monday of […]

Free