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 [email protected].

Dashing Through The Snow

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Kellin Watson & Friends’ Holiday Special Featuring Aaron Price

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

"Ring in the holiday season with a myriad of musicians! Kellin Watson and some talented friends will be taking the BMCA stage. Featured musicians are Ashley Heath, Sarah Siskind, and Casey Driessen. Kellin Watson is an internationally-touring singer-songwriter, whose award-winning sound blends elements of blues, pop, folk, and soul. Hailing from Black Mountain, NC, Kellin […]

$25

Tales of Chanukah

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join us as three storytellers share tales of Chanukah - the Festival of Lights. These varied stories will warm your hearts and uplift your spirits regardless of your religious background. Tales of Chanukah will celebrate this season of love and light. Featured tellers are Catherine Serota, Zane Chait, and Donna Catton-Johnson. Larry Pearlman will emcee […]

$15

Dashing Through The Snow

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

The Unteachables Comedy Tour at The Funkatorium

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this weekend we are excited to host The Unteachables Comedy Tour at the Funkatorium! One was teacher of the year and the other got fired for posting jokes online. They’re unhinged, uncensored, and unforgettable. The Unteachables bring you a night of […]

$18

Dashing Through The Snow

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Dashing Through The Snow

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

A Swannanoa Solstice

Sun, Dec 21 • 2 pm & 7 pm Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of new and returning artists, bringing you a festive variety of Celtic, American roots, and world-influenced music. This winter, join a heartwarming tribute to Appalachian culture, […]

Dashing Through The Snow

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Brevard Philharmonic presents Christmastime in Brevard

Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Christmastime in Brevard is a heartwarming holiday tradition that brings the whole community together in celebration. Filled with joyful classics and seasonal favorites, it’s the perfect way to share the spirit of the season with family and friends. This beloved concert sells out every year, so be sure to reserve your seats early!

$15 – $47

A Swannanoa Solstice

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Sun, Dec 21 • 2 pm & 7 pm Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of new and returning artists, bringing you a festive variety of Celtic, American roots, and world-influenced music. This winter, join a heartwarming tribute to Appalachian culture, […]

New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

Are you ready to hit the ground running in 2026? The 12th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2026 at 10am! What better way to celebrate the start of a new year than running in the heart of downtown Asheville? The race course takes you through […]

Valentine’s Heart Mosaic Stepping Stones Workshop

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Ready for some color in your yard? This class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the creation of your own, unique heart-shaped mosaic stepping stone. In the first session, you will learn the basics of mosaic design, select and cut/break tessere (ceramic tiles, plates and other materials) and adhere them […]

$80

Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Show Details 📍 Brewery. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You will also be able to pull the show address at that time using your email address on our website. 🍻 Drinks will be available for […]

$27

The Slocan Ramblers

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Fri, Jan 16 • 8 pm With raw emotion, tight harmonies, and impeccable musicianship, The Slocan Ramblers will light up the stage and lift your spirits. Their latest album Up the Hill and Through the Fog transforms hardship into hope with a powerful, joyful soundtrack. Say hello to your new favorite band. “This fearless, fleet-fingered […]

The Comedy Zone: Sid Davis

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Fri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival for three years. Discovered by Joan Rivers in 2014, he skyrocketed with ComedyTime TV. Candid about the medical condition that delayed his start, his […]

The Comedy Zone: Sid Davis

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Fri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival for three years. Discovered by Joan Rivers in 2014, he skyrocketed with ComedyTime TV. Candid about the medical condition that delayed his start, his […]

Jazz Is for Everyone – Bebop: Jazz Takes Flight

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Jan 18 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the 1940s, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk took jazz to thrilling new heights. The tempos got faster, the harmonies bolder, and the rhythms more complex. Dancers sat down and leaned in […]

The Acting Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Risa Brainin Fri, Jan 23 • 8 pm In this rapturous, fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, a mischievous fairy creates chaos for four young lovers and a troupe of amateur actors in an enchanted forest. Bursting with mirth, music, magic, and mayhem, this transformation comes […]

Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

A new work that explores the unique and tragic conflicts faced by settlers of Western North Carolina during the Civil War. Set in rural Madison County, this opera is a powerful account of families torn apart by fear, mistrust, and violence. Tracing a story that interweaves short stories and poetry of Ron Rash and based […]

$25.00

The Acting Company presents Great Expectations

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

By Nikki Massoud From the novel by Charles Dickens Directed by Devin Brain Sat, Jan 24 • 8 pm Akin to a bingeable dramedy carved with the beautiful prose that made Dickens popular, this fast-paced adaptation is filled with unexpected hilarity, escaped prisoners, decaying mansions, and a stunning young heiress of ruthless intelligence. This gripping […]

Creative Writing Essentials with Shelby Wardlaw

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

"Do you have a story to tell? Do you scribble ideas down on napkins and notecards? Have you always felt the urge to write, but are unsure how to get started? In this fun and dynamic class, students will learn the essentials of masterful storytelling. Each class will include a craft talk, a mentor text, […]

$125

Special Event: LP & The Vinyl – From Blues to Beatles to Bowie

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

A Benefit for Arts for All Kids Fri, Feb 6 • 7 pm Sit center stage and step into the spotlight. Join us on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage for an unforgettable evening where every note played helps open doors to the arts for WNC students. Enjoy intimate on-stage seating, light bites and drinks, a […]

Jazz Is for Everyone – Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Feb 8 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the late 1950s and ’60s, musicians like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman, and others claimed their place as artists. There wasn’t any real doubt before, but jazz now […]

Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

With a velvet voice and old-soul charm, Stella Cole brings timeless jazz standards to life in an evening brimming with elegance and warmth. A rising star whose performances have captivated both social media audiences and live concertgoers, Cole offers fresh yet nostalgic interpretations of favorites by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. Experience […]

20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Celebrate the WCU Fine Art Museum’s 20th Anniversary at our February 12 reception, from 5-7 pm. This special exhibition traces the Museum’s journey from its roots in the Belk and Chelsea Galleries to its focus on contemporary Native American voices today. Explore works from each chapter of our history and join us in honoring this […]

Free

Margo Price

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States

For nearly a decade, Margo Price has created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite, timeless album that reconnects with her roots. At its core, Hard Headed Woman is about that furious instinct to never waver — especially when our values and […]

$1 – $60

Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Tue & Wed, Feb 17 & 18 • 8 pm For over 50 years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers. One of America’s most popular dance companies, Ailey II brings fresh perspectives to Alvin Ailey’s legacy—propelling […]

Joshua Lozoff: Life is Magic

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Fri, Feb 20 • 7 pm Awe-inspiring illusions. Mind-boggling mental demonstrations. Captivating storytelling. Prepare to be astonished as Joshua Lozoff includes audience members of all ages in this highly interactive show. As seen on Clueless, Cheers, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, this enchanting performer will ignite your imagination. Spotlight on Joshua Lozoff: Former film […]

Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States

For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish […]

$1 – $45

58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition | Reception

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented undergraduate students. The 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is currently on display in the WCU Fine Art Museum, with a reception on Thursday, February 26, from 5-7PM! Join us as we celebrate the students' work and hear their stories and perspectives at […]

Free

The Comedy Zone: Michael Palascak

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Fri & Sat, Feb 27 & 28 • 8 pm Michael Palascak, featured on The Late Show and The Late Late Show, was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing. Known for his sharp, personal material and likability, his specials 1984 and The Internet Live reflect his optimistic humor, including his YouTube series The […]

Jazz Is for Everyone – Ballads: Lost & Found

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Mar 1 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes There are songs of loss and songs of found. No music has gone deeper into heartache, flirtation, and reverie than jazz. From Billie Holiday’s ache to Sarah Vaughan’s sass, from the lonely beauty of […]

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: The Trouble with Angels

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Tue, Mar 3 • 7 pm Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch (Glee, Only Murders in the Building) and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery (The Office) for a raucous night of classic tunes, live comedy, and devilish charm. It’s part cabaret, part stand-up, and all sass—because when these angels get together, heaven can wait. Spotlight on […]

Nicole Zuraitis

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Wed, Mar 4 • 7 pm A 2X Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, arranger, and New York-based bandleader—Zuraitis is a trailblazing artist with “a heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police). Discover how this dynamic performer and “prolific songwriter” (Broadway World) is redefining vocal jazz. “Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.” —DownBeat Magazine Spotlight on Nicole […]