The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Naomi Lindenfeld
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPERSPECTIVES: Naomi Lindenfeld January 31, 2026, 11am | Free and Open to All Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC} On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11am, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” artist talk in BMCM+AC’s upstairs gallery. This event is presented in conjunction with the opening of Dialogue: […]
Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleThe YMI Cultural Center will open Art Earth Soul Kollective, a multidisciplinary exhibition examining race, space, faith, and belonging in American life. The opening reception on Friday, January 31 will feature visual and sonic works, a live performance, and opportunities for informal conversation. The exhibition remains on view through March 20. Opening Reception: Friday, January […]
Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!! Corey's love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy, Dale. By the second grade, Corey […]
An Evening With The Close
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSaturday January 31st 7:30 PM – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20. About […]
February Art Classes
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThere are always exciting classes being offered at Arrowhead Gallery & Studio in Old Fort, NC. . Check out our lineup for February! Easy exit #73 of I-40
Becoming Punxsutawney Phil: A “Groundhog Day” screening and discussion
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesWhat can a decades-old rom-com/fantasy film about a rodent teach us about human moral development? Come for the laughs, stay for a discussion of this timeless mid-winter feast for the mind and heart, which legendary film theorist Stanley Cavell said would still be "cherished" 100 years after its inception. Together, we will view Groundhog Day, […]
RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta based comedian by way of Asheville, NC. He is a weekend regular at The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, a Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest semi-finalist, and […]
21st Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesJoin us for one of our favorite days of the year! Chimney Rock’s hardworking woodchuck will make a prediction not only about how much more winter we will have, but who we will be the Super Bowl winner.
Toddler Dance Class: Arctic Animals for Ages 1.5–3 | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesExplore Winter Fun & Movement with Your Little One – Grown-Up & Me Arctic Animals Embark on a frosty, fun-filled adventure in Grown-Up & Me Dance: Arctic Animals! This class invites little explorers ages 1.5–3 and their trusted adults to groove, twirl, and wiggle through the magical world of polar bears, penguins, and snowy arctic […]
Preschool Dance Class: Arctic Animals Ages 3–5 | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesLeap, Glide, and Stomp Through Winter Fun – Morning Mini-Movers Arctic Animals Bundle up for a frosty fun adventure in Morning Mini Movers: Arctic Animals! In this playful winter mini-mester, dancers aged 3–5 will leap like Arctic hares, glide like penguins, and stomp like snow-covered polar bears as they explore dance through an imaginative, snow-themed […]
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, […]
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics -A 4-Part Series Feb 2026
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesWant to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This 4-Part series will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, textures, and more! $499 plus a $65 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCJoy and Bliss in the Body. Lyrical Wave Lyrical Rhythm, the fourth rhythm of the Maps created Gabrielle Roth gives us lightness, joy, playful and transformational energy in our bodies! It is a feeling of enjoying our movement in the body. The feeling of ecstasy that fulfills the body! It takes discipline to be a […]
Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesNew Year - New Jokes First Jokes is a show featuring 25 of Asheville's best comedians sharing the first jokes they have written in 2026! All new jokes for a new years Hosted by Ryan Brown Featuring Aaron Naylor, Amanda Neal, Austin Elfers, Ben Gibson, Ben Jennings, CJ Green, Clay Jones, Cloud Hudson, Danny Felix, […]
Head, Heart, and Hand: Works by Tommy Simpson | Art Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesHEAD, HEART, AND HAND Works by Tommy Simpson Opening Reception: February 6th Exhibition Runs: February 6 – March 1, Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Free and Open to the Public Black Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to present an exhibition of works by renowned artist Tommy Simpson, whose imaginative approach […]
Inside the Imaginist’s Workshop: Tommy Simpson Artist Talk, Book Launch & Film
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesStep inside the imaginative world of renowned artist and furniture maker Tommy Simpson during a special Artist Talk, Book Launch, and Film Screening celebrating his exhibition Head, Heart & Hand at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. This free, public event brings together storytelling, film, and conversation for a rich, behind-the-scenes look at Simpson’s […]
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!
1 Granada St., Asheville, NC 28806 1 Granada St., AshevilleCelebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville) for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with stories, play, and community connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, pediatric speech-language pathologist and author of […]
Special Event: LP & The Vinyl – From Blues to Beatles to Bowie
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesA 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 […]
Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals
Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have our first show at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Alyx Libby from […]
Ronn McFarlane & Carolyn Surrick Live Concert | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesExperience Lute & Viola da Gamba Magic in Concert – Thursday, February 6 This special concert features Ronn McFarlane on lute and Carolyn Surrick on viola da gamba. Both of these distinguished artists have been champions of their respective instruments for decades, immersing themselves in various forms of folk and chamber music. Renaissance and Baroque […]
Fiber & Textiles – CALL FOR ART
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, is accepting entries for their February exhibit, "Fiber & Textiles." The show will run from February 7 to February 22 DETAILS: These are the fabrics of our lives, the threads that hold us all together. Texture, warmth, color, and tactile are words that may come to […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]
Free Valentine’s Market in the Greenhouses at Ross Farm
Ross Farm (Formally Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, CandlerLOVE IN BLOOM: Ross Farm is hosting Western North Carolina's Most Unique Valentine's Event—Featuring Highland Cow Kisses! This is the right place for all things love. Mark your calendars for the region's sweetest Valentine’s experience including fluffy cow smooches, local artisans, and greenhouses full of flirty fun just in time for V-Day! CANDLER, NC – […]
The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThe North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit of Western North Carolina. Taking place Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, from 1–6 p.m. in the Arboretum’s Auditorium, The Little Crafty will feature […]
Simply Charmed
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular […]
Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening
Art Place Gallery 730 Locust Street, HendersonvilleArt Place Gallery celebrates a new exhibit featuring fiber artworks from regional artists. The exhibit also showcases members’ 2D and 3D artwork including painting, drawing, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramic work created in the Stuart Glassman Ceramic Studio, a vibrant part of the Art League of Henderson County. The Art Place Gallery is a dynamic visual […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The perfect show for everyone celebrating Galentine’s Day! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors […]
David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesNorth Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee, David Childers, with Irish singer songwriter, Dylan Walshe
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]
Jazz Is for Everyone – Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA 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 […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleAsheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]
Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardWith 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 […]
Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series
emberlight 82 Sanctuary Rd., Swannanoa, NC, United StatesSpirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in a space rooted in love and radical acceptance. This is not about performance or comedy. It’s about trusting the unknown and responding from the heart. […]
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s edition with all headlining comics Comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! We have all headlining Comics on the show, sharing their interpretations of Valentine's Day! Love […]
