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].

AmiciMusic presents “JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the ‘Jew’di”

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. Pianist/Daniel Weiser has performed in over 20 countries.

Pay What You Can

Dinner Under Dinos

Dinner Under Dinos – A Parent’s Night Out Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS! This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and […]

$30.00 – $35.00

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

BMCA Instructors Concert | Live Music in Black Mountain, NC

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

BMCA Instructors Concert in Black Mountain, NC | Live Music Featuring 8 Acclaimed Local Musicians 8 incredible musicians for 1 great night of music! The BMCA instructors are back for another performance! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts rings in the new year with our annual Instructors Concert on Saturday, January 24 at 7:30 […]

$20

AmiciMusic presents “JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the ‘Jew’di”

Asheville Jewish Community Center 256 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United States

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. Pianist/Daniel Weiser has performed in over 20 countries.

$18 – $22

Cowboy Judy / Kellin Watson & The Feelgood

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Mark your calendar for a special Co-Headlining event Saturday, Jan 24th … 2 shows for one ticket. Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30 Cowboy Judy 7:30 & Kellin Watson & The Feelgood 8:30 Cowboy Judy is fronted by longtime regional favorites Amanda Anne Platt, Amber Sankaran, Dulci Ellenberger, and Melissa Hyman. […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

$27

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 […]

AmiciMusic presents “JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the ‘Jew’di”

Agudas Israel Congregation 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is a phenomenal talent who has been voted best musician in the Baltimore/DC area for several years. Pianist/Daniel Weiser has performed in over 20 countries.

$13.50 – $20

Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

New 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, […]

$18

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country and folk favorites as vocalist Emily Redden joins the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending series. From classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash to the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the […]

$45

“Jeeves In Bloom” at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Join NC Stage Jan. 28th - Feb. 22nd for Jeeves In Bloom by Margaret Raether, based on the writings of P.G. Wodehouse. The peaceful English countryside may never be the same after Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. What starts as a plan to pair tongue-tied, amphibian-loving Augustus Fink-Nottle and fanciful, […]

$10 – $48

An Artful Journey: Allan Rohan Crite’s Urban Glory

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

Discover Urban Glory: An Insider’s Artful Journey into Allan Rohan Crite’s World Travel to Boston’s vibrant art scene for a virtual exploration of Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory, a long-overdue retrospective honoring one of America’s most important artists. More than a painter, Crite was a historian, storyteller, and elder statesman of Boston’s African American community, […]

$25

OPENING RECEPTION: Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

OPENING RECEPTION for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld January 30, 2026, 5:30–8pm | Free and Open to All Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC} Join us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5:30–8pm. About the exhibition: Dialogue: Lindenfeld […]

Free

Crisp Comedy featuring Jason Reel, 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! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Jason Reel from Marion, NC! Jason Reel writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). He uses observational humor mixed […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

$25

PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Naomi Lindenfeld

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

PERSPECTIVES: 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: […]

Free

Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

The 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 […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$25

An Evening With The Close

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Saturday 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 […]

Free

February Art Classes

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

There 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 States

What 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, […]

$25

RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$15

21st Annual Groundhog Day Celebration

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

Join 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 States

Explore 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 […]

$85

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 States

Leap, 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 […]

$85

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

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics -A 4-Part Series Feb 2026

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Want 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 […]

$499.00

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Joy 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 […]

$15 – $25

Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

New 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, […]

$18

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 States

HEAD, 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 […]

Free

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 States

Step 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 […]

Free

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!

1 Granada St., Asheville, NC 28806 1 Granada St., Asheville

Celebrate 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals

Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$15