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].

Simply Charmed

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

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 a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular […]

$45.00

Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening

Art Place Gallery 730 Locust Street, Hendersonville

Art 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 […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition

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

Modelface 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 […]

$18

David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse

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

North Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee, David Childers, with Irish singer songwriter, Dylan Walshe

$20

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Your 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 […]

Free

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 […]

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’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.

$15

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 […]

$45.00

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 […]

Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series

emberlight 82 Sanctuary Rd., Swannanoa, NC, United States

Spirited 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. […]

$180.00

Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition

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

Standup 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 […]

$18

Open Auditions for Blithe Spirit | Encore Players, Senior Readers Theatre at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

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

A New Readers Theatre Program Launches in the Swannanoa Valley—Join the Encore Players Onstage! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is excited to launch the Encore Players, a brand-new senior readers theatre program, and we’re looking for performers for our first production: Noël Coward’s classic comedy Blithe Spirit. Readers theatre brings stories to life […]

Free

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

Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “His Father’s Earth”

Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic opportunity to get acquainted with his work. Join us as we read a curated selection of Wolfe’s short stories, each paired with an engaging and […]

Tarot Card Readings at the Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North Carolina

Join Malorie, Certified Life Coach, Tarot Reader, and Astrologer, at Asheville Salt Cave for a transformative tarot experience. Receive a 10-minute reading designed to help you release the energy of 2025 and gain a sneak peek into your unique 2026 journey. Leave feeling clearer, inspired, and more connected to your intuition. Add on a salt […]

$15

Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

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

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. […]

$165.00

Galentines Open House

SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United States

✨ Be our Galentine ✨ Grab your besties and meet us at the studio for bubbles, vintage treasures, home goods and permanent jewelry by Sparked With Love. Come get linked (literally), shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and toast to love in all its forms. 🥂✨ February 13th at Shared Language Studios! 115 Elk Mtn. Road 4-6:30pm

Free

Ascension Closing Reception

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13, […]

Free

Ascension Closing Reception

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13, […]

Free

5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Experience the Art of Fused Glass Welcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in Tryon, North Carolina. Whether you're a seasoned studio artist, an art educator looking for professional development, or a curious enthusiast, FuseFest is designed to inspire […]

$395 – $425

Valentine’s Burlesque Class for Adults | Black Mountain Arts

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

Sparkle, Sass & Confidence This Valentine’s – Burlesque Workshop Feb 13 Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of sparkle, sass, and sophistication this Valentine's season! Join Claire for a sultry Friday night experience where classic burlesque meets modern empowerment. Whether you're looking to surprise someone special or simply celebrate yourself, this 90-minute workshop will have […]

$25

Modelface Comedy Presents Eric Neumann: Friday The 13th Comedy

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have headliner Eric Neumann from NYC for Friday the 13th Comedy! Eric Neumann is one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians on the comedy scene today. His late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon was […]

$18

Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts

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

Celebrate Friendship with a Hands-On Polymer Earrings Workshop – Feb 14 Celebrate friendship and creativity this Galentine's Day at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll create your own pair of unique polymer clay earrings to wear or gift to your favorite gals. Saturday, February 14th […]

$55

Gather Valentine’s Day Art Market in Burnsville

Hearth Glass and Gallery 410 W Main Street Burnsville, NC, 28714, Burnsville

This Valentine's Day market will feature emerging artists and makers, along with a tea vendor and food truck. Visitors can browse and buy handmade ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and more. The market offers a relaxed setting to meet the artists, enjoy tea, grab a bite from the food truck, and find unique Valentine's Day gifts.

Free

Local Cloth Valentine’s Day Make + Take

Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, Asheville

Stop by the Local Cloth Retail Shop for a little extra fiber love on Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) during the River Arts District’s Second Saturday. While you shop our one-of-a-kind, locally made fiber goods, you’re invited to stay awhile and create a small handmade project to take home with you — no experience required. […]

Free

Valentine Luminary ~ Clay Class

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

Share a creative night that truly lights you up! In this workshop, you and your partner will become brighter together as you make slab-rolled ceramic valentine luminaries. Each couple will carve symbols, patterns, or sweet messages into their luminaries, creating pieces that shine bright together- the perfect experience keepsake!

$75.00

Intuitive Collage Art with Lorelle Bacon

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

This is not only an interesting way to create unique artwork, but it also allows us to tap into our inner selves and intuition. We will intuit the meaning of what we have created, and the results are usually quite surprising! Students will learn a simple way to make pieces that have personal meaning to […]

$75.00

Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Bloom: A Family Workshop

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

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity, connection, and color at Hearts & Hands in Bloom, a joyful family art workshop led by beloved artist Tommy Simpson. Parents and children will work side by side to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bouquet—an artwork made together and meant to be treasured. 🌸 This hands-on experience goes beyond the studio: […]

$20

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Two performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic shorelines, ruined castles, and […]

Family Love Fest with Wht’s Shaking Music

The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Will you be our Valentine? Because we've got a sweet show planned for Pre-K and cool kids of all ages ... it's Family Love Fest on Valentine's Day (Saturday, February 14), 3-5pm at The Mule. Live music from 3-4 p.m. with special love songs and extra-special guests. There will be drums for everyone, a dance […]

Free

Where Love Gathers- A Valentine’s Community Supper

The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Candler, NC, United States

Where Love Gathers: a Valentine’s 4-course dinner made for couples, friends, and the whole community, hosted at The Farm in Candler, NC. Where Love Gathers is a Valentine’s dinner experience designed for everyone—couples, friends, and anyone who loves good food and a warm community vibe. Join us at The Farm in Candler, NC for a […]

Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens

Mars Landing Arts Center 37 Library Street, Mars Hill

NYC-based Hillard Greene brings his program "Black Spirituals Until the Civil War) to Mars Landing Arts Center. This performance in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable, distinct art form of the American-heritage songs associated with the Underground Railroad network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century […]

Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope (special Valentine’s show)

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

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

$25

SPIRITUALS & JAZZ – Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens

Mars Landing Arts Center 37 Library Street, Mars Hill

Spirituals and classic jazz fill an evening of eclectic performance when New York bassist Hilliard Greene heads up a double-bill, Feb. 14 at Mars Landing Galleries. Hill opens the concert with selections from a program he titles Negro Spirituals Until the Civil War: When Folksongs Bring Freedom. In the second half of the program, Hill […]

$27.38

Folkmoot LIVE! Kanola Band Mardi Gras Party

Folkmoot Center 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC, United States

Folkmoot LIVE! is pleased to present Kanola Band for An Evening of New Orleans- inspired soul, brass, & grooves from jazz to funk. Kanola Band is more than a band. It is a musical journey through the heart of New Orleans. With deep reverence for the city’s unmatched cultural legacy, this high-energy ensemble brings to […]