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].

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

LOVE AND COMPASSION The day after Feb. 14th, Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Valentine's Day is for everyone to send Love messages to their love and committed partners, friends, family and four legged ones! This Sunday is a day to send out our Love and Compassion messages to those who are struggling with how the […]

$15 – $25

Frostbite 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run

Lelia Patterson Center 1111 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC, United States

Want to avoid the winter blues? Get motivated with the 34th Annual Frostbite Races presented by Hunter Subaru! Join the largest winter footrace in Henderson County for a fun-filled afternoon of running and family-friendly activities. Choose from a 10K, 5K run/walk, or a flat and fast 1-mile un-timed Fun Run - perfect for runners of […]

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

Sweet Storytime with R2S & The Hop Ice Cream

The Hop Ice Cream Cafe 640 Merrimon Avenue #103, Asheville, NC, United States

📚🍦 Join Read 2 Succeed & The Hop Ice Cream for a Sweet Storytime! Celebrate Black History Month with us at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Ave. #103, Asheville, NC 28804) on Sunday, February 15, as we share the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, the “Father of Ice Cream,” featuring beloved children’s book Ice […]

Free

Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Queen’s Ball

South Slope Downtown Asheville Asheville

Asheville, NC — Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Downtown Asheville will burst into color, rhythm, and revelry on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as the Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the South Slope beginning promptly at 3:05 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Life Is a Carnival”. Sponsored by Asheville Mardi […]

Free

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

RAD Comedy featuring Sasha Srbulj

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Sasha Srbulj from NYC in Asheville! Sasha Srbulj is a New York City based stand up comedian and creator of the comedy specials 'Root for the Wind' and 'Artificial Ignorance' (Amazon Prime). You can find his comedy […]

$18

Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts

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

Learn Ballroom Dancing with Your Partner – 4-Week Beginners Course, Feb 16–Mar 9 Ballroom 1 is the perfect way to extend the romance and give your special someone an experience you'll both treasure. ​Music, dancing, and fun are guaranteed as you and your partner explore the exciting world of Latin and Ballroom dancing. From the […]

$125

Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts

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

Keep the Spark Alive on the Dance Floor – Ballroom 2: Feb 16–Mar 9 Ballroom 2 is how you keep the sparks flying. Expand your knowledge with more dances, more steps, and more fun as you and your partner deepen your connection on the dance floor. Because the best relationships keep growing. In this intermediate […]

$125

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their dating trauma. […]

$15

Music Theory for Singers Workshop | BMCA Music Classes

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

Music Theory for Singers: Read, Hear & Sing with Confidence Strengthen your skills as a singer by learning the fundamentals of music theory and notation in this supportive, hands-on workshop led by Cary Fridley. Designed for singers ages 15 and up, this class focuses on ear training, sight-singing, and understanding traditional sheet music. You’ll learn […]

$80

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 […]

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

WINTER VISIONS Winter is the time to go inward to reflect on Visions and Dreams that are manifested or come before you. We allow our visions and dreams to germinate or to sit with, and when Spring time arrives then we begin to watch our Visions and Dreams blossom or awaken! We move our bodies […]

$15 – $25

Breathe & BE Renewed: A Winter Reset Retreat

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

This February, take a pause just for you. 🌿✨ Join us at The Horse Shoe Farm for Breathe & BE Renewed: A Winter Reset Retreat with The Breath Nurse, Rachele Scevola. Over four peaceful days, you’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and recharge—surrounded by cozy spaces, nourishing meals, and the quiet beauty of the mountains. Think […]

MIXTAPE! The Music of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Did you really think we’d stop at Vol. 2? Not a chance! Your favorite rock ’n’ roll time machine is back and spinning another round of greatest hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. From the musical masterminds who brought you The Music of Queen, The Eagles, and The Beatles, Mixtape Vol. 3 is jam-packed […]

Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave

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

Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo of Woven Light LLC in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep. Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about […]

$58

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 […]

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small 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 […]

$27

Emo Night Brooklyn

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Eulogy in Asheville on February 20, 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not […]

$22.82

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

The Appalucians

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

NEW LOCATION as part of a special event & concert series being held at the Monte Vista, located at 308 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711 We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Maybe you can only give a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for […]

Free

It’s a Wrap!

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

This workshop is geared toward beginners or near-beginning wire wrap students. Adults and teens. Those with some experience may work on a more advanced project, while the beginners will learn the basics by making a lovely bracelet. By the time the class is over, students will be confident enough in their abilities to create more […]

$75.00

Simply Charmed with Workshops/Classes/Appointments

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

Come stamp and hammer a charm pendant to your liking in Ignite's new Downtown Asheville studio! Group friendly up to 14 and a fun and quick experience in jewelry making. Choose from more than 60 unique styles and designs of metal stamps. Start with a brass piece in chosen shape (silver upgrades avail), then pick […]

$45.00

Dinner Under Dinos

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

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

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Hibiscus-Lavender Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 […]

$18

AJT’s WINTER FORMAL

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

Asheville Junior Theater is excited to share that we are having a TEEN WINTER FORMAL dance this Saturday night! We will have amazing catered food, great music and a fun place for kids to dance the night away! Last year at our Masquerade Ball we had nearly 150 people! Tickets for the Winter Formal can […]

$35

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

Cozy Felted Hat

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

Join artist and instructor, Betty Ann Winters, for this fun wet felting class. Students will learn how to measure their own head to create a resist, lay fibers flat, and then manipulate them into a 3D hat. Step-by-step instructions · All materials are included!

$75.00

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

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion! Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

$15

RAD Comedy featuring Jay Hunter

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 Jay Hunter! "Raised in Cleveland Ohio, Jay Hunter joined the military to see the world. US Navy Nuclear electronics technician, a Homer J Simpson on an aircraft carrier. What returned? A refreshingly goofy take […]

$15

Call for Proposals: BMCA Theatre 2026–2027 Season

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts invites directors, producers, playwrights, and theatre companies to submit proposals for the 2026–2027 BMCA Theatre season. BMCA Theatre is an intimate, 80-seat performance space dedicated to bold storytelling, creative risk-taking, and meaningful community connection. We welcome proposals for original works and established plays that are innovative, inclusive, and […]

Free

Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

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

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

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

Experience ALT ASO like never before, as the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending chamber orchestra explores the rich tradition of tango at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Joined by professional tango dancers and Argentinean-American baritone Gustavo Feulien, this program journeys from the golden age of Argentine tango to the bold, contemporary voice of Piazzolla. Across three […]

$45

Wednesday Night Riffs featuring Jordan Ballard

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 be 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 Jordan Ballard Jordan Ballard is an […]

$12