The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.

 

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 Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

A Sense of Renewal! 2025 Happy New Year Everyone, every New Year we have the opportunity to reset and renew aspirations, dreams and inspirations in our bodies and lives. We […]

$15 – $25

Open-Level Adult Dance at BMCA

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

Start dancing in BMCA’s low-pressure environment with Open-Level Adult Dance. Each class will feature a full-body warm-up, specific skill practice, and a dance combination to your favorite music! Dance combinations […]

$20

Book Launch Party — A Feral Church by H. Byron Ballard

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents a book launch for A Feral Church: A Guided Journey to Find Magic, Kinship, and the Goddess by H. Byron Ballard. Held at Citizen Vinyl […]

Free

The Stakeout

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

This fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following […]

$28

FILM SCREENING: home

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

HOME, a collaboration of Sue Schroeder (dancemaker) and Adam Larsen (filmmaker), connects the foundations of human existence — home, body and nature — as inextricably linked. Experienced through the integration […]

Free

“Valley Talent” Student Art Exhibit

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

Valley Talent is an annual gallery exhibit that BMCA has been hosting since 2020. The organization invites eight local valley schools/programs to have their art teachers select works to be […]

Free

The Stakeout

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

This fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following […]

$28

ELEMENTS OF BMC: Fiber Workshop

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

ELEMENTS OF BMC is a new series that explores the fundamental parts of creative practice at Black Mountain College, highlighting a range of artistic mediums and techniques. The series investigates […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

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

This show will be at an indoor location. At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show […]

$25

The Stakeout

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

This fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following […]

$28

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

In celebration of its 23rd anniversary, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville, NC, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday, January 11. […]

$30 – $100

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Cultivating Being Vibrant and Wonder of it All for 2025! It's an Ah-Ha moment when you are moving! Also it is the moment when you see a beautiful rainbow in […]

$15 – $25

ACMS Presents Lysander Piano Trio

First Presbyterian Church Asheville 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC

Revel in one of chamber music's most beloved forms, the piano trio, with this “incredible ensemble” known for its “passionate playing, articulate and imaginative ideas and wide palette of colors” […]

$48

Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to […]

$15

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Open and Closed in the Body! How do you find the balance between being Open and Closed in your body and life? Staying Open, we allow ourselves freedom to explore […]

$15 – $25

R2S Volunteer Tutor Training

Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Read 2 Succeed (R2S) is on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners. Join New Reading Tutor […]

Free

Knitting & Quilting Retreat at Kanuga

Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United States

Kanuga presents it's 20th anniversary Knitting & Quilting Retreat with master knitting instructor, Varian Brandon. Jan. 16-19, 2025 on Kanuga's 1,400 acre campus near Hendersonville, this retreat offers guests master […]

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender […]

$12

An Artful Journey: Siena and the Rise of Painting

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

The Artful Journey with Julianna Caro continues! After an exciting fall looking at art exhibitions on Impressionism, the Harlem Renaissance, John Singer Sargent, and the Venice Biennale, this winter we […]

$25

Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites […]

$15

Rennie Harris Puremovement

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

Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at […]

$65

Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy […]

$15

The Art of Yoga Series

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in the Museum Atrium for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Each session features a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between the imagery […]

$10

BMCA Instructors’ Concert

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

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 18 at […]

$15

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 at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]

$18

Rennie Harris Puremovement

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

Leave what you think you know about hip-hop at the door: This suite of works is designed to challenge popular perceptions of street dance — shaking the art form at […]

$65

Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training

Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

January 19th – March26th, 2025 | 10 Consecutive Sundays |2-4PM EST 20 Hours Total (Live Sessions with Recordings Available) In a world where anxiety, stress, and trauma are increasingly prevalent, […]

$699 – $799

Comedy for Community supporting Riverlink

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to […]

$15

Terry Roberts in conversation with Denise Kiernan

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprops and Blue Ridge Public Radio present: Terry Roberts in Conversation with Denise Kiernan. The author event for Roberts' newest novel The Devil Hath a Pleasing Shape takes place at […]

Free

A Celebration of the Life & Songs of DANIEL JOHNSTON

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Shimmy-Disc presents... a Celebration of the Life & Songs of DANIEL JOHNSTON on January 22 at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. $20 tickets or pay […]

$20

Level Up! featuring Rocket League – Youth eSports Camp

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

Have fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic […]

$349.00

The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Elizabeth Holden Gallery’s exhibition The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets featuring the work of master puppeteer Hobey Ford will be on view at Warren Wilson College from […]

PERFORMANCE: Yarn/Wire performs Annea Lockwood and Katherine Young

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

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents the Yarn/Wire quartet, performing compositions by Annea Lockwood and Katherine Young. The Yarn/Wire ensemble will perform the second realization of their Fromm […]

$8 – $12

Clean(ish) Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of local favorites. Clean(ish) is a silly comedy showcase that is […]

$15