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].

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

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25

The Comedy Zone – Greg Morton

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

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends […]

$28

Slow Runner + Moon Bride

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

Slow Runner celebrates the release of Yesterday Don't Fail Me Now on Friday, January 24th. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Moon Bride […]

$15 – $20

Buckskin Sewing: Tiny Treasures Bag

Join practical crafting and hide-tanning expert Rain Hall to design and sew your very own buckskin drawstring bag to keep your especially small somethings somewhere truly special!  Buckskin is a […]

$65 – $115

Makerspace: Love Postcards

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

Join us for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff! Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by on-view exhibitions. All ages and abilities […]

Free with Museum admission.

ASCI 2024 Robert Burns Night Supper

The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

After an over 40 year career of weekly Celtic roots music radio broadcast including NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock, Asheville Sister Cities is excited that Fiona Ritchie will be traveling from […]

$50 – $135

Comedy for Comedians, supporting our friends in Los Angeles

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Comedians Asheville has received so much love from our friends in Los Angeles as we recover from Hurricane Helene. It's time to return the favor. […]

$15

The Comedy Zone – Greg Morton

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

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends […]

$28

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]

$15

15th Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

On Sunday, January 26th at 6:00 PM, Eulogy at Burial Beer Company (10 Buxton Avenue in Asheville’s South Slope) will host the Fifteenth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading. This yearly […]

$5 – $10

Comedy for Community supporting Tranzmission

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

Asheville Standup Comedy Pageant Finale

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

Standup Comedy Pageant Finale Wednesday January 29, 2025. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at door or […]

$15

Modelface Comedy presents Ryan Cox at LaZoom

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have local favorite Ryan Cox! Ryan Cox is about to record his first comedy special […]

$15

Christie Lenée & Crys Matthews at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Two of today's best guitarists/singer-songwriters join forces for a night of music in Asheville! Christie Lenée is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and fingerstyle guitarist known for her unique style that […]

$25

Comedy at Catawba: Aaron Naylor

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 we have local favorite Aaron Naylor! Aaron Naylor is a Chicago-based comedian from Kansas […]

$15

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Ritu Tirthani

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]

Free

The Art of Fiber and Textiles Exhibition

2021 Asheville Highway Hendersonville, NC 28791 2021 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville

The Art League is proud to present “The Art of Fiber and Textiles,” an exhibition that showcases the innovative spirit and enduring traditions of these versatile mediums. The Art League […]

Free

What’s Shaking? Music presents: Cabin Fever Concert Series

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville

Mountain grooves for cool kids of all ages (but especially our pre-K friends and their grown ups)! What's Shaking? Music presents a Cabin Fever Concert Series with fun music, lots […]

Free

Tot Time

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

Take an Express Tour of our galleries, then go on an adventure with art, music, or storytelling in the Museum’s interactive Art PLAYce. For children ages 0-5 years old and […]

$6

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Director: Victoria Lamberth Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice, racism, and bigotry. A progressive white couple’s proud liberal […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Comedy at Catawba: Will Abeles

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Will Abeles from Nashville! Will Abeles is a stand-up comedian, producer […]

$15

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Director: Victoria Lamberth Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice, racism, and bigotry. A progressive white couple’s proud liberal […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Adult Studio: Making Mosaics

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

Join us to explore the art of mosaics with instructor Linda Guarin. In this two-day workshop you will learn various techniques for cutting, shaping, and arranging mosaics to achieve different […]

$10 – $100

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

Bike Love ’25 @ Eulogy

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Bike Love '25 @ Eulogy Whether you ride or just love a great party, Bike Love '25 is where music, community, and high-energy vibes come together. Bring your crew, hit […]

$30

Ballet Hispánico: CARMEN.maquia

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

Embark on a journey through time and emotion as we commemorate 150 years of Carmen in a spellbinding dance performance inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso. Choreographer Gustavo Ramírez […]

$15 – $45

Love Your Library Chocolate Cake Contest

Show off your chocolate cake baking skills this February! Enter the Friends of the Enka-Candler Library Love Your Library Chocolate Cake Contest on Sun. Feb. 9th 2025 Bring your cakes […]

$10

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Director: Victoria Lamberth Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Conversations addressing prejudice, racism, and bigotry. A progressive white couple’s proud liberal […]

$21.75 – $32.00