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
Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCWord Maps! Word Maps, created by Gabrielle Roth gives the mover a creative, expressive and fun way to explore the 5Rhythms®. Word Map: L, Let it in, Let it out, Let it go, Let go of letting go, Let it be! Don't miss out! We will have Brandi and students to drum live for our […]
Julia Nunnally Duncan booksigning
Julia Nunnally Duncan will be featured author at Flood Gallery on Sunday, March 16, 3-5 p.m. She will read from her latest books, When Time Was Suspended and All We Have Loved. A booksigning will follow her reading.
Irish Nonsense, a wee silly St. Patrick’s Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have a wee silly St. Patrick's Day Comedy Show! Irish Nonsense is never stronger than St. Patrick's Day. Come raise a pint with us at Catawba Brewing and let out some wee lil leprechaun giggles Featuring Clay Jones, […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Green River Green Love & Good Luck – Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday
Trail to Little Bradley waterfall Little Bradley Trail, SaludaAre you in need of some good luck? Come help us treat hemlocks to protect against hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) at Little Bradley Falls in Green River Game Land! We’ll be hosting a Volunteer Hemlock Treatment Workday for good luck on Monday, March 17th, from 10am – 4pm. Hemlock trees are an essential and irreplaceable […]
Fundraiser for Limestone Gumption
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesYou are invited to a fundraiser for Limestone Gumption: The Stage Musical Comedy on Monday, March 17, 6-9pm. Free! The free event will showcase top professional entertainment, side-splitting laughter, free delicious, hand-crafted food from Chef Michelle Bailey, and a cash bar. Hazel Brindley opens the show, riding a self-driving motorized piano on wheels around the […]
Wild Sanctuary: A Celtic Spirituality Retreat with The Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesRev. Simon Ruth de Voil is an ordained interfaith/inter-spiritual minister, trained to be a sacred presence outside the conventions of traditional religion. As a sacred musician, spiritual mentor, and worship leader, he incorporates chant, ritual, poetry, storytelling, and mindful practice to create a space for profound connection and sacred witness. Simon provides music for worship, […]
She Has A Voice – Junior League of Asheville
Eaton Corporation 175 Vista Blvd, ArdenWomen seeking a bold and confident approach to their business and profession, know creating meaningful connections is key to gaining respect, making sales, and building a tribe of supportive colleagues, clients and team members. That requires confidence, calm, and the ability to present a compelling and well-articulated vision for the work the Junior League does […]
Lunch & Learn — Soul Tending: The Art of Spiritual Self-Care, with Renee Trudeau
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesAcclaimed author and retreat leader Renée Trudeau leads an embodied spiritual experience exploring ways to connect with the Divine in everyday life — including through song, gentle movement, meditation and more. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, March 20 event begins with a nature immersion gathering (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. Trudeau’s […]
IBN Biz Lunch – Arden
Wild Wing Cafe 65 Long Shoals Rd., ArdenIncredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – Arden 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 11:30am-1pm, Wild Wing Cafe (https://www.wildwingcafe.com/location/asheville-south-nc), 65 Long Shoals Rd., Arden 28704 Meeting Leaders: Mark and Cheryl Chambers of XP League (https://asheville.xpl.gg/home) Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches? Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees No Membership Required No Attendance Requirements No Category Restrictions No Exclusions […]
Junior League of Asheville – AROUND TOWN
Taco Boy 2 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome meet up with members of the Junior League at Taco Boy in Biltmore Park on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. This event is open to members, friends, and potential new members who want to learn more about everything the League is doing. Stop in anytime, casual attire.
Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade, Student Series
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleInspire your future generation of creative thinkers with a show unlike anything they’ve seen before: a truly unique, intra-active theatrical dance work where reality and fiction intertwine. Reservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each; groups (10 people or more): $11 each. Recommended for grades 6–12. The Student Series is open to school groups, […]
Dancing to the 70’s!
Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, WaynesvilleAn evening of music from the 70's with SongBug DJ, Jeanne Nabor will be hosted at the prestigious Wells Events Center, located in scenic Downtown Waynesville. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and excellent acoustics, the venue is the perfect place to relive the magic of the 70's. Woof Street Bistro Food Truck will join us […]
ATLiens! Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedy in Asheville. This Friday we have ATLiens, best of Atlanta comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing! ATLiens is a celebration of the best comedians in Atlanta. Each show we feature a different group of the ATL's best and this month we have Alyx Libby, Kenny Stempien, AJ […]
Koresh Dance Company
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleImmerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this […]
Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from Atlanta, Chicago, and New York! Comics from all timelines and galaxies, who knows who might show […]
Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesMountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is a vessel for community building, exploration, adventure, place-based learning, and the ignition of new passion for lifelong learners. These are non-credit bearing experiences, ranging in length from one to three weeks, that bring learners to our campus in Asheville, NC or send them on global […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18
Koresh Dance Company
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleImmerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NCShow 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 […]
Underwear Comedy Party at VOWL bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface comedy brings you the best comedy shows in town and this one is extra crazy!! Underwear Comedy Party is a nationally touring show featuring comics telling their best jokes in nothing but their underwear. From thongs to long-johns, there’s no telling what the comics might wear. Or not wear. What started as […]
Tyger Tyger Online Art Auction
OnlineBid from anywhere! Last chance to collect original artworks salvaged from Tyger Tyger Gallery, which was destroyed in Hurricane Helene. All of the artists who generously donated these pieces were paid for their damaged artworks through the gallery’s art insurance. We will be donating 20% of proceeds from this online auction to The Center for […]
Modelface Comedy presents Thrice as Nice, Triple Headliner Show at Eulogy
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: Amy Miller, Luke Null & Caitlin Peluffo Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 6:30PM || Show 7PM Amy Miller: Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next" comics, and has a Half Hour Special called Ham Mouth on Comedy Central. She is a paid […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
We Are Not Who They Told Us We Are: Everyday People in Extraordinary Times
Online"It is only for the sake of those without hope that hope is given to us." --Walter Benjamin We will engage writer, historian, and activist, Rebecca Solnit and her friend Saket Soni in a discussion about recovery, rethinking, and rebuilding after the Hurricane Helene disaster in Western North Carolina. We will examine this in the […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCThe Elements: Earth, Fire Water, Air and Ether! Through the Maps of the 5Rhythms, we will explore the Elements Earth/Flowing, Fire/Staccato, Water/Chaos, Air/Lyrical, and Ether/Stillness! We will gain empowerment of our bodies through movement to the Elements that offer healing Powers to nourish our bodies. It is important to connect our bodies to feel the […]
Cheap and Trashy Comedy at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Cheap and Trashy! A $5 low brow comedy show at VOWL bar on the last Wednesday every month. Cheap and Trashy comedy is a comedy showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! The show is only $5, and will feature some great jokes and some […]
Slice Standup Comedy Contest
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Slice of Life Comedy Spring Asheville Standup Contest Series: ROUND 1 Thursday March 27, 7:00p-9:00p, doors at 6:30p in The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Featuring some of the BEST comics in the southeast! These shows sellout! Hosted […]
Identitas
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesTracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present the group exhibition Identitas, with work by Erika Diamond, Marcus Dunn, vanessa german, Luis Alvaro Sahagun, Daniel Simone, & Liz Trader Williams. The works in Identitas examine culture & heritage through personal narratives, reflecting each included artist’s distinctly unique perspective on self and experience. Paradoxically, the word “identity” […]
Yoga Nidra & Reiki
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleJoin Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo of Woven Light in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in-between”; that space between being awake and asleep. Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in […]
LIVE PERFORMANCE | Chartreuse [Reframing A Soundscape]
Mirrorball Gallery + Studio Lounge 84 Pacolet Street, Tryon, NC, United StatesJoin us at MIRRORBALL GALERY and experience a blend of dark cabaret, gospel blues, and French Lyrics over Bossa beats in the same set while also throwing in a classic mid-century tune, like Whiter Shade of Pale, but completely reharmonized. HERE ARE SOME 🎶 TO SAVOR 🔘 Familiar melodies are reshaped 🔘 Traditions are blended […]
Comedy at Catawba: Katie K
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Katie K from Los Angeles! Katie K is an Arkansas transplant based in Los Angeles. She tours the country performing for clubs, universities, and festivals. In the past year she's appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent, America's […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Keith Marcell
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp 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 shows are the same! This months headliner is Keith Marcell!!! Whether Keith Marcell is gracing the stage at clubs like Zanies Comedy Clubs, performing at […]
Interpreti Veneziani: An Evening of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesExperience the beauty of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. Playing over 300 concerts a year in Venice, Italy’s San Vidal Church since 1987, Baroque ensemble Interpreti Veneziani, who has gained a reputation for the “...exuberance and all-Italian brio characterizing their performances,” will make its Boone premiere. Immerse yourself in the […]
Larry & Joe
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleBorn continents and cultures apart, this dynamic duo delivers a captivating fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas and more. Venezuela-born Larry Bellorín is a legend of Llanera music, a rhythmic folk tradition from his home country. Forced to seek political asylum in North Carolina, the multi-instrumentalist met Grammy-nominated […]
