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].
R2S Volunteer Tutor Training
Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesRead 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 […]
Knitting & Quilting Retreat at Kanuga
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesKanuga 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 StatesEyes 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 […]
An Artful Journey: Siena and the Rise of Painting
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase 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 special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites […]
Rennie Harris Puremovement
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLeave 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 […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
The Art of Yoga Series
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
BMCA Instructors’ Concert
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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 […]
Rennie Harris Puremovement
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLeave 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 […]
Qigong Infused Yoga™ Online Training
Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJanuary 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, […]
Comedy for Community supporting Riverlink
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Terry Roberts in conversation with Denise Kiernan
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprops 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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCReShaping and ReShifting in 2025 How can we reShape or reShift some of our old patterns to gain some new patterns in our bodies and lives. As we settle in […]
A Celebration of the Life & Songs of DANIEL JOHNSTON
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesShimmy-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 […]
Level Up! featuring Rocket League – Youth eSports Camp
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENHave 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 […]
The Wondrous World Of Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesElizabeth 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 CarolinaBlack 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 […]
Clean(ish) Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleSecret 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 […]
The Comedy Zone – Greg Morton
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThe 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 […]
Slow Runner + Moon Bride
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSlow 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 […]
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 […]
Makerspace: Love Postcards
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
ASCI 2024 Robert Burns Night Supper
The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesAfter 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 […]
Comedy for Comedians, supporting our friends in Los Angeles
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface 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. […]
The Comedy Zone – Greg Morton
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThe 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 […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
15th Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleOn 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 […]
Comedy for Community supporting Tranzmission
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Rethinking Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Post-Helene: Lessons from a Flood Disaster in West Virginia
OnlineJoin us in this new monthly webinar series focused on recovery, re-thinking, and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. On Wednesday, January 29th, we will hear from Dr. Jamie […]
Asheville Standup Comedy Pageant Finale
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup 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 […]
Modelface Comedy presents Ryan Cox at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Christie Lenée & Crys Matthews at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleTwo 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 […]