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].

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

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

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

Unconditional Love! To have love for yourself, loved ones, and for people in your community. To have compassion and love them in an authentic way. Unconditional Love is not always […]

$15 – $25

The Real Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theology for Faith In Times of Crisis

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a beloved pastor and theologian whose work has blessed countless people around the world. Christians especially have cherished his practical theology, approachable writing style, and prophetic […]

YAMATO The Drummers of Japan

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

人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength Take a thrilling, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more […]

$15 – $65

PERFORMANCE: Hub New Music + Yaz Lancaster

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

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Hub New Music, performing a dynamic program including compositions by Angélica Negrón, Elijah Daniel Smith, Nico Muhly, Tyshawn Sorey, Andrew Norman, and […]

$10 – $15

Ballet Hispánico

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino […]

Free

YAMATO The Drummers of Japan

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

人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength Take a thrilling, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more […]

$15 – $65

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

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

Every Thursday 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 […]

$15

An Artful Journey: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt

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

Fall In Love With Asheville Again!!

362 Depot Street, Asheville, NC 362 Depot Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Fall In Love with Asheville Again! at 362 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District Saturday, February 15th Party starts at 5:00…..musicians…..food and beverages ….and some incredible art! 362 Depot […]

Opening Day | Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene

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

The Asheville Art Museum is delighted to present an exhibition of artwork by artists who live and work in the Helene-affected Appalachia region. The Museum was founded by a group […]

The Museum offers pay-what-you-wish admission for residents in Helene-affected counties.

Tyger Tyger Pop-Up Art Auction for BeLoved Asheville

8 London Road 8 London Road, Asheville

This Valentine's Day, show your love for Asheville and bid on art recovered from Hurricane Helene. Tyger Tyger Gallery is hosting a special silent auction on Valentine's Day of flood-damaged, […]

Free

Valentine’s Day Comedy with Ryan Brown

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and Valentine's Day is no different! Come fall in love with the hilarious Ryan […]

$18

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

Hot and Horny Valentine’s Day Comedy

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]

$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

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! This Saturday sessions will feature a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between […]

$10

Fall In Love With Asheville Again!!

362 Depot Street, Asheville, NC 362 Depot Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Fall In Love with Asheville Again! at 362 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District Saturday, February 15th Party starts at 5:00…..musicians…..food and beverages ….and some incredible art! 362 Depot […]

Great Buzz Gathering

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Step Into the World of Pollinators at the 6th Annual Great Buzz Gathering! Imagine a world without vibrant blooms, flourishing crops, or thriving wildlife. That’s the reality we face without […]

Free

Hemlock Hike at DuPont State Recreational Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest 89 Buck Forest Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC

Please join us on Saturday, February 15th at 1:00 pm for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Cedar Mountain, NC. The […]

Free