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].
Runaway Princess
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFormer New York City call girl Mary Goggin shares the true, award-winning story of her upbringing in the Bronx, from alcoholism and drug addiction to prostitution — a journey from utter […]
Comedy at Catawba: Naomi Karavani
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over. This weekend we have two shows with Naomi Karavani from NYC!! Naomi Karavani is a comedian and writer […]
Tryon Little Theatre Presents Gypsy
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NCTryon Little Theater’s big musical of the season, Gypsy, will run two weekends — February 28 to March 2, and March 7 to 9 — at the Tryon Fine Arts […]
Afro-Cuban and Bata Percussion Workshop with Groupo Los Santos
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesIn this 90-minute workshop you will be working with professional musicians William “Beaver” Bausch, Pete Smith, Max Pollack, and David Ambrosio. This workshop will focus on learning the basics of […]
Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul
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 […]
Group Los Santos in Concert
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesGrupo los Santos is a NYC-based quartet of guitar, bass, drums and tap dance/body percussion, often augmented with Afro-Cuban batá drums. A funky, rootsy, weirdly eclectic jam-band which pulls equally […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCDivine Mystery Divine Mystery is the unknown feeling of tears of joy, love, ecstasy and you are no longer in your head anymore, only the body is moving! How does […]
Learning to Dance with Dementia
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockDementia Workshop Rescheduled for March 13, 2025 Learning to Dance with Dementia: When to Lead, When to Follow and When to Get Out of the Way Originally scheduled in the […]
Folkmoot LIVE! – Blue Pipa Trio: “From Harlem to Shanghai and Back”
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, WaynesvilleFolkmoot LIVE! is proud to present the Blue Pipa Trio, "From Harlem to Shanghai and Back," a dynamic fusion of jazz history and Chinese tradition. Led by Min Xiao-Fen, one […]
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 […]
Rock N Roll Weekend
The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesGet ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of rock ‘n roll at an unforgettable weekend filled with iconic music and the stunning beauty of Asheville’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Schedule […]
An Artful Journey: Black Mountain College
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 […]
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration at the North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThe Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Friday, March 14th from 1pm to 4pm at […]
FASHION / PUPPET SHOW: How do we disappear yet still be seen?
The Swannatopia Experimental Art Club will host a FASHION / PUPPET show on Friday, March 14th at BMCM+AC, featuring an improvised live scored orchestra, “river runway,” and a lineup of […]
Comedy at Catawba: Chris Higgins
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chris Higgins from Chicago! Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, […]
The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton
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 […]
Comedy at Catawba: Chris Higgins (late show)
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chris Higgins from Chicago! Chris Higgins is a native of Boulder, CO, […]
New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back this year with a new perspective, renewed purpose, and a story that’s unlike any other. In September, Hurricane Helene brought devastation […]
Worldwide Quilting Day Free Exhibit Quilt Show
Worldwide Quilting Day Free Exhibit Quilt Show Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10 am-3pm Viewers Choice voting Scholarship Opportunity Quilt Drawing Blue Ridge Mall 1800 Four Seasons Blvd Hendersonville, NC 28792 […]
Historic Church Tours
St. John in the Wilderness 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731, USA 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat RockLearn about Flat Rock History Tours of St. John in the Wilderness FLAT ROCK, N.C. Tours of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will […]
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville🍀 Get Lucky With Us This St. Paddy’s Day! 🍀 Bring your crew, wear your green and get ready for a day full of green drinks, shamrocks, and epic bar-hopping […]
Comedy at Catawba: Andrew Rudick
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery Weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Andrew Rudick from Cincinnati! Andrew Rudick is a nationally touring stand up […]
NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesRESCHEDULED! 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, March […]
St. Patrick Concert with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesKanuga’s musician-in-residence Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil and folk artist Samara Jade honor the feast day of St. Patrick with an evening of Celtic music, story, lore and handcraft. In […]
The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton
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 […]
Jane Monheit
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleWith a voice that exudes warmth and sophistication, this dazzling jazz vocalist is renowned for her innovative interpretations of Great American Songbook standards, from ballads to blues. Catapulted to stardom […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
