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].

Runaway Princess

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

Former 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 […]

$28

Comedy at Catawba: Naomi Karavani

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

Tryon Little Theatre Presents Gypsy

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC

Tryon 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 States

In 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 […]

$25

Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul

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

Group Los Santos in Concert

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Grupo 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 […]

$20

Learning to Dance with Dementia

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Dementia 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 […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy

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

Eyes 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 […]

$12

Rock N Roll Weekend

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Get 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 […]

$85

An Artful Journey: Black Mountain College

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

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration at the North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

The 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 […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Chris Higgins

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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, […]

$18

The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton

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

Comedy at Catawba: Chris Higgins (late show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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, […]

$18

New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

The 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 […]

Free

Historic Church Tours

St. John in the Wilderness 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731, USA 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

Learn 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 […]

Free

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 […]

$12.78

Comedy at Catawba: Andrew Rudick

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

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

RESCHEDULED! 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 […]

$30

St. Patrick Concert with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade

Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United States

Kanuga’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 […]

$15 – $30

The Comedy Zone – Collin Moulton

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

Jane Monheit

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

With 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 […]

$22 – $55

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, 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

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC

Word 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, […]

$15 – $25

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 […]

Free

Irish Nonsense, a wee silly St. Patrick’s Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$15

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every 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 […]

Free

Fundraiser for Limestone Gumption

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

You 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 […]

Free with RSVP

Wild Sanctuary: A Celtic Spirituality Retreat with The Rev. Simon Ruth de Voil

Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United States

Rev. 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 […]

$100 – $659

She Has A Voice – Junior League of Asheville

Eaton Corporation 175 Vista Blvd, Arden

Women 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, […]