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].

  • Saving our Salamanders: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation

    OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, Asheville

    Dr. JJ Apodaca, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, will discuss the abundance of salamander species in our region, threats to their survival and what can be done. […]

  • Recharging Resilience (FREE Community Workshop)

    NC Cooperative Extension 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC, United States

    In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But to keep going and showing up for others, you need to make sure you’re not burning out. In […]

  • Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Spin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups. […]

    $320
  • ASAP’s CSA Fair

    YWCA Of Asheville 185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville

    CSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout […]

    Free
  • Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “The Child By Tiger”

    Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Join us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic […]

  • Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester

    Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!! Corey's love for comedy started when […]

    $25
  • Modelface Comedy presents Chanel Ali

    Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chanel Ali from NYC in Asheville! Chanel Ali is a standup comedian, writer, and […]

    $18
  • BEE GEES GOLD THE TRIBUTE

    Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

    Break out the bell-bottoms and cue the mirror ball because it’s time to catch a full-blown case of “Night Fever”! Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute shimmies into the Playhouse for […]

  • BODYTRAFFIC

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

    Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14 • 8 pm Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC conquered the contemporary dance world with stunning performers, technical excellence, and a repertoire spanning […]

  • Painting Realism with Watercolors with Lorelle Bacon

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    This is a 1-day workshop for those who are somewhat familiar with watercolors and want to hone their skills further. It’s not as hard as you may think to create […]

    $125
  • Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 7-week beginner's pottery class, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the […]

    $320
  • 20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch

    First United Methodist Church Brevard 325 N. Broad Street, Brevard, NC, United States

    Join Us for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch! Saturday, March 14th,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church, 325 N. Broad St., Brevard, NC For just […]

  • Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

    The Garden Asheville 1495 Patton Ave, Asheville

    Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]

    $27
  • Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

    Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night […]

    $18
  • Weekly Sunday Scrabble

    Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all […]

    Free
  • Unrelenting Art Market

    The Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd, cherokee, NC, United States

    Enjoy a day of shopping for one-of-a-kind items from Native artists and vendors at Museum of the Cherokee People and take in a self-guided tour of Museum of the Cherokee […]

    Free
  • Opening Reception – Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution

    A pivotal moment for Cherokee sovereignty, the American Revolution marked a change for Cherokee government, land base, community, and family structure. Featuring historic objects in conversation with works by contemporary Cherokee artists, Unrelenting delves into 250 years […]

  • By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade

    Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

    Celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick with a special concert, “By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade,” at Kanuga in Hendersonville, Tuesday, March 17. […]

    $12.51 – $31.72
  • “Tiny Beautiful Things” at NC Stage

    North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

    Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from […]

    $10 – $48
  • A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Danú

    Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

    Celebrate the spirit of Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day with Danú, one of the world’s leading traditional Irish ensembles. Famed for their virtuosic musicianship, vibrant storytelling, and irresistible rhythms, Danú […]

  • National Quilt Day

    Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United States

    Join the Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Folk Art Center for National Quilt Day, featuring live quilting demonstrations, a special quilt exhibit, and family-friendly activities celebrating Appalachian textile traditions.

    Free
  • Get Ready for Spring at Arrowhead gallery & studios

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    In this class, we will be using a variety of transparent glasses to create a pot of flowers for Spring. We will be tac fusing this piece and using a […]

    $80
  • Harwood Cole Literary Lecture Featuring Vanessa Hua

    Canon Lounge in Gladfelter Student Center 114 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

    Vanessa Hua is an award-winning author and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Her short story collection, Deceit and Other Possibilities (2016), received an Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature, was […]

    Free
  • After Hours: Gears and Beers 

    asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    Come celebrate the opening of AMOS' newest exhibit Gear Up: The Science of Bikes! See 14 vintage bicycles throughout time and explore the physics and material science behind them with […]

    $25 – $30
  • Boho Brass Earrings with Workshops/Classes/Appointments

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of brass pattern earrings with gold-filled ear wires. Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into […]

    $75.00
  • Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave

    Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North Carolina

    Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo, in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and […]

    $58
  • Comedy at Cultura featuring Sam Evans

    Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Sam Evans from NYC in Asheville! Sam Evans is a comic originally from Cincinnati, […]

    $18