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].

Sirenum: A Lesbian Folk Opera

35below 35 E. Walnut Street, Asheville

In this new musical from Skysail Theatre, siren melodies mingle with an original electronic score to create a unique soundscape spanning folklore and science fiction. Audience members embark on a […]

$18

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive Jan 10th and 11th

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and […]

$499.00

The Lion King JR

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

From the company that brought you Frozen JR., Shrek JR., and The Wizard of Oz: Bluegrass Style! comes our most breathtaking production yet—The Lion King JR.! Join us on an […]

$25 – $30

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available […]

$27

Story Treasures: Gems of the past and present

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

This evening of tales celebrates the wonder that comes from spinning our experiences into stories and from listening to the old stories that have guided us through time, attuning us […]

$20

Sirenum: A Lesbian Folk Opera

35below 35 E. Walnut Street, Asheville

In this new musical from Skysail Theatre, siren melodies mingle with an original electronic score to create a unique soundscape spanning folklore and science fiction. Audience members embark on a […]

$18

The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg

Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

Kanuga presents "The Many Lives of Carl Sandburg," a play and musical celebration of the late American poet. A pre-show, chef-curated brunch is included, along with coffee and cake after […]

$50

Swing Dance with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal […]

Free

The Lion King JR

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

From the company that brought you Frozen JR., Shrek JR., and The Wizard of Oz: Bluegrass Style! comes our most breathtaking production yet—The Lion King JR.! Join us on an […]

$25 – $30

RAD Comedy featuring Kevin McCaffrey

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kevin McCaffrey from NYC! Kevin McCaffrey is a comedian […]

$18

Spirited Improv Series

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Remember the last time you felt truly alive? If not… it’s time. The next Spirited Improv Series begins January 13, 2026 and you're invited. This is not traditional improvisation. Imagine […]

$140.00

Beginner Adult Ballet Classes | Foundations at Black Mountain Arts

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

Build Strength, Grace & Confidence – Beginner Adult Ballet Foundations Discover the beauty and strength of ballet this winter in Adult Ballet: Foundations—perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore […]

$85

Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training

Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training Support local students in learning how to read! This 6-hour training (2 hours across three days) equips new volunteers with the background knowledge, tools, […]

Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and […]

$185.00

Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Show Details 📍 Brewery. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. You […]

$27

James Kylen & My Magnificent Nemesis

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

My Magnificent Nemesis is an Asheville-based progressive cinematic pop rock band with a jazzy edge, led by composer/drummer James Kylen alongside Chuck Lichtenberger (keys), Jonathan Pearlman (guitar), Ryan Kijanka(bass), and […]

Free

The Slocan Ramblers

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Fri, Jan 16 • 8 pm With raw emotion, tight harmonies, and impeccable musicianship, The Slocan Ramblers will light up the stage and lift your spirits. Their latest album Up […]

The Comedy Zone: Sid Davis

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

Fri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy […]

Gluten-Free Comedy

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface 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 […]

$18

The Jacktown Ramblers

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

The JackTown Ramblers, hailing proudly from Morganton, NC, embody the true spirit of bluegrass music with their infectious energy and deep-rooted passion. Consisting of four musicians with a deep history […]

Free

The Comedy Zone: Sid Davis

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

Fri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy […]

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Renew Your Passion for Movement! In the New Year, it is always important to recommit to movement! Movement is medicine! Why should we move? To get out of our heads. […]

$15 – $25

Jazz Is for Everyone – Bebop: Jazz Takes Flight

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

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Jan 18 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the 1940s, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious […]

Monster Comedy Jam at RAD Brewing

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam in the RAD Comedy Basement! Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush! This month […]

$12

Billy Martin + Matt Glassmeyer + Jonathan Goldberger

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

A new trio featuring Billy Martin, Matt Glassmeyer, and Jonathan Goldberger will perform at APLR on January 19 as part of four shows across Virginia and North Carolina in support […]

$23.70

Stamp a Copper Ornament- Drop In!

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

This DIY workshop is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting downtown Asheville. Come stamp a copper ornament, or earrings to your liking! Choose from […]

$45.00

AmiciMusic presents “JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the ‘Jew’di”

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

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is […]

$15 – $20

AmiciMusic presents “JEWISH JAZZ, the Sequel: The Return of the ‘Jew’di”

St Giles Chapel at Deerfield 1617 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, GA, United States

More exciting connections between American Jazz and Klezmer-influenced music with works by Jacob Weinberg, Benny Goodman, and a fantastic arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Clarinetist Seth Kibel is […]

$15 – $20

Dinner Under Dinos

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

Dinner Under Dinos – A Parent’s Night Out Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- […]

$30.00 – $35.00

Chuck Brodsky

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs, tell stories of oddball and […]

Free

The Acting Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Risa Brainin Fri, Jan 23 • 8 pm In this rapturous, fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, a mischievous fairy creates […]

Make Asheville’s Longest Fabric Snake: A Fundraiser for ReMix It

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

ReMix It, Asheville's future creative reuse center is inviting the community to help create Asheville’s largest fabric snake! Each ticket includes a 10x10 fabric square that participants will personalize at […]

$10 – $50