The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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Galentines Open House
SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United States✨ Be our Galentine ✨ Grab your besties and meet us at the studio for bubbles, vintage treasures, home goods and permanent jewelry by Sparked With Love. Come get linked […]
Ascension Closing Reception
Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides […]
Ascension Closing Reception
Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United StatesTryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides […]
5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium
Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United StatesExperience the Art of Fused Glass Welcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in […]
Valentine’s Burlesque Class for Adults | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSparkle, Sass & Confidence This Valentine’s – Burlesque Workshop Feb 13 Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of sparkle, sass, and sophistication this Valentine's season! Join Claire for a sultry […]
Modelface Comedy Presents Eric Neumann: Friday The 13th Comedy
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have headliner Eric Neumann from NYC for Friday the 13th Comedy! Eric Neumann […]
Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesCelebrate Friendship with a Hands-On Polymer Earrings Workshop – Feb 14 Celebrate friendship and creativity this Galentine's Day at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts! Join us for a […]
Gather Valentine’s Day Art Market in Burnsville
Hearth Glass and Gallery 410 W Main Street Burnsville, NC, 28714, BurnsvilleThis Valentine's Day market will feature emerging artists and makers, along with a tea vendor and food truck. Visitors can browse and buy handmade ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and more. […]
Local Cloth Valentine’s Day Make + Take
Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, AshevilleStop by the Local Cloth Retail Shop for a little extra fiber love on Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) during the River Arts District’s Second Saturday. While you shop our […]
Valentine Luminary ~ Clay Class
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortShare a creative night that truly lights you up! In this workshop, you and your partner will become brighter together as you make slab-rolled ceramic valentine luminaries. Each couple will […]
Intuitive Collage Art with Lorelle Bacon
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThis is not only an interesting way to create unique artwork, but it also allows us to tap into our inner selves and intuition. We will intuit the meaning of […]
Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Bloom: A Family Workshop
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesCelebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity, connection, and color at Hearts & Hands in Bloom, a joyful family art workshop led by beloved artist Tommy Simpson. Parents and children will work […]
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesTwo performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting […]
Family Love Fest with Wht’s Shaking Music
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, AshevilleWill you be our Valentine? Because we've got a sweet show planned for Pre-K and cool kids of all ages ... it's Family Love Fest on Valentine's Day (Saturday, February […]
Where Love Gathers- A Valentine’s Community Supper
The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Candler, NC, United StatesWhere Love Gathers: a Valentine’s 4-course dinner made for couples, friends, and the whole community, hosted at The Farm in Candler, NC. Where Love Gathers is a Valentine’s dinner experience […]
Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens
Mars Landing Arts Center 37 Library Street, Mars HillNYC-based Hillard Greene brings his program "Black Spirituals Until the Civil War) to Mars Landing Arts Center. This performance in words and music brings to light the significance and beauty […]
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope (special Valentine’s show)
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Dinner and snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be […]
SPIRITUALS & JAZZ – Bassist Hilliard Greene & Pianist Michael Jefry Stevens
Mars Landing Arts Center 37 Library Street, Mars HillSpirituals and classic jazz fill an evening of eclectic performance when New York bassist Hilliard Greene heads up a double-bill, Feb. 14 at Mars Landing Galleries. Hill opens the concert […]
Folkmoot LIVE! Kanola Band Mardi Gras Party
Folkmoot Center 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC, United StatesFolkmoot LIVE! is pleased to present Kanola Band for An Evening of New Orleans- inspired soul, brass, & grooves from jazz to funk. Kanola Band is more than a band. […]
Margo Price
The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United StatesFor nearly a decade, Margo Price has created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite, timeless album […]
Zoe & Cloyd Valentine’s Concert 2026 | Live Music in Black Mountain
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesCelebrate Love with Zoe & Cloyd’s Annual Valentine’s Concert – Saturday, February 14 Zoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites […]
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesTwo performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting […]
Hot & Horny Comedy: Valentine’s Day Edition
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest day of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCLOVE AND COMPASSION The day after Feb. 14th, Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Valentine's Day is for everyone to send Love messages to their love and committed partners, friends, family […]
Frostbite 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run
Lelia Patterson Center 1111 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC, United StatesWant to avoid the winter blues? Get motivated with the 34th Annual Frostbite Races presented by Hunter Subaru! Join the largest winter footrace in Henderson County for a fun-filled afternoon […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour 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 […]
Sweet Storytime with R2S & The Hop Ice Cream
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe 640 Merrimon Avenue #103, Asheville, NC, United States📚🍦 Join Read 2 Succeed & The Hop Ice Cream for a Sweet Storytime! Celebrate Black History Month with us at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Ave. #103, Asheville, […]
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Queen’s Ball
South Slope Downtown Asheville AshevilleAsheville, NC — Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Downtown Asheville will burst into color, rhythm, and revelry on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as the Mardi […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleAsheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh […]
RAD Comedy featuring Sasha Srbulj
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Sasha Srbulj from NYC in Asheville! Sasha Srbulj is a New York […]
Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesLearn Ballroom Dancing with Your Partner – 4-Week Beginners Course, Feb 16–Mar 9 Ballroom 1 is the perfect way to extend the romance and give your special someone an experience […]
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesKeep the Spark Alive on the Dance Floor – Ballroom 2: Feb 16–Mar 9 Ballroom 2 is how you keep the sparks flying. Expand your knowledge with more dances, more […]
YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, AshevilleModelface 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 dating disaster […]
Music Theory for Singers Workshop | BMCA Music Classes
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesMusic Theory for Singers: Read, Hear & Sing with Confidence Strengthen your skills as a singer by learning the fundamentals of music theory and notation in this supportive, hands-on workshop […]
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesTue & Wed, Feb 17 & 18 • 8 pm For over 50 years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with […]
