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].

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, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at all the clubs in town and has begun touring nationally. […]

$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 of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver […]

$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, and a Chicago-based stand-up comic. Since moving to Chicago, he has become a staple at all the clubs in town and has begun touring nationally. […]

$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 to our beloved city in ways we never imagined. For a moment, we weren’t sure this event could happen. Then, city officials reached out with […]

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 Every year our quilters are presented with a challenge for Worldwide Quilting Day. Participants will create a wall size quilt to match the challenge theme. […]

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 resume on March 15. The guided tours of the church and churchyard (cemetery) are led by church docents. “One of the joys of attending a […]

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 fun— let's make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable! 🍻 Click ✅ GOING ✅ On The Facebook Event ⬇️ So You Don't Miss Updates https://www.facebook.com/events/1810760669750657 Here's […]

$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 comedian, writer and actor. One of the fastest rising comedians in the Midwest, Rudick has been featured on “The Bob and Tom” national radio show […]

$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 15. The internationally recognized event, previously held at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, has since found a home […]

$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 addition to the concert, guests can enjoy beverages, good company and a buffet — and try their hands at weaving St. Brigid’s cross for protection […]

$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 of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver […]

$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 at age 20 for her immense musical talent, Jane has spent the last two decades touring the globe, collaborating with jazz luminaries and legends, and […]

$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 sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]

$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, Let it go, Let go of letting go, Let it be! Don't miss out! We will have Brandi and students to drum live for our […]

$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 Have Loved. A booksigning will follow her reading.

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 stronger than St. Patrick's Day. Come raise a pint with us at Catawba Brewing and let out some wee lil leprechaun giggles Featuring Clay Jones, […]

$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 week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]

Free

Green River Green Love & Good Luck – Hemlock Treatment Volunteer Workday

Trail to Little Bradley waterfall Little Bradley Trail, Saluda

Are 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 be hosting a Volunteer Hemlock Treatment Workday for good luck on Monday, March 17th, from 10am – 4pm. Hemlock trees are an essential and irreplaceable […]

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 delicious, hand-crafted food from Chef Michelle Bailey, and a cash bar. Hazel Brindley opens the show, riding a self-driving motorized piano on wheels around the […]

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 leader, he incorporates chant, ritual, poetry, storytelling, and mindful practice to create a space for profound connection and sacred witness. Simon provides music for 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, clients and team members. That requires confidence, calm, and the ability to present a compelling and well-articulated vision for the work the Junior League does […]

Lunch & Learn — Soul Tending: The Art of Spiritual Self-Care, with Renee Trudeau

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

Acclaimed author and retreat leader Renée Trudeau leads an embodied spiritual experience exploring ways to connect with the Divine in everyday life — including through song, gentle movement, meditation and more. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, March 20 event begins with a nature immersion gathering (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. Trudeau’s […]

$24.74

IBN Biz Lunch – Arden

Wild Wing Cafe 65 Long Shoals Rd., Arden

Incredible Business Networking: IBN Biz Lunch – Arden 3rd Tuesday Monthly, 11:30am-1pm, Wild Wing Cafe (https://www.wildwingcafe.com/location/asheville-south-nc), 65 Long Shoals Rd., Arden 28704 Meeting Leaders: Mark and Cheryl Chambers of XP League (https://asheville.xpl.gg/home) Why Attend IBN Biz Lunches? Free To Attend, No Dues Or Fees No Membership Required No Attendance Requirements No Category Restrictions No Exclusions […]

Free

Junior League of Asheville – AROUND TOWN

Taco Boy 2 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC, United States

Come meet up with members of the Junior League at Taco Boy in Biltmore Park on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. This event is open to members, friends, and potential new members who want to learn more about everything the League is doing. Stop in anytime, casual attire.

Koresh Dance Company presents Masquerade, Student Series

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

Inspire your future generation of creative thinkers with a show unlike anything they’ve seen before: a truly unique, intra-active theatrical dance work where reality and fiction intertwine. Reservations for individuals (9 people or less): $12 each; groups (10 people or more): $11 each. Recommended for grades 6–12. The Student Series is open to school groups, […]

$11 – $12

Dancing to the 70’s!

Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville

An evening of music from the 70's with SongBug DJ, Jeanne Nabor will be hosted at the prestigious Wells Events Center, located in scenic Downtown Waynesville. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and excellent acoustics, the venue is the perfect place to relive the magic of the 70's. Woof Street Bistro Food Truck will join us […]

ATLiens! Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedy in Asheville. This Friday we have ATLiens, best of Atlanta comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing! ATLiens is a celebration of the best comedians in Atlanta. Each show we feature a different group of the ATL's best and this month we have Alyx Libby, Kenny Stempien, AJ […]

$15

Koresh Dance Company

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

Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this […]

$22 – $65

Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from Atlanta, Chicago, and New York! Comics from all timelines and galaxies, who knows who might show […]

$15

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is a vessel for community building, exploration, adventure, place-based learning, and the ignition of new passion for lifelong learners. These are non-credit bearing experiences, ranging in length from one to three weeks, that bring learners to our campus in Asheville, NC or send them on global […]

$260

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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 of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18

$18

Koresh Dance Company

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

Immerse yourself in the space where reality and fiction intertwine in “Masquerade,” an intra-active, contemporary, operatic dance performance set to electronic symphonic music, sung live by soprano Sage DeAgro-Ruopp. A fan-favorite of seasons past, this internationally acclaimed, Philadelphia-based troupe artfully finds the line between beauty and innovation — then boldly dances on it — and this […]

$22 – $65

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 for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

$25

Underwear Comedy Party at VOWL bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface comedy brings you the best comedy shows in town and this one is extra crazy!! Underwear Comedy Party is a nationally touring show featuring comics telling their best jokes in nothing but their underwear. From thongs to long-johns, there’s no telling what the comics might wear. Or not wear. What started as […]

$15

Tyger Tyger Online Art Auction

Online

Bid from anywhere! Last chance to collect original artworks salvaged from Tyger Tyger Gallery, which was destroyed in Hurricane Helene. All of the artists who generously donated these pieces were paid for their damaged artworks through the gallery’s art insurance. We will be donating 20% of proceeds from this online auction to The Center for […]

Free