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].
Free Valentine’s Market in the Greenhouses at Ross Farm
Ross Farm (Formally Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, CandlerLOVE IN BLOOM: Ross Farm is hosting Western North Carolina's Most Unique Valentine's Event—Featuring Highland Cow Kisses! This is the right place for all things love. Mark your calendars for […]
The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThe North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit […]
Simply Charmed
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! […]
Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening
Art Place Gallery 730 Locust Street, HendersonvilleArt Place Gallery celebrates a new exhibit featuring fiber artworks from regional artists. The exhibit also showcases members’ 2D and 3D artwork including painting, drawing, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramic work […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The perfect show for everyone celebrating Galentine’s Day! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and […]
David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesNorth Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee, David Childers, with Irish singer songwriter, Dylan Walshe
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 […]
Jazz Is for Everyone – Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Feb 8 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the late 1950s and ’60s, musicians like John […]
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 […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]
Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardWith a velvet voice and old-soul charm, Stella Cole brings timeless jazz standards to life in an evening brimming with elegance and warmth. A rising star whose performances have captivated […]
Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series
emberlight 82 Sanctuary Rd., Swannanoa, NC, United StatesSpirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in […]
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s edition with all headlining comics Comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you […]
Open Auditions for Blithe Spirit | Encore Players, Senior Readers Theatre at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesA New Readers Theatre Program Launches in the Swannanoa Valley—Join the Encore Players Onstage! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is excited to launch the Encore Players, a brand-new […]
20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesCelebrate the WCU Fine Art Museum’s 20th Anniversary at our February 12 reception, from 5-7 pm. This special exhibition traces the Museum’s journey from its roots in the Belk and […]
Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “His Father’s Earth”
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Tarot Card Readings at the Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North CarolinaJoin Malorie, Certified Life Coach, Tarot Reader, and Astrologer, at Asheville Salt Cave for a transformative tarot experience. Receive a 10-minute reading designed to help you release the energy of […]
Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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 […]
