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].

The Fantastic Ekphrastic Writing Workshop

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

Four Week Class — Wednesdays, March 4-25, 6-8 p.m.
ONLINE delivered via ZOOM
Facilitated by Alli Marshall (I&A Certified) Sliding Scale Registration | $160 / $200 / $240 Ekphrastic art is work […]

$160 – $240

MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase

Ten years ago, the MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase brought together dozens of young artists to showcase local talent in a hybrid gallery-concert style event. Many of the artists featured then […]

Nicole Zuraitis

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

Wed, Mar 4 • 7 pm A 2X Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, arranger, and New York-based bandleader—Zuraitis is a trailblazing artist with “a heart as big as her remarkable voice” […]

Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios

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

Learn to create unique and beautiful wall hangings during this weekly hand-building class. You'll be exposed to different types of wall hangings and explore surface design techniques. You'll get to […]

$360

The Crowded Table – Windows Down Tour – Live at One Stop 3/5

The One Stop 31 patton ave, asheville, CA, United States

The Crowded Table is a Portland, Maine based band blending the energy of jam improvisation with the soul and song craft of classic roots-rock. Known for their dynamic live shows […]

$15

Opening Reception: Formed and Fired Here

Art Place Gallery 730 Locust Street, Hendersonville

Please join us to celebrate the outstanding ceramic artists of the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio and to enjoy their work which is shaped, glazed, and fired on site in Hendersonville. […]

Free

Asheville Choral Society concert

Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, Asheville

Join the Asheville Choral Society for our exploration of Sanctuary in song, featuring Faure’s Requiem paired with Serenade to Music, by Ralph Vaughan Williams. 125 singers along with a string […]

$25

Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals

Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have our first show at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs […]

$15

Hiroya Tsukamoto

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

NEW LOCATION as part of a special event & concert series being held at the Monte Vista, located at 308 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711 Friday, March 6th […]

Free

Fold & Fabricate with Liz Zlot Summerfield

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Liz Zlot Summerfield is a seasoned potter and exceptional teacher. In this workshop students can expect to learn some of the ways Liz creates her whimsical and delicate forms. Students […]

$325.00

Mikros: A Tiny Show by Heather Divoky

See Heather Divoky's small wonders at Asheville's sweetest little venue! I'm so excited to share a collection of new small works — intimate pieces that embrace the beauty of small […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy: 11th Anniversary Show

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

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge, and we are celebrating 11 years of EUH! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and […]

$18

Broadway Rave – Eulogy

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

🎤 Oh Asheville, have you done your vocal warmups yet? Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance […]

$17.00

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

Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory

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

Join Molly for this great new 7-week class focusing on stackable sculptures for the home and garden. We will work to construct modular pieces that will bring a new energy […]

$320

Asheville Jazz Orchestra

Monte Vista Hotel 308 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 pm From Glenn Miller, to Basie, from Buddy Rich to original tunes as well as features by our vocalist, Wendy Jones, there is something for […]

$20

RAD Comedy featuring Jill Weiner

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 Jill Weiner from NYC! Born in Atlanta, GA, matured […]

$18

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country and folk favorites as vocalist Emily Redden joins the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending series. From classic hits from Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and […]

$45

SPIRITED IMPROV PLAYSHOP SERIES

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your […]

$180.00

Better Together: The Inaugural WNC Women in Business Social

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville

Better Together is the first-ever collaborative event bringing together more than ten women’s business communities across Western North Carolina. Rather than competing for the same audience, we're coming together to […]

Free

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