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 StatesFour 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 […]
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 StatesWed, 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” […]
Ayurprana Presents: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR and AYC Present: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Thursday, March 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors […]
Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortLearn 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 […]
The Crowded Table – Windows Down Tour – Live at One Stop 3/5
The One Stop 31 patton ave, asheville, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Opening Reception: Formed and Fired Here
Art Place Gallery 730 Locust Street, HendersonvillePlease 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. […]
Asheville Choral Society concert
Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, AshevilleJoin 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 […]
Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals
Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Hiroya Tsukamoto
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesNEW 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 […]
Fold & Fabricate with Liz Zlot Summerfield
AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, AshevilleLiz 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 […]
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 […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: 11th Anniversary Show
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
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 […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortJoin 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 […]
Asheville Jazz Orchestra
Monte Vista Hotel 308 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSunday, 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 […]
RAD Comedy featuring Jill Weiner
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesGet 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 […]
SPIRITED IMPROV PLAYSHOP SERIES
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCABOUT 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 […]
Better Together: The Inaugural WNC Women in Business Social
The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, AshevilleBetter 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 […]
Saving our Salamanders: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation
OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, AshevilleDr. 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 StatesIn 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 FortSpin, 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. […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCTRUST THE FEET! Allow your feet to ground and move on the dance floor. Our feet are important part of our body, because it carries our weight. We are able […]
ASAP’s CSA Fair
YWCA Of Asheville 185 S French Broad Ave, AshevilleCSA 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 […]
Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “The Child By Tiger”
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 […]
Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
Tryon Fine Arts Center 43 Melrose Ave., Tryon, NC, United StatesMusical Theater production
Modelface Comedy presents Chanel Ali
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NCMusical Theater
BEE GEES GOLD THE TRIBUTE
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesBreak 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., AshevilleFri & 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 FortThis 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 […]
Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortMake 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 […]
