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].

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 EVERYONE! The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout […]

$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 in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill’s recently recorded her Dry Bar Comedy Special […]

$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 Johnny Cashto the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the rich, […]

$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 truest self. Spirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and authentic connection. Rather […]

$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 give every woman building a business in the region a chance to see how much support she has available to her. The event is organized […]

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. Free and open to the public. Also available on Zoom: https://bit.ly/brnnprograms

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 this 1-day interactive workshop, you’ll gain quick and easy stress-busting tools you can use anytime, anywhere to recharge your mind and body on the go. […]

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. Laugh, learn, and leave with your own handmade pieces ready for trimming and glazing—perfect for a creative afternoon midweek!

$320

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

TRUST 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 to walk, jump, climb, skip, hop, run, with our feet. Our feet are our guides. Trust in your feet to move Wave after Wave in […]

$15 – $25

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 the year, the farm’s growing practices, payment options, and pickup locations. Attendees can sign up for a CSA during the fair or follow up with […]

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 opportunity to get acquainted with his work. Join us as we read a curated selection of Wolfe’s short stories, each paired with an engaging and […]

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 he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy, Dale. By the second grade, Corey […]

$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 actress living in New York City. She hosted the Food Network digital series Food Debate! and was a cast member on MTV’s Girl Code. Chanel […]

$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 one glitter-drenched weekend of disco decadence. The collars are high, and their voices are higher, and every beat will have you “Stayin’ Alive” in the […]

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 ballet, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop. Championing acclaimed choreographers, this company ignites stories with explosive energy and sheer joy. “Absolutely joyous and oh-so-entertaining!” —Broadway World “As […]

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 realistic paintings with this medium. We will focus on rendering depth in both subject and your painting skills. Find out how to mix strong colors […]

$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 wheel- from centering clay to shaping simple forms like small bowls and cups. No experience is needed to try your hand and see what you […]

$320

20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch

First United Methodist Church Brevard 325 N. Broad Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Join Us for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch! Saturday, March 14th,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church, 325 N. Broad St., Brevard, NC For just $25 (cash or check), you’ll enjoy a delicious soup lunch — with vegan and gluten-free options available — and get to choose a beautiful handcrafted […]

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

The Garden Asheville 1495 Patton Ave, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood […]

$27

Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

$18

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Your 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 the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]

Free

Unrelenting Art Market

The Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd, cherokee, NC, United States

Enjoy a day of shopping for one-of-a-kind items from Native artists and vendors at Museum of the Cherokee People and take in a self-guided tour of Museum of the Cherokee People's latest exhibit Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution.

Free

Opening Reception – Unrelenting: Cherokee People and the American Revolution

A pivotal moment for Cherokee sovereignty, the American Revolution marked a change for Cherokee government, land base, community, and family structure. Featuring historic objects in conversation with works by contemporary Cherokee artists, Unrelenting delves into 250 years of Aniyvwiya innovation, adaptability, and resistance, centering Native voices, perspectives, and creativity in response to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade

Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

Celebrate the feast day of St. Patrick with a special concert, “By the Hearth: An Evening with Simon de Voil and Samara Jade,” at Kanuga in Hendersonville, Tuesday, March 17. Celtic wisdom keeper Simon de Voil and beloved Asheville musician Samara Jade weave music and storytelling for a spellbinding, heartwarming evening of Celtic music, stories, […]

$12.51 – $31.72

“Tiny Beautiful Things” at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to […]

$10 – $48

A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Danú

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Celebrate the spirit of Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day with Danú, one of the world’s leading traditional Irish ensembles. Famed for their virtuosic musicianship, vibrant storytelling, and irresistible rhythms, Danú has enchanted audiences across the globe with performances that capture the heart and soul of Irish culture. Join us at Brevard Music Center’s Parker Concert […]

Kanuga presents March Lunch & Learn: “The Mystics of the Rhineland with Rob Fields” 

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

Kanuga hosts educator and Center for Spiritual Wisdom Director Rob Fields for “The Mystics of the Rhineland” in Hendersonville, NC, Thursday, March 19. Part of Kanuga’s monthly Lunch & Learn series, “Mystics of the Rhineland” explores the visionaries whose teachings continue to shape Christian spirituality.     Set on Kanuga’s picturesque 1,400-acre campus, the event begins with an […]

$28.16

National Quilt Day

Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United States

Join the Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Folk Art Center for National Quilt Day, featuring live quilting demonstrations, a special quilt exhibit, and family-friendly activities celebrating Appalachian textile traditions.

Free

Get Ready for Spring at Arrowhead gallery & studios

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

In this class, we will be using a variety of transparent glasses to create a pot of flowers for Spring. We will be tac fusing this piece and using a technique of layering transparent and clear glass to maximize depth, texture, and reflection. Some pre-cut pieces of glass will be supplied by the instructor, so […]

$80

Harwood Cole Literary Lecture Featuring Vanessa Hua

Canon Lounge in Gladfelter Student Center 114 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Vanessa Hua is an award-winning author and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Her short story collection, Deceit and Other Possibilities (2016), received an Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature, was a finalist for a California Book Award, and O, The Oprah Magazine called it a “searing debut.” She is also the author of A River […]

Free

After Hours: Gears and Beers 

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Come celebrate the opening of AMOS' newest exhibit Gear Up: The Science of Bikes! See 14 vintage bicycles throughout time and explore the physics and material science behind them with hands-on interactives. Meet up with some organizations and community "spokespeople" working to keep Asheville in gear. Don't miss bike-themed activities and experiments with AMOS, and […]

$25 – $30