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].

Parsons Dance

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

As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles that combines athleticism, grace and unparalleled innovation. Through endless creativity and self-expression, […]

$65

The Untold Story of Vera B. Williams – A Conversation with Mark Davenport

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Art, Community, and Social Activism: The Untold Story of Vera B. Williams A Conversation with Mark Davenport Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 11 AM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts […]

Free

EXHIBITION: Vera B. Williams / STORIES

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Vera B. Williams / STORIES Eight Decades of Politics and Picture Making Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center January 26 – May 11, 2024 Vera B. Williams, an award-winning […]

Free

Trans Talent Show at Different Wrld

Different Wrld 701 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy and Lauren Jones Comedy are teaming up to bring the Trans Talent Show to Asheville! Join us on Janurary 27th for an evening of celebrating and lifting trans […]

$20

An Iliad by Lisa Peterson & Denis O’Hare

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

An adaptation of Homer's epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it […]

$25

Fantasia on Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Fantasia On Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital is a genre-busting reimagining of a traditional piano recital and theatrical play, blended with artistically created mind-blowing immersive visuals that accompany both […]

$5 – $65

Parsons Dance

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

As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles that combines athleticism, grace and unparalleled innovation. Through endless creativity and self-expression, […]

$65

An Iliad By Lisa Peterson & Denis O’Hare

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

An adaptation of Homer's epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it […]

$25

Pilates Reformer Class

Happy Body 1378 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, United States

Our Reformer classes are perfect for all students, but geared toward those who want a beginner to intermediate level class. Enjoy a moderate pacing of exercises to help you practice […]

$30

Comedy at Catawba: Nick Murphy

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Nick Murphy from Atlanta! Nick Murphy is a stand-up comedian based out […]

$15

Voices of Asheville

Four Points Sheraton 22 Woodfin Street, Asheville

National Speakers Association Western North Carolina (NSA-WNC) presents “Voices of Asheville” on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Four-Points by Sheraton in Asheville. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to […]

$10

Asheville Symphony – Piano Recital with David Fung

Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, Asheville

Piano Recital with David Fung TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024, 7:00 P.M. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH David Fung, piano Award-winning pianist David Fung has curated a star-studded lineup of pieces that […]

$45

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

Different Wrld 701 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]

Free

Faster and Looser stand up comedy writing workshop

Different Wrld 701 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Have you been working on your stand up? Have you been going to the open mics and looking for advice to get to the next level? Or maybe just looking […]

Free

The Vagina Monologues

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

February 1-11, 2024 Thursday, 2/1 at 7:30 (pay what you can) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday, 2/3 at 7:30| Saturday, 2/10 at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm By Eve Ensler […]

$21 – $32

Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages at The Radical

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

Love and lust are in the air at The Radical, the boutique hotel in the heart of the River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina. The edgy hotel is offering […]

MountainTrue Creation Care Alliance 2024 Retreat & Symposium

Montreat Conference Center 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat

Sacred Symbiosis: Relationships for Creation Justice The theme of our 2024 Creation Care Alliance Symposium is “Sacred Symbiosis.” Our presentations, workshops, and conversations will explore the relationships needed to build […]

$20 – $80

Parent’s Night Out! XP League Asheville

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

Your children are welcome anytime between 5-10 pm, pizza dinner is included, $40 for the first child & $20 for each additional sibling. Only 18 spots are available - registration […]

$40.00

An Iliad By Lisa Peterson & Denis O’Hare

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

An adaptation of Homer's epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it […]

$25

Comedy at Catawba: Josh Bates and the Charleston All Stars

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Josh Bates and a gaggle of Charleston's best comics! Josh Bates […]

$18

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

It’s 1973: Nixon is president, Aerosmith is releasing their debut album, and 19 year old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her mother with explaining the birds and the bees […]

$10 – $48

Roll of The Dice Comedy Show of Chance

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy […]

$15

Kinēsa Workshop

Happy Body 1378 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, United States

Fall in Love with Kinēsa Discover Your Physical Body - reduce pain and create flexibility in the spine by understanding the language of your nervous system. Sensation and movement are […]

$35

Monoprinting Valentines with Gel Prints

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Participants will become familiar with basic monoprinting techniques using gel plates. This workshop will cover the entire process, which includes choosing imagery and colors, exploring various ways to prepare the […]

$50

Massage Specials

Celebrate the season of love with our exclusive massage offers at Happy Body, available until February 18. 1. Purchase a 10-pack of Pilates sessions and enjoy a fantastic 50% discount […]

$45 – $60

Adult Beginner Tap 1: Intro to Tap

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Teacher: Allison Starling Class Cost: $150 Min Students: 5 Max Students: 10 Class Dates: Saturdays, February 3 – March 30 (8 weeks) Time: 10 am to 11 am Location: Hendersonville […]

$150

Of Whistlepigs and World Politics

Laughing Waters Retreat Center 3963 Gerton Highway, Gerton, NC

Join award-winning naturalist and storyteller Doug Elliott as he describes not only the natural world of the groundhog but its role in the folklore, history, mythology, and philosophy of people […]

Free

*Assembly Required: Asheville Designer Toy Expo

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

*Assembly Required, Asheville's first and only Designer Toy Expo, celebrates its sixth year running at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District! As the premiere destination for independent designer, […]

$3 – $15

Adult Beginner Tap 2: Kicking it up a Notch

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Teacher: Allison Starling Class Cost: $150 Min Students: 5 Max Students: 10 Class Dates: Saturdays, February 3 – March 30 (8 weeks) Time: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: Hendersonville […]

$150

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

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

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our […]

$50.00

Open House – For the Love of Art at Re.Imagine Gallery

Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., Fairview

Join us as we celebrate our nearly 50 local Re.Imagine artists, raise a glass with us, and sample some delectable nibbles! We are just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville with […]

Free

An Iliad By Lisa Peterson & Denis O’Hare

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

An adaptation of Homer's epic masterpiece into an evening of theater at its best: intimate, incisive, and urgent. The war in Troy is over – and the Poet saw it […]

$25

Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]

$18