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].

Calendar of Events

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4 events,

New Glass Studio in Old Fort

Ornament Tree in the Stairway Gallery

Valentine’s Heart Mosaic Stepping Stones Workshop

Beginner Adult Ballet Classes | Foundations at Black Mountain Arts

5 events,

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Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel

5 events,

“Jeeves In Bloom” at NC Stage

10 events,

Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld

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An Artful Journey: Allan Rohan Crite’s Urban Glory

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OPENING RECEPTION: Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld

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Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

10 events,

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PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Naomi Lindenfeld

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Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition

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An Evening With The Close

8 events,

February Art Classes

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Becoming Punxsutawney Phil: A “Groundhog Day” screening and discussion

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RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien

11 events,

Toddler Dance Class: Arctic Animals for Ages 1.5–3 | Black Mountain Arts

Preschool Dance Class: Arctic Animals Ages 3–5 | Black Mountain Arts

Creative Writing Essentials with Shelby Wardlaw

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Metalsmithing 101: The Basics -A 4-Part Series Feb 2026

10 events,

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

10 events,

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Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026

15 events,

Head, Heart, and Hand: Works by Tommy Simpson | Art Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

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Inside the Imaginist’s Workshop: Tommy Simpson Artist Talk, Book Launch & Film

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Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!

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Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals

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Ronn McFarlane & Carolyn Surrick Live Concert | Black Mountain Arts

18 events,

Fiber & Textiles – CALL FOR ART

Hammered Wide Band Ring

The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum

Simply Charmed

Simply Charmed

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Free Valentine’s Market in the Greenhouses at Ross Farm

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Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening

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Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition

17 events,

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Weekly Sunday Scrabble

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The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

12 events,

14 events,

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Simply Charmed – Drop-In

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Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook

14 events,

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Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series

15 events,

Open Auditions for Blithe Spirit | Encore Players, Senior Readers Theatre at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

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20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception

21 events,

Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium

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Tarot Card Readings at the Salt Cave

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Galentines Open House

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Ascension Closing Reception

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Ascension Closing Reception

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Valentine’s Burlesque Class for Adults | Black Mountain Arts

31 events,

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Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts

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Folkmoot LIVE! Kanola Band Mardi Gras Party

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Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish

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Zoe & Cloyd Valentine’s Concert 2026 | Live Music in Black Mountain

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Margo Price

21 events,

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5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

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Frostbite 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run

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Weekly Sunday Scrabble

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Sweet Storytime with R2S & The Hop Ice Cream

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Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Queen’s Ball

16 events,

Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts

Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts

17 events,

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Music Theory for Singers Workshop | BMCA Music Classes

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Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

16 events,

Breathe & BE Renewed: A Winter Reset Retreat

21 events,

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Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave

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Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

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Emo Night Brooklyn

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Joshua Lozoff: Life is Magic

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Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance

21 events,

Simply Charmed with Workshops/Classes/Appointments

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It’s a Wrap!

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Dinner Under Dinos

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AJT’s WINTER FORMAL

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Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District

20 events,

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Cozy Felted Hat

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Weekly Sunday Scrabble

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The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

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RAD Comedy featuring Jay Hunter

13 events,

15 events,

Call for Proposals: BMCA Theatre 2026–2027 Season

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Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series

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Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

14 events,

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Wednesday Night Riffs featuring Jordan Ballard

16 events,

Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse

TONYA & NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA

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58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition | Reception

21 events,

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft

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Minds of All Kinds Annual Summit

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“Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft” Opening Reception

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Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope

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The Comedy Zone: Michael Palascak

20 events,

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Sips & Scripts: An Afternoon Tea and Readers Theater in Honor of Julia Wolfe’s 166th Birthday

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Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Ta-Ra-Ra”: Waynesville, NC

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Gimme Gimme Disco

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Kat Williams Tribute

21 events,

ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue

Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm

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Meditation with Horses

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Weekly Sunday Scrabble

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Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Ta-Ra-Ra”: Weaverville, NC.