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].
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New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, hand tools, and supplies needed for independent study. The October stained-glass classes include a Moravian Star and a Star Suncatcher. Learn how to fuse glass […]
Ornament Tree in the Stairway Gallery
Handmade, one-of-a-kind ornaments adorn a ten-foot tall wire tree in the Stairway Gallery at Trackside Studios. Ornaments are a great gift for oneself, friends and family, workplace gift exchanges, and hospitality thank-yous! Open daily during studio hours.
Valentine’s Heart Mosaic Stepping Stones Workshop
Ready for some color in your yard? This class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the creation of your own, unique heart-shaped mosaic stepping stone. In the first session, you will learn the basics of mosaic design, select and cut/break tessere (ceramic tiles, plates and other materials) and adhere them […]
Beginner Adult Ballet Classes | Foundations at Black Mountain Arts
Build Strength, Grace & Confidence – Beginner Adult Ballet Foundations Discover the beauty and strength of ballet this winter in Adult Ballet: Foundations—perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore dance in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. This class focuses on basic posture, port de bras, turnout, alignment, and simple combinations, helping you build a strong […]
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Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ The Orange Peel
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 Cash to the timeless I’ll Fly Away, to modern anthems and more, you’ll hear a celebration of country and folk music reimagined through the […]
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“Jeeves In Bloom” at NC Stage
Join NC Stage Jan. 28th - Feb. 22nd for Jeeves In Bloom by Margaret Raether, based on the writings of P.G. Wodehouse. The peaceful English countryside may never be the same after Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit. What starts as a plan to pair tongue-tied, amphibian-loving Augustus Fink-Nottle and fanciful, […]
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Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore, who attended and graduated from Black Mountain College in the 1940s, made a career as a textile designer and educator while continuing to create weavings, fiber collages, artist […]
An Artful Journey: Allan Rohan Crite’s Urban Glory
An Artful Journey: Allan Rohan Crite’s Urban Glory
Discover Urban Glory: An Insider’s Artful Journey into Allan Rohan Crite’s World Travel to Boston’s vibrant art scene for a virtual exploration of Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory, a long-overdue retrospective honoring one of America’s most important artists. More than a painter, Crite was a historian, storyteller, and elder statesman of Boston’s African American community, […]
OPENING RECEPTION: Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
OPENING RECEPTION: Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
OPENING RECEPTION for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld January 30, 2026, 5:30–8pm | Free and Open to All Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC} Join us for the opening reception for Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld hosted at BMCM+AC on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 5:30–8pm. About the exhibition: Dialogue: Lindenfeld […]
Crisp Comedy featuring Jason Reel, live in Leicester
Crisp Comedy featuring Jason Reel, live in Leicester
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Jason Reel from Marion, NC! Jason Reel writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). He uses observational humor mixed […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase 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 […]
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PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Naomi Lindenfeld
PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Naomi Lindenfeld
PERSPECTIVES: Naomi Lindenfeld January 31, 2026, 11am | Free and Open to All Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street, Asheville NC} On Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11am, Naomi Lindenfeld will give a “Perspectives” artist talk in BMCM+AC’s upstairs gallery. This event is presented in conjunction with the opening of Dialogue: […]
Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition
Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition
The YMI Cultural Center will open Art Earth Soul Kollective, a multidisciplinary exhibition examining race, space, faith, and belonging in American life. The opening reception on Friday, January 31 will feature visual and sonic works, a live performance, and opportunities for informal conversation. The exhibition remains on view through March 20. Opening Reception: Friday, January […]
Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester
Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester
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 […]
An Evening With The Close
An Evening With The Close
Saturday January 31st 7:30 PM – We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars, or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate What You Can! You may enter your desired donation amount below. The suggested price per ticket is $20. About […]
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February Art Classes
There are always exciting classes being offered at Arrowhead Gallery & Studio in Old Fort, NC. . Check out our lineup for February! Easy exit #73 of I-40
Becoming Punxsutawney Phil: A “Groundhog Day” screening and discussion
Becoming Punxsutawney Phil: A “Groundhog Day” screening and discussion
What can a decades-old rom-com/fantasy film about a rodent teach us about human moral development? Come for the laughs, stay for a discussion of this timeless mid-winter feast for the mind and heart, which legendary film theorist Stanley Cavell said would still be "cherished" 100 years after its inception. Together, we will view Groundhog Day, […]
RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien
RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta based comedian by way of Asheville, NC. He is a weekend regular at The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, a Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest semi-finalist, and […]
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Toddler Dance Class: Arctic Animals for Ages 1.5–3 | Black Mountain Arts
Explore Winter Fun & Movement with Your Little One – Grown-Up & Me Arctic Animals Embark on a frosty, fun-filled adventure in Grown-Up & Me Dance: Arctic Animals! This class invites little explorers ages 1.5–3 and their trusted adults to groove, twirl, and wiggle through the magical world of polar bears, penguins, and snowy arctic […]
Preschool Dance Class: Arctic Animals Ages 3–5 | Black Mountain Arts
Leap, Glide, and Stomp Through Winter Fun – Morning Mini-Movers Arctic Animals Bundle up for a frosty fun adventure in Morning Mini Movers: Arctic Animals! In this playful winter mini-mester, dancers aged 3–5 will leap like Arctic hares, glide like penguins, and stomp like snow-covered polar bears as they explore dance through an imaginative, snow-themed […]
Creative Writing Essentials with Shelby Wardlaw
"Do you have a story to tell? Do you scribble ideas down on napkins and notecards? Have you always felt the urge to write, but are unsure how to get started? In this fun and dynamic class, students will learn the essentials of masterful storytelling. Each class will include a craft talk, a mentor text, […]
21st Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
21st Annual Groundhog Day Celebration
Join us for one of our favorite days of the year! Chimney Rock’s hardworking woodchuck will make a prediction not only about how much more winter we will have, but who we will be the Super Bowl winner.
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics -A 4-Part Series Feb 2026
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics -A 4-Part Series Feb 2026
Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This 4-Part series will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, textures, and more! $499 plus a $65 […]
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10 events,
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Joy and Bliss in the Body. Lyrical Wave Lyrical Rhythm, the fourth rhythm of the Maps created Gabrielle Roth gives us lightness, joy, playful and transformational energy in our bodies! It is a feeling of enjoying our movement in the body. The feeling of ecstasy that fulfills the body! It takes discipline to be a […]
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Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026
Modelface Comedy presents First Jokes 2026
New Year - New Jokes First Jokes is a show featuring 25 of Asheville's best comedians sharing the first jokes they have written in 2026! All new jokes for a new years Hosted by Ryan Brown Featuring Aaron Naylor, Amanda Neal, Austin Elfers, Ben Gibson, Ben Jennings, CJ Green, Clay Jones, Cloud Hudson, Danny Felix, […]
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Head, Heart, and Hand: Works by Tommy Simpson | Art Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Head, Heart, and Hand: Works by Tommy Simpson | Art Exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
HEAD, HEART, AND HAND Works by Tommy Simpson Opening Reception: February 6th Exhibition Runs: February 6 – March 1, Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Free and Open to the Public Black Mountain Center for the Arts is proud to present an exhibition of works by renowned artist Tommy Simpson, whose imaginative approach […]
Inside the Imaginist’s Workshop: Tommy Simpson Artist Talk, Book Launch & Film
Inside the Imaginist’s Workshop: Tommy Simpson Artist Talk, Book Launch & Film
Step inside the imaginative world of renowned artist and furniture maker Tommy Simpson during a special Artist Talk, Book Launch, and Film Screening celebrating his exhibition Head, Heart & Hand at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. This free, public event brings together storytelling, film, and conversation for a rich, behind-the-scenes look at Simpson’s […]
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week in Asheville!
Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville) for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with stories, play, and community connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, pediatric speech-language pathologist and author of […]
Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals
Hot Riffs Comedy at Asheville Guitar Pedals
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 Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Alyx Libby from […]
Special Event: LP & The Vinyl – From Blues to Beatles to Bowie
Special Event: LP & The Vinyl – From Blues to Beatles to Bowie
A Benefit for Arts for All Kids Fri, Feb 6 • 7 pm Sit center stage and step into the spotlight. Join us on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage for an unforgettable evening where every note played helps open doors to the arts for WNC students. Enjoy intimate on-stage seating, light bites and drinks, a […]
Ronn McFarlane & Carolyn Surrick Live Concert | Black Mountain Arts
Ronn McFarlane & Carolyn Surrick Live Concert | Black Mountain Arts
Experience Lute & Viola da Gamba Magic in Concert – Thursday, February 6 This special concert features Ronn McFarlane on lute and Carolyn Surrick on viola da gamba. Both of these distinguished artists have been champions of their respective instruments for decades, immersing themselves in various forms of folk and chamber music. Renaissance and Baroque […]
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Fiber & Textiles – CALL FOR ART
Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, is accepting entries for their February exhibit, "Fiber & Textiles." The show will run from February 7 to February 22 DETAILS: These are the fabrics of our lives, the threads that hold us all together. Texture, warmth, color, and tactile are words that may come to […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]
The Little Crafty at the NC Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum, The Big Crafty, and ArtsAVL are excited to announce The Little Crafty, a new, intimate craft market celebrating regional artists, nature-inspired making, and the creative spirit of Western North Carolina. Taking place Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, from 1–6 p.m. in the Arboretum’s Auditorium, The Little Crafty will feature […]
Simply Charmed
This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular […]
Free Valentine’s Market in the Greenhouses at Ross Farm
Free Valentine’s Market in the Greenhouses at Ross Farm
LOVE IN BLOOM: Ross Farm is hosting Western North Carolina's Most Unique Valentine's Event—Featuring Highland Cow Kisses! This is the right place for all things love. Mark your calendars for the region's sweetest Valentine’s experience including fluffy cow smooches, local artisans, and greenhouses full of flirty fun just in time for V-Day! CANDLER, NC – […]
Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening
Art League of Henderson County – Exhibit Opening
Art Place Gallery celebrates a new exhibit featuring fiber artworks from regional artists. The exhibit also showcases members’ 2D and 3D artwork including painting, drawing, jewelry, sculpture, and ceramic work created in the Stuart Glassman Ceramic Studio, a vibrant part of the Art League of Henderson County. The Art Place Gallery is a dynamic visual […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Galentine’s Day Edition
Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The perfect show for everyone celebrating Galentine’s Day! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors […]
David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse
David Childers & Dylan Walshe at The White Horse
North Carolina Hall Of Fame inductee, David Childers, with Irish singer songwriter, Dylan Walshe
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Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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 […]
Jazz Is for Everyone – Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist
Jazz Is for Everyone – Free to Be: The Rise of the Artist
A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Feb 8 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the late 1950s and ’60s, musicians like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Ornette Coleman, and others claimed their place as artists. There wasn’t any real doubt before, but jazz now […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.
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Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]
Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook
Stella Cole Sings the Great American Songbook
With a velvet voice and old-soul charm, Stella Cole brings timeless jazz standards to life in an evening brimming with elegance and warmth. A rising star whose performances have captivated both social media audiences and live concertgoers, Cole offers fresh yet nostalgic interpretations of favorites by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Nat King Cole. Experience […]
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Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series
Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series
Spirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in a space rooted in love and radical acceptance. This is not about performance or comedy. It’s about trusting the unknown and responding from the heart. […]
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s edition with all headlining comics Comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! We have all headlining Comics on the show, sharing their interpretations of Valentine's Day! Love […]
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Open Auditions for Blithe Spirit | Encore Players, Senior Readers Theatre at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
A New Readers Theatre Program Launches in the Swannanoa Valley—Join the Encore Players Onstage! The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is excited to launch the Encore Players, a brand-new senior readers theatre program, and we’re looking for performers for our first production: Noël Coward’s classic comedy Blithe Spirit. Readers theatre brings stories to life […]
20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception
20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception
Celebrate the WCU Fine Art Museum’s 20th Anniversary at our February 12 reception, from 5-7 pm. This special exhibition traces the Museum’s journey from its roots in the Belk and Chelsea Galleries to its focus on contemporary Native American voices today. Explore works from each chapter of our history and join us in honoring this […]
Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “His Father’s Earth”
Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “His Father’s Earth”
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 […]
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Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet
Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. […]
5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium
Experience the Art of Fused Glass Welcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in Tryon, North Carolina. Whether you're a seasoned studio artist, an art educator looking for professional development, or a curious enthusiast, FuseFest is designed to inspire […]
Tarot Card Readings at the Salt Cave
Tarot Card Readings at the Salt Cave
Join Malorie, Certified Life Coach, Tarot Reader, and Astrologer, at Asheville Salt Cave for a transformative tarot experience. Receive a 10-minute reading designed to help you release the energy of 2025 and gain a sneak peek into your unique 2026 journey. Leave feeling clearer, inspired, and more connected to your intuition. Add on a salt […]
Galentines Open House
Galentines Open House
✨ Be our Galentine ✨ Grab your besties and meet us at the studio for bubbles, vintage treasures, home goods and permanent jewelry by Sparked With Love. Come get linked (literally), shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and toast to love in all its forms. 🥂✨ February 13th at Shared Language Studios! 115 Elk Mtn. Road 4-6:30pm
Ascension Closing Reception
Ascension Closing Reception
Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13, […]
Ascension Closing Reception
Ascension Closing Reception
Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno, Kit Paulson, and Kimberly Thomas, which will run from January 13 through February 15, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium, FuseFest (February 13 to 15), and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday, February 13, […]
Valentine’s Burlesque Class for Adults | Black Mountain Arts
Valentine’s Burlesque Class for Adults | Black Mountain Arts
Sparkle, Sass & Confidence This Valentine’s – Burlesque Workshop Feb 13 Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of sparkle, sass, and sophistication this Valentine's season! Join Claire for a sultry Friday night experience where classic burlesque meets modern empowerment. Whether you're looking to surprise someone special or simply celebrate yourself, this 90-minute workshop will have […]
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Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts
Galentine’s Day Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop | Black Mountain Arts
Celebrate Friendship with a Hands-On Polymer Earrings Workshop – Feb 14 Celebrate friendship and creativity this Galentine's Day at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll create your own pair of unique polymer clay earrings to wear or gift to your favorite gals. Saturday, February 14th […]
Folkmoot LIVE! Kanola Band Mardi Gras Party
Folkmoot LIVE! Kanola Band Mardi Gras Party
Folkmoot LIVE! is pleased to present Kanola Band for An Evening of New Orleans- inspired soul, brass, & grooves from jazz to funk. Kanola Band is more than a band. It is a musical journey through the heart of New Orleans. With deep reverence for the city’s unmatched cultural legacy, this high-energy ensemble brings to […]
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish
Two performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic shorelines, ruined castles, and […]
Zoe & Cloyd Valentine’s Concert 2026 | Live Music in Black Mountain
Zoe & Cloyd Valentine’s Concert 2026 | Live Music in Black Mountain
Celebrate Love with Zoe & Cloyd’s Annual Valentine’s Concert – Saturday, February 14 Zoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and […]
Margo Price
Margo Price
For nearly a decade, Margo Price has created a lane where independent-minded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite, timeless album that reconnects with her roots. At its core, Hard Headed Woman is about that furious instinct to never waver — especially when our values and […]
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5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
LOVE AND COMPASSION The day after Feb. 14th, Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! Valentine's Day is for everyone to send Love messages to their love and committed partners, friends, family and four legged ones! This Sunday is a day to send out our Love and Compassion messages to those who are struggling with how the […]
Frostbite 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run
Frostbite 5k, 10k, and 1 Mile Fun Run
Want to avoid the winter blues? Get motivated with the 34th Annual Frostbite Races presented by Hunter Subaru! Join the largest winter footrace in Henderson County for a fun-filled afternoon of running and family-friendly activities. Choose from a 10K, 5K run/walk, or a flat and fast 1-mile un-timed Fun Run - perfect for runners of […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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 […]
Sweet Storytime with R2S & The Hop Ice Cream
Sweet Storytime with R2S & The Hop Ice Cream
📚🍦 Join Read 2 Succeed & The Hop Ice Cream for a Sweet Storytime! Celebrate Black History Month with us at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Ave. #103, Asheville, NC 28804) on Sunday, February 15, as we share the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, the “Father of Ice Cream,” featuring beloved children’s book Ice […]
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Queen’s Ball
Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Queen’s Ball
Asheville, NC — Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Downtown Asheville will burst into color, rhythm, and revelry on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as the Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the South Slope beginning promptly at 3:05 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Life Is a Carnival”. Sponsored by Asheville Mardi […]
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Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts
Learn Ballroom Dancing with Your Partner – 4-Week Beginners Course, Feb 16–Mar 9 Ballroom 1 is the perfect way to extend the romance and give your special someone an experience you'll both treasure. Music, dancing, and fun are guaranteed as you and your partner explore the exciting world of Latin and Ballroom dancing. From the […]
Intermediate Ballroom Dance Classes for Couples | Black Mountain Arts
Keep the Spark Alive on the Dance Floor – Ballroom 2: Feb 16–Mar 9 Ballroom 2 is how you keep the sparks flying. Expand your knowledge with more dances, more steps, and more fun as you and your partner deepen your connection on the dance floor. Because the best relationships keep growing. In this intermediate […]
YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their dating trauma. […]
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Music Theory for Singers Workshop | BMCA Music Classes
Music Theory for Singers Workshop | BMCA Music Classes
Music Theory for Singers: Read, Hear & Sing with Confidence Strengthen your skills as a singer by learning the fundamentals of music theory and notation in this supportive, hands-on workshop led by Cary Fridley. Designed for singers ages 15 and up, this class focuses on ear training, sight-singing, and understanding traditional sheet music. You’ll learn […]
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
Tue & Wed, Feb 17 & 18 • 8 pm For over 50 years, Ailey II has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers. One of America’s most popular dance companies, Ailey II brings fresh perspectives to Alvin Ailey’s legacy—propelling […]
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5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
WINTER VISIONS Winter is the time to go inward to reflect on Visions and Dreams that are manifested or come before you. We allow our visions and dreams to germinate or to sit with, and when Spring time arrives then we begin to watch our Visions and Dreams blossom or awaken! We move our bodies […]
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Breathe & BE Renewed: A Winter Reset Retreat
This February, take a pause just for you. 🌿✨ Join us at The Horse Shoe Farm for Breathe & BE Renewed: A Winter Reset Retreat with The Breath Nurse, Rachele Scevola. Over four peaceful days, you’ll slow down, breathe deeply, and recharge—surrounded by cozy spaces, nourishing meals, and the quiet beauty of the mountains. Think […]
MIXTAPE! The Music of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s
MIXTAPE! The Music of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s
Did you really think we’d stop at Vol. 2? Not a chance! Your favorite rock ’n’ roll time machine is back and spinning another round of greatest hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. From the musical masterminds who brought you The Music of Queen, The Eagles, and The Beatles, Mixtape Vol. 3 is jam-packed […]
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Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave
Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave
Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo of Woven Light LLC in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep. Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]
Emo Night Brooklyn
Emo Night Brooklyn
Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Eulogy in Asheville on February 20, 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not […]
Joshua Lozoff: Life is Magic
Joshua Lozoff: Life is Magic
Fri, Feb 20 • 7 pm Awe-inspiring illusions. Mind-boggling mental demonstrations. Captivating storytelling. Prepare to be astonished as Joshua Lozoff includes audience members of all ages in this highly interactive show. As seen on Clueless, Cheers, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, this enchanting performer will ignite your imagination. Spotlight on Joshua Lozoff: Former film […]
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish […]
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Simply Charmed with Workshops/Classes/Appointments
Come stamp and hammer a charm pendant to your liking in Ignite's new Downtown Asheville studio! Group friendly up to 14 and a fun and quick experience in jewelry making. Choose from more than 60 unique styles and designs of metal stamps. Start with a brass piece in chosen shape (silver upgrades avail), then pick […]
It’s a Wrap!
It’s a Wrap!
This workshop is geared toward beginners or near-beginning wire wrap students. Adults and teens. Those with some experience may work on a more advanced project, while the beginners will learn the basics by making a lovely bracelet. By the time the class is over, students will be confident enough in their abilities to create more […]
Dinner Under Dinos
Dinner Under Dinos
Dinner Under Dinos – A Parent’s Night Out Parents- enjoy a night out downtown during Asheville’s Restaurant Week while treating your kid(s) to a special after-hours event just for them- dinner and a movie at AMOS! This fun-filled night includes cheese pizza from a local vendor, free exhibit play, scavenger hunts for special prizes, and […]
AJT’s WINTER FORMAL
AJT’s WINTER FORMAL
Asheville Junior Theater is excited to share that we are having a TEEN WINTER FORMAL dance this Saturday night! We will have amazing catered food, great music and a fun place for kids to dance the night away! Last year at our Masquerade Ball we had nearly 150 people! Tickets for the Winter Formal can […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Hibiscus-Lavender Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District
Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. 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 […]
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Cozy Felted Hat
Cozy Felted Hat
Join artist and instructor, Betty Ann Winters, for this fun wet felting class. Students will learn how to measure their own head to create a resist, lay fibers flat, and then manipulate them into a 3D hat. Step-by-step instructions · All materials are included!
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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 […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion! Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.
RAD Comedy featuring Jay Hunter
RAD Comedy featuring Jay Hunter
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Jay Hunter! "Raised in Cleveland Ohio, Jay Hunter joined the military to see the world. US Navy Nuclear electronics technician, a Homer J Simpson on an aircraft carrier. What returned? A refreshingly goofy take […]
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Call for Proposals: BMCA Theatre 2026–2027 Season
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts invites directors, producers, playwrights, and theatre companies to submit proposals for the 2026–2027 BMCA Theatre season. BMCA Theatre is an intimate, 80-seat performance space dedicated to bold storytelling, creative risk-taking, and meaningful community connection. We welcome proposals for original works and established plays that are innovative, inclusive, and […]
Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series
Spirited Improv Group 6 Week Series
Spirited Improv is a conscious, community-centered experience where we come together to grow through improvisation. Using improv as a living practice, we explore presence, creative expression, and authentic connection in a space rooted in love and radical acceptance. This is not about performance or comedy. It’s about trusting the unknown and responding from the heart. […]
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Experience ALT ASO like never before, as the Asheville Symphony’s genre-bending chamber orchestra explores the rich tradition of tango at Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Joined by professional tango dancers and Argentinean-American baritone Gustavo Feulien, this program journeys from the golden age of Argentine tango to the bold, contemporary voice of Piazzolla. Across three […]
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Wednesday Night Riffs featuring Jordan Ballard
Wednesday Night Riffs featuring Jordan Ballard
Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Jordan Ballard Jordan Ballard is an […]
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Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse
This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America's Favorite Quiz Show® out of the studio and straight to your local bar. No more shouting at your TV: with Jeopardy! Bar League you get a […]
TONYA & NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA
TONYA & NANCY: THE ROCK OPERA transforms the real-life rivalry between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan into a fast, funny, and emotionally charged spectacle. February 26, 27, 28 and March 5, 6, 7 at 7:30pm March 1, 8 at 2:30pm The BeBe Theatre @ 20 Commerce St, Asheville, NC, 28801 TONYA & NANCY: THE ROCK […]
58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition | Reception
58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition | Reception
Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented undergraduate students. The 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is currently on display in the WCU Fine Art Museum, with a reception on Thursday, February 26, from 5-7PM! Join us as we celebrate the students' work and hear their stories and perspectives at […]
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Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft […]
Minds of All Kinds Annual Summit
Minds of All Kinds Annual Summit
The Minds of All Kinds Annual Summit is a full-day event designed to support neurodivergent high school students as they prepare for the transition to college. The summit offers an engaging, informative look at campus life, the supports available at WWC, and the pathways that help students thrive academically and socially. For Families and Prospective […]
“Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft” Opening Reception
“Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft” Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the opening of Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft, a new exhibition by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship program supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and an honorarium to realize an exhibition. Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft […]
Crisp Comedy featuring Jason Reel, live in Leicester
Crisp Comedy featuring Jason Reel, live in Leicester
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Jason Reel from Marion, NC! Jason Reel writes dumb jokes for smart people (and a few dummies). He uses observational humor mixed […]
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase 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 […]
The Comedy Zone: Michael Palascak
The Comedy Zone: Michael Palascak
Fri & Sat, Feb 27 & 28 • 8 pm Michael Palascak, featured on The Late Show and The Late Late Show, was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing. Known for his sharp, personal material and likability, his specials 1984 and The Internet Live reflect his optimistic humor, including his YouTube series The […]
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Sips & Scripts: An Afternoon Tea and Readers Theater in Honor of Julia Wolfe’s 166th Birthday
Sips & Scripts: An Afternoon Tea and Readers Theater in Honor of Julia Wolfe’s 166th Birthday
In honor of Julia Wolfe's 166th Birthday, join us inside the historic boardinghouse dining room as we enjoy light refreshments and tea from the Asheville Tea Company. Guests will also enjoy a special Readers Theater titled “Wolfe’s Women,” which will highlight the impact that Julia and other women had on Thomas Wolfe. Finish the afternoon […]
Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Ta-Ra-Ra”: Waynesville, NC
Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Ta-Ra-Ra”: Waynesville, NC
ASHEVILLE, NC. | February 2026– The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.” This program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.” The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski […]
AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Crescent Choir
AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Crescent Choir
APLR Presents: An Evening with Crescent Choir ft Meaghan Collins, Lyle De Vitry, Sarah Louise, P’AL, Soft Talk, Henry Toland & Sophia Corinne Saturday, February 28th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM An Evening with Crescent Choir Crescent Choir is a choral project […]
Gimme Gimme Disco
Gimme Gimme Disco
America’s most ICONIC disco party, Gimme Gimme Disco, is coming to Asheville on February 28, 2026, and it’s bringing nothing but glitter, grooves, and pure dance-floor joy. If you can’t get enough of ABBA, this is THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-based dance party spinning all your favorite ABBA anthems, […]
Kat Williams Tribute
Kat Williams Tribute
Hosted by David LaMotte and Anne Coombs, this special evening honors the legacy of an unforgettable artist, Kat Williams, with performances by Lyric, Rhoda Weaver, Elaine Scott, Free Planet Radio, Anne Coombs, and David LaMotte. All proceeds benefit Patrice Boudreaux.Presented by White Horse Black Mountain as part of our concert series at the historic Monte […]
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ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue
🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live. From native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants, […]
Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains, this 75-minute mindful, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If inclement weather class is taught in the big barn. Designed to awaken your energy while maintaining a steady, accessible pace, this practice offers a balanced […]
Jazz Is for Everyone – Ballads: Lost & Found
Jazz Is for Everyone – Ballads: Lost & Found
A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Mar 1 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes There are songs of loss and songs of found. No music has gone deeper into heartache, flirtation, and reverie than jazz. From Billie Holiday’s ache to Sarah Vaughan’s sass, from the lonely beauty of […]
Meditation with Horses
Meditation with Horses
Step into a space of stillness, presence, and deep connection with our one-hour Meditation with Horses experience at HapBE Valley. Surrounded by the gentle energy of these intuitive beings, you’ll be guided into a state of calm and mindfulness, where the noise of daily life fades away. Horses in a harmonious herd have a large, […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
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 […]
Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Ta-Ra-Ra”: Weaverville, NC.
Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Ta-Ra-Ra”: Weaverville, NC.
ASHEVILLE, NC. | February 2026– The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.” This program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.” The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski […]
Take My Wife: 80’s/90’s style comedy with Derek Boskovich
Take My Wife: 80’s/90’s style comedy with Derek Boskovich
Every Sunday Funday Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC and this weekend we have a special time travel comedy show! Take My Wife is a night of 80's and 90's comedy club style comedy. A night of ponderings on airline food and the wild differences between men […]
