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Keeping Art at the Heart of Your Valentine’s Plans

From Galentine’s gifts to couples crafting, cupid’s big day brings lots of exciting arts events to Buncombe County this weekend. Whether you’re into live music, ballroom dancing, or trying your hand at painting your partner, we’ve rounded up a list of creative affairs you’ll be sure to love.

Ballroom, Burlesque and Blooms in the East

Black Mountain may be small in size, but its creative spirit is on full display this February with Valentine’s Day happenings for all ages! Craft, learn, and listen your way through this artsy mountain hamlet this weekend.

  • Head over to Black Mountain Center for the Arts to celebrate friendship, fashion, and handmade artistry with a Polymer Clay Earring Making Workshop– Saturday, February 14 from 10-12:30pm
  • Enjoy an family centric afternoon art experience with Head, Hearts, and Hands in Bloom at Black Mountain Center for the Arts– Saturday, February 14 from 2-3pm
  • Treat yourself to a Galentine’s Day Party complete with local art, drinks, massage and more at the Peri Social House– Thursday, February 12 from 5-8pm
  • Start strong with an empowering celebration of self through a glamorous and playful Burlesque Workshop for Adults at Black Mountain Center for the Arts– Friday, February 13 at 7:30pm
  • Celebrate a Black Mountain Valentine’s tradition with Zoe and Cloyd’s Annual Valentine’s Concert at Black Mountain Center for the Arts– Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm
  • Snuggle up for the sweet, swinging sounds of Queen Bee and the Honeylovers at the Monte Vista Hotel (current location of White Horse Black Mountain events)– Saturday, February 14 at 7:30
  • Get extra close to your sweetie with Ballroom Dance Lessons starting February 16 at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Laughs and Crafts in Downtown Asheville

From comedy to charming crafts, you’ll find love-themed events throughout the Asheville area this Valentine’s week. Start here to find your perfect date night.

  • Big names in regional comedy team up for the Stand Up Comedy Picture Show: Valentine’s Edition at the Orange Peel’s Comedy Club, Pulp– Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30pm
  • Indulge in a night of creativity, connection, and a waffle bar (!!!) with Galentine’s 2026 at the Asheville Art Museum– Friday, February 13 from 7-9pm
  • Take a hammer to love (and make something pretty) with a Drop-in Charm Making Class at Ignite Jewelry Studios– Saturday, February 14 from 2-3pm
  • Bring your sweetie or yourself to the YMI’s Lovers Lounge! Curated for singles and couples alike this experience invites guests to celebrate love, legacy, and Black cultural expression in a warm, elevated atmosphere – Friday, February 13 at 7pm
  • If Valentine’s schadenfreude is more your style, head over to NC Stage for big giggles at the many misfortunes of British bachelor Bertie Wooster in Jeeves in Bloom – running now through February 22

Waltz Your Way Through the West

Looking for a unique experience on February 14? You’ll find your Valentine’s Day, your way in West Asheville with unusual art, personalized painting, literary love, or burlesque over brunch.

  • Craft your very own unique Pysanky egg Valentines as you learn about this traditional Ukrainian folk art technique with Andrea Kulish at Studio A – Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14
  • Celebrate love, art, and connection with couples’ live portrait sessions, sweetheart specials, and shared studio experiences of the diverse creativity of artists in the RAD with the Art Lovers Stroll – Saturday, February 14 from 10-5pm
  • Explore your artistic side with your partner or pal in a lighthearted, creative environment focused on fun with Paint Your Partner at Trackside Studios – Saturday, February 14 from 3-5pm
  • For something completely different, immerse yourself in the feminine spirit of storied artist and socialite Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald through an evening of story and song in Save Me the Waltz – Echoes of Zelda Fitzgerald’s Heart at Story Parlor – Saturday, February 14 at 7:30
  • End your weekend with an afternoon of dazzling and delectable performances with the Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase at the Grey Eagle – Sunday, February 15 at noon

Other Special Events

The love-themed fun doesn’t stop at the city limits! Buncombe creatives are celebrating all across our region. Check out more special events from every corner of the county.

Create a one-of-a-kind art piece for your bookish Valentine in the Hearts-a-Flutter Book Sculpture Workshop at Village Artist Market in Biltmore Village on Tuesday, February 11. Head up north to handwrite a heartfelt message to your beloved, complete with quill pen and wax seal at Handwriting of the Heart at the Historic Vance Birthplace Saturday, February 14 from 10-4pm in Weaverville. End your Valentine’s Day in Montford where Little Jumbo is celebrating with a DJ Meow Meow Valentine Dance Party on Saturday at 9pm.

Looking for even more? Find the entire list of happenings at artsavl.org/events.