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].
Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places
Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom 1882 to 1943, in 31 states and six countries, Raphael Guastavino and his son created more than 600 unique tile domes and vaultings that met his criteria of health, […]
Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCThis exhibition celebrates the legacy of Lambert Wilson, a passionate collector of contemporary Native American art who encountered a beloved Cherokee sculpture as a student at Western Carolina University and […]
EXHIBITION: Vera B. Williams / STORIES
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaVera 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 […]
Adult Beginner Tap 1: Intro to Tap
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesTeacher: 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 […]
Adult Beginner Tap 2: Kicking it up a Notch
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesTeacher: 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 […]
MountainTrue First Annual Native Perennial and Shrub Sale in Asheville, NC
The Outpost 521 Amboy Rd., AshevilleWe are thrilled to announce our first Asheville-based Annual Native Perennial and Shrub Sale. Get a jump start on Earth Day and take steps to get your yards and gardens […]
Evolving Tales: Transforming Narratives in Conflict
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleIn this workshop, participants will delve into the art of leveraging conflict as a powerful tool for narrative evolution. The sessions will guide individuals in unpacking and understanding their unique […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NCOn view from March 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern […]
Witch: a dark comedy at NC Stage
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleA charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, […]
Easter Escapade: A Springtime Celebration at The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an enchanting Easter celebration at The Omni Grove Park Inn, where the beauty of spring meets the charm of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Purchase the Easter Bunny […]
Dolores, A Play by Edward Allan Baker
Lamplight AVL's Residency at 821 821 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at Lamplight AVL's Residency at 821 as Candlewood Collective presents a unique DOUBLE CAST production of Dolores, a one-act drama about two sisters drawn together by domestic violence. […]
LaZoom Room Comedy Night with Courtney Maginnis
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Courtney Maginnis from NYC! Courtney Maginnis is a comedian and actress based in Brooklyn, […]
Eli Lev performing at One World Brewing
One World Brewing Downtown 10 Patton Ave, AshevilleEli Lev originals and cover set at One World Brewing. Rising singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli […]
Roll and Release Workshop
Hendersonville Family YMCA 810 6th Ave W, HendersonvilleDoes your body always feel tight or sore? Are your neck, shoulders, back and even your head screaming for relief? If you've been looking for ways to ease the pain, […]
Cows Come Home by Larry Turner
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville-based artist Larry Turner holds an exhibition for his latest works. Cows Come Home opens Friday, March 29, 6-9 p.m. at Citizen Vinyl. Larry Turner has been making art since […]
Crisp Comedy live in Leicester featuring Rowan Young
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]
Comedy at Catawba: Casey James Salengo
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Casey James Salengo from NYC! Casey James Salengo is a NYC […]
Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleDon't miss Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert play an intimate concert in Downtown Asheville on March 29. Seated show. Limited availability. Kieran Kane’s seminal work in The O’Kanes and Kane […]
Dervish
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleJourney to the heart of Ireland with one of the most respected and influential bands in the Celtic genre. With music that ranges from lively jigs and reels to haunting […]
Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the funniest/ sexiest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]
What’s Shaking? Music & Dance Workshop
LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., AshevilleWhat’s Shaking? Music & Dance Workshop for kids & their adults. Join us Saturdays, March 30 and April 20, 11 a.m.-noon! $8. The What’s Shaking? Music and Dance Workshop is […]
Spring Town Square
One World Brewing West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, FL, United StatesCome eat, drink, and be merry at Beacon's Spring Town Square event, where we will connect across Asheville’s many communities. Join us Saturday, March 30th from 12 to 3 pm […]
Gardening For Life Celebration
Polk County High School 1681 NC-108, ColumbusThe Gardening for Life Celebration returns to Polk County High School in Columbus, NC on March 30, 2024. The inaugural GFLP Celebration occurred in March 2023 when more than 700 […]
Dropping Into Delight: Yoga (optional) + Immersive Poetry Workshop
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleLed by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea (RYT-200 ), this workshop will explore how spring is showing up in our lives—specifically deliberating on *delight.* Think ripe […]
Unteachables Comedy Tour at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special spring break all teacher show at Catawba Brewing!!! Four current teachers […]
Who In The Hell Left The Back Door Open
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesWhen a family’s life gets turned upside down and changes have to be made, will this cause a divide? Will they allow adversity to conquer the solid foundation of family […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]
68th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesCelebrate Easter with us at this western North Carolina tradition. Chimney Rock has been hosting this non-denominational Easter service for almost 70 years. There’s nothing like watching the sun rise […]
The Great Easter Joke Hunt at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This weekend we have The Great Easter Joke Hunt!!! The hunt starts at 6pm and the […]
School’s out – Day Camp! XP League Asheville
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENYour child is welcome between 8-4 pm, they will need to bring their own lunch. The cost is $70 per day - only 18 spots are available - registration is […]
Yale Whiffenpoofs: Live in Concert
Basilica of St. Lawrence 97 Haywood Street, AshevilleJoin the Yale Whiffenpoofs for an evening of music! The event begins at 7:30 P.M. ET with doors opening at 7:00. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for […]
Yale Whiffenpoofs: Live in Concert
Basilica of St. Lawrence 97 Haywood Street, AshevilleJoin the Yale Whiffenpoofs for an evening of music on April 2nd! The event begins at 7:30 P.M. ET with doors opening at 7:00. Tickets are $20 for general admission […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Wed Nights hosted by Karen, Elements Series: Fire/Staccato Apr. 3rd. Join us in movement for keeping the Flame burning in your heart, body and soul! […]
CONCERT: Sō Percussion
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Sō Percussion, a quartet comprised of Eric Cha-Beach, Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, and Jason Treuting. For twenty years and counting, Sō Percussion […]
The Brother Brothers + Special Guest
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesIf you like fingerpicked arpeggios, funky electric keyboard, and some close harmonies, don't miss The Brother Brothers at Citizen Vinyl on Thursday, April 4. Special guest to be announced. Doors […]