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 States

From 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, NC

This 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 […]

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

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

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

Evolving Tales: Transforming Narratives in Conflict

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

In 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 […]

$265

Witch: a dark comedy at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

A 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, […]

$10

Dolores, A Play by Edward Allan Baker

Lamplight AVL's Residency at 821 821 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

Join 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. […]

$15

LaZoom Room Comedy Night with Courtney Maginnis

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface 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, […]

$15

Eli Lev performing at One World Brewing

One World Brewing Downtown 10 Patton Ave, Asheville

Eli 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, Hendersonville

Does 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 States

Asheville-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 […]

Free

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester featuring Rowan Young

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp 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 […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Casey James Salengo

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert

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

Don'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 […]

$25

Dervish

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

Journey 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 […]

$42

Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$15

What’s Shaking? Music & Dance Workshop

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., Asheville

What’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 […]

$8

Spring Town Square

One World Brewing West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, FL, United States

Come 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 […]

Free

Gardening For Life Celebration

Polk County High School 1681 NC-108, Columbus

The 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 […]

Free

Dropping Into Delight: Yoga (optional) + Immersive Poetry Workshop

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Led 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 […]

$30 – $55

Unteachables Comedy Tour at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

Who In The Hell Left The Back Door Open

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

When 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, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

68th Annual Easter Sunrise Service

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

Celebrate 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 […]

Free of charge but requires parking pass

The Great Easter Joke Hunt at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$15

School’s out – Day Camp! XP League Asheville

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

Your 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 […]

$70.00

Yale Whiffenpoofs: Live in Concert

Basilica of St. Lawrence 97 Haywood Street, Asheville

Join 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, Asheville

Join 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, NC

5Rhythms 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! […]

$15 – $25

CONCERT: Sō Percussion

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

Black 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 […]

$10 – $15

The Brother Brothers + Special Guest

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

If 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 […]

$15 – $18