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].
Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, SwannanoaMountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is a vessel for community building, exploration, adventure, place-based learning, and the ignition of new passion for lifelong learners. These are […]
Heritage Fire
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleTaking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally […]
DJ Sessions at The Radical
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleThe Radical invites guests to The Roof, Thursday through Sunday for live DJ sets, craft cocktails, nostalgic bites (see menu here) and unbeatable views as the sun sets over Asheville. […]
Gallery Tales: A Storytelling & Art Journey for Young Writers
Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, AshevilleCalling all young storytellers ages 8-13! Gallery Tales is a 6-week program where kids explore various art pieces at Trackside Studios in the River Arts District to spark their imaginations […]
Ceramic Vessels Exhibit with Ikebana Demonstration
Mirrorball Gallery 84 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC 28782, TryonA new exhibition featuring three ceramic artists; Mathew Wheeler, Lisa Gluckin and Beth Elliott, will inhabit Mirrorball Gallery spaces during the month of May. The exhibition opening days, (May 7 […]
Blue Ghost Firefly Viewing Tours
The Enchanted Forest, Arden, NC To be given after ticket purchase, ArdenNeed some magic to recharge your soul? Want to feel like a kid again, awed by the silent lights of tiny fireflies moving through the darkness? Then this tour is […]
Ursula Gullow: Nightbloom
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, AshevilleGallery Hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present "Nightbloom," our first solo exhibition of painter and mixed media artist Ursula Gullow. Join us for […]
Empty Bowls
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockFLAT ROCK, N.C. Still recovering from the aftermath of the devastating storm Helene, local ceramic artists will once again fire up their kilns for the eighth year to help hungry […]
Hendersonville Ballet presents: Paquita featuring The World Keeps Turning
Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat RockHendersonville Ballet presents Paquita Grand Pas featuring The World Keeps Turning on May 17-18th at the BRCC Thomas Auditorium. Paquita Grand Pas is a famous and captivating segment of the […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardThe Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College. The Season of […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale
The Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College. The Season of […]
Liz Longley with special guest Jesse Ruben
Olivette Farm 172 Old Macedonia Rd, AshevilleJoin us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Liz Longley and special guest Jesse Ruben. $25•KIDS ARE FREE•BYOB•BYOC (chair) Best known for […]
Jazz for the Woods!
Little Jumbo 241 Broadway St., AshevilleHelp our community save 45-acres of forest from destruction by UNCA. Jazz for the Woods, held at Little Jumbo, benefits the Save the Woods campaign. Join us on Sunday, May 18. […]
Comedy at Catawba: Joe Pettis
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Joe Pettis from Atlanta! Joe Pettis is a current stand-up comic […]
RAD Comedy featuring Joe Pettis
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Joe Pettis from Atlanta! Joe Pettis is a current stand-up comic […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each […]
Nationally Touring Comedian Sam Miller
The Urban Orchard 24 Buxton Ave, Asheville NCAsheville, NC — May 18, 2025 – Nationally touring comedian Sam Miller brings his raw, hilarious, and heart-forward stand-up to The Urban Orchard in Asheville for one night only. Known […]