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].

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

Youth Acting: Basic to Intermediate

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Teacher: Mike Yow Class cost: $150 Min students: 6 Max students: 15 Class Dates: Mondays, April 8 – May 13 (6 weeks) Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Ages: 11-17 […]

$150

Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

This exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the WCU Fine Art Museum collection—or would like to discover one! The Museum recently launched a new […]

$5 – $65

Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healings

Award-winning Best-selling author, Chloe Kemp, is offering intuitive shamanic energy healings in Asheville from April 17 - April 23. By appointment only. For more information visit https://www.chloekempwisdomkeeper.com/healing

Scribblers Studio: Writing Lab for Tweens

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Led by a certified Inward & Artward Creative Facilitator, Tikva Kingrea, this 6-week workshop series gives space for young folks' imaginations to run wild, turning anything and everything into an […]

$160 – $175

Upcycle Art Auction

Madison County Arts Council Gallery 90 S. Main Street, Marshall, NC, United States

ReClaim Madison Salvage & Thrift announces our 4th Upcycle Art Auction, a popular community-driven fundraiser event to benefit the Community Housing Coalition (CHC) of Madison County, NC. Hosted for the […]

Free

Undersea Landscape Collage Class

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

No experience necessary for this collage class taught by Li Newton. This workshop will teach you how to look at images in a new way. You will look for colors […]

$125

Poetry as Prayer – AVL Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Let’s come together to set intentions of slowing-in to the senses, nourishing our bodies with gentle sensuous movement and poetry as prayer. Poet, Doula, and Women’s Counselor Tiffany Narron will […]

$56

Step Afrika!

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

Feel the irresistible energy and heart-pounding rhythms of dance with the first professional dance company dedicated to the art of stepping. These multi-talented artists showcase a unique and vibrant form […]

$65

Comedy at Catawba: Sammy Anzer

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sammy Anzer from Denver!!! Some enjoy Sammy for his Queens NY affect […]

$18

Bad Dads Comedy at Wrong Way River Lodge

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this month we have two of Raleigh's best comics and baddest dads! Join us for the Bad […]

$15

JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new […]

$15

DJ Dean Walker at after/glow

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

after/glow is excited to have Miami-based DJ Dean Walker in the house. after/glow suggests guests start warming up their feet because Dean Walker will be in the cage with just […]

She Slays 5k

Pardee Cancer Center 805 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, United States

We are thrilled to present the first ever She Slays 5K, Saturday, April 20, 2024 in collaboration with Pardee Hospital Foundation and Hunter Subaru. This women’s centric event is all […]

Local Cloth FiberFest

Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, Asheville

Local Cloth is proud to host the 12th Annual FiberFest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 8am to 5pm at the WNC Farmer’s Market (Shed #3 | 570 Brevard Rd, […]

Free

What’s Shaking? Music & Dance Workshop

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., Asheville

Join us Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-noon! $8. The What’s Shaking? Music and Dance Workshop is a live, interactive 60-minute immersive class for young people (ages 0-7) and their adults. […]

$8

Plant Club Pop-up Market ~ 420 Edition ~

Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for our monthly Plant Club Pop-Up Market! This market happens every 3rd Saturday of the month in The Canopy at Art Garden AVL from 11 am - 3 […]

Free

420 Fest with Appalachian Standard and Ross Farm

Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

Ross Farm will host 420 Fest, it's fourth annual Spring festival, taking place at 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC, 28715 on April 20th, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM. […]

{Re}HAPPENING 12

Camp Rockmont - Lake Eden 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC

Since 2010, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) has hosted the {Re}HAPPENING inspired by John Cage’s 1952 Theatre Piece No. 1, an unscripted performance at Black Mountain College […]

$15 – $37

Step Afrika!

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

Feel the irresistible energy and heart-pounding rhythms of dance with the first professional dance company dedicated to the art of stepping. These multi-talented artists showcase a unique and vibrant form […]

$65

Coming Home – A Deep South Reunion Concert

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

Members of the 1970's nationally touring show band, Deep South (Jackie Marson, Vocals, David Dix (The Outlaws), Drums and Jeff Browder, percussion, will be joined by local musicians, Jason DeCristofaro, […]

$25.00

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]

$18

Thomas Kozak & The Poets EP Release Party + Zack Kardon

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

A night of singer-songwriters! Thomas Kozak & The Poets perform at Citizen Vinyl on Saturday, April 20. Zack Kardon opens. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. $12 advance […]

$12 – $15

Canna Comic Cuisine?–Infused 420 Dinner Show

Rezonace 51-A College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Rezonance & Slice of Life Comedy present **Canna Comic Cuisine —4.20 Infused Dinner Comedy Show**! Get ready for a night of laughter, delicious food, and a touch of cannabis-infused fun. […]

$42

Snarky Puppy with Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

Snarky Puppy is a collective of sorts with as many as 20 members in regular rotation. At its core, the band represents the convergence of both black and white American […]

$20 – $43

Just Incense, a 4/20 Denver Comedy Showcase

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Just Incense, 4/20 Denver Comedy Showcase (wink wink) at DSSOLVR Yeah it's 4/20 but we're in North Carolina so clearly we are only celebrating with CBD and […]

$18

An Afternoon with Emily Dickinson

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Friends of Music Presents An Afternoon with Emily Dickinson FLAT ROCK, N.C. – A special spring performance is in store when North Carolina actor Susan King portrays legendary writer Emily […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Salma Zaky

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have Salma Zaky from NYC! Originally from the Bay Area, Salma […]

$15

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

Different Wrld 701 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]

Free

Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join us for our annual spring plant sale! Discover a wide array of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, including new favorites. Enjoy a diverse selection, friendly faces, and fantastic […]

RECEPTION: Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

We've tallied the votes, and the results are in on which objects will be included in our newest exhibition Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition! This exhibition is for everyone […]

Free

LaZoom Comedy Night with Simon Fraser

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 Simon Fraser! Simon Fraser is America's favorite Brit, bringing his unique perspective and mischievous […]

$15