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].

Connect Beyond Festival

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Connect Beyond Festival returns to downtown Asheville, N.C. on June 7-9, 2024 for a weekend of performances, panels, film screenings and workshops with award-winning artists and thought leaders, exploring how the intersection of music, art, film and storytelling can inspire positive change. This year’s festival, dubbed by Ashvegas as “Asheville’s version of SXSW,” is themed […]

54th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale

Boshamer Gym, Brevard College 1 college row, Brevard, NC, United States

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 54th Annual Book Sale. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) and women at Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College. Saturday, June 8 (10am – 7pm) Sunday, June 9 (noon– 7pm) Monday, June 10 (10am […]

Free

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is an exhilarating and picturesque race that takes participants on a captivating journey through Asheville’s famed River Arts District (RAD). With its scenic course meandering along the French Broad River and through the heart of Asheville's artistic and cultural hub, this event offers not only a rewarding athletic experience […]

Show & Tell Sunday Market

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open air at this one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in Downtown Asheville and shop 50+ vendors rotating monthly. Featuring housewares, decor, art, jewelry, ceramics, apparel, vintage clothes, candles, […]

LOOM Imports + Friends JUNE Open Studio + Pop Up Shop

YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC

Join us for our June open studio & pop up shop Sunday, June 9th 11am - 4pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC Shop home goods, wooden kitchenware, art, jewelry, accessories + vintage clothing with: @loomimports @kerrwoodworking @gennypopshop @townesandbirdie @maadilicollective @prideandarchive  Additional parking across street at Woodfin Elementary

M A R & The Marmeladies // Latinx Brunch // BURIAL Beer South Slope Taproom

Burial Beer Co. 40 Collier Ave, ASHEVILLE

Join M A R and the Marmeladies for Latinx Brunch Sunday June 9 at 1pm at Burial Beer with guest artist Whitney Moore! M A R and the Marmeladies is a spirited 4-piece band rooted in the rich tapestry of Latin American Folk and ventures beyond boundaries of genres adding a touch of quirky bluesy […]

One Night Only: a Tribute to the Bee Gees

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

Hendersonville Theatre is proud to bring the ultimate tribute to the Bee Gees to WNC–One Night Only. Come and experience the sound, the harmonies, and the beautiful falsetto voices of the brothers Gibb. Performing with a full band, the show recreates the Bee Gees 1998 Las Vegas appearance live. The show suspends belief as it […]

$42.50

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 day of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else. ages 21+ doors at 6pm, show at 6:30pm Tickets $15

$15

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Another great comedy show at Asheville Pizza in Theatre 2, get your dinner , drinks & laughs with a comedy open mic! Professional featured performers in a fun environment. Hosted by Cody Hughes! Featuring Zandra Johnson, Johnathan Pruett & Jason Reel

$14

15th Annual Authors for Literacy Event featuring Lisa See

The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

We are honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa See at the 15th Annual Authors for Literacy Event! Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and […]

$95.00

Standup Comedy Contest FINAL ROUND

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Thursday June 13, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area's best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! Free snacks […]

$15

The Campfireball: Yearning

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

The Campfireball is kind of like if Mr. Rogers was the host of Double Dare. Every month at Story Parlor we pick an existential theme and find all kinds of different ways to explore the people in the audience’s real life stories, experiences and anedotes around that theme. In June we’ll dive into “YEARNING” — […]

$10

Modelface Comedy presents Mark Chalifoux at the LaZoom Room

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

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This weekend we have Mark Chalifoux from Cincinnati!!! Mark is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back, relatable style that belies a sharp-wit and unflinching honesty honed through his rise in the comedy clubs of New […]

$15

Bark & Bolt 5k, One Mile & 100m Paw Pursuit

Patton Park 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville

Ready, Set…WOOF! Join us at Patton Park for a truly unique experience on Friday, June 14th for the 2nd Annual Bark & Bolt presented by Hunter Subaru in Hendersonville, NC! Various activities will be taking place from 5-8pm This family and pup-friendly event will feature the Bark & Bolt 5k, One Mile, and 100 meter […]

Comedy at Catawba: Louis Katz (early show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Louis Katz from NYC! Louis Katz performs punchline heavy, New York-style stand up with an understated intellectual edge that's been lovingly described as “cerebral filth.” Over the course of his career, Louis' stand up has been […]

$18

Philip Bowen + Aaron “Woody” Wood

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

Philip Bowen ("American's Got Talent," TikTok’s Greatest Talent) plays his Citizen Vinyl debut on Friday, June 14. Local blues artist Aaron "Woody" Wood opens. Show at 8 p.m., doors at 7 p.m. Philip Bowen was born and raised in West Virginia, and his uplifting sound is heavily inspired by Appalachian roots. The dynamic, internationally touring […]

$18 – $22

Comedy Night At Lookout Brewing Company

Neon Moon Comedy presents Comedy Night at Lookout Brewing Company at Friday June 14th 8:30 pm Come on out for some laughs and great beer. This is the perfect event for a date night or a night out with friends! Wiith Headliner Hilliary Begley (As seen in movies on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video) Featuring […]

$12

Comedy at Catawba: Louis Katz (late show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Louis Katz from NYC! Louis Katz performs punchline heavy, New York-style stand up with an understated intellectual edge that's been lovingly described as “cerebral filth.” Over the course of his career, Louis' stand up has been […]

$18

Hendersonville Triathlon

Patton Pool 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792, Hendersonville

Get ready for the 5th Annual Hendersonville Triathlon - the ONLY sprint triathlon in this charming, WNC town! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 15, 2024 and join us to swim, bike and run your way to this awesome finish line. This regional favorite race is perfect for both seasoned athletes and beginners looking to […]

The Maggie Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

North Carolina's largest fly-fishing festival. Event is held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds located in beautiful downtown Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The event will feature local and national fly fishing & outdoor recreational vendors, fly tyers, casting contest, live music and kids' corner with some of the best in local food vendors. There will […]

$10.00

Second Gear’s 20th Anniversary Block Party

Second Gear 99 Riverside Dr, Asheville

Second Gear Celebrates 20 Years of Community and Consigned Outdoor Gear + Apparel on Saturday June 15th with an all day MEGA SALE (biggest of the year!) and a celebratory 20th Anniversary Block Party from Noon-5pm with exciting Raffles, Free Kids Activities, Local Makers, Outdoor Vendors + Educators, Sweet + Savory Treats, Puppy Adoptions and […]

Free

Frozen JR. Live on Stage

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

ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS Frozen JR. June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. June 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway Junior by (snow)storm! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. […]

$20 – $25

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 of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18

$18

Canna Comic Cuisine?–Infused Dinner Show

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

Slice of Life Presents: Canna Comic Cuisine? June 15, 7:30-9p Lounge VIA The Green Room 51 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Featuring a 3-course meal from Infuso including an infused Smashburger, infused salad, infused gourmet banana pudding, a selection of infused cannabis drinks and surprise samples from local hemp brands. Comedians curated by Slice […]

Frozen JR. Live on Stage

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

ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS Frozen JR. June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. June 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway Junior by (snow)storm! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. […]

$20 – $25

Asheville Junior Theater Presents-Frozen JR.

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

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen […]

$20 – $25

Mobility Basics

Black Mountain YMCA 25 Jane Jacobs Road, Black Mountain

Join us at the Black Mountain YMCA to learn ways to improve joint mobility for more effective workouts and how to stretch for post workout recovery!

$10.00

Will Kimbrough | Sundays on the River Series

Riverside Pavilion at Olivette 1069 Olivette Road, Asheville

Musician's-musician Will Kimbrough brings his mix of roots and rock to Asheville's Olivette Riverside Pavilion by the French Broad River! Will Kimbrough has enjoyed a long and winding career as a song writer, performer, recording artist, and producer. Recognized as a young musician by John Prine, Will went on to tour with Todd Snider, Rodney […]

$25

DAD JOKES! Father’s Day Comedy Showcase

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 week we are celebrating Father's Day! Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst form of comedy. Get ready to groan, roll your eyes and have the best dang time with a bunch of genuine dads! Featuring Clay Jones, Jimmy […]

$15