The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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An Evening with Dale Neal + Sheila Kay Adams
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprop's Bookstore / Café, in collaboration with Citizen Vinyl and Blue Ridge Public Radio, presents An Evening with Dale Neal + Special Guest Sheila Kay Adams. The author event takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Tuesday, July 23. Doors at 6 p.m., event at 7 p.m. Free. Dale Neal is the author of five novels: […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCDiscover the Power Within You! Are you aware of the Power in your body? What parts of your body do you feel your Power source? Let's explore together! We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth. Homewood, 19 Zillidoa St. Asheville, NC 28803, 5:00pm-6:45pm, $15-25 sliding scale, no one turned away! Brooke will greet […]
Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The Comedy is Funky but the ginger beer is Fresh Funky Fresh Comedy is an extra silly night of live comedy on the patio at Ginger's Revenge! A fun mix of your favorite local comics and some silly boys from NYC! All for only $7!!! Ginger's […]
Performance: Ljubinka Kulisic (accordion)
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPerformance: Ljubinka Kulisic (accordion) Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Join us for an exciting performance by accordion virtuoso Ljubinka Kulisic, featuring works by John Cage and John Zorn, including Cage’s Dream, Souvenir, […]
Listen To This: Stories and More on Stage
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesListen To This: Stories and More on Stage Presents, "You're Under Citizen's Arrest" True Tales of Taking the Law Into Your Own Hands. Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Featuring stories by David Greenson, Carmela Caruso, and a story into a song by Rebecca […]
YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their […]
Story/Arts Residency Night 3: Beyond the Myth
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleAbout Our Story The Story Board Inward & Artward Facilitators The Parlor Photo Gallery Rent Our Space Parking & Contact Story Bound Bookshop Offerings Calendar Events + Shows Classes + Workshops Creative Facilitator Training Youth Programming Community Donate Event Proposals Workshop Proposals Story/Arts Residency Chronicles Newsletter In the Press Event Archive Story Parlor Hour Story/Arts […]
Comedy at Catawba: Ryan Beck
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ryan Beck from NYC! Ryan Beck is a Lebanese American filmmaker and comedian based in New York City. He has written and produced his award winning directorial debut short "A Few Days Home In Johnson County" […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Tyson Cox
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 Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Tyson Cox!!! Tyson Cox has been described as a human trash panda (kinda cute/ kinda naughty). He […]
Destination Moon, aplay by Joseph Reed Hayes
Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesTwo people in two little rooms. A young woman, a bed, an unseen voice, music in the night. When we meet Truly in her room at the end of the hall, she is on her way to recovery, having spent years in and out of hospitals combating serious illness since she was a child. She’ll […]
Legally Blonde The Musical
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesAmerica’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her […]
Air Conditioning, a COOL Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing's award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night! Especially when you add in some ice […]
Anything Fiber Sale
AB Tech Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Drive, AshevilleLocal Cloth's 2024 Anything Fiber Sale returns to the AB Tech Conference Center (16 Fernihurst Drive) in Asheville, NC. A Fiber Yard Sale for Fiber People, there will be more than 40 vendors offering everything from fiber supplies tool, and looms, to fabric, roving, yarn, books and more! This event is free and open to […]
Fun Art for Artsy Kids! with Cynthia Llanes
Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesDate: July 27 (Saturday Time: 11 am – 12:30pm Cost: $99 (Materials included) Location: Riverview Station: 191 Lyman St. Asheville @ Studio 324 (2nd Floor of Art Garden bldg) Duration: 1.5 hours This is going to be a fun summer activity for kids who like to dabble in art. The goal of this art class […]
Field Day AVL
Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesGrab your little one and join us for a fun day in the sun in the outdoor field space at the Asheville YMCA! Field Day AVL is a guardian/child event that consists of team oriented events such as 3-legged race, water balloon toss, timed dash sprint, long jump, and more. Guardians and children will act […]
Legally Blonde The Musical
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesAmerica’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleSecret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]
International BBQ Cooking Class at The Farm
The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesGrilled recipes from around the globe -- Korean BBQ, Indian Tandoori, Turkish kebabs and traditional accompaniments. Each class includes: 3 hours of instruction, a full meal and drinks! Regardless of your skill level, we are confident you will leave with new tips and tricks to use in your home kitchen. Classes are limited to just […]
Destination Moon, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesTwo people in two little rooms. A young woman, a bed, an unseen voice, music in the night, hope out of darkness. When we meet Truly in her room at the end of the hall, she is on her way to recovery, having spent years in and out of hospitals combating serious illness since she […]
LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR on the last Saturday every month. LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! With a different show every month you never want to miss Last Call at DSSOLVR ages […]
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSunday July 28 at 6:30p is 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 Zandra Johnson, featuring Hilliary Begley, Jess Cooley & Alana Eisner!
Show & Tell Sunday Market
Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NCShow & 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, […]
Destination Moon, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesTwo people in two little rooms. A young woman, a bed, an unseen voice, music in the night, hope out of darkness. When we meet Truly in her room at the end of the hall, she is on her way to recovery, having spent years in and out of hospitals combating serious illness since she […]
Legally Blonde The Musical
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesAmerica’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her […]
Comedy at Catawba: Amber Autry
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 Amber Autry from Nashville! Amber Autry is an internationally touring Comedian hailing from Nashville TN. She has been featured on Peacock TV, Don't Tell Comedy, and has over 125k followers on tiktok and growing. She has […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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, and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t punch […]
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Pulp Lounge
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup Comedy featuring Alex ParsonsOn Wednesday July 31, 7-9p we will be having another professional comedy open mic in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under the iconic stage. No food is served but we do have free snacks while they last and outside food is permitted (no […]
Bingo
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, AshevilleJoin us at the Reuter Family YMCA for a few rounds of Bingo! There will be much fun to be had and prizes will be given out to the winners. This event is free, open to everyone, and presented by Hopscotch Primary Care.
Women, Wine & the Divine
Wine Sage Merchant + Wine Bar 416 N. Main St, HendersonvilleJoin fun, like-hearted women from across WNC for a luxurious evening of soul-nourishing connection, rosé-tasting and yummy bites, rose/neroli oil sampling (the essence of the feminine) and divine-feminine-inspired poetry read by self-care author Renee Trudeau.
Modelface Comedy presents Petty Funny, spite filled comedy
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery week Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week we have a spite filled comedy showcase! Petty Funny is a comedy show about pettiness, spite and everything else that fuels us. Jokes about times spite was used for good and times it made everything worse, but always […]
Much Ado About Nothing
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. 5pm Friday, August 2 5pm Saturday, August 3 5pm Sunday, […]
AVL Fest presents Modelface Comedy Showcase
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have two very special local comedy showcases with AVL Fest at Citizen Vinyl!! Friday and Saturday 5:30-8pm Each show is different Featured performers include Clay Jones Erin Terry Jess Cooley Julia Macias Larry Griffin Ryan Brown Sarah Love and many […]
Comedy at Catawba: Brent Terhune
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Brent Terhune from Indianapolis! Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can […]
Legally Blonde The Musical
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesAmerica’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally touring comedians and Catawba Brewing's award winning craft beer is the recipe for a perfect night! Especially when you add in some ice […]
