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].

UNC Asheville’s Spring Research and Creative Activity Symposium

UNC Asheville 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United States

From Afrofuturism to Air America, hellbenders to Helene, and SusAbility to Shinjū, UNC Asheville’s spring Symposium has something for everyone! Come tease your curiosity while learning about student creative and scholarly work. All day, April 21, 2026! The full schedule and other information can be found on our website.

Todd Albright & Arthur Terembula (Country Blues Summit)

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE TODD ALBRIGHT Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in the pre-war era of the blues tradition (1880-1939), Todd is a mindful purveyor of blues history. His repertoire upholds musical pillars such as Blind Willie […]

$22.37

Fighting Global Poverty with The Borgen Project

Hunter Library 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Ready to make a real difference? Come hang out with us in person and dive into how The Borgen Project tackles global poverty head-on. It's a great chance to learn, chat, and get inspired about changing the world together. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect and be part of something big!

Free

Liars & Believers presents Yellow Bird Chase

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

Wed, Apr 22 • 6 pm A bumbling crew, a mysterious yellow bird, and a chase that defies reality—Yellow Bird Chase launches you into a wild world with no words—just laughter, wonder, and theatrical magic for all ages and backgrounds. “An utter joy from start to finish” —Theater Weekly “Stunning….masterful….wondrous.” —Broadway World Spotlight on Yellow […]

Wednesday Night Riffs (musical comedy) featuring Daphne London

Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. This show features headliner Daphne London Daphne London is a […]

$12

Free Screening of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”

Western Carolina University UC Theater 245 Memorial Dr, Cullowhee

A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Drawing on newly uncovered research, including previously unknown letters, the film reveals new dimensions of Masa’s life and legacy. This free […]

Free

Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale

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

Bullington Gardens is excited to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Offering an exciting selection of perennials, annuals, veggies, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Featuring unique and hard-to-find varieties to help create a vibrant, thriving landscape! Join us April 23-25, 9am-4pm, for all your gardening needs.

Birds of a Feather at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

This class is back by popular demand! In this class, we will be creating a pair of bird garden stakes. One bird is 8 inches by 4 inches, the other is 6 inches by 4 inches. There will be a variety of colors to choose from. We will be assembling the birds and decorating them […]

$85

FREE Longform Improv Jam

Enka/Candler Library 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler

Join us for a FREE night of improv games and longform montages. Improvisers of all skill levels welcome! What to expect at the Joyride Longform Improv Jam: - Lots of stage/play time in a welcoming environment - Meet and play with new people at varying skill levels - Fun warmups that get us in the […]

Free

Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about whales and his mom. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff's Comedy Caffe after […]

$15

2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

ALL AGES SEATED (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) W/ ADDITIONAL STANDING ROOM DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOUNTAINTRUE MountainTrue. What better way to celebrate than by watching the best paddling films and being in community with other clean water supporters?! You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes, and oceans, push extremes, […]

$20.81

Brahms Among Friends

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Cellist and Senior Director of Artistic Planning Nicholas Tzavaras leads an intimate journey into the world of Johannes Brahms, illuminating the friendships and musical relationships that shaped some of the composer’s most expressive chamber works. Joined by violinist and BMC President Jason Posnock, along with members of the Brevard Music Center family, Tzavaras weaves together […]

Robert Dubac’s THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?

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

Thur & Fri, Apr 23 & 24 • 8 pm Sat, Apr 25 • 3 pm & 8 pm On a quest to answer the age-old question, “What do women want?” Robert Dubac morphs into five hysterical boneheads, each offering sidesplitting advice on bridging the gender gap—all while drinking a beer. The New York Times […]

An Artful Journey: Raphael’s Sublime Poetry and Caravaggio’s Revolution

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Poetry and Revolution: Raphael, Caravaggio, and the Art That Changed Everything Two artists. Two radically different visions. One unforgettable legacy. This session brings together the serene beauty of Raphael and the dramatic intensity of Caravaggio in a dynamic exploration of artistic genius cut tragically short. Drawing from Raphael: Sublime Poetry at The Met and Caravaggio: […]

$25

Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and more. By the end, you’ll leave feeling rather accomplished, having created your own piece using traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques—all guided by a skilled instructor. […]

$185.00

Etienne Charles: “Earth Tones”

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States

“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State. Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition, Earth Tones, a multimedia jazz performance […]

$1 – $40

Martin Sexton: Live Wide Open Tour 2026

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

ALL AGES PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW (guaranteed seating AND standing room only tickets are available at checkout) MARTIN SEXTON Martin Sexton tours in support the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open – the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers. “The real thing, […]

$42.85

She Slays 5k

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

Get ready to rise up at the 3rd Annual She Slays 5K, happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, in partnership with Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Women Helping Women and Hunter Subaru! This empowering event celebrates the strength, courage, and unstoppable spirit of women—encouraging each of us to take charge of our health and lift one another up. […]

Look Homeward, Angel: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe’s Eyes

Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Step into Spring and the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The special tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. […]

$10

“FROM THE MINDS OF THE MASTERS” EDGAR DEGAS PASTEL ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Spend a creative day exploring pastel techniques inspired by Edgar Degas with artist Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC. We will begin with a brief look at Degas’ life and works, learning about key Impressionist techniques such as capturing light, movement, and expressive color, and his use of composition in his paintings. You will then use Degas […]

$90.00

Weaverville Art Safari

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 25 and 26 2026. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 72 artists at 35 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals […]

FiberFestival

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview

FiberFestival: A Fibershed Heritage Event & Artisan Market Join Local Cloth and Hickory Nut Gap Farm for FiberFestival, a celebration of Western North Carolina’s vibrant fiber community. This one-day event brings together fiber farmers and artists to showcase the full lifecycle of fiber — from pasture to finished product. Browse handmade goods from local vendors, […]

Free

Improv Workshop: Make It Real

Be Be Theatre 20 Commerce Street, Asheville

A deep dive into spacework to make your physical choices feel more realistic and immersive. This workshop goes beyond learning how to mimic objects—you’ll explore how to actively relate to your environment, letting spacework inform your emotions, choices, and point of view. Just as you build connection with your scene partners, you’ll learn to build […]

$35

FREE Ross Farm Spring Fling Plant Festival

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

The Spring Festival of the season!!! Local craft fair, HIGHLAND Cows and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!⬇️ Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard's 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant Festival is happening Saturday, April 25th, 12-4 p.m! ⬇️ Here's what's in store... 🌸22 greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of plants for every gardening […]

Free

Asheville Farmstead Schools 10 year Celebration and Fundraiser

Asheville Farmstead School 218 Morgan Cove Road, Candler

Join us as we celebrate a decade of outdoor learning and help us plant the seeds for the next 10 years! Your sponsorship supports campus improvements, outdoor classrooms, family gear access, and hands-on learning materials—all while keeping tuition focused on paying our dedicated educators. We will have kid activities, vendors, food and beverages, a silent […]

Free

{Re}HAPPENING 14

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 considered by many to be the first Happening. The annual {Re}HAPPENING brings together dozens of contemporary artists whose work responds to and extends the legacy […]

$15.00 – $37.00

The Fruit of Hibernation: Spring Exhibition + Artist Reception

Bottinelli Fine Art 146 Roberts Street #106, Asheville, NC, NC, United States

Bottinelli Fine Art invites the public to The Fruit of Hibernation, a spring exhibition and artist reception on Saturday, April 25th from 5:30–8:00 PM. This exhibition marks a re-hang of the gallery, featuring new work developed over the winter by the gallery’s five resident working artists, alongside a curated selection from three satellite artists. During […]

Free

Hot & Horny Comedy: MTV Spring Break Edition

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes, stories and more about dating, love, lust and everything else. Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome! Pop off that top and […]

$18

Asheville Vaudeville Brunch

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– AGES 18+ – SEATED SHOW Asheville Vaudeville – Asheville’s LARGEST vaudeville show featuring WNC’s best comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, short plays, puppetry, sideshow, music, and more!

$27.39

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but soon […]

Free

Ordinary Elephant | Sundays by the River

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Mesmering folk duo Ordinary Elephant play an intimate Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River in Olivette. BYOB, BYOC (chair) - Kids are free! Folk duo Ordinary Elephant has spent the better part of the last decade on a never-ending tour thats earned married couple Crystal and Pete Damore widespread critical acclaim and made […]

$25

PATIO SHOW: Abe Reid

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions. His musical education came directly from the source. As a […]

$10.70

Double Feature Puppet Show: Phantasmagoria and Unraveling Puppet Pants & Shadow Girls Cult

sly grog 271 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for a one-night double feature of thoughtful, mind-bending, and whimsical marionettes and shadow puppetry: PHANTASMAGORIA, by one-man marionette-building extraordinaire Puppet Pants, and UNRAVELING, by Henson Grant-awarded duo Shadow Girls Cult. ‍ Clowns, monsters, and mysteries amuse and interact with the audience in PHANTASMAGORIA. This marionette variety show features whimsical acts ranging from endearing […]

$15 – $25

Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Hoedown

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

ALL AGES EVENT: 6PM-9:30PM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Hoedown Learn some of the hottest country & hip hop line dances with the Blue Country Line Dancers and dance all evening! Country Swing & Two-Steppers are welcome to join as they’ll be opportunities to strut your stuff. This is your weekday opportunity to dance your […]

$12.56

Sacred Activism – Trusting the Dark–Finding Faith When the Path is Unclear

Virtual

Learn to find faith when the path is unclear and navigate the unknown as a fertile ground for new beginnings How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief, anger, and hope in times of division? Join Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto for a new […]

Free