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].

Freddie McClendon

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY FULL BAND SHOW FREDDIE McCLENDON Freddie McClendon is a singer-songwriter from Greenwood, South Carolina. He first fell in love with music as a child living in a retirement home where his dad worked, spending his earliest years dressing up as Elvis and performing for the residents who encouraged him to […]

$19.74

Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

$18

Pebble Jewelry Workshop with Molly Sharp

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

If you’ve ever collected small, perfectly smooth pebbles and wondered what to do with them, this 1-day workshop is the perfect solution! Using diamond encrusted drill bits, students will drill through these materials and then fabricate sterling silver wire and sheet to create stunning jewelry which may include pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets. Students will […]

$175.00

Flourish: A Transformational Day Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains

207 Robinson Cove Road Leicester, NC 28748

A full-day retreat held in a beautiful temple on the stunning mountain grounds of Compassionate Expressions in Leicester, North Carolina.  *Earlybird Discount: Use code "FLOURISH" before April 4th to receive $30 off your ticket Surrounded by open skies and sweeping mountain views, this day retreat is an invitation to step out of the busy pace […]

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Uplift Your Body! Description: Join Karen for a 2 hr soul-stirring day of 5Rhythms® Movement Class designed to uplift your spirit and body to help you feel vibrantly alive. Through the liberating movement of the 5Rhythms® practice, you will reconnect with your body, clear any stuck or stagnant energy, and arise into joy! Join us […]

$15 – $25

UpLift: 5Rhythms® Breathwork and Sound Workshop!

asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

UPLIFT DAY RETREAT: 5Rhythms® Movement, Breath and Sound! Description: Join us for a soul-stirring day of Movement, Breath, and Sound Healing designed to uplift your spirit and body to help you feel vibrantly alive.  Through the liberating movement of  the 5Rhythms® practice, expansive breathwork, and a deeply restorative sound bath, you will reconnect with your […]

$95

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

FREE PATIO SHOW: Meschiya Lake

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

– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! MESCHIYA LAKE Looking back, it’s no surprise that when a precocious nine year-old Meschiya Lake hit the stage for a singing contest at a Rapid City, South Dakota steakhouse, she already believed that she […]

Free

Brevard Philharmonic presents Pines of Rome

Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Experience a thrilling season finale with the Brevard Philharmonic in a program filled with power and beauty. Respighi’s Pines of Rome brings vivid orchestral color and a breathtaking, triumphant finish. Acclaimed violinist Oliver Neubauer shines in Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, known for its soaring melodies and emotional depth. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of […]

$15 – $47

RAD Comedy featuring Zain Zaidi

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Zain Zaidi from Atlanta! Zain Zaidi is a Pakistani comedian from Indiana, where he performed regularly at Helium Comedy Club. After moving to Atlanta in 2021, he quickly became a familiar face in comedy […]

$15

Centennial Sounds Presents Tray Wellington Band with Cherokee Language Repertory Choir

Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown

Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]

$5 – $25

Freedom Junction

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

Get ready to groove with Freedom Junction, the Nashville-based funk rock trio that’s taking the scene by storm! Featuring Sugarlegg (guitar, keys, vocals) of Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Noah Winner Miller, and Captain Chris Kirk, this powerhouse trio is known for their electrifying live performances, which blend tight, funky rhythms with exciting jams and a […]

$24.44

Tube Setting Pendant

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

Come learn to set round gemstones in a tube setting and leave with a finished pendant! You'll practice this skill first then complete a finished piece to leave with. This class is intended as an instructional class, but anyone can take it and leave with a finished pendant. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate You will work with […]

$120.00

“THE POWER OF COLOR” – A TWO DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC

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

Join Anne for a two-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding and application of color theory in painting. Through engaging exercises and the study of masterpieces, you'll discover how intentional use of color can transform and strengthen your work. The class combines guided instruction with an open studio atmosphere, encouraging both structure and personal experimentation. […]

$225

GODSPELL Musical Theatre – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]

$10 – $45

“THE POWER OF COLOR” – A TWO DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC

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

Join Anne for a two-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding and application of color theory in painting. Through engaging exercises and the study of masterpieces, you'll discover how intentional use of color can transform and strengthen your work. The class combines guided instruction with an open studio atmosphere, encouraging both structure and personal experimentation. […]

$225

Season Finale with the Ulysses Quartet

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Close the season with the radiant sound of the Ulysses Quartet. Hailed for their clarity, energy, and deep musicality, this exceptional ensemble brings the series to a powerful and poetic conclusion with a program celebrating connection, resilience, and the next generation of chamber excellence.

Godspell Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]

$10 – $45

An Artful Journey: Turner and Onstable at Tate Britain

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

Fire and Water: Turner, Constable, and a Rivalry That Redefined Landscape Painting Travel to Tate Britain, London, for a landmark exhibition uniting two of the most influential—and competitive—figures in British art. J.M.W. Turner’s blazing skies and dramatic vistas stand in striking contrast to John Constable’s intimate, faithful portrayals of the English countryside. Born just one […]

$25

PATIO SHOW: Blue Cactus

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

Rooted in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Blue Cactus got their start among the active honky-tonk circuit, developing an electrified twang that now branches out effortlessly into folk, alt-country, and psychedelic-tinged rock. Having released three records to critical acclaim, they have grown a cult following in the South and beyond, their introspective lyricism and blistering guitar […]

$14.77

Breath Medicine ~ Breathwork Inside the Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Experience Breath Medicine with The Breath Nurse inside the Asheville Salt Cave. This RESET Breathwork session offers relaxation, stress relief, and a refreshing boost of energy. With each intentional breath, the body calms, the mind clears, and your energy begins to shift. You’ll leave with a deeper sense of peace and well being.

$58

Michael Gungor (Acoustic Evening)

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

Join us at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC for a special acoustic night with Michael Gungor—an intimate, immersive evening designed to bring people together through music, story, movement, and reflection. Known for songs like “Beautiful Things” and for his Grammy-nominated work, Gungor has spent years creating art that reaches beyond categories—equal parts lyrical, soulful, […]

$32.37

GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]

$10 – $45

Brevard Classic 5k & 12k

115 East Morgan Street, Brevard, NC 28712 115 East Morgan Street, Brevard

The Brevard Classic Races return on May 23, 2026 as part of the White Squirrel Festival weekend! Choose a 5K or 12K and run scenic, community-lined streets with a downtown start and finish in the heart of Brevard. This festival-connected race blends small-town charm, thoughtful course design, and a welcoming race-day atmosphere—perfect for runners of […]

Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: Riverside Cemetery Tour

Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, Asheville

Join us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as other notable Ashevillians. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery, with parking available along Birch Street and near the gate. […]

$10

GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]

$10 – $45

Cole Chaney

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

When it comes to his latest album, In the Shadow of the Mountain, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney is pretty candid and blunt about who he is and what kind of music he wants to make — the result of which, this stunning offering from an artist wise beyond his age. “There’s a yin to every […]

$26.32

Burlesque Brunch

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

-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque […]

$21.88

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

GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]

$10 – $45

Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Singer-songwriter Anna La Mare brings her evocative blend of folk, Americana, and Celtic storytelling to the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. Kids are free! BYOB, BYOC (chair) La Mare has held international residencies, performed in dimly lit venues, and graced festivals as well as songwriter showcases across the United States and abroad. She took the stage at […]

$25

GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]

$10 – $45

George Terry & The Zealots: Album Release Show + Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute set!

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

GEORGE TERRY & THE ZEALOTS George Terry AKA George Trouble sings with carefully crafted phrases and melodies. The songs speak of populist, mythic, historical and personal stories. They weave an imaginative lyrical landscape with a wide palette, ranging from folk, punk, rock, rockabilly, reggae and ska, to surf and honest country blues. Featuring Aaron Price’s […]

$19.74

George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement”-Release Party/Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

George Trouble & The Zealots are delighted to return to the Grey Eagle for a double-headed show on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. In addition to the release of their 6th album, "Entanglement", GT & The Zealots reprise the tradition of celebrating Bob Dylan's birth. Hurricane Helene stymied the production process of "Entanglement" […]

$85 – $60045844