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].
Heritage Fire
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleTaking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally […]
Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places
Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom 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, United StatesThis 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 […]
EXHIBITION: Vera B. Williams / STORIES
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaVera 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 […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NCOn view from March 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern […]
Youth Acting: Basic to Intermediate
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesTeacher: 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 […]
Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
Scribblers Studio: Writing Lab for Tweens
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleLed 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 […]
Upcycle Art Auction
Madison County Arts Council Gallery 90 S. Main Street, Marshall, NC, United StatesReClaim 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 […]
Thurgood
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleFrom his landmark victory in Brown v. Board of Education to becoming the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court—Thurgood Marshall devoted his life to the pursuit of […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCElements: Air/Lyrical We breathe Air and move through Air finding the lightness in our feet and in our bodies. Exploring the ever changing breeze, shifting and changing directions so that […]
WNC Sierra Club Program:The Beautiful Hiking Trails Around Asheville
Western North Carolina is a hiker’s paradise. With so much land protected by National and State Forests and Parks, those who live in the Asheville area have endless hiking opportunities. […]
“Finding Peace in Anxious Times”
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardTransylvania County Choral Society is giving a concert on May 2, 2024, at the Porter Center in Brevard, entitled "Finding Peace in Anxious Times". The spirit behind this event is […]
Anne of Green Gables
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesElderly siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert asked the orphanage for a boy. They got Anne Shirley––a plucky redhead with a vast imagination and an even bigger temper. Soon, Anne burrows […]
LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Ryan Thomas
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ryan Thomas from NYC! Ryan Thomas brings laughs to people all over the country […]
LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Ryan Thomas
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ryan Thomas from NYC! Ryan Thomas brings laughs to people all over the country […]
Die Walkure (“The Valkyrie”)
OnlineIn a plot worthy of "Game of Thrones," Die Walkure (The Valkyrie) opens with twins separated at birth who are illegitimate children of the god Wotan and fall madly in […]
Comedy at Catawba: Django Gold
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 Django Gold from NYC!! Django Gold is a comedian and writer who […]
Robert Dubac’s Stand-Up Jesus
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleJesus of Nazareth returns after 2,000 years, but this time he’s no carpenter — he’s a stand-up comedian. Shining the light of truth on false prophets, duplicitous politicians and immoral […]
Freaky Friday Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
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 the Freaky Friday stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local and […]
Annual Spring Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian Park
Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United StatesGet ready to reel in some fun at our upcoming Spring Kids Fishing Tournament that will be taking place on May 4 at Lake Julian Park from 8-11:30 a.m. 🐟 […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]
Django Gold at JJ’s Bohemia in CHATTANOOGA
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This Saturday we have Django Gold from NYC!!! Django Gold is a comedian and writer who lives in […]
Lonesome Station Presents: Lydia Luce + Special Guest
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLonesome Station Presents and evening with singer-songwriter Lydia Luce on Saturday, May 4. Doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. $15 advance, $18 at the door. On her […]
Sound Healing Concert @ AVL Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleJoin us for a beautiful Sound Healing Concert inside the majestic Cave of Salt with performances by our friend from Skinny Beats Drum Shop and Gallery-Billy Zanski. Come enjoy the […]
Robert Dubac’s Stand-Up Jesus
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleJesus of Nazareth returns after 2,000 years, but this time he’s no carpenter — he’s a stand-up comedian. Shining the light of truth on false prophets, duplicitous politicians and immoral […]
Flimflams and Shenanigans at New Origin
New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NCModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. Hosted by local favorite […]
Robert Dubac’s Brunch With Jesus
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThe same hilarious Stand-Up Jesus show as a matinee! Break bread with the son of God during special brunch-and-a-show events on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage. Jesus of Nazareth returns […]
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 […]
Modelface Comedy Presents: Julia Macias Roasts her wyt friends
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Local favorite and roast queen Julia Macias will […]
Petanque Intro and Games
Have you ever wondered what Petanque is or how to play it? We are lucky enough to have the 2024 national Petanque winners, Kathy Cline, Tracie Jefferies, and Marc Quilici […]
Golden Hour
95 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC 28801 95 Roberts Street, Asheville, NCJacob Sessoms, the chef behind Golden Hour, is hosting a wine pairing event on May 6th at 6 pm. This one of a kind experience includes a curated menu highlighting […]
Coffee Hour with MountainTrue: French Broad Paddle Trail
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCJoin MountainTrue’s French Broad Paddle Trail Manager, Jack Henderson, for a presentation and discussion focused on the history, current status, and upcoming opportunities for growth along the French Broad Paddle […]
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, AshevilleThe Pedaling for Parkinson's program is based on research indicating that forced exercise on a bicycle can reduce symptoms of Parkinson's. In fact, participants who ride three days a week […]
Fun Journal Making with Fariba
Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street (River Arts District), AshevilleMake your own Fun Journal with pages created by and decorated with collage, your drawings, found objects or whatever floats your boat! It can be for yourself or a personal […]
