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, Hendersonville

Taking 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 […]

$125 – $175

Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places

Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United States

From 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 States

This 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 […]

Free

EXHIBITION: Vera B. Williams / STORIES

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Vera 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 […]

Free

Youth Acting: Basic to Intermediate

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

Teacher: 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 […]

$150

Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

This 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 […]

$5 – $65

Scribblers Studio: Writing Lab for Tweens

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Led 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 […]

$160 – $175

Upcycle Art Auction

Madison County Arts Council Gallery 90 S. Main Street, Marshall, NC, United States

ReClaim 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 […]

Free

Thurgood

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

From 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 […]

$10 – $48

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Elements: 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 […]

$15 – $25

“Finding Peace in Anxious Times”

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

Transylvania 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 […]

$15

Anne of Green Gables

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

Elderly 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 […]

$5 – $32

LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Ryan Thomas

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

Modelface 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 […]

$15

LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Ryan Thomas

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

Modelface 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 […]

$15

Die Walkure (“The Valkyrie”)

Online

In 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 […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Django Gold

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 have Django Gold from NYC!! Django Gold is a comedian and writer who […]

$18

Robert Dubac’s Stand-Up Jesus

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Jesus 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 […]

$32

Freaky Friday Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing

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 have the Freaky Friday stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local and […]

$15

Annual Spring Kids Fishing Tournament at Lake Julian Park

Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United States

Get 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. 🐟 […]

$10

Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface 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 […]

$18

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 […]

$18

Lonesome Station Presents: Lydia Luce + Special Guest

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

Lonesome 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 […]

$15 – $18

Sound Healing Concert @ AVL Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Join 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 […]

$60

Robert Dubac’s Stand-Up Jesus

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Jesus 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 […]

$32

Flimflams and Shenanigans at New Origin

New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NC

Modelface 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 […]

Free

Robert Dubac’s Brunch With Jesus

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

The 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 […]

$50

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 […]

Modelface Comedy Presents: Julia Macias Roasts her wyt friends

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 Cinco de Mayo! Local favorite and roast queen Julia Macias will […]

$15

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 […]

Free

Golden Hour

95 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC 28801 95 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC

Jacob 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 […]

$195

Coffee Hour with MountainTrue: French Broad Paddle Trail

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Join 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, Asheville

The 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 […]

Free – $150.00

Fun Journal Making with Fariba

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street (River Arts District), Asheville

Make 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 […]

$125