The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Movies in the Park: Free Family Films
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesMovies in the Park returns with free family favorite films projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park just after dusk on the second Friday of the month! […]
Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healings
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to have an in-person healing session in ASHEVILLE by Chloe Kemp, award-winning best-selling author, seer, medium, and intuitive shamanic energy healer. 1-1/2 hour sessions available MAY 23 - […]
School’s out – Day Camp! XP League Asheville
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENYour child is welcome between 8-4 pm, they will need to bring their own lunch. The cost is $70 per day - only 18 spots are available - registration is […]
ABSFest Sunday Brunch: Church of Decadence – with Burlesque!
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleBrunch is is the best church! Savor our gospel of grind with a Revival of our popular burlesque and circus arts brunch show. Join us in your PJs or your […]
Performance and Community Conversation with Teso Ellis
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesOn Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m., join us for a performance and community conversation with Teso Ellis, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. Free event — open […]
Hear Here: Featuring Detective Blind + O•VAD•YA
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGet inside Asheville’s rock, indie and experimental music scenes through “Hear Here,” a new series co-presented by Citizen Vinyl and “The Overlook with Matt Peiken” podcast. Each evening mixes live […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCElement: Ethereal/Stillness The mystical feeling when the clouds in the sky open up with a bright light shining through! Move your dancing feet and body to compassion, spiritual consciousness, peace, […]
Malaprop’s Bookstore Author Event, A Deeper South: Pete Candler in conversation with Melanie Bianchi
Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesLocal authors Pete Candler and Melanie Bianchi discuss Candler's new book, A Deeper South: The Beauty, Mystery, and Sorrow of the Southern Road. In his new book, Pete Candler offers […]
Dans un bois solitaire: songs by Mozart, Schubert, Fauré, Debussy and Ravel
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 28 Chairs at the UUCA in North Asheville for a vocal recital of beloved and lesser-known art songs by some of the greatest composers of the genre. Acclaimed French […]
Gagging! Queer Comedy Showcase presented by Modelface Comedy
The Odd 1045 Haywood Road, AshevilleGAGGING: A QUEER COMEDY SHOWCASE AT THE ODD IN WEST ASHEVILLE!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South. Celebrate all the aspects of queer […]
Family Fun Night
Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an evening full of family-friendly fun at the Asheville Y! Bring your swimsuit for a family swim, try exciting activities, watch a movie and eat popcorn, and […]
Maggie B’s 17 Year Anniversary Party
Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesWe are celebrating 17 years in business! We will have live music outside from Krave Amiko, drinks, food, and of course our free wine tasting.
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Brandi Augustus
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 Leicesters own Clay Jones! Modelface Comedy brings you a fresh batch of comics each […]
Juniper Bends Reading Series — Secret Life of Plants
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleJoin us at Story Parlor on Friday, May 31 for a night of poetry and music. Readers: Aliah Lavonne Tigh, NitaJade, Chelsea Lynn LaBate, and Shae Savoy, plus Ryan Glass […]
ATLiens, Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents ATLiens comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing! ATLiens is a celebration of the best comedians in Atlanta. Each show we feature a different group of the ATL's best […]
Canna Comic Cuisine? Two Dinner & Comedy Shows
Rezonance 51-A College Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesSlice of Life Presents: Canna Comic Cuisine? Two Dinner & Comedy Shows Friday May 31, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM & 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Rezonance Lounge via […]
Ashevillians Comedy Showcase at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to LaZoom! This week we have our Ashevillians Comedy Showcase!!! Modelface Comedy brings you a villainous night of comedy […]
JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new […]
2024 MountainTrue Nolichucky BioBlitz in Erwin, TN
Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz […]
National Trails Day
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesCelebrate one of our favorite days of the year with a day of guided hikes along Chimney Rock’s six unique trails. Join naturalists throughout the day and learn more about […]
Artist Talk with Nava Lubelski
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an artist talk and walkthrough with Nava Lubelski whose exhibition "Things We Think We Know" is on view at Tracey Morgan Gallery through June 8
Just Brew It
Pisgah Brewing Company 150 Eastside Drive , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJust Economics is thrilled to announce the 14 year anniversary return of its annual home brewers competition and fundraising event, Just Brew It. Set to take place on June 1st, […]
Pride Mini-Fly
One World Brewing West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, FL, United StatesKick off Pride month with Firefly Gathering’s Pride Mini-Fly! Our Mini-Fly series offers a taste of everything Firefly is known for: earthskills, expert instructors, live music, local flavors, and bumpin’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Asheville Honey Fest – 3rd Annual
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesGet ready for a truly sweet celebration that promises to tantalize your taste buds and create a delightful buzz in the air – the Third Annual Asheville HoneyFest is back, […]
Gems of the Obscure
St. Giles Chapel at the Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NCAsheville Baroque Concerts presents Gems of the Obscure. Gail Ann Schroeder, viola da gamba, and Daniel Swenberg, lute and theorbo, join forces in a program of beautiful solos and duos […]
Monster Comedy Jam!!!
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam! Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush featuring Derek Boskovich, Ryan Gordon, Christian Lee, […]
