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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Poetry 101: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevillePoetry is the written act of paying attention. Paying attention to words, rhythm, and writing but most importantly the worlds that inspire you to write. Namely, your world. "Wanted: a […]
Pride Month Plant Sale to Support Southern Equality Studios
Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesHelp us celebrate Pride Month by bringing home a plant friend! From June 24-30, 30% of all Plant Sales will be donated to Southern Equality Studios to further their work […]
Ride the Parkway Fundraiser for Veterans Museum
Imagine bicycling the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whew! U.S. military veterans John Buford and Rich Clarke, members of the Veterans History Museum’s Advisory Committee, will pedal 469 […]
painting exhibition
Asheville Gallery of Art 82 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesI intend to mix and display what we have in order to achieve peace and happiness during sufferings, physiological and meaningful, with color and form.
Free Adult Field Day
Buncombe County Sports Park 24 Apac Circle, Asheville, NC, United StatesBuncombe County Parks & Recreation is hosting its first Adult Field Day! The event will take place on June 27 from 4-9 p.m. at Buncombe County Sports Park in fields […]
PERFORMANCE: Gordon Beeferman + Stephanie Griffin
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPerformance: Gordon Beeferman (piano) and Stephanie Griffin (viola) Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / […]
Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The Comedy is Funky but the ginger beer is Fresh Funky Fresh Comedy is an extra silly night of live comedy […]
Mabilene + Sara Jean Kelley
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesCountry artist Mabilene takes the Citizen Vinyl stage on Thursday, June 27. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sara Jean Kelly opens. $12 advance / $15 at the […]
Crisp Comedy, live in Leicester featuring Hunter Roberts
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! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]
Comedy at Catawba: Juan Nicolón
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 Juan Nicolón from NYC!! Juan Nicolón is a Stand Up Comedian, Writer […]
Freaky Friday Comedy Showcase
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 […]
Independence Day Firework Celebration
Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United StatesGet your lawn chairs and blankets ready! In celebration of Independence Day, Lake Julian Park’s annual firework display will be occurring at Lake Julian Park on June 29. The fireworks […]
Community Day: Shifting Perceptions
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Art Museum invites you to a free Community Day celebrating its exhibition, Shifting Perceptions: Photographs from the Collection. Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community engagement […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleSecret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]
LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR on the last Saturday every month. LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Still Point Wellness 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC5Rhythms® Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen Sunday, June 30th, 2024 Time: 10am-12noon Fee is $15-25, no one turned away! This class will meet once a month upon scheduled date. […]
Mama & The Ruckus | Sundays on the River Series
Riverside Pavilion at Olivette 1069 Olivette Road, AshevilleRuckus by the River! Don't miss this family-friendly Rhythm & Blues concert led by powerhouse blues vocalist Melissa McKinney (aka Mama) and her band The Ruckus. June 30 at 4 […]
The Feast of St. John: Celebrating Henderson County
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat RockFLAT ROCK, N.C. Once again The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness celebrates its patron saint with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. In 2021, the historic […]
Comedy at Catawba: Tom Luciano
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Tom Luciano from NYC! Tom Luciano, a native New Yorker, has […]
Standup Comedy of Zo Myers!
The Bier Garden 46 Haywood Street, Asheville, NCCome join us for a night of laughter with the hilarious Zo Myers at The Bier Garden! Get ready to be entertained by Zo's unique brand of humor and witty […]
The Fourth of July at The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesCelebrate Independence Day with us at The Omni Grove Park Inn, where grandeur meets festivity. Witness the night sky come alive with two breathtaking fireworks displays, enjoy live music in […]
Gingerbread in July at The Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at The Omni Grove Park Inn for Gingerbread in July and create unforgettable summer memories with a holiday twist. Ignite the holiday spirit early as children write their […]
Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new DELUXO vape inspired hard seltzer and we are celebrating with a vape inspired […]
Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago! Clark Jones has been listed as one of […]
Air Conditioning: Cool Comedy Showcase at Catawba
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 it's a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites […]
SCYTHIAN at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleWashington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the […]
Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones (late show)
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago! Clark Jones has been listed as one of […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy at Catawba
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy […]
Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleRise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.
