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].

Take Your Momma to the Greenhouse

Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

25% off all plants Mother's Day BANANZA! 🌷🥳 Come celebrate your momma at Ross Farm (91 Holbrook Road) in our beautiful greenhouses on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th […]

Free

Mother’s Day Market

Historic Johnson Fam 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Historic Johnson Farm will host the fourth annual Mother’s Day Market on Saturday, May 11th from 10 AM-4 PM, rain or shine. This outdoor craft fair will showcase over 25 […]

Free

Stewart/Owen Dance

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

Stunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]

$42

WNC ACLU CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING

NORTH CAROLINA ACLU's WNC CHAPTER ANNUALMEETING AND CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MAY 11, at 3:00 p.m. The Western North Carolina Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina will hold […]

O -- FREE

Echoes of the Blue Ridge: Songs of Renewal & Resistance

First Presbyterian Church Asheville 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC

Explore the sounds of Appalachian singing traditions in ACS's upcoming Echoes of the Blue Ridge: Songs of Renewal & Resistance. Featuring Come Away to the Skies: A High, Lonesome Mass, […]

$15 – $25

Popcorn Falls By James Hindman

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

The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]

$20

Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local […]

$18

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]

$18

Spring Bling Taurus Bash: Gully Mills & The A-Band

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

Spring Bling Taurus Bash Brings Good Vibes, Good Drinks, and Great Music to Mother’s Day Weekend! The Spring Bling Taurus Bash is set to kick off on May 11th, just […]

$20 – $40

Mothers’ Day Native Plant Swap and Sale

39 Courtland Ave., Asheville 39 Courtland Ave., Asheville

Blue Ridge Naturalist Network offers hundreds of plants for trade or for purchase at $4/plant. Primarily plants native to our area. Bring plants from your own garden to trade or […]

Free

Stewart/Owen Dance

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

Stunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]

$42

Popcorn Falls By James Hindman

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

The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]

$20

Your mama Mothers Day STANDUP COMEDY

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Standup Comedy celebrating Mother's Day at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company with feature professional comics with a comedy open mic. Bring your mom jokes! Get dinner drinks and laughs. WE […]

$14

Nellie McKay at Citizen Vinyl

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

Join us for an evening with Nellie McKay! Sunday, May 12, doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. $18 adv/$20 day of show. Since Get Away from Me, […]

$18 – $20

Kids Deserve Justice

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Make a difference in the lives of local children! Join Pisgah Legal Services at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville for an evening of live music, featuring Jane Kramer and the […]

$25

Sgt. Splendor

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Eric McFadden and Kate Vargas join forces for an intoxicating night of alt-funk, desert rock, and dirty blues, May 15 at The Grey Eagle. Before teaming up, the duo behind […]

$20 – $25

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration

Old Fort Picnic Area 2415 State Rd 1400, Old Fort, NC, United States

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Thursday, May 16th from 9am to 12pm at […]

Free

Stewart/Owen Dance – Student Series

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

Enjoy an exciting collection of all-new contemporary choreography performed in Wortham’s intimate Tina McGuire Theatre. Seating is limited. Recommended for grades 6-12. The Student Series is open to school groups, […]

$11 – $12

Stewart/Owen Dance

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

Stunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]

$42

LaZoom Room Comedy Night with Kenyon Adamcik

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 Kenyon Adamcik from NYC! After realizing that getting a decent SAT score wasn't Kenyon's […]

$15

Popcorn Falls By James Hindman

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

The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]

$20

Comedy at Catawba: Harrison Tweed

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 Harrison Tweed from NYC! Harrison Tweed is a standup comedian, writer, actor, […]

$18

Stewart/Owen Dance

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

Stunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]

$42

“Where Ya From?” Crowd Work Comedy Show at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country "Where Ya From?" is a crowd work show (like the instagram clips y'all love so […]

$15

Hemlock Hike at Strawberry Gap Trail with Conserving Carolina

Strawberry Gap Trailhead US74-A, Gerton

Please join us on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Conserving Carolina at Strawberry Gap Trail near Gerton, NC. […]

Free

Local Cloth Fibershed Market

Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, Asheville

Local Cloth presents the Spring 2024 Fibershed Market on Saturday, May 18, from 10am to 4pm at our 408 Depot Street location in Asheville, North Carolina. Meet some fantastic fiber […]

Free

Utopian Seed Project Trial to Table Spring Celebration

Our Spring celebration will take place at the Plēb Urban Winery in the River Arts District with Chefs Luis Martinez, Mallory Foster, Brooke Adams, and Steve Goff. Ticket price includes […]

$50

Stewart/Owen Dance

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

Stunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]

$42

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay […]

$38.52

Popcorn Falls By James Hindman

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

The sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]

$20

My Big Fat Italian Wedding Murder

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

Luciano and Carmella Pasquale cordially request the honor of your presence at the wedding reception for their daughter Angelica to Francesco Giovanni! Get ready to meet their wacky relatives, complete […]

$75.00

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]

$18

Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Classic […]

$38.52