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].

MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026 | Reception

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

Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented graduate students. The Master of Fine Art Thesis 2026 is on display in the WCU Fine Art […]

Free

Book Launch and Poetry Ritual with Poet Gina Malone

A cozy, reverent, and intimate gathering where words become offerings and presence becomes medicine. Join us for a soulful evening celebrating the launch of What Does Anyone Know About Goddesses, […]

Free

BURNAWAY Reader Release

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

BMCM+AC is pleased to host the community release party for the 2026 Burnaway Reader: MYTH. Burnaway is a non-profit magazine of contemporary art and criticism from the American South and […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Stormy Daniels live at Eulogy

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the one and only Stormy Daniels! Stormy Daniels is one of the most talked […]

$35

Paws for a Purpose

Various Locations

Join Blue Ridge Humane Society for Paws for a Purpose, a signature fundraising event filled weekend dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support our mission of ensuring the highest […]

Star Struck Charm Pendant Workshop

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You'll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave […]

$90.00

How Long Will It Last?

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

IMMERSIVE FLORAL INSTALLATION - a contemplation on impermanence, grief, & flowers - TRACKSIDE STUDIOS 4/10-4/16, 11am to 4pm Designed to die, each day a new experience! “How long will it […]

Stained Glass Aloe Plant

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Make your own forever aloe plant spikes. These two-tone glass spikes can be added to your current potted plants, or we will have clay pots and glass stones available to […]

$52

Coaster Art Show – Opening Reception

Studio 116 116 W Blue Ridge Rd, East Flat Rock

Studio 116 is proud to present its 1st Annual Coaster Art Show, on view April 10–25, with an Opening Reception on April 10. This unique exhibition features original artwork created […]

Free

Ayurprana Listening Room Presents: Donna De Lory

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Donna De Lory Friday, April 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Donna De Lory An evening of […]

$29.21

Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura

Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at […]

$18

THE ULTIMATE DOORS

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Get ready to break on through — The Ultimate Doors are here to light your fire. With vintage sound, hypnotic keys, and that unmistakable Morrison magic, this tribute captures the […]

Gather Art Market

Hearth Glass and Gallery 410 W Main Street Burnsville, NC, 28714, Burnsville

Gather Art Market will take place at Hearth Glass & Gallery in Burnsville on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This spring market coincides with and neighbors […]

Free

PERFORMANCE: UNCA Experimental Ensemble Returns

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

After their popular performance last fall, the UNC Asheville Experimental Ensemble returns to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center for another afternoon concert! Join us for this free performance […]

Free

Get creative with schleich® at our Animal Habitats Kid Craft Event!

Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756, USA, Mill Spring, NC, United States

Join us for a fun, family-friendly activity where kids can design and build their own mini animal habitat for a schleich® figurine to take home. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April […]

Free

Early Ones Only

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Welcome to the dance party for the people who still want to go out, just not at midnight. If you’re 30+, you know the deal: we still love to scream-sing […]

$26.00

Breabach

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

Sat, Apr 11 • 7 pm One of Scotland’s most innovative musical exports, this skilled contemporary folk act fuses Highland and Island traditions into a fresh, distinctive sound rooted in […]

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

The Garden Asheville 1495 Patton Ave, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]

$27

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, 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

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the […]

Free

Free Art Class for Adults!

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on […]

JORTS! A Comedy Show in Shorts

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$15

International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System

Paris, France Paris, France, Paris, France, WA, Angola

PAGES conferences are excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026 in the city […]

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Studio Sessions- Wax Carving/Investing/Casting

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for an informative and safety forward session on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting. A variety of live demos will be shown and you will learn […]

Free

Hammered Wide Band Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]

$120.00

Open Casting/ Investment Part 1

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

*This is a 2 day series but you must reserve for both parts of the process. #1 Reserve your 30 minute time slot below to invest a flask. #2 Reserve […]

$35.00

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION Give yourself permission to play. Give yourself permission o to be serious. Give yourself permission to be large. Give yourself permission to be small. Give yourself permission […]

$15 – $25

SPIRITED IMPROV GROUP PLAYSHOP SERIES

emberlight 82 Sanctuary Rd., Swannanoa, NC, United States

ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your […]

Standup Comedy Picture Show: TAX DAY Business Edition

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Tax Day getting you down? Find the funny side of your business when comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets, ridiculously explaining their […]

$18

Huge Book Sale

Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, Marshall

The Friends of Madison County Public Library will hold their large annual book sale on April 16, 17 and 18 at the Marshall Library, 1335 N Main Street in Marshall, […]

Free

Antidote Comedy featuring Gilbert Lawand

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Gilbert Lawand on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]

$15

North Carolina Symphony: Classical Favorites

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

Experience the power and beauty of live orchestral music as the North Carolina Symphony returns to the Bardo Arts Center with Classical Favorites. This enchanting evening features a selection of […]

Free

Antidote Comedy featuring Mark Chalifoux

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Cincinnati's Mark Chalifoux on the rooftop bar at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of […]

$18

SONGBIRD: THE SINGULAR TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Celebrate the voice that defined an era with Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand, starring vocalist Karine Hannah — a showstopping performer praised by legendary songwriter Jim Steinman as […]