The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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DANCE WITH THE DEAD + MAGIC SWORD: The Face Off Tour 2026
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY DANCE WITH THE DEAD Drawing inspiration from the dystopian and chilling worlds of cult classic horror and science-fiction films, duo Justin Pointer and Tony Kim […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]
Asheville Improv Festival – Opening Night!
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville Improv Festival | Night 1 | Wednesday 6:30PM Doors: 5:30pm | Show: 6:30pm Join us for opening night of the 2026 Asheville Improv Festival! Kicking off the Fest we've […]
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA You’ve heard this before, but the whimsically named Jonathan Scales Fourchestra is really tough to describe. […]
Asheville Improv Festival – Thursday 5PM Show
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleAsheville Improv Festival | Night 2 | Thursday 5PM Doors: 4:30pm | Show: 5:00pm Kicking off night 2 of the Fest at the wonderful Tina McGuire Theatre, located within the […]
Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit 2026
Downtown Asheville participating galleries - details at MosaicArtWalk.com, AshevilleMark your calendars for one of Asheville’s most anticipated spring evenings of art, community and connection. Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty’s Art Walk & Benefit returns on Thursday, May 7, 2026, […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Nathan Owens
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Nathn Owens on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
Slice Standup Comedy Contest
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Spring Standup Contest 🌼 Thursday May 7, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: […]
Ryan Montbleau (solo)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE RYAN MONTBLEAU A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years […]
Asheville Improv Festival – Thursday 9PM Show
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville Improv Festival | Night 2 | Thursday 9PM Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm Make sure to grab a seat for an incredibly varied lineup of improv styles starting with […]
Art Garden Gallery Grand Re-Opening
Art Garden 98 N. Lexington Ave, AshevilleMay 7-10 — Join 40+ artists in celebrating the grand re-opening of Art Garden with four days of workshops, music, performances, readings, art browsing and plant shopping. After a challenging […]
PATIO SHOW: Wheelwright
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesWheelwright makes music for late nights and early mornings, for dive bars bonfires and house parties, the highs and the lows. a Southwestern inspired blend of country folk and grunge […]
Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleExperience a restorative Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep - similar to guided meditation and hypnosis) and Reiki session in the salt cave with Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate […]
Asheville Improv Festival – Friday 7PM Show
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleAsheville Improv Festival | Night 3 | Friday 7 PM Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 PM What an amazing show the 7pm block is gonna be! Starting it off […]
Asheville Choral Society Concert
Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, AshevilleThis spring, the Asheville Choral Society invites you to a concert that reflects the many voices, stories, and traditions that shape who we are. Out Of Many, One, presented May […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. […]
Asheville Improv Festival – Friday 9PM Show
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleAsheville Improv Festival | Night 3 | 9 PM Doors: 8:00 PM | Show: 9:00 PM Start your evening with a little comedic rage; Middle Rage that is! Follow that […]
Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10k
Jump Off Rock 4433 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel ParkExperience the 6th Annual Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K, presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee. This springtime race offers a scenic and fast course that winds […]
Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: Riverside Cemetery Tour
Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, AshevilleJoin us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well […]
Fiber Day
Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United StatesExperience the art of fiber at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists working in weaving, spinning, dyeing, and other fiber […]
Nice Time Glass First Anniversary Party
Nice Time Glass 387 Haywood Road, AshevilleJoin us for our first anniversary celebration! We are hosting an artist market with flash tattoos, live glass blowing, a plant sale, food and more!
“Bee”Hive Suncatcher
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortUsing pre-cut glass and findings to create their own Bee Honeycomb, students will learn how to clean, foil, flux, and solder their creation together. Copper wire and embellishments can be […]
FREE PATIO SHOW: Stephen Evans & The True Grits
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @STEPHEN-EVANS-56 STEPHEN EVANS & THE TRUE GRITS After […]
Asheville Choral Society Concert
Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, AshevilleThis spring, the Asheville Choral Society invites you to a concert that reflects the many voices, stories, and traditions that shape who we are. Out Of Many, One, presented May […]
Asheville Improv Festival – Closing Night!
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleWe are gonna kick off the CLOSING NIGHT of the 2026 Asheville Improv Festival with a lineup that features Now Are the Foxes, a venerable and fun improv team from […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mother’s Day Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! We are celebrating Mother’s in Comedy!! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month […]
Baby Wants Candy – Presented by Asheville Improv Festival
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleAsheville Improv Festival | Night 4 | Saturday 7:30 PM Baby Wants Candy is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy ensembles in the world. The group proves […]
Deep River – Prime Country & Yacht Rock
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesTo celebrate our 34th year of making music we’ll be playing a fresh mix of Prime Country & Yacht Rock hits at White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, May 9th […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
House of Heavy
Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, AshevilleIt’s not a party — it’s therapy at 120 decibels. House of Heavy is coming to Asheville on 9 May 2026, taking over Revival for the loudest, hardest, most cathartic […]
An Evening with Tanasi – Album Release Celebration ft. Billy Cardine, Mary Lucey & Anya Hinkle
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAN EVENING WITH TANASI Tanasi, from Asheville, NC, crafts a rich, world-inspired mountain sound, refracting global sounds through their Appalachian lens.
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Baby Wants Candy Performing Shamilton! An Improvised Hip-Hop Musical – Presented by Asheville Improv Festival
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleAsheville Improv Festival | Night 4 | Saturday 9:30 PM Ever heard of this show “Hamilton”? Shamilton is just like that, but (ahem) better! Expect the same level of hip […]
