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].

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

GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]

$10 – $45

Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Singer-songwriter Anna La Mare brings her evocative blend of folk, Americana, and Celtic storytelling to the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. Kids are free! BYOB, BYOC (chair) La Mare has held international […]

$25

GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]

$10 – $45

MAGA Pop Girly! A Musical Satire

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Gabbie Watts the MAGA Pop Girly! MAGA Pop […]

$15

Woody Wood & Abe Reid (of The Blue Rags)

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

PATIO SHOW- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE 3 NIGHT RUN: 5.25, 5.26, 5.27 5PM DOORS // 6PM SHOW WOODY WOOD & ABE REID (of The Blue Rags) […]

$13.16

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Show 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. […]

$27

Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals

Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features […]

$12

Standup Comedy Picture Show: Summer Vibes

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

Summer Blues? Summer Love? This Summer Vibe Standup Comedy Picture Show will have all the summer you can handle, from summer vacations to summer loving, it’s sure to keep you […]

$18

Jazz for Justice

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , Asheville

Join Pisgah Legal Services for an inspiring evening celebrating our community, all while supporting efforts to ensure everyone in WNC has equal access to justice. Connect with friends old and […]

$50 – $60

Golden Hour Yoga & Private Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Immerse in a deeply nourishing salt cave experience and in the final 15 minutes your instructor will guide you through gentle movements to bring your awareness back to the present, […]

$52

Max Ribner with Freedom Family Band, ANZA, & Chinobay

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Max Ribner with Freedom Family Band and ANZA Thursday, May 28th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6:00 PM || Music 6:30 PM Max […]

$29.21

The Heart Collectors

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Finalists at the International Folk Music Awards 2025 – Album of the Year” Merging the inspiration of 60’s and 70’s inspired Americana/Folk, with a distinct Celtic Lilt, The Heart Collectors […]

$20.00

Rooftop Comedy featuring James Harrod and Allison Shelnut

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 local favorites James Harrod and Allison Shelnut on the rooftop at Antidote! James […]

$15

Andrew Duhon: Stop Motion Tour ’26

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE ANDREW DUHON Born, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are […]

$26.86

Maggie B’s Wine Store 19yr Anniversary Party

Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United States

Maggie B’s is turning 19, and we are throwing a big party!! We are so excited to have The Pleasure Chest Band playing again. There will be food inside and […]

Free

PATIO SHOW: Abe Reid

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ABE REID Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. […]

$12.09

OPENING RECEPTION: Black Mountain COLL(A)GE

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

Join us for the opening reception of our summer exhibition, Black Mountain COLL(A)GE, hosted at BMCM+AC. This reception is free and open to all. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts […]

Free

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Travis Stevenson

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]

Free

Piper & The Hard Times

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

2024 International Blues Challenge Band Winner, 2025 Best emerging artist album blues music award for revelation “Piper & the Hard Times combine the sensibility and flair of vintage blues bands […]

$25.00

J & The Causeways

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY J & THE CAUSEWAYS New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways debut album, Motions, conjures a universal theme of togetherness and compassion — melodies and […]

$23.69

ATLiens, Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase

Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedy in Asheville. This Friday we have ATLiens, best of Atlanta comedy showcase at Green Man Brewery! ATLiens is a celebration of the […]

$15

Urban Sketchers Takeover Exhibit at RAD Rendezvous

RAD Rendevous 87 Roberts St, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), an exhibit of sketches from the Urban Sketchers chapters of Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville (SC) will be on view at RAD Rendevous […]

Free

Motor Mile Car Show

100 coxe avenue 100 Coxe Avenue, Asheville

Asheville’s automotive history will come to life this spring when dozens of classic Chrysler and other vintage automobiles line Coxe Avenue for the free Motor Mile Classic Car Show in […]

Free

LEAF – Deep Roots

Pisgah Brewing Company 150 Eastside Drive , Black Mountain, NC, United States

A Celebration of Connection & Resilience, LEAF returns to its foundations with Deep Roots, a one-day gathering at Pisgah Brewing! This event is designed to nurture the sense of belonging […]

$60

Amici – Jewish Jazz the Sequel

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

AmiciMusic returns to the White Horse for another thrilling JEWISH JAZZ program on Saturday, May 30th at 2:00pm. “JEWISH JAZZ–the Return of the Jewdi” is a sequel to the fun […]

$20.00

FREE PATIO SHOW: The Riverbreaks

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE THE RIVERBREAKS The Riverbreaks deliver a powerful blend of Americana and Rock, defined by lyrical depth, rich orchestration, […]

$0.80

schleich® America 250 Bag Tag Make & Take🎉

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

Celebrate America’s 250th in creative style with schleich®! Join us for a FREE, hands-on craft where kids can design their own red, white & blue bag tag with a schleich® […]

Free

Asheville Choral Society Traveling Fundraiser

River Arts District Clingman and Lyman, throughout, Asheville

Save the date for ACS's second annual traveling fundraiser on the evening of May 30, 2026, from 5:30-9:30pm in the River Arts District. What will this evening hold? Three remarkable […]

$125

Rock the House for Women Build

The Mule at Devil's Foot 131 Sweeten Creek Rd. Ste 10, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at The Mule for Rock the House, an annual Women Build fundraiser. Festivities will include live music with The Fabulous Flashbacks, dancing, snacks, a […]

Little Women

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

Based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — as they navigate the joys, heartbreaks, and coming […]

$30 – $35