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].

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 heat, the poetry, and the beautiful chaos that made The Doors a legend. It’s “L.A. Woman” meets “Riders on the Storm,” wild and utterly magnetic. […]

Look Homeward, Angel: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe’s Eyes

Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Step into Spring and the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The special tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on the front porch of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. […]

$10

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 the first Yancey County Farmer’s Market of 2026. Visitors are invited to explore a wide range of handmade work, including ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and […]

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 located in BMCM+AC’s upper level gallery on Saturday, April 11th at 2pm. The UNCA Experimental Ensemble is dedicated to expanding students’ ideas about what music […]

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 11 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756

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 and sweat on the dancefloor, we’d just prefer to be in bed before the birds are. Come dance to the music that raised you, pop […]

$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 heritage. Their multi-award-winning performances match “fiery intensity with exquisite finesse” and are “as polished as passionate” (The Scotsman). Spotlight on Breabach: Formed in 2005 with […]

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 wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood […]

$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 big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]

$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 equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but soon […]

Free

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 pair because tonight we are rolling knees out! All the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y'all in yours. […]

$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 of finance Paris, France. This event will bring together leading experts for keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and engaging workshops that aim to poster collaboration […]

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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 some of the guiding principles on these topics. This is also a prerequisite prior to signing up for our Open Casting at Ignite Jewelry Studios […]

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 by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]

$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 your time slot to cast the next day Open Casting *If you want us to do either of these parts please contact us in advance. […]

$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 to be happy and laugh. Give yourself permission to be sad. Best of all give yourself permission to give love and give yourself permission to […]

$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 truest self. Spirited Improv is a soul-centered community experience that uses improvisational play as the container for spiritual growth, personal transformation, and authentic connection. Rather […]

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 interpretation of occupations. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! *WARNING: Be careful taking business advice […]

$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, NC. Sale hours are Thursday and Friday 10:00-5:30 and Saturday 9:30-1:30. The sale is located in the main meeting room of the Library and will […]

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 comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. Born […]

$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 beloved symphonic works that have stood the test of time—rich in emotion, elegance, and energy. From familiar melodies to timeless masterpieces, this concert offers something […]

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 top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. […]

$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 “the best voice I’ve worked with since Céline Dion.” From “The Way We Were” to “Evergreen,” this stunning tribute captures the grace, emotion, and timeless […]

The Dolls of New Albion, A Steampunk Opera @ Asheville Performing Arts Academy

Asheville Performing Arts Academy 55 Shiloh Rd., Unit 4, Asheville

The Dolls of New Albion is a haunting musical journey through a fantastical city where love, loss, and invention collide. Told across four generations of the McAlistair family, this cult-favorite steampunk opera blends rich storytelling with atmospheric melodies, gothic whimsy, and a timeless sense of wonder. As alchemy and machinery breathe life into clockwork dolls, […]

$25

PATIO SHOW: All Night Boogie Band

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

– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ALL NIGHT BOOGIE BAND All Night Boogie Band is an award-winning blues, rock and soul-inspired band that formed in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Since 2021, the experienced quintet (and occasionally octet, with horns) has loudly expressed unique sound full of originality, vigor, […]

$8.93

Reginald Golden and the Reginald Golden Singers: Stony the Road

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

Fri, Apr 17 • 7 pm Inspired by James Weldon Johnson’s Lift Every Voice and Sing, this powerful musical suite by composer Reginald Golden blends jazz, blues, gospel, folk, and spirituals. Each movement honors both the struggle and resilience of the Black experience, while celebrating the beauty and richness of its cultural legacy. Spotlight on […]

Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

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. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

$27

West 22nd w/ Dipsea Flower

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY WEST 22ND West 22nd is a rock band out of Austin, TX, made up of friends who met at UT Austin and came together with one shared goal: to make music for the world and become the next great rock band. Their sound—self-described as carousel rock—spins through genre, emotion, and […]

$26.32

Comedy Vibez: Saucy Comedy live at VaVaVooom

VaVaVooom 57 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents Comedy Vibez Showcase A silly and saucy comedy showcase at VaVaVooom! Enjoy a group of Asheville and the South's hottest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else. Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome! ages 21+ Doors at […]

$15

Quilt Trails Bus Tour

Celebrate Appalachian Heritage Weekend with the Quilt Trails Bus Tour in Haywood County on April 18! Choose from tours at 10 AM, 1 PM, or 4 PM. This 1.5-hour guided experience ($45 per person) includes a non-alcoholic beverage and begins at the historic Shelton House, home to the county’s first quilt block. Enjoy scenic views, […]

$45.00

Spring Plant Sale – BRCC Horticulture Department

Blue Ridge Community College Greenhouse 245 E Campus Dr, Flat Rock

Plants and more plants! Come get ready for gardening season and support the Blue Ridge Community College Horticulture Program. We will have veggies, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, succulents, house plants, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Lots of natives available! All plants are student grown and all proceeds directly benefit the horticulture department.

Free

Maker Faire Asheville

A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned. With […]

Free

Rock Academy Showcase

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

-ALL AGES -LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM ROCK ACADEMY Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard […]

$14.77

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

(FREE) Anne Strutz will join the gallery to demonstrate her techniques and processes in creating original pastel artwork. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her art. For Anne, creating a pastel begins with what you cannot see. What is drawing me to this subject? […]

Free