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].
Modelface Comedy presents Jono Zalay
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Jono Zalay from Los Angeles! Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for […]
Underwear Comedy Party at VaVaVooom
VaVaVooom 57 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedy shows in town and this one is extra crazy!! Underwear Comedy Party is a nationally touring show featuring comics telling their best jokes in nothing but their underwear. From thongs to long-johns, there’s no telling what the comics might wear. Or not wear. What started as a […]
Brevard Classic 5k & 12k
115 East Morgan Street, Brevard, NC 28712 115 East Morgan Street, BrevardThe Brevard Classic Races return on May 23, 2026 as part of the White Squirrel Festival weekend! Choose a 5K or 12K and run scenic, community-lined streets with a downtown start and finish in the heart of Brevard. This festival-connected race blends small-town charm, thoughtful course design, and a welcoming race-day atmosphere—perfect for runners of […]
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 as other notable Ashevillians. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery, with parking available along Birch Street and near the gate. […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
Heated Rivalry Dance Party
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleWelcome to the high-energy, emotionally charged dance party inspired by the tension, obsession, and enemies-to-lovers chaos of Heated Rivalry. Built around forbidden attraction, late-night adrenaline, and messy feelings you don’t know what to do with, this party lives in the space between competition and connection. Expect to hear the show’s soundtrack alongside music from the […]
Jack Blocker
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJack Blocker is a Texas-born singer-songwriter known for honest storytelling and heartfelt performances. Inspired by legends like Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, his sound is “friendly, honest, and Texan,” whether backed by a full band or solo acoustic. His debut album, The Land On Most High, captures nostalgic moments and everyday memories, […]
Don’t Tell Comedy Biltmore Village
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Pizza and snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. 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 […]
Cole Chaney
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesWhen it comes to his latest album, In the Shadow of the Mountain, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney is pretty candid and blunt about who he is and what kind of music he wants to make — the result of which, this stunning offering from an artist wise beyond his age. “There’s a yin to every […]
Burlesque Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour 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 […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River
Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleSinger-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 residencies, performed in dimly lit venues, and graced festivals as well as songwriter showcases across the United States and abroad. She took the stage at […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
MAGA Pop Girly! A Musical Satire
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface 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 Girly! A Musical Satire The highly delusional MAGA Pop Girly is triumphantly performing her last show for the foreseeable future, as she is about to […]
George Terry & The Zealots: Album Release Show + Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute set!
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGEORGE TERRY & THE ZEALOTS George Terry AKA George Trouble sings with carefully crafted phrases and melodies. The songs speak of populist, mythic, historical and personal stories. They weave an imaginative lyrical landscape with a wide palette, ranging from folk, punk, rock, rockabilly, reggae and ska, to surf and honest country blues. Featuring Aaron Price’s […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement”-Release Party/Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleGeorge Trouble & The Zealots are delighted to return to the Grey Eagle for a double-headed show on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. In addition to the release of their 6th album, "Entanglement", GT & The Zealots reprise the tradition of celebrating Bob Dylan's birth. Hurricane Helene stymied the production process of "Entanglement" […]
Woody Wood & Abe Reid (of The Blue Rags)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesPATIO 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) The Blue Rags were a revivalist, ragtime boogie-woogie band from Asheville. Woody and Abe are going to reignite that magic fire! Aaron “Woody” Wood is […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCShow 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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCEXPANSION WAVE How can you fully expand in your body and life without losing yourself! In my life, I feel free to be expansive in the 5Rhythms practice, to enjoy nature, to be creative and to move in my body. How are you expansive in each Rhythms through movement. Allow the Rhythms to move you […]
Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals
Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., AshevilleModelface 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 the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. Hosted by Jordan Ballard ages 18+ Doors at 6:30pm, […]
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Summer Vibes
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesSummer 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 in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! Standup comics do their material with a slideshow. Wednesday May 27, 7:30-9p in The Orange […]
Jazz for Justice
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleJoin 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 new, as you enjoy the vibrant sounds of the Brian Felix Organ Trio.
Golden Hour Yoga & Private Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleImmerse 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, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck. As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice.
Max Ribner with Freedom Family Band, ANZA, & Chinobay
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCMax 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 Ribner What are the common threads that bridge jazz, soul, and classical music with spiritual connection and community service? This is the question that drives […]
The Heart Collectors
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesFinalists 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 have spent the last 8 years ‘collecting hearts’ of international audiences through heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping jigs, and “Epic Folk” anthems. With comparison to iconic artists […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring James Harrod and Allison Shelnut
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery 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 Harrod is a comedian born in Raleigh, NC. He hosted a beloved weekly open mic for all types of freaks and weirdos at The Odd […]
Andrew Duhon: Stop Motion Tour ’26
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED 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 as much about recognizing our shared stories as they are about telling his own. Rounding out the touring trio are two of his most trusted […]
Maggie B’s Wine Store 19yr Anniversary Party
Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesMaggie 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 outside, free wine tasting, drinks galore, TLC face painting, and Sparkled With Love permanent jewelry here. Come celebrate with us!
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. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style […]
OPENING RECEPTION: Black Mountain COLL(A)GE
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaJoin 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 Center presents Black Mountain COLL(A)GE, an exhibition tracing the presence of collage through the history and legacy of the renowned liberal arts college. Combining work […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Travis Stevenson
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp 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 shows are the same! This months headliner is Travis Stevenson!!! Travis Stevenson is a fast-rising comedian from Tennessee. He’s known for his high-energy storytelling and […]
Piper & The Hard Times
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States2024 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 with the entertainment savvy and edge of modern rockers … one of America’s premier new blues groups.” (Ron Wynn/Nashville Scene) Piper & the Hard Times […]
J & The Causeways
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING 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 lyrics cultivated with a keen understanding of reaching one another through healing and transcendence. Singer and keyboardist Jordan Anderson leads with a soaring level of […]
ATLiens, Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 best comedians in Atlanta. Each show we feature a different group of the ATL's best and this month we have a killer line up!! ages […]
