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].
Popcorn Falls By James Hindman
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]
Comedy at Catawba: Harrison Tweed
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Harrison Tweed from NYC! Harrison Tweed is a standup comedian, writer, actor, […]
Stewart/Owen Dance
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleStunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]
“Where Ya From?” Crowd Work Comedy Show at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country "Where Ya From?" is a crowd work show (like the instagram clips y'all love so […]
Hemlock Hike at Strawberry Gap Trail with Conserving Carolina
Strawberry Gap Trailhead US74-A, GertonPlease join us on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00 am for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Conserving Carolina at Strawberry Gap Trail near Gerton, NC. […]
Local Cloth Fibershed Market
Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, AshevilleLocal Cloth presents the Spring 2024 Fibershed Market on Saturday, May 18, from 10am to 4pm at our 408 Depot Street location in Asheville, North Carolina. Meet some fantastic fiber […]
Utopian Seed Project Trial to Table Spring Celebration
Our Spring celebration will take place at the Plēb Urban Winery in the River Arts District with Chefs Luis Martinez, Mallory Foster, Brooke Adams, and Steve Goff. Ticket price includes […]
Stewart/Owen Dance
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleStunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , AshevilleCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay […]
Popcorn Falls By James Hindman
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]
My Big Fat Italian Wedding Murder
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesLuciano and Carmella Pasquale cordially request the honor of your presence at the wedding reception for their daughter Angelica to Francesco Giovanni! Get ready to meet their wacky relatives, complete […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]
Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings
Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , AshevilleCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Classic […]
Secret Garden Comedy Showcase at Hi-Wire Big Top
Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top 2A Huntsman Pl, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! Secret Garden Comedy is live in the […]
Empty Bowls
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock“Empty Bowls” Benefiting Flat Rock Backpack Program FLAT ROCK, N.C. Local ceramic artists will once again fire up their kilns for the seventh year to help hungry children in the […]
Stewart/Owen Dance
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleStunning audiences last season with imaginative and impassioned performances, Wortham’s resident dance company returns to share their latest creation, which draws on themes of passion, intimacy and playfulness. With an […]
Popcorn Falls By James Hindman
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe sleepy town of Popcorn Falls is forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope – open a theater! […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents Amit Peled Returns
The Porter Center at Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC, United StatesThis all-Dvořák Program begins with the thrilling Carnival Overture and includes four of the brilliant Slavonic Dances. Amit Peled joins Maestro Fellenbaum in presenting one of the greatest concerti of […]
A Chamber Music Trio
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockFLAT ROCK, N.C. On Sunday, May 19, the Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock, will present a concert featuring a trio […]
Rissi Palmer Duo | Sundays by the River Series
Riverside Pavilion at Olivette 1069 Olivette Road, AshevilleGrammy-nominated country artist Rissi Palmer plays a soulful concert along the French Broad River in Asheville's Olivette neighborhood. Rissi's gift lies in reaching across all musical boundaries - fusing Country […]
Modelface Comedy presents Michael Palascak at the Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleComedian Michael Palascak Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM PREMIUM SEATING: $30.00 ADVANCED: $20.00 DAY OF: $25.00 - ALL AGES - SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS […]
Stand By For Failure Documentary screening + Negativland in-person discussion
Grail Movie House 45 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NCFilm Screening plus Discussion with Negativland Sponsored by Asheville FM Asheville-based author and music journalist Bill Kopp will be introducing the film and leading a moderated, interactive discussion following the […]
Negativland + SUE-C: We Can Really Feel Like We’re Here
sly grog 271 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWith opening acts Sleep Number and Kima Moore. Negativland + virtual SUE-C come to Asheville for the first time ever with a Special Multi-Venue/Multi-Day Double-Feature: a documentary about the group, […]
Brandon Rainwater Stand up Comedy
The Bier Garden 46 Haywood Street, Asheville, NCCome join us for a night of laughter with the hilarious Brandon Rainwater! Get ready for a comedy show that will have you rolling in your seats. This in person […]
Author DJ Green in conversation with Katey Schultz
Malaprop's 55 Haywood St., AshevilleAuthors D.J. Green and Katey Schultz will discuss Green's book, No More Empty Spaces.
Asheville Symphony Presents an Immersive Concert Experience: ALT ASO @ The Mule at Devil’s Foot Brewing
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, AshevilleKnown for his genre-bending projects with operatic and Broadway productions in addition to the world’s great symphony orchestras, artist and Asheville resident Adam Larsen brings video projection design to ALT […]
5Point Adventure Film Screening in Asheville, NC
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleMountainTrue is excited to announce the 5 Point Film Festival and raffle presented by Mosaic Realty! Join us at The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, May 21st for an evening of […]
The Radical Hosts Inaugural Art Show
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleThe Radical Hotel will host the debut reception for CYCLE 1, the inaugural art show at hotel's third-floor art gallery, on Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. An opening reception […]
Jam with Teso (for kids)
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesOn Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m., young musicians are invite to a jam session with Teso Ellis, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. Free event — open […]
Citizen Swing: Connor Law Farewell Show
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesFarewell Show for Citizen Swing curator Connor Law, who is moving to California. This evening will feature a quartet with Connor Law – Bass, Dylan Hannan – Sax, Paul Gladstone […]
THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro […]
Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healings
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to have an in-person healing session in ASHEVILLE by Chloe Kemp, award-winning best-selling author, seer, medium, and intuitive shamanic energy healer. 1-1/2 hour sessions available MAY 23 - […]
Dirty Logic at Sound Effects Benefit Concert
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville Music School Presents: Sound Effects Benefit Concert with music by Dirty Logic and Minør! This is an all-ages event, and kids 7 and under get in FREE! Minors must […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]
No Sir E
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an evening with No Sir E on Friday, May 24. 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $12 advance / $15 at the door. NO SIR E […]