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].
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCFeeling Comfortable in our Bodies! Sometimes it is difficult to feel comfortable in our bodies. On a scale of 1-10 how much are you comfortable or uncomfortable in your body? […]
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. […]
Goldpine | Music by the River
Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleRelax by a scenic stretch of the French Broad River in Olivette for an afternoon of harmony-driven Americana by Goldpine! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! From Bristol Rhythm & […]
‘Redemption Time’ Screening & Community Conversation
Trinity United Methodist 587 Haywood Rd, AshevilleOn April 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Trinity United Methodist Church will host a special screening event of Redemption Time, a 70-minute performance film featuring poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and […]
FREE PATIO SHOW: Reed Turchi Album Release Show
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 REED TURCHI Reed Turchi is a musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now […]
RAD Comedy featuring Mark Chalifoux
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Cincinnati's Mark Chalifoux! Mark Chalifoux is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. Chalifoux has been featured […]
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 […]
Free Screening of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”
UNCA Alumni Hall Student Center 2500 University Heights, AshevilleA Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great […]
4/20 with Jerry’s Dead
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, […]
Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Training)
Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesIn this multi-day, trauma-informed virtual training for WNC residents, you will learn about the physical and neurological stress response, and then practice simple tools to help manage overwhelm on the […]
Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Virtual Training)
Online via ZoomResources For Resilience is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience in themselves and […]
UNC Asheville’s Spring Research and Creative Activity Symposium
UNC Asheville 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom Afrofuturism to Air America, hellbenders to Helene, and SusAbility to Shinjū, UNC Asheville’s spring Symposium has something for everyone! Come tease your curiosity while learning about student creative and […]
Todd Albright & Arthur Terembula (Country Blues Summit)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE TODD ALBRIGHT Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in […]
Fighting Global Poverty with The Borgen Project
Hunter Library 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesReady to make a real difference? Come hang out with us in person and dive into how The Borgen Project tackles global poverty head-on. It's a great chance to learn, […]
Liars & Believers presents Yellow Bird Chase
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesWed, Apr 22 • 6 pm A bumbling crew, a mysterious yellow bird, and a chase that defies reality—Yellow Bird Chase launches you into a wild world with no words—just […]
Wednesday Night Riffs (musical comedy) featuring Daphne London
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 at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the […]
Free Screening of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”
Western Carolina University UC Theater 245 Memorial Dr, CullowheeA Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great […]
Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBullington Gardens is excited to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Offering an exciting selection of perennials, annuals, veggies, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Featuring unique and hard-to-find varieties to help […]
Birds of a Feather at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThis class is back by popular demand! In this class, we will be creating a pair of bird garden stakes. One bird is 8 inches by 4 inches, the other […]
FREE Longform Improv Jam
Enka/Candler Library 1404 Sand Hill Rd, CandlerJoin us for a FREE night of improv games and longform montages. Improvisers of all skill levels welcome! What to expect at the Joyride Longform Improv Jam: - Lots of […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor
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 favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a […]
2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES SEATED (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) W/ ADDITIONAL STANDING ROOM DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOUNTAINTRUE MountainTrue. What better way to celebrate than by […]
Brahms Among Friends
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardCellist and Senior Director of Artistic Planning Nicholas Tzavaras leads an intimate journey into the world of Johannes Brahms, illuminating the friendships and musical relationships that shaped some of the […]
Robert Dubac’s THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesThur & Fri, Apr 23 & 24 • 8 pm Sat, Apr 25 • 3 pm & 8 pm On a quest to answer the age-old question, “What do women […]
An Artful Journey: Raphael’s Sublime Poetry and Caravaggio’s Revolution
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesPoetry and Revolution: Raphael, Caravaggio, and the Art That Changed Everything Two artists. Two radically different visions. One unforgettable legacy. This session brings together the serene beauty of Raphael and […]
Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and […]
Etienne Charles: “Earth Tones”
The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State. Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent […]
Martin Sexton: Live Wide Open Tour 2026
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW (guaranteed seating AND standing room only tickets are available at checkout) MARTIN SEXTON Martin Sexton tours in support the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open […]
She Slays 5k
Pardee Cancer Center 805 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesGet ready to rise up at the 3rd Annual She Slays 5K, happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, in partnership with Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Women Helping Women and Hunter Subaru! This […]
Look Homeward, Angel: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe’s Eyes
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesStep 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. […]
“FROM THE MINDS OF THE MASTERS” EDGAR DEGAS PASTEL ONE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesSpend a creative day exploring pastel techniques inspired by Edgar Degas with artist Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC. We will begin with a brief look at Degas’ life and works, learning […]
Weaverville Art Safari
The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 25 and 26 2026. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]
FiberFestival
Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, FairviewFiberFestival: A Fibershed Heritage Event & Artisan Market Join Local Cloth and Hickory Nut Gap Farm for FiberFestival, a celebration of Western North Carolina’s vibrant fiber community. This one-day event […]
Improv Workshop: Make It Real
Be Be Theatre 20 Commerce Street, AshevilleA deep dive into spacework to make your physical choices feel more realistic and immersive. This workshop goes beyond learning how to mimic objects—you’ll explore how to actively relate to […]
FREE Ross Farm Spring Fling Plant Festival
Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, CandlerThe Spring Festival of the season!!! Local craft fair, HIGHLAND Cows and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!⬇️ Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard's 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant […]
