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].

PATIO SHOW: Morgan Bevis of Shed Bugs

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

MORGAN BEVIS OF SHED BUGS Morgan Bevis is a guitarist and songwriter based in Asheville, NC. Having established himself locally with his jam band ‘Shed Bugs,’ Morgan’s solo repertoire takes […]

$12.09

Stewart/Owen Dance + Guests

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Fri & Sat, May 1 & 2 • 7 pm After a sold-out run in 2024, this curated evening showcases the ensemble alongside guest choreographers, each bringing a distinct voice. […]

An Evening With Chris Smither

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

ALL AGES FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE CHRIS SMITHER The sound and imagery of the 20th release by Chris Smither, All About the Bones, (release […]

$32.37

Modelface Comedy Presents Carmen Lagala

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Carmen Lagala from NYC in Asheville! Carmen Lagala masterfully blends silly and confessional humor […]

$18

Mother’s Day Watercolor Workshop | Flower Card Making Class | May 2

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

A creative bonding experience for all ages and skill levels. All supplies included! Celebrate Mother’s Day with creativity at this intimate watercolor workshop on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00 AM […]

$30

COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 1

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

Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist […]

$425.00

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Boom-De-Ay” May 2nd, ACRHS

A.C. Reynolds High School 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville

Ta-Ra-Ra, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra), while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO […]

$20

PATIO SHOW: Forty Drop Few & Vaiano’s Paisanos

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FORTY DROP FEW & VAIANO’S PAISANOS The “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music […]

$18.14

Full Moon Sound Journey in the Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North Carolina

The Full Moon is a time of illumination, reflection, and release. Join Latoya for a guided sound journey in the tranquil Salt Cave, where meditation and the healing vibrations of […]

$58

Hendersonville Ballet presents “The Enchanted Garden of Le Corsaire and other works””

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Hendersonville Ballet presents "The Enchanted Garden from Le Corsaire" also featuring the music of French artist "Indila" with original choreography by Betsy Dixon and "Reflections on Helene" with original choreography […]

$10 – $15

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mother’s Day Edition

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! We are celebrating Mother’s in Comedy!! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month […]

$18

The Nude Party

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY THE NUDE PARTY For The Nude Party, nearly a decade has flown by in the blink of an eye. In that time, the New York-based […]

$32.90

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]

$18

Yoga Taco Mosa

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

Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your […]

Free

COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 2

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

Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist […]

$425.00

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Boom-De-Ay” May 3rd, Diana Wortham Theatre

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Ta-Ra-Ra, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra), while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO […]

$21

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 […]

$15

Cass McCombs + Band: Interior Live Oak Live

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY CASS McCOMBS Over the past twenty plus years, Cass McCombs has journeyed a singular path as an uncompromising song-carver, guitarist and singer. Along with the […]

$28.95

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 3-Part Series May 4/11/18

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly metalsmithing course teaches the basic skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment […]

$55.00

COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 3

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

Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist […]

$425.00

Butterfly Garden Stakes

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Create some flutters in your garden! Students will use pre-cut glass to create their own butterfly; learn how to clean, foil, flux, and solder their creation together. Copper embellishments and […]

$45

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 7: Unbroken

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Adam Golka, piano The Asheville Symphony's season finale opens with RAINN, a newly commissioned work by Karena Ingram, whose music is celebrated […]

Free Art Class for Kids!

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer […]

Built To Spill w/ The Hypos

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY BUILT TO SPILL Built to Spill was formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch and over the years they have toured extensively and made several albums […]

$45.59

SPIRITED IMPROV GROUP PLAYSHOP SERIES

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

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 […]

DANCE WITH THE DEAD + MAGIC SWORD: The Face Off Tour 2026

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY DANCE WITH THE DEAD Drawing inspiration from the dystopian and chilling worlds of cult classic horror and science-fiction films, duo Justin Pointer and Tony Kim […]

$37.34

Simply Charmed – Drop-In

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]

$45

Asheville Improv Festival – Opening Night!

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville Improv Festival | Night 1 | Wednesday 6:30PM Doors: 5:30pm | Show: 6:30pm Join us for opening night of the 2026 Asheville Improv Festival! Kicking off the Fest we've […]

$20

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

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

ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE JONATHAN SCALES FOURCHESTRA You’ve heard this before, but the whimsically named Jonathan Scales Fourchestra is really tough to describe. […]

$22.37

Asheville Improv Festival – Thursday 5PM Show

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

Asheville Improv Festival | Night 2 | Thursday 5PM Doors: 4:30pm | Show: 5:00pm Kicking off night 2 of the Fest at the wonderful Tina McGuire Theatre, located within the […]

$20

Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit 2026

Downtown Asheville participating galleries - details at MosaicArtWalk.com, Asheville

Mark your calendars for one of Asheville’s most anticipated spring evenings of art, community and connection. Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty’s Art Walk & Benefit returns on Thursday, May 7, 2026, […]

Free

Antidote Comedy featuring Nathan Owens

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 Nathn Owens on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]

$15