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].

King James

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Set in a bar in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and spanning LeBron’s rookie season with the Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA Championship, two unlikely friends navigate their turbulent relationship through a […]

$10 – $48

Grayson Capps with special guest Corky Hughes

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Southern troubadour Grayson Capps performs his signature mix of country, rock, folk and blues with slide guitar master Corky Hughes at The Grey Eagle! Heartbreak, Misery & Death is the […]

$25 – $30

Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat

The Retreat Center at Lake Logan 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln, Canton

April 25, 9-5 pm, Lake Logan Retreat Center, Canton, NC Tending Your Creative Fire: A NC Women's Retreat ~ Join women from across North Carolina and beyond for a one-day […]

$225

New Moon Yoga Nidra & Reiki

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo of Woven Light in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in-between”; that space between being […]

$56.00

Rustic Italian Crafted with Care

Barn Door Ciderworks 23 Lytle Rd, Fairview

Barn Door Ciderworks is partnering with Amber Amara, head honcho and chef of Bistro Betty Food Truck, for a delicious dinner event on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6pm at […]

$75

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester featuring Zain Zaidi

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp 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 […]

Free

The Tannahill Weavers

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

Feel the unmatched energy and passion of one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, whose diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, original ballads and lullabies and humorous […]

$22 – $45

Modelface Comedy Presents Bailey Pope at LaZoom (UPDATED)

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Bailey Pope from NYC!!! Bailey Pope is a New York based Comedian, […]

$15

She Slays 5k

Pardee Cancer Center 805 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, United States

In collaboration with Pardee Hospital Foundation and Hunter Subaru, we are thrilled to present the 2nd Annual She Slays 5K. This event is all about celebrating the strength, courage, and […]

Weaverville Art Safari Spring 2025

Weaverville, NC 28787 multiple, Weaverville

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 26 and 27 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]

Free

Appalachia Day at Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview

Join us for Appalachia Day at Hickory Nut Gap Farm on April 26! Enjoy a free, family-friendly festival from 12-6 pm with live music, local artisans, food trucks, and fun […]

Free

Cosmic Embrace: A Twilight Journey of Yoga, Labyrinths & Meteor Showers

Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United States

Join us for an enchanting evening under the stars, sponsored by Yoga and Massage (Y.A.M.) and Roper Mountain. This special event combines the calming practice of astrological yoga, the peacefulness […]

$19.05

Comedy at Catawba: Bailey Pope

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Bailey Pope from NYC!!! Bailey Pope is a New York based Comedian, […]

$18

Drag BingOh!

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

The wait is over! The Radical is bringing back the favorite game night to after/glow. Hosted by none other than Miss Blue Ridge Pride, Alexis Black, this event promises rad […]

Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, 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. […]

$25

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

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 […]

$15

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Global Wave! We will celebrate the contributions of music that our Global musicians have created for us to move and breathe! We will move to the Maps created by Gabrielle […]

$15 – $25

Weaverville Art Safari Spring 2025

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 26 and 27 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]

Free

Cali Sober, an alcohol free comedy show

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special sober show sponsored by Best Day Brewing! Cali Sober is a […]

$15

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each […]

Free

Comedy from the Future

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local […]

$15

Live Music w/Leather Britches @ 12 Bones

12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden

Leather Britches is an old time duo that focuses on traditional Appalachain music. From ripping fiddle and banjo numbers to heartwrenching ballads, they bring music born of ancient times into […]

Free

Asheville Symphony Amadeus Festival Kickoff and Beer Release

Appalachian Mountain Brewery 46 N Mills River Road, Mills River

Step into summer with the Asheville Symphony as we herald the return of the Asheville Amadeus Festival! We’re launching this year’s festival at Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s lively Mills River taproom, […]

Free

Cheap and Trashy Comedy at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Cheap and Trashy! A $5 low brow comedy show at VOWL bar on the last Wednesday every month. Cheap and Trashy comedy is a comedy showcase featuring […]

$5

Live Music w/Doctor Delia @ 12 Bones

12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden

Jon-Delia is a forest spirit steeped in the folk-blues tradition, playing adventurous orginials that meander through city streets, skies and streams.

Free

Save the Date! Four Old Broads

Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., Tryon

Tryon’s Little Theater will present its last show of the season — Four Old Broads — May 1-4 and May 8-11, at the TLT Workshop Theater. Shows will be held […]

$25

Terms of Endearment

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) May 1-11, 2025 Thursday, 5/1 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 4/17) Fridays […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Gaspard&Dancers, Student Series

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

How far can your imagination take you? This renowned dance company, known for its works of haunting beauty and emotional force, dares to find out — and to inspire your […]

$11 – $12

How Do We See Ourselves in Each Other?

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Friday, May 2, 2025 5:30pm – 8:30pm EST Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Co-presented by Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies, Zócalo Public Square, […]

Free

Frank Sinatra Tribute Night with Brent Thompson

Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville

Step back in time to the golden age of jazz and swing with an unforgettable tribute to the Chairman of the Board himself! Join us for an enchanting evening as […]