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].

JORTS! comedy showcase at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, 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

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

ACMS Presents the Isidore String Quartet

Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, Asheville

Join us in celebrating the mastery of Mozart in this performance presented in partnership with Asheville Amadeus festival. Much like the famous composer himself, the ensemble considers the string quartet […]

$48

Gaspard&Dancers

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

How far can your imagination take you? This renowned company, known for its works of haunting beauty and emotional force, dares to find out in one of many pieces planned […]

$22 – $65

Penguin Tax: a nonsense comedy show at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a ridiculous lineup of amazing comedians!!! Penguin Tax is a comedy show of […]

$15

Hendersonville Farmers Market

Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United States

Immerse yourself in the rich community of local flavors, crafts, and more at the Hendersonville Farmers Market. Set against the charming backdrop of the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville's […]

Free

Airing of the Quilts

Appalachian Women's Museum 100 W. Hometown Place, Dillsboro, NC, United States

The airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains.  After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of […]

Free

Plant SALE! 4th Annual Spring Fling at Ross Farm

Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

The Spring Festival of the season!!! 🎉 Craft fair, Smashville Food Truck, LIVE music, mechanical bull and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want! Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard's […]

Free

7th Avenue Street Fest

7th Avenue 300 7th Avenue E, Hendersonville

7th Avenue Street Fest – is a community celebration marking the grand reopening of 7th Avenue following the completion of the highly anticipated streetscape project. The event will take place […]

Free

Sacred Resonance: Icons as Windows Between Worlds

4 Richmond Ave Asheville, NC 28806 4 Richmond Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

An Afternoon with Icon Writer Melissa Moss at the Gurdjieff Foundation of Western North Carolina The Gurdjieff Foundation of Western North Carolina invites you to a special gathering featuring traditional […]

Free

Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 7: Tall Tales

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

Darko Butorac, conductor TIME FOR THREE Ranaan Meyer, double bass Nick Kendall, violin Charles Yang, violin Music possesses an almost magical ability to tell stories. It can paint vivid images […]

$20 – $85

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

{Re}HAPPENING 13

Camp Rockmont 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center board member Jolene Mechanic developed a fundraising idea that grew into the {Re}HAPPENING, a dinner and performance event inspired by John Cage’s 1952 […]

$15 – $37

Cee Cee James & The Mission of S.O.U.L.

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

Cee Cee James and Rob “Slideboy” Andrews play all original songs in a passionate performance that will draw you in as Cee Cee wields her well honed lyrical and vocal […]

$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! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]

$18

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

Gaspard&Dancers

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

How far can your imagination take you? This renowned company, known for its works of haunting beauty and emotional force, dares to find out in one of many pieces planned […]

$22 – $65

The Witching Hour, dark and dirty comedy

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

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

$15

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

Thomas Keesecker, Pianist

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

FLAT ROCK, N.C. Just in time for May flowers, Music & Arts Series of The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness presents a piano concert from composer and […]

Free

Maya de Vitry Trio with special guest David Wimbish

Olivette Farm 172 Old Macedonia Rd, Asheville

Enjoy an outdoor concert at Olivette Farm featuring genre-bending artist Maya de Vitry and special guest David Wimbish. $25•KIDS ARE FREE•BYOB•BYOC (chair) Maya de Vitry weaves country, folk, rock, and […]

$25

Asheville Symphony Amadeus Festival – Pintxo Party With Katie Button

Events by Cúrate, La Bodega 32 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC

Transport yourself to Spain for an evening of culinary storytelling with Chef Katie Button! Experience the vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine through a parade of pintxos and small plates, each […]

$150

RAD Comedy featuring Gabbie Watts

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 weekend we have Gabbie Watts from NYC!!! Combining dry wit with slapstick zaniness, stand-up comic […]

$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

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

Ceramic Vessels Exhibit with Ikebana Demonstration

Mirrorball Gallery 84 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC 28782, Tryon

A new exhibition featuring three ceramic artists; Mathew Wheeler, Lisa Gluckin and Beth Elliott, will inhabit Mirrorball Gallery spaces during the month of May. The exhibition opening days, (May 7 […]

Free

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Celebrating May and Spreading your Wings! The month of May has many things to celebrate and we are in full swing with all trees, flowers, plants and bugs all blossoming […]

$15 – $25

Bingo Night with Self Help Credit Union @ 12 Bones

12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden

Join us for a special night of Bingo sponsored by our friends at Self Help Credit Union. It's free to play, and fun for the whole family. We'll have a […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy

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

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender […]

$12

ALT ASO: Cabaret @ The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Anaïs Reno, vocalist Get swept up in the timeless allure of cabaret with singer Anaïs Reno and the Asheville Symphony. This ALT ASO program, which will also be part of […]

$50

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