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].

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

Tea in the Tempest Opening Reception

Pink Dog Creative 342 Depot St, Asheville, NC, United States

Pink Dog Creative Gallery presents Tea in the Tempest, an evocative collaborative exhibition by mixed media artist Heather Divoky and textile artist Emelie Weber Wade. Originally envisioned as Tea Time […]

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Secret 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 […]

$25

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

Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K

Jump Off Rock 4433 Laurel Park Hwy, Laurel Park

Discover the beauty of the 5th annual Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee, an endurance running event unlike any other! Experience […]

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

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

Mother’s Day Market

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville

Historic Johnson Farm will host the fifth annual Mother’s Day Market on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM-4 PM, rain or shine. This outdoor craft fair will showcase over 25 […]

Free

Roll of the Dice, a comedy show of chance

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show […]

$15

An Evening With Chris Thile and Asheville Symphony

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

An Evening with Chris Thile features a true array of genres. You’ll hear Thile’s new work ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra, the third movement of […]

$25 – $100

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

Blue Ghost Firefly Viewing Tours

The Enchanted Forest, Arden, NC To be given after ticket purchase, Arden

Need some magic to recharge your soul? Want to feel like a kid again, awed by the silent lights of tiny fireflies moving through the darkness? Then this tour is […]

$25 – $30

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available […]

$25

Roll of the Dice, a comedy show of chance

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show […]

$15

Modelface Comedy presents Mike Toohey

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Mike Toohey from NYC! Mike Toohey's comedy combines the thick sarcasm of a Native […]

$15

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Honoring all Mothers! We will honor all Mothers, past, present and future! I am inviting anyone who is a Mother to join us in moving your dancing feet to the […]

$15 – $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

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

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

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is a vessel for community building, exploration, adventure, place-based learning, and the ignition of new passion for lifelong learners. These are […]

$650.

Volunteer Workday with Forest Restoration Alliance

Waynesville, NC Waynesville, NC

Join us on Tuesday, May 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). Instead of chemically treating […]

Music-themed Art Exhibit

AC Hotel 10 Broadway St, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for a special evening celebrating Asheville’s vibrant music scene through a solo art exhibit by Kelly Saunders, featuring unique music-themed artwork. This event also doubles as a birthday […]

Free

Slice Standup Comedy Contest

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

The Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Spring Standup Contest Series: ROUND 2 Thursday May 14, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown […]

$17

Live Music w/Elizabeth McCorvey @ 12 Bones

12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden

Elizabeth plays a lot of instruments and sings. If you catch her out playing solo, she’ll be playing a lot of original music and some covers. She has a solo […]

Free