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].
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy Dan Goggin Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com May 30-June 8, 2025 Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes Rating: PG (some material may not be appropriate for younger children). Get ready for a night of laughter, music, […]
8th Annual Wet Your Whiskers Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, WaynesvilleCome out for a fun evening with a delicious Italian dinner, desserts and drinks (wine tasting with beer option), and support Feline Urgent Rescue’s annual fundraiser! While you’re here, bid on one of our unique and locally sourced auction items, or enter to win a fun raffle prize! Tickets are $75 per individual and grant […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy Pride Month Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry! This month we are celebrating PRIDE! ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, […]
The Witching Hour, dark and dirty comedy
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface 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!! This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Food available before the show from Boy Howdy ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm […]
Botanical Art Workshop
Merging art, nature and wellness! 🌺🌸🪻🌸🌺 Come join us for a creative, healing, and inspiring morning in the beautiful gardens of Asheville Salt Cave. Learn the art of flower pounding and pressed flower design from Alicia, of Passiflora Creative. Each participant will create their own set of botanical notecards. Enjoy a guided meditation and session […]
Steve Sutton Fest
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center 91 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC, United StatesThe 2025 Steve Sutton Fest happens June 8 from 2-6 PM at the beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference Center in Haywood County, NC. This year's event features the No Joke Jimmy's, Whitewater Bluegrass Co., Mike Compton and Laura Boosinger, Junior Appalachian Musicians, and Mountain Tradition Cloggers. This event is a benefit for the Steve Sutton Memorial […]
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy Dan Goggin Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com May 30-June 8, 2025 Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Approximate Run Time: 90 minutes Rating: PG (some material may not be appropriate for younger children). Get ready for a night of laughter, music, […]
Heather Maloney
Olivette Riverside Community and Farm 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleJoin us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney. BYOB • BYOC (chair) • $25 • KIDS ARE FREE! Massachusetts-based artist Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
JORTS! Stand Up Comedy Showcase
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface 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 pair because tonight we are rolling knees out! All the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y'all in yours. […]
Summer Day Camps at Kanuga
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleKanuga is thrilled to announce the return of its Summer Day Camps for rising first through sixth graders, with five weeklong sessions planned for June and July 2025, at its Bob Campbell Youth Campus. Registration is now open. In the serene mountains of Western North Carolina, campers will find fun and adventure in action-packed sessions […]
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Classes
Quench! Wine & Bistro at Metro Wines 60 Merrimon Avenue #105, AshevilleMWWine School is excited to offer you the opportunity to achieve globally-recognized wine certifications in Asheville this summer. WSET Level 1 is a beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. Explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while […]
Hot and Horny Comedy and Singles Meetup
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy and Blind Date Live present Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase and Singles Meetup Celebrate the hottest/ funniest day of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Singles mingle before the show with Blind Date Live's Cayla Clark followed by jokes and stories […]
Vampire Weekend – ‘Only God Was Above Us Tour’ Part 2
Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCVampire Weekend - 'Only God Was Above Us Tour' Part 2
98.1 THE RIVER PRESENTS BEABADOOBEE: THE SPACE IN BETWEEN TOUR
Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC98.1 THE RIVER PRESENTS BEABADOOBEE: THE SPACE IN BETWEEN TOUR
Dad Jokes Standup Comedy Picture Show
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesDad Jokes Standup Comedy Picture Show Everyone loves dads doing jokes! Lucky for you these are professional comedians giving you more laughs than groans. Comics on the show do standup with pictures to illustrate their sets!! Wednesday June 11, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under […]
Carolina Hills Classic Bike Tour
AC Hotel 10 Broadway St, Asheville, NC, United States4 epic days in the Blue Ridge Foothills. Join the inaugural Carolina Hills Classic, a fully-appointed and e-bike-friendly cycling adventure nestled in the foothills of the incomparable Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore the quiet winding roads, vibrant art scene, and welcoming hospitality of this premier Southeastern cycling destination. Each day’s ride brings new delights such as […]
Volunteer Workday with Forest Restoration Alliance
Waynesville, NC Waynesville, NCJoin the Hemlock Restoration Initiative on Thursday, June 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA) located in Waynesville, NC. Instead of chemically treating hemlock trees, volunteers will be combating hemlock woolly adelgid by supporting the work of the FRA at their […]
Live Music w/Jackson Grimm @ 12 Bones
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenJackson Grimm marries folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm's songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC.
“WNC Craft Futures: From Here” Community Reception + Open Studios
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, AshevilleJoin the Center for Craft as we celebrate the 40 regional artists from Western North Carolina in our current exhibition, WNC Craft Futures: From Here. The show provides a view into the deep well of craft skill and creativity from here while also offering a glimpse of where our community can go in the aftermath […]
AMOS After Hours: Our Changing World
asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvent Name: AMOS After Hours: Our Changing World Date: 06/12 Event Time: 6pm-9pm Join us for After Hours, our 21+ night at the Museum. This month’s theme is Our Changing World. Explore how scientists and communities work together for climate resilient futures in our new exhibit Our Changing World. Hear stories from scientists and community […]
June Art Classes
Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios is offering Adult Classes at their new location in Old Fort, NC. From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone! June 13 - Chalk Pastels Made Easy June 14 - Fundamentals of Wet Felting - Texture June 18 - One Wheel Clay June 18 - Birds & Bees, Beginning […]
June Art Classes
Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios is offering Adult Classes at their new location in Old Fort, NC. From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone! June 13 - Chalk Pastels Made Easy June 14 - Fundamentals of Wet Felting - Texture June 18 - One Wheel Clay June 18 - Birds & Bees, Beginning […]
Pink Beds Hemlock Hike with Mills River Partnership
Pink Beds Picnic Area Pisgah ForestJoin us on Friday, June 13th from 1:00pm – 4:30pm at Pink Beds Loop for an educational hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and Mills River Partnership. We will begin near the Pink Beds picnic area, where several healthy hemlocks line the edge of the field. As we make our way through the loop, we […]
Modest Mouse
Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCModest Mouse is an American rock band formed in 1993.
Delighted Tobehere in Drag 101
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJune 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm Approximate Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult content Get ready for an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes look into the world of drag with DRAG 101! Hosted by the fabulous Delighted Tobehere, this show pulls back the curtain and reveals all of drag’s best-kept secrets. With over […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesThe Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong, Located at the Historic Train Depot in the heart of downtown Hendersonville's Seventh Avenue District. Opening its doors every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, this market is a testament to local community support and sustainable living. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or […]
Living with Fire: Building, Tending, Honoring
What You’ll Do and Learn: Craft Your Own Friction Fire Kit: Inhabit the timeless bow-drill method of creating fire and leave with a functional, handmade kit. Harvest Natural Materials: Learn the age old practice of gathering tinder, kindling, and other fire-starting materials from the landscape around you. Build and Tend a Fire: Construct a proper […]
Reimagined: Upcycle Day
Luna Gallery 102 artful way, Asheville, NC, United StatesBring your own Textile for upcycling with an Indigo dye bath, iron-on patches and custom printing to turn your own clothes into beautiful art to wear!
Intro to Acting & Filmmaking Lab
A hands-on, beginner-friendly session designed for aspiring actors and filmmakers with little to no experience. We’ll cover warm-up exercises, camera basics, and short performance drills.
Modelface Comedy presents Aparna Nancherla
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Aparna Nancherla! Aparna Nancherla is a comedian, actress and author Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humor, Aparna Nancherla is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor. A true multi-hyphenate, Aparna’s […]
An Evening with FREE PLANET RADIO and special guest, Aparna Keshaviah
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAsheville’s acclaimed global-jazz duo, Free Planet Radio, return to AyurPrana Listening Room on the evening of Saturday, June 14th, 2025, with a special set of material selected to accompany and highlight classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer, vocalist, polymath, and innovative movement artist, Aparna Keshaviah. Free Planet Radio is a dynamic and genre-defying band that blends elements […]
Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class
Dunn's Rock Community Center 461 Conestee Rd, Brevard, NC, United StatesWild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress and celebrate community. Show up 10 mins early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle and journal! Location: Brevard, NC. […]
One Night Only & Super Trouper: A Tribute to the BeeGees and ABBA
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesTWO SHOWS! Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 3 pm Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm Get ready for a spectacular tribute show that brings the timeless music of ABBA and the Bee Gees to life! As the lights dim and anticipation fills the air, the stage erupts with electrifying performances of legendary hits like […]
South for Winter in Olivette
Olivette Farm 172 Old Macedonia Rd, AshevilleJoin us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by *dream folk* trio South for Winter. BYOB • BYOC (chair) • KIDS ARE FREE! With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. […]
