The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.
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].
Garden Jubliee
Historic Main Street 432 N. Church Street, HendersonvilleEmbark on a horticultural adventure at Garden Jubilee 2025, Western North Carolina’s signature gardening event held Memorial Day weekend, May 24–25, along seven blocks of Main Street in historic downtown […]
Guys and Dolls Dinner Theater + Casino Night
Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden🎭 Guys & Dolls Dinner Theater + Casino Night Experience a fabulous night out with Guys and Dolls, the iconic Broadway musical that brings the glitz, glam, and charm of […]
Modelface Comedy presents Billy Wayne Davis
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Billy Wayne Davis!! Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, Comedy […]
ABSFest: Friday FanDom Nerdlesque Show
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleFriday @ The Grey Eagle sees the return of our FanDom Nerdlesque Show, hosted by Atlanta’s Lola LeSoleil. Your favorite fandoms brought to the stage! From sexy Star Wars to […]
ABSFest Saturday Workshops: Bellydance, Burlesque, Drag & More
For the 16th annual Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, we remain committed to education and community resources. We are offering at The Orange Peel from 12-3:30pm the following Workshops: Bellydance […]
Comedy at Catawba: Chris Martin
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Chris Martin from NYC! Chris is a British standup, actor, and writer who has […]
RAD Comedy featuring Chris Martin (updated)
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Chris Martin from NYC! Chris is a British standup, actor, and writer who has […]
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 […]
ABSFest Saturday Spectacular Burlesque & Sideshow Fest
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesTONIGHT is The Saturday Spectacular. Don’t Miss This Show; the most glamorous showgirls, astonishing aerials, and delicious vendors, as well as vibrant acts of rebellion, comedy and dexterity. This is […]
ABSFest Sunday Brunch: Church of Decadence – with Burlesque!
It's the 16th annual Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival! Sunday at The Grey Eagle brings the brunch show at the Church of Decadence, hosted by pin-up priestess Phoebe Nyx. Come […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCThis show will be at an indoor location. At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show […]
Jazz for Justice
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleJazz for Justice 2025 Wednesday, May 28th 2025 Highland Brewing Company 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. A reimagined Jazz for Justice returns! Connect with friends old and new, as you enjoy […]
Cheap and Trashy Comedy at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
ᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli Mud Dauber Pottery Art Market & Exhibit Opening Reception
Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NCCelebrate the opening of ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop at the Museum of the Cherokee People. Students of Tara McCoy (Eastern […]
Asheville Waldorf School Spring Bloom Gala
Treska's on Highland Lake 211 Rhett Dr., Flat RockSpring Bloom Gala: Gather & Grow A Benefit for Asheville Waldorf School May 29, 2025 | 5–9 PM Treska’s on Highland Lake, Flat Rock, NC Join us for Asheville Waldorf […]
Poetry Reading + Book Launch: The Anthology of Black Mountain College Poetry
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaJoin us for the Asheville book launch of The Anthology of Black Mountain College Poetry. Co-editor Joseph Bathanti will join us at the museum, and a multi-generational lineup of WNC […]
Maggie B’s Wine Store 18 Yr Anniversary Party
Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesWe love to throw parties, and we are throwing a big one to celebrate 18 years in business! Playing outside will be hard rock cover band, Future26 from 5-6, and […]
Comedy at Catawba: Jason Salmon
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Jason Salmon from NYC! Jason Salmon is a Texas born, NYC based […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Zlata Cass
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! Modelface Comedy brings you a fresh batch of comics each […]
Modelface Comedy presents Jason Salmon at Eulogy (updated)
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Jason Salmon from NYC! Jason Salmon is a Texas born, NYC based […]
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 […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesImmerse 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 […]
Herbal Gardening for Healthcare
In this workshop we will deep dive into the world of medicinal herbs and their relationship to our body’s vital systems. We’ll explore natural remedies for anxiety relief and general […]
Animal Haven of Asheville’s 25th Anniversary Celebration!
Animal Haven of Asheville 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, United StatesCelebrate Animal Haven of Asheville’s 25th Anniversary on May 31 from 1-5pm. We're throwing a big party and YOU'RE invited! Admission is FREE! Meet all our adorable rescued animals - […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dark Star Orchestra
Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCDark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois.
WSET Level 2 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 2 is for individuals seeking a core understanding of a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live Music w/Mamaw’s Angel @ 12 Bones
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenChris McGinnis writes songs that exist somewhere between a hiccup and a heartache. His most recent EP, Songs For You, touches on the peculiarity of your hometown morphing beyond recognition. […]
Toe river Arts Studio Tour
Mark your calendars for the June 2025 Toe River Arts Studio Tour! Join us, June 6–8, 2025, from 10 AM–5 PM each day, for this self-guided, driving tour featuring Toe […]
60’s & 70’s Live Dance Music with Two Armadillos & Band
Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, WaynesvilleWe would love to welcome you to Wells on Friday, June 6 for a night of live music with the Two Armadillos, Simon Wallace & Harry Lewis! Gather at Wells […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will […]
