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].

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

Arthur Brooks Ensemble V

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents the Arthur Brooks Ensemble V with Arthur Brooks, Michael Chorney, Bill Heminway, Jeremy Harlos, Anthony Santor, and Matt Weston. Arthur Brooks was […]

$10 – $15

FILM SCREENING: home

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

HOME, a collaboration of Sue Schroeder (dancemaker) and Adam Larsen (filmmaker), connects the foundations of human existence — home, body and nature — as inextricably linked. Experienced through the integration […]

Free

Ursula Gullow: Nightbloom

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Gallery Hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present "Nightbloom," our first solo exhibition of painter and mixed media artist Ursula Gullow. Join us for […]

Secret Headliner Comedy Show at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this Friday we have a super secret headliner that's going to blow your socks off!! You've seen […]

$18

Wilco

Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC

Wilco is an American rock band based in Chicago.

$71.06

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 […]

$260

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

Haywood Rising

Haywood Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce its inaugural "Haywood Rising: Spring Festival Building Hope" event, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM […]

Free

Elizabeth Brim: Iron Pearls

Mirrorball Gallery + Studio Lounge 84 Pacolet Street, Tryon, NC, United States

Mirrorball Gallery is proud to present a special exhibition and fundraiser, in partnership with the Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF), spotlighting the extraordinary work and legacy of acclaimed blacksmith and […]

Free

Hendersonville Ballet presents: Paquita featuring The World Keeps Turning

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Hendersonville Ballet presents Paquita Grand Pas featuring The World Keeps Turning on May 17-18th at the BRCC Thomas Auditorium. Paquita Grand Pas is a famous and captivating segment of the […]

$10 – $15

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]

$18

Songs from the Road Band

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

Hendersonville Theatre is excited to present Songs From The Road Band as part of May’s Hometown Sound Music Series. This award-winning Asheville-based bluegrass ensemble is redefining the genre with their […]

$38.00

Blowin’ Smoke: late night patio comedy at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing has some of the most innovative and wild beers, seltzers and more in Asheville. There is always […]

$15

Empty Bowls

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

FLAT ROCK, N.C. Still recovering from the aftermath of the devastating storm Helene, local ceramic artists will once again fire up their kilns for the eighth year to help hungry […]

$30 – $50

Hendersonville Ballet presents: Paquita featuring The World Keeps Turning

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Hendersonville Ballet presents Paquita Grand Pas featuring The World Keeps Turning on May 17-18th at the BRCC Thomas Auditorium. Paquita Grand Pas is a famous and captivating segment of the […]

$10 – $15

Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale

Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

The Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College. The Season of […]

$13 – $43

Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale

The Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College. The Season of […]

$13 – $43