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].
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCEmbrace Unchartered Territory: Being able to move through difficult and challenging times in our lives and in our bodies. We don't want to freeze up, but have the ability to remain calm, present and compassionate towards whatever the challenging situation may be. We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! "Movement practice gets all […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show: Long Form Night!
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleAsheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.
RAD Comedy featuring Neil Rubenstein
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Neil Rubenstein from NYC! Neil Rubenstein is a burly, tattooed guy who plays against type; kind, cerebral, but still casually mentions past illegal activities (running a poker room, owning a brothel, etc.) the way one might reference […]
Sacred Activism – Beyond the Divide – Finding Unity in a Polarized World
Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an inspiring journey of self-discovery and community empowerment through Sacred Activism and this month's topic: Beyond the Divide – Finding Unity in a Polarized World Move beyond polarization. Explore the illusion of separation and how to anchor ourselves in unity consciousness. How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world […]
April Classes at ARROWHEAD
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortWe have a great line-up of classes starting in April, with more on the way!
April Classes at ARROWHEAD
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortCheck out our newest classes in Old Fort!
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCCOURAGE To be brave, bold, taking a risk with your body and life. Spring is in the air, it is time to blossom in many ways. You have the opportunity to to be open and excited about new experiences, to get excited about all sights, sounds and smells that surround you! Join us for this […]
Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR and AYC Present: Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 8:45 AM || Event 9:00 AM Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser Ride the subtle currents of movement and sound, […]
Sky’s The Limit: Rooftop Comedy at Antidote
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have our first rooftop bar show at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of Asheville top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic […]
Macrame’ Wall Hanging with Catherine
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortYou asked for it - let’s revive a relaxing craft with a new twist (knot). Bring a twig or use one of mine. We will create a sampler of beginner knots to form a pretty hanging. All supplies are included.
Marisa Cristina Blake – Bilingual Album Release
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesMarisa Cristina Blake will be hosting an Album Release party for her new bilingual album “Observations from the Inside Out’ at Third Room. Friday April 3, 2026. Doors at 6 with music starting at 7pm. Opening will be a Singer Songwriters round with Melissa McKinney, Elizabeth McCorvey and McKinney. Followed by a full band playing Marisa’s album from […]
Comedy at Cultura featuring Zach Pugh
Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Zach Pugh from Los Angeles in Asheville! Zach Pugh is a comedian and writer in New York City. He has spent the last decade touring the country and recently released his debut album Zach Pugh…Does It Again on A […]
The Comedy Zone: Kevin Bozeman
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & Sat, Apr 3 & 4 • 8 pm In 1999, Kevin, inspired by Def Comedy Jam, tried stand-up at an open-mic night. Today, with a smooth, clever style and contagious laugh, he entertains nationwide. A winner of the HBO Comedy Competition and a Last Comic Standing semi-finalist, his Dry Bar special has over […]
Don’t Tell Comedy Biltmore Village
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]
AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Sophia Corinne with Laney Barnett
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Sophia Corinne with Laney Barnett Saturday, April 4th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Sophia Corinne Sophia Corinne harvests poetry for the lines of each song from her life, one lived paying attention. Her songs offer the companionship of something beautiful for us […]
Glass, Metal, and Clay Day
Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United StatesExperience the art of glass, metal, and clay at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists and a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.
WSAM Spring Fest
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardWSAM SPRING FEST 🌸 Easter Weekend • Local Music • Local Makers • Community Fun If you love live music, great food, local artisans, and spending a beautiful spring afternoon with friends and family, this is an event you’ll definitely want on your calendar. 📍 Porter Center at Brevard College 📅 Saturday, April 4 ⏰ […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Ladies of Atlanta Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! This month we have all femme comedians from Atlanta! 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. ages 18+ […]
Stories of Inspiration: Asheville Storytelling Circle at BMCA
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin the Asheville Storytelling Circle for an uplifting evening of master storytelling in the Swannanoa Valley. Experience the profound power of the spoken word on Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 PM. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts proudly presents "Stories of Inspiration," featuring a stellar lineup of master narrators including Becky Stone, Zane Chait, […]
Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm Tickets $15 […]
Easter Brunch at Kanuga
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleCelebrate Easter at Kanuga with a delightful brunch for the whole family. Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal favorites, including fresh pastries, savory entrées and sides, fruit and charcuterie, and decadent desserts. Gather with friends and loved ones in a warm and welcoming setting as we celebrate this special day together. Sun. April 5, 11:30am-3:00pm […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but […]
RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta based comedian by way of Asheville, NC. He is a weekend regular at The Laughing Skull in Atlanta, a Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest semi-finalist, and […]
Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCMake Noise + APLR Present: Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7:00 PM || Event 7:30 PM Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando Tuesdays in September, we’ll convene as the Experimental Meditation Club. We’ll […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026 | Reception
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesExplore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented graduate students. The Master of Fine Art Thesis 2026 is on display in the WCU Fine Art Museum, with a reception on Thursday, April 9, from 5-7PM! Join us as we celebrate the students' work and hear their stories and perspectives at […]
Book Launch and Poetry Ritual with Poet Gina Malone
A cozy, reverent, and intimate gathering where words become offerings and presence becomes medicine. Join us for a soulful evening celebrating the launch of What Does Anyone Know About Goddesses, the debut poetry chapbook by Waynesville-based writer and Hive member Gina Malone.
BURNAWAY Reader Release
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaBMCM+AC is pleased to host the community release party for the 2026 Burnaway Reader: MYTH. Burnaway is a non-profit magazine of contemporary art and criticism from the American South and the Caribbean, published online weekly and in print annually. Through its editorial program and cultivation of emerging arts writers and journalists, Burnaway connects the region’s […]
Modelface Comedy presents Stormy Daniels live at Eulogy
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the one and only Stormy Daniels! Stormy Daniels is one of the most talked about personalities in pop culture, and now you have the chance to see her live and unfiltered for a night of laughs, stories, and truth! […]
Paws for a Purpose
Various LocationsJoin Blue Ridge Humane Society for Paws for a Purpose, a signature fundraising event filled weekend dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support our mission of ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and surrounding communities. Throughout the weekend, locally owned businesses are hosting fundraisers to benefit animals in need. […]
How Long Will It Last?
Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, AshevilleIMMERSIVE FLORAL INSTALLATION - a contemplation on impermanence, grief, & flowers - TRACKSIDE STUDIOS 4/10-4/16, 11am to 4pm Designed to die, each day a new experience! “How long will it last?” is a common question in a florist’s career and a mirror to our impermanence. Inspired by the reverence, companionship, and guidance of a death […]
Stained Glass Aloe Plant
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortMake your own forever aloe plant spikes. These two-tone glass spikes can be added to your current potted plants, or we will have clay pots and glass stones available to create a one-of-a-kind standing piece. Beautiful sitting in a windowsill, and it won’t die! All materials supplied
Coaster Art Show – Opening Reception
Studio 116 116 W Blue Ridge Rd, East Flat RockStudio 116 is proud to present its 1st Annual Coaster Art Show, on view April 10–25, with an Opening Reception on April 10. This unique exhibition features original artwork created in a perfectly compact format: each piece measures exactly 4 inches — the size of a coaster. Works may be round or square and are […]
Ayurprana Listening Room Presents: Donna De Lory
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Donna De Lory Friday, April 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Donna De Lory An evening of inspirational song and Mantra with Donna De Lory! A performance that weaves myriad strands of world music, contemporary pop, sacred sounds and introspective song craft […]
Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura
Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at Cultura for comedy and pizza. The full Funkatorium menu, including their amazing pizzas will be available for table service during the show. Beer, pizza and […]
