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].
Author DJ Green in conversation with Katey Schultz
Malaprop's 55 Haywood St., AshevilleAuthors D.J. Green and Katey Schultz will discuss Green's book, No More Empty Spaces.
Asheville Symphony Presents an Immersive Concert Experience: ALT ASO @ The Mule at Devil’s Foot Brewing
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, AshevilleKnown for his genre-bending projects with operatic and Broadway productions in addition to the world’s great symphony orchestras, artist and Asheville resident Adam Larsen brings video projection design to ALT […]
5Point Adventure Film Screening in Asheville, NC
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleMountainTrue is excited to announce the 5 Point Film Festival and raffle presented by Mosaic Realty! Join us at The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, May 21st for an evening of […]
The Radical Hosts Inaugural Art Show
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleThe Radical Hotel will host the debut reception for CYCLE 1, the inaugural art show at hotel's third-floor art gallery, on Wednesday, May 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. An opening reception […]
Jam with Teso (for kids)
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesOn Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m., young musicians are invite to a jam session with Teso Ellis, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. Free event — open […]
Citizen Swing: Connor Law Farewell Show
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesFarewell Show for Citizen Swing curator Connor Law, who is moving to California. This evening will feature a quartet with Connor Law – Bass, Dylan Hannan – Sax, Paul Gladstone […]
THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro […]
Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healings
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to have an in-person healing session in ASHEVILLE by Chloe Kemp, award-winning best-selling author, seer, medium, and intuitive shamanic energy healer. 1-1/2 hour sessions available MAY 23 - […]
Dirty Logic at Sound Effects Benefit Concert
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesAsheville Music School Presents: Sound Effects Benefit Concert with music by Dirty Logic and Minør! This is an all-ages event, and kids 7 and under get in FREE! Minors must […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret 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 […]
No Sir E
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an evening with No Sir E on Friday, May 24. 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $12 advance / $15 at the door. NO SIR E […]
Alex Cuba
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleInfusing sanguine melodies with infectious Afro-Cuban rhythms, this Grammy-winning singer-songwriter combines the music of his home with jazz, funk, rock and pop to create a truly unparalleled sound. Alex takes […]
Roll of the Dice, A Comedy Show of Chance
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening 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 […]
Neurographics and Exploration
Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., Fairview"Neurographics and Exploration" is an artistic method using your senses. You tap into your mental and psychological creativity to realize personal insights. If you are interested in Zentangle and creating […]
Bella Italia (works by Philip DeAngelo & Michael Cartellone
Philip DeAngelo Studio 115 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC, United States"Bella Italia" came about after Michael Cartellone visited the gallery, and he and I discovered we both have ancestral history from Sicily. In addition to being the drummer for the […]
Bella Italia (works by Philip DeAngelo & Michael Cartellone)
Philip DeAngelo Studio 115 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC, United States“Bella Italia” came about after Michael Cartellone visited the gallery, and he and I discovered we both have ancestral history from Sicily. In addition to being the drummer for the […]
Horse and Hero Artist Spotlight featuring Sara Simpson!
Horse + Hero 14 Patton Ave., AshevilleHorse and Hero Artist Spotlight featuring Sara Simpson! Saturday, May 25th from 6-9PM. Horse and Hero is located at 14 Patton Ave in the heart of downtown Asheville. Sara Simpson […]
Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special AVLBeer Week show at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local […]
ABSFest: Friday Journey to the Underworld Burlesque Show, with Charming Disaster
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleJoin ABSFest in our 15th year of variety arts programing with this memorable show! Winsome Brooklyn-based goth folk band Charming Disaster plays live music for burlesque and variety acts, in […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]
LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR on the last Saturday every month. LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians […]
Hair of the Dog Comedy Brunch at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This afternoon we have a very special brunch show for you! Kick your Saturday off laughing with some […]
Sunday Funday Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Funday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Come goof around with a group of Asheville comedy favorites and great comedians from all […]
ABSFest Saturday Spectacular Burlesque & Sideshow Fest
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 15th Anniversary Saturday Spectacular is THE SHOW NOT TO MISS! Madame Onça fills the stage with artists of every variety to bring the bling and blow your mind. Contortionists, […]
School’s out – Day Camp! XP League Asheville
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENYour child is welcome between 8-4 pm, they will need to bring their own lunch. The cost is $70 per day - only 18 spots are available - registration is […]
ABSFest Sunday Brunch: Church of Decadence – with Burlesque!
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleBrunch is is the best church! Savor our gospel of grind with a Revival of our popular burlesque and circus arts brunch show. Join us in your PJs or your […]
Performance and Community Conversation with Teso Ellis
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesOn Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m., join us for a performance and community conversation with Teso Ellis, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for May. Free event — open […]
Hear Here: Featuring Detective Blind + O•VAD•YA
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGet inside Asheville’s rock, indie and experimental music scenes through “Hear Here,” a new series co-presented by Citizen Vinyl and “The Overlook with Matt Peiken” podcast. Each evening mixes live […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCElement: Ethereal/Stillness The mystical feeling when the clouds in the sky open up with a bright light shining through! Move your dancing feet and body to compassion, spiritual consciousness, peace, […]
Malaprop’s Bookstore Author Event, A Deeper South: Pete Candler in conversation with Melanie Bianchi
Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesLocal authors Pete Candler and Melanie Bianchi discuss Candler's new book, A Deeper South: The Beauty, Mystery, and Sorrow of the Southern Road. In his new book, Pete Candler offers […]
Dans un bois solitaire: songs by Mozart, Schubert, Fauré, Debussy and Ravel
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 28 Chairs at the UUCA in North Asheville for a vocal recital of beloved and lesser-known art songs by some of the greatest composers of the genre. Acclaimed French […]
Gagging! Queer Comedy Showcase presented by Modelface Comedy
The Odd 1045 Haywood Road, AshevilleGAGGING: A QUEER COMEDY SHOWCASE AT THE ODD IN WEST ASHEVILLE!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the best queer comedians from all over the South. Celebrate all the aspects of queer […]
Family Fun Night
Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an evening full of family-friendly fun at the Asheville Y! Bring your swimsuit for a family swim, try exciting activities, watch a movie and eat popcorn, and […]
Maggie B’s 17 Year Anniversary Party
Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesWe are celebrating 17 years in business! We will have live music outside from Krave Amiko, drinks, food, and of course our free wine tasting.
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Brandi Augustus
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 […]
