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].
Modelface Comedy presents Jono Zalay
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Jono Zalay from Los Angeles! Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while […]
Underwear Comedy Party at VaVaVooom
VaVaVooom 57 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedy shows in town and this one is extra crazy!! Underwear Comedy Party is a nationally touring show featuring comics telling their best […]
Brevard Classic 5k & 12k
115 East Morgan Street, Brevard, NC 28712 115 East Morgan Street, BrevardThe Brevard Classic Races return on May 23, 2026 as part of the White Squirrel Festival weekend! Choose a 5K or 12K and run scenic, community-lined streets with a downtown […]
Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: Riverside Cemetery Tour
Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, AshevilleJoin us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]
Heated Rivalry Dance Party
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleWelcome to the high-energy, emotionally charged dance party inspired by the tension, obsession, and enemies-to-lovers chaos of Heated Rivalry. Built around forbidden attraction, late-night adrenaline, and messy feelings you don’t […]
Jack Blocker
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJack Blocker is a Texas-born singer-songwriter known for honest storytelling and heartfelt performances. Inspired by legends like Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, his sound is “friendly, honest, […]
Don’t Tell Comedy Biltmore Village
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Pizza and snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be […]
Cole Chaney
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesWhen it comes to his latest album, In the Shadow of the Mountain, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney is pretty candid and blunt about who he is and what kind of […]
Burlesque Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. […]
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 remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]
Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River
Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleSinger-songwriter Anna La Mare brings her evocative blend of folk, Americana, and Celtic storytelling to the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. Kids are free! BYOB, BYOC (chair) La Mare has held international […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]
MAGA Pop Girly! A Musical Satire
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Gabbie Watts the MAGA Pop Girly! MAGA Pop […]
George Terry & The Zealots: Album Release Show + Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute set!
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGEORGE TERRY & THE ZEALOTS George Terry AKA George Trouble sings with carefully crafted phrases and melodies. The songs speak of populist, mythic, historical and personal stories. They weave an […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement”-Release Party/Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleGeorge Trouble & The Zealots are delighted to return to the Grey Eagle for a double-headed show on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. In addition to the release […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement” Release Party/ Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGeorge Trouble & The Zealots release thir 6th album-"Entanglement" on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. It's also Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday. The setlist will integrate "Entanglement" with Dylan's […]
Woody Wood & Abe Reid (of The Blue Rags)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesPATIO SHOW- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE 3 NIGHT RUN: 5.25, 5.26, 5.27 5PM DOORS // 6PM SHOW WOODY WOOD & ABE REID (of The Blue Rags) […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCShow 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. […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCEXPANSION WAVE How can you fully expand in your body and life without losing yourself! In my life, I feel free to be expansive in the 5Rhythms practice, to enjoy […]
Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals
Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features […]
Standup Comedy Picture Show: Summer Vibes
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesSummer Blues? Summer Love? This Summer Vibe Standup Comedy Picture Show will have all the summer you can handle, from summer vacations to summer loving, it’s sure to keep you […]
Jazz for Justice
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleJoin Pisgah Legal Services for an inspiring evening celebrating our community, all while supporting efforts to ensure everyone in WNC has equal access to justice. Connect with friends old and […]
Golden Hour Yoga & Private Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleImmerse in a deeply nourishing salt cave experience and in the final 15 minutes your instructor will guide you through gentle movements to bring your awareness back to the present, […]
Max Ribner with Freedom Family Band, ANZA, & Chinobay
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCMax Ribner with Freedom Family Band and ANZA Thursday, May 28th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6:00 PM || Music 6:30 PM Max […]
The Heart Collectors
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesFinalists at the International Folk Music Awards 2025 – Album of the Year” Merging the inspiration of 60’s and 70’s inspired Americana/Folk, with a distinct Celtic Lilt, The Heart Collectors […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring James Harrod and Allison Shelnut
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorites James Harrod and Allison Shelnut on the rooftop at Antidote! James […]
Andrew Duhon: Stop Motion Tour ’26
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE ANDREW DUHON Born, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are […]
Maggie B’s Wine Store 19yr Anniversary Party
Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United StatesMaggie B’s is turning 19, and we are throwing a big party!! We are so excited to have The Pleasure Chest Band playing again. There will be food inside and […]
PATIO SHOW: Abe Reid
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ABE REID Abe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. […]
OPENING RECEPTION: Black Mountain COLL(A)GE
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaJoin us for the opening reception of our summer exhibition, Black Mountain COLL(A)GE, hosted at BMCM+AC. This reception is free and open to all. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Travis Stevenson
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 Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]
Piper & The Hard Times
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States2024 International Blues Challenge Band Winner, 2025 Best emerging artist album blues music award for revelation “Piper & the Hard Times combine the sensibility and flair of vintage blues bands […]
J & The Causeways
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY J & THE CAUSEWAYS New Orleans soul/rock powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways debut album, Motions, conjures a universal theme of togetherness and compassion — melodies and […]
