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].

Liz Longley with special guest Jesse Ruben

Olivette Farm 172 Old Macedonia Rd, Asheville

Join us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Liz Longley and special guest Jesse Ruben. $25•KIDS ARE FREE•BYOB•BYOC (chair) Best known for […]

$25

Jazz for the Woods!

Little Jumbo 241 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Help our community save 45-acres of forest from destruction by UNCA. Jazz for the Woods, held at Little Jumbo, benefits the Save the Woods campaign. Join us on Sunday, May 18. […]

Comedy at Catawba: Joe Pettis

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Joe Pettis from Atlanta! Joe Pettis is a current stand-up comic […]

$15

RAD Comedy featuring Joe Pettis

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Joe Pettis from Atlanta! Joe Pettis is a current stand-up comic […]

$15

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

Nationally Touring Comedian Sam Miller

The Urban Orchard 24 Buxton Ave, Asheville NC

Asheville, NC — May 18, 2025 – Nationally touring comedian Sam Miller brings his raw, hilarious, and heart-forward stand-up to The Urban Orchard in Asheville for one night only. Known […]

$22.00

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College

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.

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

Celebrate U! I want to celebrate all old and new dancers that have supported the 5Rhythms® practice in Asheville, NC over the years! All old and new dancers have kept […]

$15 – $25

Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase for AVL Beer Week

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special AVL Beer Week comedy showcase!!! A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally […]

$15

Live Music w/Alma Russ @ 12 Bones

12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden

Alma Russ is a singer/songwriter living in western North Carolina. She sings a blend of folk, bluegrass, and mountain ballads and plays fiddle, claw-hammer banjo and guitar.

Free

Folkmoot USA – A Latin American Musical Experience: Las Montañitas

Folkmoot Friendship Center 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville

Folkmoot LIVE! is pleased to present A Latin American Musical Experience featuring one of Asheville’s newest and most exciting bands, Las Montañitas. Las Montañitas brings the Andes to the Appalachians. […]

$5

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of […]

$15

Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's talented instructors will take you through the process step […]

$120.00

Comedy at Catawba: Kate Willett

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Kate Willett from NYC!! Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and writer who has […]

$18

Modelface Comedy presents Kate Willett

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Kate Willett from NYC!! Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and writer who has […]

$18

Crushing It! AVL Beer Week Comedy Show

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra messy AVL Beer Week show! Crushing It comedy showcase is a throwback […]

$15

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

Garden Jubliee

Historic Main Street 432 N. Church Street, Hendersonville

Embark 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 […]

Free

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, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$25

ABSFest: Friday FanDom Nerdlesque Show

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Friday @ 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 […]

$25.

Comedy at Catawba: Chris Martin

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$18

RAD Comedy featuring Chris Martin (updated)

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$18

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

ABSFest Saturday Spectacular Burlesque & Sideshow Fest

The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

TONIGHT 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 […]

$25 – $55

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

This 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 […]

$25

Jazz for Justice

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , Asheville

Jazz 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 […]

$50 – $60

Cheap and Trashy Comedy at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$5

Asheville Waldorf School Spring Bloom Gala

Treska's on Highland Lake 211 Rhett Dr., Flat Rock

Spring 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 […]

$75

Maggie B’s Wine Store 18 Yr Anniversary Party

Maggie B's Wine and Specialty Store 10 C South Main Street, Weaverville, NC, United States

We 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 […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Jason Salmon

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18