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].
Billy Jonas “Bridging Divides” Album Release Party (Adults 16 and up)
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCLongtime Asheville resident Billy Jonas invites you to "peruse the perimeters of possibility" with the heartfelt, humorous, healing, and eminently human songs from his new album Bridging Divides. Many of the pieces were commissioned during and around the pandemic. "These songs are an acoustic apothecary," says Billy, "Their purpose is healing. They are love letters […]
Billy Jonas – “Bridging Divides” Album Release Concert
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCLongtime Asheville resident Billy Jonas invites you to "peruse the perimeters of possibility" with the heartfelt, humorous, healing, and eminently human songs from his new album Bridging Divides. Many of the pieces were commissioned during and around the pandemic. "These songs are an acoustic apothecary," says Billy, "Their purpose is healing. They are love letters […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society Paws for a Purpose
Support Local, Save Local Animals Join Blue Ridge Humane Society (BRHS) for Paws for a Purpose, a signature fundraising 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, local businesses and individuals host fundraisers, helping […]
Doubt: A Parable
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesReader’s Theatre Presentation By John Patrick Shanley Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) April 12-13, 2025 Saturday at 3 pm Sunday at 3 pm Director: Patricia Sands Approximate Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult themes and suggestions of sexual abuse. Recipient […]
Courting the Morning Star: Falling Angels, The Desire Body & the Aesthetics of the Heart Chakra
The High Meadow @ Wild Abundance 65 Sanford Way, WeavervilleStories from Stardust is a one of a kind story-telling, stargazing deep-dive that braids together myth, cosmology & poetics with intellectual history, cultural remembering, practical astronomy & heart-centered teachings. These events are a form of ritual attunement that weave together imagination, landscape, cross-cultural star-lore, wonder, ancient perceptions & an alchemical courting of the night sky. […]
Marcus King Band
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesFormed in South Carolina in 2013 by singer-songwriter-guitarist Marcus King, the Marcus King Band is a Southern rock and blues band with a devoted fan base. The Greenville, SC native’s 2020 album El Dorado received a nomination for Best Americana Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards ceremony.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 6: Fate
First Baptist Church 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesDarko Butorac, conductor Joshua Roman, cello Artists have always been drawn to the troubling but profound notions of fate, destiny, and inevitability. Verdi’s La forza del destino explores destiny as an irresistible force bringing two lovers together only to wrench them apart through accidental deaths, tragic misunderstandings, and mistaken identities. The Awakening cello concert, composed […]
Doubt: A Parable
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesReader’s Theatre Presentation By John Patrick Shanley Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) April 12-13, 2025 Saturday at 3 pm Sunday at 3 pm Director: Patricia Sands Approximate Run Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Rating: PG-13 due to adult themes and suggestions of sexual abuse. Recipient […]
A Different Thread & The Wilder Flower in Olivette
Olivette Riverside Community and Farm 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleBritish-American troubadours A Different Thread create richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk. Lead singers Robert Jackson (Midlands, UK) and Alicia Best (North Carolina) first met busking in Ireland. Their chance encounter sparked a musical journey that has spanned over nine years, a dozen countries, and two studio albums— capturing the love of two folk singers […]
Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Bounty & Soul! Come laugh and learn […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Totally Radical Comedy at RAD Brewing
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 are celebrating our new venue! Modelface Comedy is moving to RAD Brewing on Sunday nights and we are celebrating with Totally Radical Comedy Show featuring the best comics in the region ages 18+ Doors at 6:30pm, show at […]
BOYSCOUTMARIE x We Wiggle Dolls: Solar-Power Generator
sly grog 271 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesOn tour this April at Sly Grog: Solar-Powered Generator, an audio-visual spectacle, joining the livewire musicianship of power trio BOYSCOUTMARIE with the experimental light, shadow, and projections of puppetry collective We Wiggle Dolls. On the Solar-Powered Generator tour, no two shows are the same. Each performance is unique and in conversation with the space and […]
DJ Sessions at The Radical
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleThe Radical invites guests to The Roof, Thursday through Sunday for live DJ sets, craft cocktails, nostalgic bites (see menu here) and unbeatable views as the sun sets over Asheville. Whether guests are celebrating a bday or just catching a breather, there’s no better place to unwind and groove. Guests can also enjoy a live […]
Asheville Sports + Fitness Fair
Memorial Stadium 32 Buchanan Place, AshevilleGet ready to move, get inspired, and get your game on! Discover your inner athlete and ignite your path to wellness at the Asheville Sports + Fitness Fair presented by Asheville Parks & Recreation! Step into the recently renovated Memorial Stadium as it transforms into a vibrant hub of energy showcasing the world of local […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCSprouts and Blossoms! As we move through Spring, many changes are taken place. Many trees are pollinating and growing buds. Many sprouts of flowers are shooting up and out of the ground. How are you making changes in your life, home, friends, partners, family, loved ones, and children? Every Spring there is a chance for […]
Supper at Six
Golden Hour 95 Roberts St, AshevilleGolden Hour’s monthly women’s dinner series, Supper at Six, is all about meaningful connection and inspiring company. This month, the restaurant is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Hoffman, president of the Junior League of Asheville, to spark engaging conversation. Tickets are $45 per person and includes a four-course dinner.
Standup Comedy Picture Show with Cayla Clark
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup Comedy Picture Show with headliner Cayla Clark Comics on the show do standup with pictures to illustrate their sets! Wednesday April 16, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under the iconic stage. No food is served but we do have free snacks while they last […]
Walking the Labyrinth as Metaphor: Listening with the Ears of Our Hearts
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesExplore the labyrinth as a practice of deep listening with our hearts and a metaphor for our spiritual path. 10 a.m. – Nature Immersion with Aimeé Bostwick 11 a.m. – Presentation in the Fireplace Lounge with Jaan Ferree 11:30 a.m. – Facilitated Labyrinth Walk at the outdoor labyrinth 12:30 p.m. – Lunch Buffet
Junior League of Asheville – Around Town April
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, AshevilleJoin the Junior League for our April meet up at The Mule. JLA members, friends, and potential new members welcome. We will be at The Mule from 5:30 – 7:30, drop in anytime! Attire: casual
Live Music w/Clint Roberts @ 12 Bones
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenLed by the lyrical craftsmanship of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Clint Roberts, the distinctly Appalachian, old-time sound of Asheville’s Holler Choir combines haunting harmonies, stirring string compositions, and heart-wrenching ballads, yet hardly conforms to a stereotypical genre. Call it a confluence of old-time, Americana, and bluegrass, but, by its own exceptional design, the sound and […]
Discovering Revelation Prophecy Seminar
Burnsville Adventist Church 283 Crest View Rd, BurnsvilleWhat does the Bible’s most mysterious book say about today’s world? Find out at Discovering Revelation, a FREE prophecy seminar in Burnsville for believers and seekers alike! No matter your background, you'll find hope, clarity, and answers. Text Bible to 828-818-8616 for more info or Visit: https://discoverINGrevelation.com
Karen Morgan
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLaugh out loud with stand-up comedian Karen Morgan, who proudly hails from an era when rocks were pets, carpets were shag and bicycle seats were bananas. Stealing the spotlight — for once — from the boomers, zoomers and avocado-loving millennials, this Gen X comedian is here to show her “forgotten generation” some laughter and love, delivering […]
Comedy at Catawba: Derek Humphrey
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Derek Humphrey from New York City! Derek Humphrey is an urban hick with an uncanny wit. Born in a single wide trailer in Detroit, Derek has been a high school dropout, laborer, hotelier and veteran of the US Navy. […]
Earth Day Comedy at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we are celebrating Earth Day with an outdoor comedy show! Join a group of Asheville's best comics on the DSSOLVR patio for fresh air and live comedy. All attendees will receive a pack of wildflower seeds to help brink some color […]
Don’t Tell Comedy Downtown Asheville
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleShow 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 for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18
Water Tower
The One Stop 31 patton ave, asheville, CA, United StatesWater Tower is coming from Los Angeles to play at the One Stop in Asheville on April 19th. www.watertowerband.com or on social media @watertowerband
Blowin’ Smoke: late night patio comedy at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface 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 something new to enjoy on the patio and nothing pairs better with hard seltzer than vaping! A group of the best local and regional comics […]
Easter Brunch at Kanuga
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesCelebrate Easter brunch with the whole family at Kanuga! Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal favorites, including fresh pastries, savory entrees, and delicious desserts. Gather with loved ones in a warm and welcoming setting as we celebrate this special day together.
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Earth Day Learn and Play at Kanuga
Kanuga Conference & Retreat Center 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville,, NC, United StatesPost Helene, nurturing and repairing our relationship with and to Nature is vital for our children and our community. Gather with us at Kanuga to celebrate the wonders of Mother Earth! The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. Come meet our local animal ambassadors, catch critters in the stream, sow native seeds, and learn in our […]
Gallery Tales: A Storytelling & Art Journey for Young Writers
Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, AshevilleCalling all young storytellers ages 8-13! Gallery Tales is a 6-week program where kids explore various art pieces at Trackside Studios in the River Arts District to spark their imaginations and create incredible stories. Each week, participants will engage in interactive writing lessons, write unique tales, and gain the skills and confidence to become published […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCThe Magic of Spring! Where do you find magic for yourself? How do you find your inner glow? Wings of expansion, what helps you to widen your wingspan to take flight? All of the answers are within you and your body! Join us of this movement exploration! We move to the Maps of Gabrielle Roth. […]
Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesDiscover a unique selection of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, veggies, and tomatoes, all carefully curated to inspire your garden. This year, we’re also highlighting a variety of pollinator-friendly plants to support local ecosystems and bring life to your outdoor spaces. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our sale offers something for everyone, […]
