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].

Juniper Bends Reading Series — Secret Life of Plants

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Join us at Story Parlor on Friday, May 31 for a night of poetry and music. Readers: Aliah Lavonne Tigh, NitaJade, Chelsea Lynn LaBate, and Shae Savoy, plus Ryan Glass […]

$15 – $18

ATLiens, Best of Atlanta Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents ATLiens comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing! ATLiens is a celebration of the best comedians in Atlanta. Each show we feature a different group of the ATL's best […]

$15

Canna Comic Cuisine? Two Dinner & Comedy Shows

Rezonance 51-A College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Slice of Life Presents: Canna Comic Cuisine? Two Dinner & Comedy Shows Friday May 31, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM & 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Rezonance Lounge via […]

$100

Ashevillians Comedy Showcase at LaZoom

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

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to LaZoom! This week we have our Ashevillians Comedy Showcase!!! Modelface Comedy brings you a villainous night of comedy […]

$12

JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new […]

$15

2024 MountainTrue Nolichucky BioBlitz in Erwin, TN

Each year, MountainTrue hosts a BioBlitz to record all the species we can find in a given area. We identify and catalog organisms using the online app iNaturalist. The BioBiltz […]

National Trails Day

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

Celebrate one of our favorite days of the year with a day of guided hikes along Chimney Rock’s six unique trails. Join naturalists throughout the day and learn more about […]

Included with Park admission

Artist Talk with Nava Lubelski

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for an artist talk and walkthrough with Nava Lubelski whose exhibition "Things We Think We Know" is on view at Tracey Morgan Gallery through June 8

Free

Just Brew It

Pisgah Brewing Company 150 Eastside Drive , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Just Economics is thrilled to announce the 14 year anniversary return of its annual home brewers competition and fundraising event, Just Brew It. Set to take place on June 1st, […]

$15 – $55

Pride Mini-Fly

One World Brewing West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville, FL, United States

Kick off Pride month with Firefly Gathering’s Pride Mini-Fly! Our Mini-Fly series offers a taste of everything Firefly is known for: earthskills, expert instructors, live music, local flavors, and bumpin’ […]

Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]

$18

Flimflams and Shenanigans at New Origin

New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. Hosted by local favorite […]

Free

Asheville Honey Fest – 3rd Annual

Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Get ready for a truly sweet celebration that promises to tantalize your taste buds and create a delightful buzz in the air – the Third Annual Asheville HoneyFest is back, […]

$20

Gems of the Obscure

St. Giles Chapel at the Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC

Asheville Baroque Concerts presents Gems of the Obscure. Gail Ann Schroeder, viola da gamba, and Daniel Swenberg, lute and theorbo, join forces in a program of beautiful solos and duos […]

Pay-as-you-can donations

Monster Comedy Jam!!!

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam! Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush featuring Derek Boskovich, Ryan Gordon, Christian Lee, […]

$15

Cancer Support Group

Woodfin YMCA 40 N Merrimon Ave, Ste. 101, Asheville

Share experiences with others on a similar journey at this monthly cancer support group at the Woodfin YMCA. This group is a safe and supportive place for all and is […]

Free

Silver and Strong Demo

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA for a demo of the upcoming Silver and Strong class that will be all about strength training for seniors! This event is free […]

Free

Poetry 101: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Poetry is the written act of paying attention. Paying attention to words, rhythm, and writing but most importantly the worlds that inspire you to write. Namely, your world. "Wanted: a […]

$210 – $250

Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner

pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and 7 local chefs for a fun evening of creative cuisine and craft beverages in support of one of our region’s most pressing issues […]

$100

Sustainable Happiness AVL

Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Sustainable Happiness AVL is a community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy and friendships. This safe, supportive group is free and open to […]

Free

David LaMotte in conversation with Bruce Reyes-Chow

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents: David LaMotte in conversation with Bruce Reyes-Chow + book signings on Thursday, June 6. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7:30 p.m. Free; RSVP […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Max Hornstein & Cal Murata at the LaZoom Room

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

Every week Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week we have Max Hornstein and Cal Murata from New York City! Max Hornstein […]

$15

Connect Beyond Festival

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Connect Beyond Festival returns to downtown Asheville, N.C. on June 7-9, 2024 for a weekend of performances, panels, film screenings and workshops with award-winning artists and thought leaders, exploring how […]

Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing

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 it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local […]

$18

Angela Autumn + Shay Martin Lovette

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

It's an evening of indie-folk singer-songwriters with Angela Autumn and Shay Martin Lovette! Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $10 advance / $12 at the door. […]

$10 – $12

out & Proud

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Margot Wilde, Hendersonville Pride, and Hendersonville Theatre are ecstatic to bring you another fabulous drag event. Out & Proud: A Pride Kick-off Drag Show will usher in Pride Month with […]

$25.00

Catch These Chuckles Comedy at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week it's going down!! We can't get enough of diss tracks and beefs and […]

$15

Hemlocks and Birds Educational Hike

Strawberry Gap Trailhead US74-A, Gerton

Please join us on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am for an educational hemlock and birding hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and the Transylvania County Bird Club. The hike […]

Free

National Get Outdoors Day

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

This holiday highlights one of our favorite things to do: get outdoors! Stop by the park for a day of hiking, outdoor activities, education stations, and more. Our friends from […]

Included with Park admission

54th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale

Boshamer Gym, Brevard College 1 college row, Brevard, NC, United States

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 54th Annual Book Sale. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) […]

Free

ElectriFair

Join us at the Electrify Asheville-Buncombe ElectriFair for an experience that promises to enlighten and entertain! This is your opportunity to explore a vast array of vendors showcasing the latest […]

Free

A House for the Goddess

Land of the Sky United Church of Christ 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville NC

A concert of art songs, choral music, cello, piano and dance for the Divine Feminine composed by Annelinde Metzner Saturday, June 8th, 2 PM at Land of the Sky United […]

$20

Percussion Discussion Afrika

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Percussion Discussion Afrika is Uganda’a leading folk-fusion band whose music is driven by the melodic sound of Ugandan drums and accompanied by other instruments. Their debut album Omubala was number […]

$40

Modelface Comedy presents: Liz Miele at Eulogy

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: **Liz Miele** Saturday, June 8th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Liz Miele** Liz Miele, originally from New Jersey, […]

$23

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is an exhilarating and picturesque race that takes participants on a captivating journey through Asheville’s famed River Arts District (RAD). With its scenic course […]