The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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UpLift: 5Rhythms® Breathwork and Sound Workshop!
asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCUPLIFT DAY RETREAT: 5Rhythms® Movement, Breath and Sound! Description: Join us for a soul-stirring day of Movement, Breath, and Sound Healing designed to uplift your spirit and body to help you feel vibrantly alive. Through the liberating movement of the 5Rhythms® practice, expansive breathwork, and a deeply restorative sound bath, you will reconnect with your […]
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 equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but soon […]
FREE PATIO SHOW: Meschiya Lake
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! MESCHIYA LAKE Looking back, it’s no surprise that when a precocious nine year-old Meschiya Lake hit the stage for a singing contest at a Rapid City, South Dakota steakhouse, she already believed that she […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., Tryontheater production
Brevard Philharmonic presents Pines of Rome
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardExperience a thrilling season finale with the Brevard Philharmonic in a program filled with power and beauty. Respighi’s Pines of Rome brings vivid orchestral color and a breathtaking, triumphant finish. Acclaimed violinist Oliver Neubauer shines in Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, known for its soaring melodies and emotional depth. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of […]
RAD Comedy featuring Zain Zaidi
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Zain Zaidi from Atlanta! Zain Zaidi is a Pakistani comedian from Indiana, where he performed regularly at Helium Comedy Club. After moving to Atlanta in 2021, he quickly became a familiar face in comedy […]
Asheville Jazz Orchestra Big Band Night – May 2026
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal concert settings, on stage at clubs and grooving hard at swing dances. The AJO’s repertoire ranges from Swing Era dance classics to original charts by […]
Centennial Sounds Presents Tray Wellington Band with Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, BrasstownAmplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]
Freedom Junction
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGet ready to groove with Freedom Junction, the Nashville-based funk rock trio that’s taking the scene by storm! Featuring Sugarlegg (guitar, keys, vocals) of Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Noah Winner Miller, and Captain Chris Kirk, this powerhouse trio is known for their electrifying live performances, which blend tight, funky rhythms with exciting jams and a […]
Tube Setting Pendant
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome learn to set round gemstones in a tube setting and leave with a finished pendant! You'll practice this skill first then complete a finished piece to leave with. This class is intended as an instructional class, but anyone can take it and leave with a finished pendant. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate You will work with […]
“THE POWER OF COLOR” – A TWO DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesJoin Anne for a two-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding and application of color theory in painting. Through engaging exercises and the study of masterpieces, you'll discover how intentional use of color can transform and strengthen your work. The class combines guided instruction with an open studio atmosphere, encouraging both structure and personal experimentation. […]
GODSPELL Musical Theatre – 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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
Kanuga presents “Nature Nurtures!” Lunch & Learn with Kate Stockman
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleArtist, teacher and writer Kate Stockman leads a discussion about one of Nature’s greatest gifts: bees. Learn the buzz about hive culture, what goes into the creation of beeswax, and how to hand-roll a beeswax candle in the May Lunch & Learn, “Nature Nurtures!” Part of Kanuga’s monthly Lunch & Learn series, the Thursday, May […]
“THE POWER OF COLOR” – A TWO DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesJoin Anne for a two-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding and application of color theory in painting. Through engaging exercises and the study of masterpieces, you'll discover how intentional use of color can transform and strengthen your work. The class combines guided instruction with an open studio atmosphere, encouraging both structure and personal experimentation. […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring Will Abeles
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have favorite Will Abeles on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. Will […]
Season Finale with the Ulysses Quartet
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardClose the season with the radiant sound of the Ulysses Quartet. Hailed for their clarity, energy, and deep musicality, this exceptional ensemble brings the series to a powerful and poetic conclusion with a program celebrating connection, resilience, and the next generation of chamber excellence.
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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
Dan Tyminski Band at Asheville Masonic Temple
Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , AshevilleFULLY SEATED GA SHOW AT THE ASHEVILLE MASONIC TEMPLE (80 BROADWAY ST) DAN TYMINSKI BAND Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, square dances, and bluegrass festivals across New England. For a young musician who would later become one of the biggest names in modern-day bluegrass, those […]
An Artful Journey: Turner and Onstable at Tate Britain
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesFire and Water: Turner, Constable, and a Rivalry That Redefined Landscape Painting Travel to Tate Britain, London, for a landmark exhibition uniting two of the most influential—and competitive—figures in British art. J.M.W. Turner’s blazing skies and dramatic vistas stand in striking contrast to John Constable’s intimate, faithful portrayals of the English countryside. Born just one […]
PATIO SHOW: Blue Cactus
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesRooted in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Blue Cactus got their start among the active honky-tonk circuit, developing an electrified twang that now branches out effortlessly into folk, alt-country, and psychedelic-tinged rock. Having released three records to critical acclaim, they have grown a cult following in the South and beyond, their introspective lyricism and blistering guitar […]
Breath Medicine ~ Breathwork Inside the Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleExperience Breath Medicine with The Breath Nurse inside the Asheville Salt Cave. This RESET Breathwork session offers relaxation, stress relief, and a refreshing boost of energy. With each intentional breath, the body calms, the mind clears, and your energy begins to shift. You’ll leave with a deeper sense of peace and well being.
Supernova – A Tribute to Oasis
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleSupernova — A Tribute to Oasis brings the anthems of the Gallagher brothers to Asheville's South Slope. From "Wonderwall" to "Don't Look Back in Anger," experience the songs that defined a generation — performed live with the energy and swagger of a proper Oasis gig. With Oasis entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame […]
Michael Gungor (Acoustic Evening)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC for a special acoustic night with Michael Gungor—an intimate, immersive evening designed to bring people together through music, story, movement, and reflection. Known for songs like “Beautiful Things” and for his Grammy-nominated work, Gungor has spent years creating art that reaches beyond categories—equal parts lyrical, soulful, […]
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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
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 simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for […]
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 jokes in nothing but their underwear. From thongs to long-johns, there’s no telling what the comics might wear. Or not wear. What started as a […]
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 start and finish in the heart of Brevard. This festival-connected race blends small-town charm, thoughtful course design, and a welcoming race-day atmosphere—perfect for runners of […]
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 as other notable Ashevillians. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside Cemetery, with parking available along Birch Street and near the gate. […]
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 of theater—it’s an act of hope. It’s a reminder that joy can still erupt in unexpected places, even in a tent set up on a […]
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 know what to do with, this party lives in the space between competition and connection. Expect to hear the show’s soundtrack alongside music from the […]
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, and Texan,” whether backed by a full band or solo acoustic. His debut album, The Land On Most High, captures nostalgic moments and everyday memories, […]
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 available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As […]
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 music he wants to make — the result of which, this stunning offering from an artist wise beyond his age. “There’s a yin to every […]
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. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque […]
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 equipment, so just stroll in and let's play a few games every Sunday afternoon! It's fine to drop by, be late, leave early, but soon […]
