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].
Events for May 11, 2025
Heritage Fire
Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally […]
Exhibition | Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects
The Asheville Art Museum presents Anti Form: Robert Morris’s Earth Projects. The suite of lithographic drawings by Robert Morris presents a series of ideas for ten works of art shaped […]
DJ Sessions at The Radical
The 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. […]
Gallery Tales: A Storytelling & Art Journey for Young Writers
Calling 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 […]
Ceramic Vessels Exhibit with Ikebana Demonstration
A new exhibition featuring three ceramic artists; Mathew Wheeler, Lisa Gluckin and Beth Elliott, will inhabit Mirrorball Gallery spaces during the month of May. The exhibition opening days, (May 7 […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market
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 […]
Blue Ghost Firefly Viewing Tours
Need some magic to recharge your soul? Want to feel like a kid again, awed by the silent lights of tiny fireflies moving through the darkness? Then this tour is […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Honoring all Mothers! We will honor all Mothers, past, present and future! I am inviting anyone who is a Mother to join us in moving your dancing feet to the […]
Terms of Endearment
Adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) May 1-11, 2025 Thursday, 5/1 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 4/17) Fridays […]
Save the Date! Four Old Broads
Tryon’s Little Theater will present its last show of the season — Four Old Broads — May 1-4 and May 8-11, at the TLT Workshop Theater. Shows will be held […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
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 […]