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 18, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ursula Gullow: Nightbloom
Gallery Hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present "Nightbloom," our first solo exhibition of painter and mixed media artist Ursula Gullow. Join us for […]
Empty Bowls
FLAT ROCK, N.C. Still recovering from the aftermath of the devastating storm Helene, local ceramic artists will once again fire up their kilns for the eighth year to help hungry […]
Hendersonville Ballet presents: Paquita featuring The World Keeps Turning
Hendersonville Ballet presents Paquita Grand Pas featuring The World Keeps Turning on May 17-18th at the BRCC Thomas Auditorium. Paquita Grand Pas is a famous and captivating segment of the […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale
The Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College. The Season of […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale
The Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College. The Season of […]
Liz Longley with special guest Jesse Ruben
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 […]
Jazz for the Woods!
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
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 […]
RAD Comedy featuring Joe Pettis
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 […]
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 […]
Nationally Touring Comedian Sam Miller
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 […]