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 25, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's talented instructors will take you through the process step […]
Garden Jubliee
Embark on a horticultural adventure at Garden Jubilee 2025, Western North Carolina’s signature gardening event held Memorial Day weekend, May 24–25, along seven blocks of Main Street in historic downtown […]
ABSFest Saturday Workshops: Bellydance, Burlesque, Drag & More
For the 16th annual Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, we remain committed to education and community resources. We are offering at The Orange Peel from 12-3:30pm the following Workshops: Bellydance […]
Comedy at Catawba: Chris Martin
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Chris Martin from NYC! Chris is a British standup, actor, and writer who has […]
RAD Comedy featuring Chris Martin (updated)
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Chris Martin from NYC! Chris is a British standup, actor, and writer who has […]
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 […]
ABSFest Saturday Spectacular Burlesque & Sideshow Fest
TONIGHT is The Saturday Spectacular. Don’t Miss This Show; the most glamorous showgirls, astonishing aerials, and delicious vendors, as well as vibrant acts of rebellion, comedy and dexterity. This is […]