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].

New Glass Studio in Old Fort

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, hand tools, and supplies needed for independent study. The October stained-glass classes include a Moravian Star and a Star Suncatcher. Learn how to fuse glass […]

Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse

Bear's Smokehouse 135 Coxe Ave, Asheville

This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America's Favorite Quiz Show® out of the studio and straight to your local bar. No more shouting at your TV: with Jeopardy! Bar League you get a […]

Free

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, Asheville

The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft […]

Free

Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm

Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains, this 75-minute mindful, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If inclement weather class is taught in the big barn. Designed to awaken your energy while maintaining a steady, accessible pace, this practice offers a balanced […]

$15 – $25

Wednesday Evening Open Figure Drawing

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios is introducing a three-month trial of evening figure drawing sessions to gauge the arts community's interest in establishing a regular monthly figure drawing program. These non-instructional sessions provide dedicated time for artists of all levels to draw clothed human figures from a live model in a relaxed, respectful setting. The models […]

Free Art Class for Adults!

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Free Art Class for Kids!

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! All supplies will be provided. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! […]

Stillness and Motion

Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

In this exhibition we are presenting works that depict contrasts and connections between calm and energy, balance and disruption. Works presented interpret movement and moments of stillness that offer reflection and/or tension and express how these forces coexist or collide, complement or clash with one another.

Golden Folk Sessions

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a […]

$13.16

George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement” Release Party/ Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration

THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

George Trouble & The Zealots release thir 6th album-"Entanglement" on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. It's also Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday. The setlist will integrate "Entanglement" with Dylan's finest songs. The superb band consists of Aaron Price-Keys, Zack Page- bass and Evan Martin of The Honeycutters on drums. Other friends will be joining […]

$85 – $60045844

Urban Sketchers Takeover Exhibit at RAD Rendezvous

RAD Rendevous 87 Roberts St, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), an exhibit of sketches from the Urban Sketchers chapters of Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville (SC) will be on view at RAD Rendevous (87 Roberts Street, open daily 9am-5pm) from May 30th through June 14th.

Free

Jump into JUNE Classes!

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Jump into some fantastic classes at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios!

Simply Charmed – Drop-In – June 2026

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]

$45.00

The Good, Bad and the Ugly?

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

In this 4 - week workshop, we will be embracing the artistic process and learn to push past the “Ugly Stages” and embrace the art of creative experimentation. We will use a variety of techniques and materials: collage, paint, textures, and unconventional mediums, to turn what you may say is "ugly" into a beautiful art […]

$110

BrAIn Hub: AI Summit

UNC Asheville Kimmel Arena 227 Campus Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

Join experts and innovators in AI on the campus of UNC Asheville for a dynamic event focused on collaboration, discovery, and real-world impact. The brAIn Hub AI Summit brings together professionals, researchers, and practitioners to share ideas, build partnerships, and explore how AI can enhance both personal and professional work. ​ Whether you’re a seasoned […]

APLR Presents: Shavorã: Roots & Wings Tour

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Shavorã: Roots & Wings Tour Thursday, June 4th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Shavorã: Women of the Yawanawá Tribe “Shavorã” means woman in the Yawanawá language. The Shavorã movement represents roots and wings, honoring ancestral traditions while creating space for transformation, equality, […]

Shlomo Franklin w/ Julie Odell

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Shlomo Franklin is an American singer/songwriter born on a small cow farm in upstate New York. Raised off the cultural grid, without music, television, or radio, his songs are strongly influenced by his cult-like religious upbringing. Shlomo released his debut album in 2019 which was produced by Grammy Award winner C Lanzbom and released a […]

$18.00

Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour

Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Cheap Trick performs “I Want You to Want Me” and other Greatest Hits that earned them a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

$49.50 – $82.50

Rooftop Comedy featuring Matt Fernandez

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Florida favorite Matt Fernandez on the rooftop at Antidote! Matt Fernandez's approach to comedy comes off as detached and nonchalant. Originally from Tampa, Matt has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy (Jim Jefferies, Bill […]

$18

An Evening With Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers)

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

PATTERSON HOOD Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood’s fourth solo album and first in over 12 years, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams sees the veteran singer, guitarist, and songwriter exploring his youth and young manhood in a collection unlike anything in his ever-evolving catalogue. A baroque American song cycle spanning the time between early childhood and […]

$34.57

ABSFest Thursday: Opening Festivities

DayTrip 174 Broadway St, Ashville, NC, United States

This relaxed evening will feature live music by The ABSFest house band from 8-11pm. Between 8-9:30 we will have a sampling of performances by some of the amazing cast of this year's Asheville Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, now in our 17th year. Expect variety arts and bellydance, live music & high spirits! Doors open 8pm. […]

$15

Mountain Biking and Hiking Art Exhibit – Call for Artists

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is hosting an art exhibit at our gallery. This exhibition explores the deep connection between movement and landscape through the experiences of mountain biking and hiking. Each work reflects the physical and emotional dialogue between the human body and the natural world - where endurance meets freedom, and challenge transforms into […]

Sketching Without Fear (Workshop)

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl 2026 (June 5-7), Trackside Studios is offering a free 2-hour workshop for beginner sketchers.

Free

GALLERY WALK – NAN DAVIS, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

(FREE) The Gallery Walk in June will feature original oil artist Nan Davis. Nan’s desire is to create beautiful paintings. With a degree in Art, but a need for a steady income, she worked in the corporate world for 25 years, only painting on nights and weekends as time allowed. But for the past six […]

Free

Downtown Arts District First Friday Art Walk

Lexington Glassworks 81 South Lexington Ave, Asheville

Downtown Arts District hosts First Friday Art Walks 5-8pm, every first Friday of the month through December. For Friday, June 5, DAD has organized a passport adventure with the following businesses: Benjamin Walls, Art Beat Gallery & Studio, UpMarket Gallery, Dog and Pony Show, Gallery Cor, American Folk, Horse + Hero, Bender Gallery, Momentum Gallery, Asheville Gallery […]

Free

Drink & Draw at Wedge Brewery at Foundation

Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy Street, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), sketchers are invited to gather at Wedge Brewery at Foundation to sketch, hang out, and pass around their sketchbooks to share their art with others.

Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura

Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at Cultura for comedy and pizza. The full Funkatorium menu, including their amazing pizzas will be available for table service during the show. Beer, pizza and […]

$18

APLR Presents: Esther Rose

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Esther Rose Friday, June 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Esther Rose Esther Rose was on a long solo drive when she started writing the opening title track of Want, her stunning fifth album. At first, the words seemed almost like a […]

$27.01

ABSFest Friday: FanDom Nerdlesque at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

ABSFest Friday FanDom Nerdlesque VIP Doors: 7:00 PM GA Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38222122 ABSFEST FRIDAY FANDOM NERDLESQUE We're bringing back our Friday Nerdlesque show for our 17th year, bringing together national burlesque, sideshow and variety artists! See your favorite Sci-Fi, […]

$30

High Horse

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

HIGH HORSE is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic stringband breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four friends with three bows, one pick, and great vibes deliver a rollicking romp as the band High Horse. Comprised of fiddler Carson McHaney, cellist Karl […]

$22.00

ABSFest Friday FanDom Nerdlesque

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE ABSFEST FRIDAY FANDOM NERDLESQUE We’re bringing back our Friday Nerdlesque show for our 17th year, bringing together national burlesque, sideshow and variety artists! See your favorite Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Music and Pop Culture FanDoms flying their freak flags. Hosted by Atlanta’s stunning Lady of Leg-i-Tude, Lola […]

$32.37

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

VaVaVooom 57 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their dating […]

$15

Boho Brass Earrings

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into brass using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. *All Materials Included! **Silver Upgrade […]

$75.00

WAX AND BLOOM – A SILK BATIK MASTER CLASS WITH LANA HALL

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

A deeper, immersive workshop using hot wax and botanical printing on silk. Participants use leaves and plants as stamps to build layered compositions, working from light to dark to create depth and texture. Each student creates a wearable or frameable silk piece.

$115.00

AAUW Book Sale

Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Book sale, family time, memory making escapade. Come enjoy the festive week with our family by bringing yours. *Date and times as follows* Saturday June 6, 2026 (10am - 7pm) Sunday June 7, 2026 (Noon - 7pm) Monday June 8, 2026 (10am - 7pm) Tuesday June 9, 2026 (10am - 7pm) Wednesday June 10, 2026 […]

Free