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].
Heritage Fire
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleTaking 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 […]
Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places
Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, AshevilleFrom 1882 to 1943, in 31 states and six countries, Raphael Guastavino and his son created more than 600 unique tile domes and vaultings that met his criteria of health, […]
Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, CullowheeThis exhibition celebrates the legacy of Lambert Wilson, a passionate collector of contemporary Native American art who encountered a beloved Cherokee sculpture as a student at Western Carolina University and […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd., CherokeeOn view from March 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern […]
Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, CullowheeThis exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the WCU Fine Art Museum collection—or would like to discover one! The Museum recently launched a new […]
Upcycle Art Auction
Madison County Arts Council Gallery 90 S. Main Street, MarshallReClaim Madison Salvage & Thrift announces our 4th Upcycle Art Auction, a popular community-driven fundraiser event to benefit the Community Housing Coalition (CHC) of Madison County, NC. Hosted for the […]
Pedaling for Parkinson’s
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, AshevilleThe Pedaling for Parkinson's program is based on research indicating that forced exercise on a bicycle can reduce symptoms of Parkinson's. In fact, participants who ride three days a week […]
Movies in the Park: Free Family Films
Pack Square Park 121 College St, AshevilleMovies in the Park returns with free family favorite films projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park just after dusk on the second Friday of the month! […]
Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healings
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to have an in-person healing session in ASHEVILLE by Chloe Kemp, award-winning best-selling author, seer, medium, and intuitive shamanic energy healer. 1-1/2 hour sessions available MAY 23 - […]
Poetry 101: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevillePoetry is the written act of paying attention. Paying attention to words, rhythm, and writing but most importantly the worlds that inspire you to write. Namely, your world. "Wanted: a […]
Connect Beyond Festival
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, AshevilleConnect Beyond Festival returns to downtown Asheville, N.C. on June 7-9, 2024 for a weekend of performances, panels, film screenings and workshops with award-winning artists and thought leaders, exploring how […]
Hemlocks and Birds Educational Hike
Strawberry Gap Trailhead US74-A, GertonPlease join us on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am for an educational hemlock and birding hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and the Transylvania County Bird Club. The hike […]
National Get Outdoors Day
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NCThis holiday highlights one of our favorite things to do: get outdoors! Stop by the park for a day of hiking, outdoor activities, education stations, and more. Our friends from […]
54th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale
Boshamer Gym, Brevard College 1 college row, BrevardThe Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 54th Annual Book Sale. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) […]
ElectriFair
Join us at the Electrify Asheville-Buncombe ElectriFair for an experience that promises to enlighten and entertain! This is your opportunity to explore a vast array of vendors showcasing the latest […]
A House for the Goddess
Land of the Sky United Church of Christ 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville NCA concert of art songs, choral music, cello, piano and dance for the Divine Feminine composed by Annelinde Metzner Saturday, June 8th, 2 PM at Land of the Sky United […]
Percussion Discussion Afrika
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black MountainPercussion Discussion Afrika is Uganda’a leading folk-fusion band whose music is driven by the melodic sound of Ugandan drums and accompanied by other instruments. Their debut album Omubala was number […]
Modelface Comedy presents: Liz Miele at Eulogy
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: **Liz Miele** Saturday, June 8th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Liz Miele** Liz Miele, originally from New Jersey, […]