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].

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Icon Painting Workshop

Church of the Resurrection Asheville 116 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Asheville Church of the Resurrection invites you to participate in our upcoming Byzantine Icon Painting Workshop taught by renowned iconographer Theodoros Papadopoulos. Join us for an amazing experience of prayerful […]

$750.
Ongoing

Heritage Fire

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

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 […]

$125 – $175

Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places

Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, Asheville

From 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, Cullowhee

This 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 […]

Free

Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee

This 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 […]

$5 – $65

Upcycle Art Auction

Madison County Arts Council Gallery 90 S. Main Street, Marshall

ReClaim 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 […]

Free

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

The 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 […]

Free – $150.00

Movies in the Park: Free Family Films

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville

Movies 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! […]

Free

Poetry 101: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Poetry 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 […]

$210 – $250

Summer M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show

Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa

Our June Asheville gem show will have over 25 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always […]

Free

Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman, NC

Join MountainTrue staff and partners for a guided snorkeling experience on the French Broad River’s headwaters at Champion Park in Rosman, NC. Come immerse yourself amongst the vibrant and diverse […]

$15 – $20

Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit

Center for Pioneer Life 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville

Connie Regan-Blake is the featured storyteller at the first BLUE RIDGE STORYTELLING SUMMIT. The Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit brings acclaimed storytellers to perform live at the Center for Pioneer Life. […]

$5 – $25

The Bees’ Needs: Understanding and Supporting Pollinators Summit

Kittredge Theater 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa

Join us for a day of exhibits, short presentations, and a keynote by Dr. Stephen Buchmann. Globally renowned pollination ecologist, author, researcher and film consultant, Dr. Stephen Buchmann will address […]

$20 – $50

The Official Pride Bar Crawl – Asheville – 7th Annual

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Agenda 16:00 - 18:00 *REQUIRED Check In* 16:00 - 22:00 Bar Crawl With Drink Specials 22:00 - 23:59 After Party* 🌈✨ Join Us For The Ultimate Celebration - The Official […]

$10.00

Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé […]

$38.52

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Solstice Soirée”

Souther Williams Vineyard 655 Hoopers Creek Road, Fletcher

Solstice Soirée The BRO Chamber Ensemble hails the arrival of summer with an enchanted evening of music at Souther Williams Vineyard. The Blue Ridge Orchestra presents Solstice Soirée, an alfresco […]

$80

Comedy at Catawba: Kate Willett (early show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Kate Willett from NYC! Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and […]

$18

Comedy at Catawba: Kate Willett (late show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Kate Willett from NYC! Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and […]

$18