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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Black Mountain Blues

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain

A Mountain of Blues in a little town that rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain. Black Mountain Blues is more than a Music Festival – we […]

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

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

Gingerbread in July at The Omni Grove Park Inn

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville

Join us at The Omni Grove Park Inn for Gingerbread in July and create unforgettable summer memories with a holiday twist. Ignite the holiday spirit early as children write their […]

Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

Rise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.

Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March […]

FREE

Summer Mountain Street Dances

Downtown Waynesville Main Street Main St, Waynesville

Swing, stomp, and spin along with our mountain community at Waynesville’s Summer Street Dances, a cherished tradition brimming with Haywood hospitality! Dance your way into the 100+ year history of […]

Free

Neurographics and Exploration

Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., Fairview

Neurographics and Exploration with Ellen Haack, is an artistic method using your senses. You tap into your mental and psychological creativity to realize personal insights. If you are interested in […]

$100.00

“Our Landscape” Group Exhibit Opening Reception

Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville

Join us on Second Saturdays each month of 2024 for our Who Am I, Who Are We? exhibit in collaboration with The River Arts District! Each month we will be […]

Free

5 Year Anniversary Party & “SENSES” Art Opening

Foundation Studios 27 Foundy St, Asheville

Help us celebrate 5 years of our art collective with live art, live music, and more to be announced! Featuring the opening of our Resident Artist showcase "SENSES" exploring the […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Mia Jackson

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Mia Jackson from NYC!!! Mia Jackson, a native of Columbus, GA, started […]

$18

A Slow Ride, a play byJoseph Reed Hayes

Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville

Three generations of women take a Sunday ride. A story about the tension, humor, affection and near-demented discord of families; the journey of mothers and daughters; in-jokes, embarrassment and eyeball […]

$15 – $20

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase

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 it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]

$18