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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Sip & Shop at The Omni Grove Park Inn!

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville

Shop chic styles and stylish deals at The Omni Grove Park Inn, August 8-11! Explore a wide selection of men's and women's multi-season apparel at up to 75% off from […]

Free
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

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

Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it […]

General admission

Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it […]

General admission

Twilight Fairies & Mocktails

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville

Dress like a fairy and let your inner child out! Join us for a whimsical evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive […]

$320.00

Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville

Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in […]

$320.00

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love […]

$199.00

Puppet Paradise – The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa

✨ Come experience the ultimate puppetry retreat! Nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, it is Puppet Paradise, the Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival! Featuring […]

$5 – $15

Much Ado About Nothing (ASL-interpreted)

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Gallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is […]

Pasta Making Class at The Farm

The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Asheville

Make pasta from scratch – ravioli, long noodles, and gnocchi with traditional sauces and accompaniments. Each class includes: 3 hours of instruction, a full meal and drinks! Regardless of your […]

$100

Carnatic Music: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri, Krupa Sekhar, and Athrey Nadhan

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville

Performance: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri (violin), Krupa Sekhar (violin), and Athrey Nadhan (mridangam) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 […]

$10 – $15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25

Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville

All-ages show! Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat take the Citizen Vinyl stage on Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $12 advance / $15 at […]

$12 – $15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25