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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, AshevilleCeramic 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 […]
Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, AshevilleCeramic 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 […]
Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, HendersonvilleJoin 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 […]
Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, AshevilleGallery 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 […]
At the Table
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, CullowheeAs we enter another fall season, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community, power, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in […]
Silver Stacking Rings
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, AshevilleSpend 2+ hours as a jeweler! Work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, hammer, and […]
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, AshevilleJoin us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's talented instructors will take you through the process step […]
Author talk and book signing
East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, AshevilleFrom Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel comes the first comprehensively researched biography of the visionary Japanese photographer whose dedication to art and conservation helped spur […]
“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” Library talk with the authors
East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, AshevilleATTN: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN UPDATED PREVIOUS SUBMISSION. What moves a person to leave all that they have known for something new, something different, something adventurous? From Cornell […]
“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” Library talk with the authors
East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, AshevilleWhat moves a person to leave all that they have known for something new, something different, something adventurous? From Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel comes […]
Book Launch Party – George Masa: A Life Reimagined
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, AshevilleBook Launch Party for George Masa: A Life Reimagined is presented In Partnership with Malaprops, Blue Ridge Public Radio, Citizen Vinyl and SmokiesLife. The event takes place at Citizen Vinyl […]
Book Launch Party – George Masa: A Life Reimagined
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, AshevilleIn this groundbreaking historical biography, Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel reveal the remarkable story of a visionary Japanese photographer who endured scrutiny from the Bureau […]
Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing has some of the most innovative and wild beers, seltzers and more in Asheville. There is always […]