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].
Stillness and Motion
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black MountainIn this exhibition we are presenting works that depict contrasts and connections between calm and energy, balance and disruption. Works presented interpret movement and moments of stillness that offer reflection […]
Urban Sketchers Takeover Exhibit at RAD Rendezvous
RAD Rendevous 87 Roberts St, AshevilleIn conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), an exhibit of sketches from the Urban Sketchers chapters of Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville (SC) will be on view at RAD Rendevous […]
New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, […]
Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse
Bear's Smokehouse 135 Coxe Ave, AshevilleThis is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America's Favorite […]
Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, AshevilleThe word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These […]
Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains, this 75-minute mindful, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If […]
Wednesday Evening Open Figure Drawing
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Gallery and Studios is introducing a three-month trial of evening figure drawing sessions to gauge the arts community's interest in establishing a regular monthly figure drawing program. These non-instructional […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on […]
Free Art Class for Kids!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer […]
Golden Folk Sessions
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement” Release Party/ Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleGeorge Trouble & The Zealots release thir 6th album-"Entanglement" on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. It's also Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday. The setlist will integrate "Entanglement" with Dylan's […]
Jump into JUNE Classes!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortJump into some fantastic classes at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios!
Simply Charmed – Drop-In – June 2026
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]
The Good, Bad and the Ugly?
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIn this 4 - week workshop, we will be embracing the artistic process and learn to push past the “Ugly Stages” and embrace the art of creative experimentation. We will […]
Mountain Biking and Hiking Art Exhibit – Call for Artists
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Gallery & Studios is hosting an art exhibit at our gallery. This exhibition explores the deep connection between movement and landscape through the experiences of mountain biking and hiking. […]
Boho Brass Earrings
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, AshevilleCome spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into brass using a rolling mill. A […]
WAX AND BLOOM – A SILK BATIK MASTER CLASS WITH LANA HALL
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, BrevardA deeper, immersive workshop using hot wax and botanical printing on silk. Participants use leaves and plants as stamps to build layered compositions, working from light to dark to create […]
AAUW Book Sale
Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardBook sale, family time, memory making escapade. Come enjoy the festive week with our family by bringing yours. *Date and times as follows* Saturday June 6, 2026 (10am - 7pm) […]
AAUW Brevard 56th Annual Book Sale
Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardThis is our 56th annual book sale event. Located on Brevard College Campus. This year, event will be at McClarty-Goodson Hall. Directions will be provided once you enter the college. […]
FREE Wellness Lecture! Practical Tools to Calm the Body and Clear the Mind
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleWhat happens when stress, emotion, and the nervous system collide? This engaging talk explores how modern neuroscience explains something many people feel but struggle to name: how life experiences — […]
ABSFest Saturday: Whip Tricks & Techniques Workshop with Paolo Garbanzo
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleInternational circus skills performer and teacher Paolo Garbanzo takes you on a journey, from fundamental whip safety to dynamic techniques for stage. Moving from the basics to more advanced whipcracks, […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
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 fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]
ABS Fest Saturday: Tarot for Fun & Profit Workshop with Madame Onça
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleAlready know something about tarot and want to read for others? Want to read cards at festivals, parties, and corporate events? There are important legal and ethical considerations to understand […]
ABSFest Saturday: Belly Burly Fusion Fun with Natasha Riot
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleCome sass it up in this super fun bellydance/burlesque fusion workshop! Designed for all levels of movers and shakers, we will be movin’ and shakin’ with absolutely zero judgement, so […]
FREE PATIO SHOW: Canon Tyler
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleCANON TYLER Canon Tyler is a singer-songwriter & guitarist from the hills of North Georgia. With sonic elements of Bluegrass and Contemporary Acoustic Music, Tyler’s lyrics blend the story telling […]
Drink & Draw at Hi-Wire Brewing
Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, AshevilleIn conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl, sketchers are invited to gather at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to sketch, hang out and pass around their sketchbooks to share their art with others.
ABSFest Saturday Spectacular at The Orange Peel
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, AshevilleOur 17th annual Saturday Spectacular is THE Burlesque & Variety Show not to miss in Asheville! Legendary artists from across the country light up the stage, bringing live music, empowering […]
Little Women
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, TryonBased on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — as they navigate the joys, heartbreaks, and coming […]
American Tune: Simon, Croce, & Taylor
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black MountainAmerican Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon, Jim Croce and […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Pride Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! We are celebrating Pride Month in Comedy!! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this […]
Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]
