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, 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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

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

Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healings

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to have an in-person healing session in ASHEVILLE by Chloe Kemp, award-winning best-selling author, seer, medium, and intuitive shamanic energy healer. 1-1/2 hour sessions available MAY 23 - […]

Silver and Strong Demo

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA for a demo of the upcoming Silver and Strong class that will be all about strength training for seniors! This event is free […]

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

Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner

pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and 7 local chefs for a fun evening of creative cuisine and craft beverages in support of one of our region’s most pressing issues […]

$100

Sustainable Happiness AVL

Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Sustainable Happiness AVL is a community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy and friendships. This safe, supportive group is free and open to […]

Free

David LaMotte in conversation with Bruce Reyes-Chow

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents: David LaMotte in conversation with Bruce Reyes-Chow + book signings on Thursday, June 6. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and event at 7:30 p.m. Free; RSVP […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Max Hornstein & Cal Murata at the LaZoom Room

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every week Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week we have Max Hornstein and Cal Murata from New York City! Max Hornstein […]

$15

Connect Beyond Festival

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Connect Beyond Festival returns to downtown Asheville, N.C. on June 7-9, 2024 for a weekend of performances, panels, film screenings and workshops with award-winning artists and thought leaders, exploring how […]

Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local […]

$18

Angela Autumn + Shay Martin Lovette

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

It's an evening of indie-folk singer-songwriters with Angela Autumn and Shay Martin Lovette! Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $10 advance / $12 at the door. […]

$10 – $12

out & Proud

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Margot Wilde, Hendersonville Pride, and Hendersonville Theatre are ecstatic to bring you another fabulous drag event. Out & Proud: A Pride Kick-off Drag Show will usher in Pride Month with […]

$25.00

Catch These Chuckles Comedy at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week it's going down!! We can't get enough of diss tracks and beefs and […]

$15

Hemlocks and Birds Educational Hike

Strawberry Gap Trailhead US74-A, Gerton

Please join us on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am for an educational hemlock and birding hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and the Transylvania County Bird Club. The hike […]

Free

National Get Outdoors Day

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

This holiday highlights one of our favorite things to do: get outdoors! Stop by the park for a day of hiking, outdoor activities, education stations, and more. Our friends from […]

Included with Park admission

54th Annual Brevard AAUW Book Sale

Boshamer Gym, Brevard College 1 college row, Brevard, NC, United States

The Brevard Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring its 54th Annual Book Sale. Net proceeds support local STEM and educational scholarships for girls (5th-12th grades) […]

Free

ElectriFair

Join us at the Electrify Asheville-Buncombe ElectriFair for an experience that promises to enlighten and entertain! This is your opportunity to explore a vast array of vendors showcasing the latest […]

Free

A House for the Goddess

Land of the Sky United Church of Christ 15 Overbrook Place, Asheville NC

A concert of art songs, choral music, cello, piano and dance for the Divine Feminine composed by Annelinde Metzner Saturday, June 8th, 2 PM at Land of the Sky United […]

$20

Percussion Discussion Afrika

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Percussion Discussion Afrika is Uganda’a leading folk-fusion band whose music is driven by the melodic sound of Ugandan drums and accompanied by other instruments. Their debut album Omubala was number […]

$40

Modelface Comedy presents: Liz Miele at Eulogy

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: **Liz Miele** Saturday, June 8th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Liz Miele** Liz Miele, originally from New Jersey, […]

$23

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is an exhilarating and picturesque race that takes participants on a captivating journey through Asheville’s famed River Arts District (RAD). With its scenic course […]

Show & Tell Sunday Market

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open […]

LOOM Imports + Friends JUNE Open Studio + Pop Up Shop

YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC

Join us for our June open studio & pop up shop Sunday, June 9th 11am - 4pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC Shop home goods, wooden kitchenware, art, jewelry, […]

One Night Only: a Tribute to the Bee Gees

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Hendersonville Theatre is proud to bring the ultimate tribute to the Bee Gees to WNC–One Night Only. Come and experience the sound, the harmonies, and the beautiful falsetto voices of […]

$42.50

Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the funniest/ sexiest day of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]

$15

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Another great comedy show at Asheville Pizza in Theatre 2, get your dinner , drinks & laughs with a comedy open mic! Professional featured performers in a fun environment. Hosted […]

$14

15th Annual Authors for Literacy Event featuring Lisa See

The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

We are honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa See at the 15th Annual Authors for Literacy Event! Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of […]

$95.00