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].
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, […]
Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaBlack Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore, who attended and […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, 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 […]
Simply Charmed
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleThis is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! […]
Simply Charmed with Workshops/Classes/Appointments
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleCome stamp and hammer a charm pendant to your liking in Ignite's new Downtown Asheville studio! Group friendly up to 14 and a fun and quick experience in jewelry making. […]
Call for Proposals: BMCA Theatre 2026–2027 Season
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts invites directors, producers, playwrights, and theatre companies to submit proposals for the 2026–2027 BMCA Theatre season. BMCA Theatre is an intimate, 80-seat performance […]
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 […]
ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue
🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 […]
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 […]
Getting Going on the Wheel at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIf you've wanted to learn to throw pottery but have felt intimidated, this beginner class is for you! I aim to help each student move through the first, often frustrating, […]
Clay as Canvas with Molly Morningglory
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIf you're a painter, this 8-week Clay workshop is for you! Using tiles or simple hand-built forms, we will focus on exploring surface materials such as decorative slips, underglazes, terra […]
Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortLearn to create unique and beautiful wall hangings during this weekly hand-building class. You'll be exposed to different types of wall hangings and explore surface design techniques. You'll get to […]
Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortJoin Molly for this great new 7-week class focusing on stackable sculptures for the home and garden. We will work to construct modular pieces that will bring a new energy […]
SPIRITED IMPROV PLAYSHOP SERIES
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your […]
Better Together: The Inaugural WNC Women in Business Social
The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, AshevilleBetter Together is the first-ever collaborative event bringing together more than ten women’s business communities across Western North Carolina. Rather than competing for the same audience, we're coming together to […]
Saving our Salamanders: Natural History, Ecology, and Conservation
OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, AshevilleDr. JJ Apodaca, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, will discuss the abundance of salamander species in our region, threats to their survival and what can be done. […]
Recharging Resilience (FREE Community Workshop)
NC Cooperative Extension 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC, United StatesIn today’s fast-paced world, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But to keep going and showing up for others, you need to make sure you’re not burning out. In […]
Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortSpin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups. […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCTRUST THE FEET! Allow your feet to ground and move on the dance floor. Our feet are important part of our body, because it carries our weight. We are able […]
ASAP’s CSA Fair
YWCA Of Asheville 185 S French Broad Ave, AshevilleCSA Fairs are a chance to meet local farmers face-to-face and learn more about CSA programs. You can ask questions about what products are included in the CSA box throughout […]
Thomas Wolfe Short Story Discussion: “The Child By Tiger”
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us in person at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial or via Zoom! If you have ever been interested in reading Thomas Wolfe, our annual Short Story Discussions are a fantastic […]
Modelface Comedy presents Corey Ryan Forrester
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Corey Ryan Forrester!! Corey's love for comedy started when […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
Tryon Fine Arts Center 43 Melrose Ave., Tryon, NC, United StatesMusical Theater production
Modelface Comedy presents Chanel Ali
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chanel Ali from NYC in Asheville! Chanel Ali is a standup comedian, writer, and […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NCMusical Theater
BEE GEES GOLD THE TRIBUTE
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesBreak out the bell-bottoms and cue the mirror ball because it’s time to catch a full-blown case of “Night Fever”! Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute shimmies into the Playhouse for […]
BODYTRAFFIC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14 • 8 pm Bursting with cutting-edge “vivid theatricality,” BODYTRAFFIC conquered the contemporary dance world with stunning performers, technical excellence, and a repertoire spanning […]
Painting Realism with Watercolors with Lorelle Bacon
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThis is a 1-day workshop for those who are somewhat familiar with watercolors and want to hone their skills further. It’s not as hard as you may think to create […]
Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortMake the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 7-week beginner's pottery class, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the […]
20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch
First United Methodist Church Brevard 325 N. Broad Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesJoin Us for the 20th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch! Saturday, March 14th,11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church, 325 N. Broad St., Brevard, NC For just […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
The Garden Asheville 1495 Patton Ave, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NCMusical Theater
Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you just remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all […]
