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.

 

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 event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

  • Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld

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

    Black 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 […]

    Free
  • Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse

    Bear's Smokehouse 135 Coxe Ave, Asheville

    This 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 […]

    Free
  • Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft

    Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, Asheville

    The 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    $15 – $25
  • Getting Going on the Wheel at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    If 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, […]

    $360
  • Clay as Canvas with Molly Morningglory

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    If 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 […]

    $360
  • Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Learn 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 […]

    $360
  • Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Join 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 […]

    $320
  • Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Spin, 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. […]

    $320
  • Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Make 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 […]

    $320
  • “Tiny Beautiful Things” at NC Stage

    North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

    Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from […]

    $10 – $48
  • April Classes at ARROWHEAD

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    We have a great line-up of classes starting in April, with more on the way!

  • April Classes at ARROWHEAD

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Check out our newest classes in Old Fort!

  • Live Music at All Day Darling

    All Day Darling (102 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801) 102 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC

    Catch live jazz music at All Day Darling every Friday and Saturday night, along with dinner specials and drinks on the patio. April performance schedule: Friday, April 3 – Leo […]

    Free
  • Easter Brunch at Kanuga

    Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

    Celebrate Easter at Kanuga with a delightful brunch for the whole family. Enjoy a delicious selection of seasonal favorites, including fresh pastries, savory entrées and sides, fruit and charcuterie, and […]

    $22.99 – $54
  • Weekly Sunday Scrabble

    Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    Your 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 […]

    Free
  • RAD Comedy featuring Kenny Stempien

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta […]

    $15
  • Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando

    AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

    Make Noise + APLR Present: Experimental Meditation Club with Kelly Kelbel and Tony Rolando Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7:00 […]

  • Wednesday Evening Open Figure Drawing

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Arrowhead 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 […]

  • MFA Thesis Exhibition 2026 | Reception

    WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

    Explore the latest WCU Fine Art Museum exhibition featuring artwork by WCU's talented graduate students. The Master of Fine Art Thesis 2026 is on display in the WCU Fine Art […]

    Free
  • Book Launch and Poetry Ritual with Poet Gina Malone

    A cozy, reverent, and intimate gathering where words become offerings and presence becomes medicine. Join us for a soulful evening celebrating the launch of What Does Anyone Know About Goddesses, […]

    Free
  • BURNAWAY Reader Release

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

    BMCM+AC is pleased to host the community release party for the 2026 Burnaway Reader: MYTH. Burnaway is a non-profit magazine of contemporary art and criticism from the American South and […]

    Free
  • Modelface Comedy presents Stormy Daniels live at Eulogy

    Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the one and only Stormy Daniels! Stormy Daniels is one of the most talked […]

    $35
  • Paws for a Purpose

    Various Locations

    Join Blue Ridge Humane Society for Paws for a Purpose, a signature fundraising event filled weekend dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support our mission of ensuring the highest […]

  • Star Struck Charm Pendant Workshop

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You'll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave […]

    $90.00
  • How Long Will It Last?

    Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

    IMMERSIVE FLORAL INSTALLATION - a contemplation on impermanence, grief, & flowers - TRACKSIDE STUDIOS 4/10-4/16, 11am to 4pm Designed to die, each day a new experience! “How long will it […]

  • Stained Glass Aloe Plant

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    Make your own forever aloe plant spikes. These two-tone glass spikes can be added to your current potted plants, or we will have clay pots and glass stones available to […]

    $52
  • Coaster Art Show – Opening Reception

    Studio 116 116 W Blue Ridge Rd, East Flat Rock

    Studio 116 is proud to present its 1st Annual Coaster Art Show, on view April 10–25, with an Opening Reception on April 10. This unique exhibition features original artwork created […]

    Free
  • Ayurprana Listening Room Presents: Donna De Lory

    AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

    APLR Presents: Donna De Lory Friday, April 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Donna De Lory An evening of […]

    $29.21
  • Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura

    Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at […]

    $18
  • THE ULTIMATE DOORS

    Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

    Get ready to break on through — The Ultimate Doors are here to light your fire. With vintage sound, hypnotic keys, and that unmistakable Morrison magic, this tribute captures the […]

  • Gather Art Market

    Hearth Glass and Gallery 410 W Main Street Burnsville, NC, 28714, Burnsville

    Gather Art Market will take place at Hearth Glass & Gallery in Burnsville on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This spring market coincides with and neighbors […]

    Free
  • PERFORMANCE: UNCA Experimental Ensemble Returns

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

    After their popular performance last fall, the UNC Asheville Experimental Ensemble returns to Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center for another afternoon concert! Join us for this free performance […]

    Free