The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

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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 Fort

Arrowhead 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 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

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

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 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

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

Get creative with schleich® at our Animal Habitats Kid Craft Event!

Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756, USA, Mill Spring, NC, United States

Join us for a fun, family-friendly activity where kids can design and build their own mini animal habitat for a schleich® figurine to take home. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April […]

Free

Early Ones Only

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Welcome to the dance party for the people who still want to go out, just not at midnight. If you’re 30+, you know the deal: we still love to scream-sing […]

$26.00

Breabach

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Sat, Apr 11 • 7 pm One of Scotland’s most innovative musical exports, this skilled contemporary folk act fuses Highland and Island traditions into a fresh, distinctive sound rooted in […]

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

The Garden Asheville 1495 Patton Ave, Asheville

Show 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 […]

$27