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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Bryan E. Robinson launches She’ll Be KILLING ‘Round the Mountain, with Linda-Marie Barrett
Join us in-store or live online when local author Bryan E. Robinson launches his new mystery, She'll Be KILLING 'Round the Mountain, in conversation with Linda-Marie Barrett. The event is […]
April Classes at ARROWHEAD
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortWe 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 FortCheck 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, NCCatch 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 […]
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 […]
Paws for a Purpose
Various LocationsJoin 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 StatesMake 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 […]
How Long Will It Last?
Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, AshevilleIMMERSIVE 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 […]
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 remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the […]
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 […]
JORTS! A Comedy Show in Shorts
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new […]
International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System
Paris, France Paris, France, Paris, France, WA, AngolaPAGES conferences are excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026 in the city […]
Studio Sessions- Wax Carving/Investing/Casting
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an informative and safety forward session on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting. A variety of live demos will be shown and you will learn […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Open Casting/ Investment Part 1
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States*This is a 2 day series but you must reserve for both parts of the process. #1 Reserve your 30 minute time slot below to invest a flask. #2 Reserve […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCGIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION Give yourself permission to play. Give yourself permission o to be serious. Give yourself permission to be large. Give yourself permission to be small. Give yourself permission […]
SPIRITED IMPROV GROUP PLAYSHOP SERIES
emberlight 82 Sanctuary Rd., Swannanoa, NC, United StatesABOUT 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 […]
Standup Comedy Picture Show: TAX DAY Business Edition
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesTax Day getting you down? Find the funny side of your business when comics on the show do stand up with slideshow pictures to illustrate their sets, ridiculously explaining their […]
Huge Book Sale
Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, MarshallThe Friends of Madison County Public Library will hold their large annual book sale on April 16, 17 and 18 at the Marshall Library, 1335 N Main Street in Marshall, […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Gilbert Lawand
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Gilbert Lawand on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]
North Carolina Symphony: Classical Favorites
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesExperience the power and beauty of live orchestral music as the North Carolina Symphony returns to the Bardo Arts Center with Classical Favorites. This enchanting evening features a selection of […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Mark Chalifoux
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Cincinnati's Mark Chalifoux on the rooftop bar at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of […]
SONGBIRD: THE SINGULAR TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesCelebrate the voice that defined an era with Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand, starring vocalist Karine Hannah — a showstopping performer praised by legendary songwriter Jim Steinman as […]
The Dolls of New Albion, A Steampunk Opera @ Asheville Performing Arts Academy
Asheville Performing Arts Academy 55 Shiloh Rd., Unit 4, AshevilleThe Dolls of New Albion is a haunting musical journey through a fantastical city where love, loss, and invention collide. Told across four generations of the McAlistair family, this cult-favorite […]
