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
  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • Huge Book Sale

    Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, Marshall

    The 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, […]

    Free
  • FOMO FREQUENCIES at Färməsē Cocktail Lounge

    farmese cocktail lounge 5 biltmore ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    FOMO FREQUENCIES at Färməsē Cocktail Lounge April 17th 8PM - Late No Cover https://www.facebook.com/events/2260546631355488 brightonkilgore.com contact@fomocollective.art

  • Quilt Trails Bus Tour

    Celebrate Appalachian Heritage Weekend with the Quilt Trails Bus Tour in Haywood County on April 18! Choose from tours at 10 AM, 1 PM, or 4 PM. This 1.5-hour guided […]

    $45.00
  • Spring Plant Sale – BRCC Horticulture Department

    Blue Ridge Community College Greenhouse 245 E Campus Dr, Flat Rock

    Plants and more plants! Come get ready for gardening season and support the Blue Ridge Community College Horticulture Program. We will have veggies, herbs, ornamentals, hanging baskets, succulents, house plants, […]

    Free
  • Maker Faire Asheville

    A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

    Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, […]

    Free
  • Rock Academy Showcase

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    -ALL AGES -LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM ROCK ACADEMY Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms […]

    $14.77
  • ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST

    Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

    (FREE) Anne Strutz will join the gallery to demonstrate her techniques and processes in creating original pastel artwork. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by […]

    Free
  • Paintings and Drawings Exhibit Reception

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

    Instead it focusing on a specific theme, this show is all about the method of creation, painting and drawing. This promises to be an interesting exhibit with unique collection of […]

  • Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition

    Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy […]

    $18
  • Rhiannon Giddens

    The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States

    Rhiannon Giddens imbues her brand of folk music with miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, pursuing an authentic understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. A two-time Grammy Award […]

    $1 – $70
  • Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

    Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

    Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available […]

    $27
  • Delicate Steve w/ See Night

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY DELICATE STEVE Take a visit to Luke’s Garage, Delicate Steve’s latest album, and you’ll discover a place where sparks of creativity fly in all directions, […]

    $28.74
  • Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

    Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

    Modelface 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 […]

    $18
  • The Beethoven 32

    April 19-25 32 Pianists. 32 Sonatas. One Historic Week. Organized by concert pianist and educator Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, The Beethoven 32 is a monumental community celebration featuring 32 local and […]

  • 5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

    asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

    Feeling Comfortable in our Bodies! Sometimes it is difficult to feel comfortable in our bodies. On a scale of 1-10 how much are you comfortable or uncomfortable in your body? […]

    $15 – $25
  • Burlesque Brunch

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    -AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. […]

    $21.88
  • Goldpine | Music by the River

    Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

    Relax by a scenic stretch of the French Broad River in Olivette for an afternoon of harmony-driven Americana by Goldpine! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! From Bristol Rhythm & […]

    Free – $30
  • ‘Redemption Time’ Screening & Community Conversation

    Trinity United Methodist 587 Haywood Rd, Asheville

    On April 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM, Trinity United Methodist Church will host a special screening event of Redemption Time, a 70-minute performance film featuring poet Jimmy Santiago Baca and […]

    Free
  • FREE PATIO SHOW: Reed Turchi Album Release Show

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    – FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE REED TURCHI Reed Turchi is a musician, poet, and producer from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now […]

    Free