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
  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the […]

    Free
  • Free Screening of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”

    UNCA Alumni Hall Student Center 2500 University Heights, Asheville

    A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great […]

    Free
  • 4/20 with Jerry’s Dead

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

    ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, […]

    $17.18
  • Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Training)

    Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    In this multi-day, trauma-informed virtual training for WNC residents, you will learn about the physical and neurological stress response, and then practice simple tools to help manage overwhelm on the […]

  • Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Virtual Training)

    Online via Zoom

    Resources For Resilience is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience in themselves and […]

    Free
  • UNC Asheville’s Spring Research and Creative Activity Symposium

    UNC Asheville 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United States

    From Afrofuturism to Air America, hellbenders to Helene, and SusAbility to Shinjū, UNC Asheville’s spring Symposium has something for everyone! Come tease your curiosity while learning about student creative and […]

  • Todd Albright & Arthur Terembula (Country Blues Summit)

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

    ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE TODD ALBRIGHT Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in […]

    $22.37
  • Fighting Global Poverty with The Borgen Project

    Hunter Library 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

    Ready to make a real difference? Come hang out with us in person and dive into how The Borgen Project tackles global poverty head-on. It's a great chance to learn, […]

    Free
  • Liars & Believers presents Yellow Bird Chase

    Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

    Wed, Apr 22 • 6 pm A bumbling crew, a mysterious yellow bird, and a chase that defies reality—Yellow Bird Chase launches you into a wild world with no words—just […]

  • Wednesday Night Riffs (musical comedy) featuring Daphne London

    Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the […]

    $12
  • Free Screening of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story”

    Western Carolina University UC Theater 245 Memorial Dr, Cullowhee

    A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story is a new documentary about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant photographer whose images helped build public support for what would become the Great […]

    Free
  • Bullington Gardens Annual Spring Plant Sale

    Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    Bullington Gardens is excited to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale. Offering an exciting selection of perennials, annuals, veggies, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Featuring unique and hard-to-find varieties to help […]

  • Birds of a Feather at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios

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

    This class is back by popular demand! In this class, we will be creating a pair of bird garden stakes. One bird is 8 inches by 4 inches, the other […]

    $85
  • FREE Longform Improv Jam

    Enka/Candler Library 1404 Sand Hill Rd, Candler

    Join us for a FREE night of improv games and longform montages. Improvisers of all skill levels welcome! What to expect at the Joyride Longform Improv Jam: - Lots of […]

    Free
  • Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor

    antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a […]

    $15
  • 2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue

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

    ALL AGES SEATED (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) W/ ADDITIONAL STANDING ROOM DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOUNTAINTRUE MountainTrue. What better way to celebrate than by […]

    $20.81
  • Brahms Among Friends

    Parker Concert Hall 141 Milner Circle, Brevard, NC

    Cellist and Senior Director of Artistic Planning Nicholas Tzavaras leads an intimate journey into the world of Johannes Brahms, illuminating the friendships and musical relationships that shaped some of the […]

  • Robert Dubac’s THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?

    Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

    Thur & Fri, Apr 23 & 24 • 8 pm Sat, Apr 25 • 3 pm & 8 pm On a quest to answer the age-old question, “What do women […]

  • An Artful Journey: Raphael’s Sublime Poetry and Caravaggio’s Revolution

    Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Poetry and Revolution: Raphael, Caravaggio, and the Art That Changed Everything Two artists. Two radically different visions. One unforgettable legacy. This session brings together the serene beauty of Raphael and […]

    $25