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

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

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 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

Free Art Class for Adults!

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

The 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 […]

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 […]

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, NC, United States

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 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

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

Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and […]

$185.00

Etienne Charles: “Earth Tones”

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

“Earth Tones” is presented in partnership with the Pathways to Resilience QEP, a five-year climate literacy initiative at App State. Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent […]

$1 – $40

Martin Sexton: Live Wide Open Tour 2026

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

ALL AGES PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW (guaranteed seating AND standing room only tickets are available at checkout) MARTIN SEXTON Martin Sexton tours in support the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open […]

$42.85

She Slays 5k

Pardee Cancer Center 805 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Get ready to rise up at the 3rd Annual She Slays 5K, happening Saturday, April 25, 2026, in partnership with Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Women Helping Women and Hunter Subaru! This […]

Weaverville Art Safari

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 25 and 26 2026. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]

FiberFestival

Hickory Nut Gap Farm 57 Sugar Hollow Rd, Fairview

FiberFestival: A Fibershed Heritage Event & Artisan Market Join Local Cloth and Hickory Nut Gap Farm for FiberFestival, a celebration of Western North Carolina’s vibrant fiber community. This one-day event […]

Free

Improv Workshop: Make It Real

Be Be Theatre 20 Commerce Street, Asheville

A deep dive into spacework to make your physical choices feel more realistic and immersive. This workshop goes beyond learning how to mimic objects—you’ll explore how to actively relate to […]

$35

FREE Ross Farm Spring Fling Plant Festival

Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

The Spring Festival of the season!!! Local craft fair, HIGHLAND Cows and ALL the plant shopping you could ever want!⬇️ Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard's 5th Annual Spring Fling Plant […]

Free

Asheville Farmstead Schools 10 year Celebration and Fundraiser

Asheville Farmstead School 218 Morgan Cove Road, Candler

Join us as we celebrate a decade of outdoor learning and help us plant the seeds for the next 10 years! Your sponsorship supports campus improvements, outdoor classrooms, family gear […]

Free

{Re}HAPPENING 14

Camp Rockmont - Lake Eden 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC

Since 2010, Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) has hosted the {Re}HAPPENING inspired by John Cage’s 1952 Theatre Piece No. 1, an unscripted performance at Black Mountain College […]

$15.00 – $37.00