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
  • 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
  • “No Child” at NC Stage

    North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

    No Child is a tour-de-force exploration of the New York City public school system. An insightful, hilarious and touching master class not to be missed by anyone who is concerned […]

    $10 – $48
  • May Classes at ARROWHEAD

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

    We have a wonderful lineup of classes in May!

  • Mother’s Day Watercolor Workshop | Flower Card Making Class | May 2

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

    A creative bonding experience for all ages and skill levels. All supplies included! Celebrate Mother’s Day with creativity at this intimate watercolor workshop on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10:00 AM […]

    $30
  • COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 1

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

    Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist […]

    $425.00
  • Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Boom-De-Ay” May 2nd, ACRHS

    A.C. Reynolds High School 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville

    Ta-Ra-Ra, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra), while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO […]

    $20
  • PATIO SHOW: Forty Drop Few & Vaiano’s Paisanos

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

    – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FORTY DROP FEW & VAIANO’S PAISANOS The “Forty Drop Few” are a trio originally from the southwest that play popular music […]

    $18.14
  • Full Moon Sound Journey in the Salt Cave

    Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North Carolina

    The Full Moon is a time of illumination, reflection, and release. Join Latoya for a guided sound journey in the tranquil Salt Cave, where meditation and the healing vibrations of […]

    $58
  • Hendersonville Ballet presents “The Enchanted Garden of Le Corsaire and other works””

    Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

    Hendersonville Ballet presents "The Enchanted Garden from Le Corsaire" also featuring the music of French artist "Indila" with original choreography by Betsy Dixon and "Reflections on Helene" with original choreography […]

    $10 – $15
  • Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mother’s Day Edition

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

    Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! We are celebrating Mother’s in Comedy!! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month […]

    $18
  • The Nude Party

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

    ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY THE NUDE PARTY For The Nude Party, nearly a decade has flown by in the blink of an eye. In that time, the New York-based […]

    $32.90
  • Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

    Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]

    $18
  • Yoga Taco Mosa

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

    Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your […]

    Free
  • COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 2

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

    Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist […]

    $425.00
  • Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Boom-De-Ay” May 3rd, Diana Wortham Theatre

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

    Ta-Ra-Ra, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra), while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO […]

    $21
  • JORTS! A Comedy Show in Shorts

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface 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 […]

    $15
  • Cass McCombs + Band: Interior Live Oak Live

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

    ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY CASS McCOMBS Over the past twenty plus years, Cass McCombs has journeyed a singular path as an uncompromising song-carver, guitarist and singer. Along with the […]

    $28.95
  • Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 3-Part Series May 4/11/18

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly metalsmithing course teaches the basic skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment […]

    $55.00
  • COLD WAX ALCHEMY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 3

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

    Discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition during this three-day workshop with artist […]

    $425.00
  • Butterfly Garden Stakes

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

    Create some flutters in your garden! Students will use pre-cut glass to create their own butterfly; learn how to clean, foil, flux, and solder their creation together. Copper embellishments and […]

    $45
  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 7: Unbroken

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Adam Golka, piano The Asheville Symphony's season finale opens with RAINN, a newly commissioned work by Karena Ingram, whose music is celebrated […]

  • Free Art Class for Kids!

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

    The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer […]

  • Built To Spill w/ The Hypos

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

    ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY BUILT TO SPILL Built to Spill was formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch and over the years they have toured extensively and made several albums […]

    $45.59
  • SPIRITED IMPROV GROUP PLAYSHOP SERIES

    Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

    ABOUT 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 […]

  • DANCE WITH THE DEAD + MAGIC SWORD: The Face Off Tour 2026

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

    ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY DANCE WITH THE DEAD Drawing inspiration from the dystopian and chilling worlds of cult classic horror and science-fiction films, duo Justin Pointer and Tony Kim […]

    $37.34