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 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

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 […]

“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, NC, United States

– 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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

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 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

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

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, NC, United States

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 […]