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 FortArrowhead 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, […]
Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse
Bear's Smokehouse 135 Coxe Ave, AshevilleThis 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 […]
Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, AshevilleThe 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 […]
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 […]
Live Music at All Day Darling
All Day Darling (102 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC 28801) 102 Montford Ave, Asheville, NCCatch 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 […]
Wednesday Evening Open Figure Drawing
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead 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 StatesMake 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 […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe 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, AshevilleNo 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 […]
May Classes at ARROWHEAD
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortWe have a wonderful lineup of classes in May!
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 3-Part Series May 4/11/18
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesWant 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 […]
Free Art Class for Kids!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe 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 […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesYour 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 PATIO SHOW: Stella Hansen
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE STELLA HANSEN Stella Hansen, a Nashville native, embodies the sound of her hometown. Starting when […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
Mom Genes Comedy
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we at getting into and laughing at our Mommy Issues! Being a mom is […]
Infamous Hollman Sisters
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesBlood harmonies, original tunes and a little Appalchian charm. Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, these southern siblings delight with their pure unique style and blend of eclectic […]
Bella White
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY BELLA WHITE The third album from Bella White, A Sign In The Weather is a body of work steeped in the life-altering magic of its […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCThe Elements! In May, everything is in bloom and popping out and so are the Elements! The Elements in 5Rhythms® is Flowing-Earth, Staccato-Fire, Chaos-Water, Lyrical-Air, Stillness-Ether! How do the Elements […]
An Evening With Shawn Mullins
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS SHAWN MULLINS After a series of indie releases and growing buzz in the Atlanta music scene, Shawn Mullins’ critical and […]
PATIO SHOW: Jane Kramer + Hannah Kaminer w/ Jackson Dulaney
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJANE KRAMER + HANNAH KAMINER w/ JACKSON DULANEY Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was “…born to bohemian poets and raised in […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
Antidote Comedy featuring Boris Khaykin
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC favorite Boris Khaykin on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]
Western NC Quilters’ Guild Garden of Quilts Show
Bonclarken Youth Activities Center 701 Kinross Drive, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesThe Western NC Quilters' Guild Garden of Quilts Show will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, from 10-5 and Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10-4. More than 175 quilts will […]
Stillness and Motion
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesIn this exhibition we are presenting works that depict contrasts and connections between calm and energy, balance and disruption. Works presented interpret movement and moments of stillness that offer reflection […]
Introduction to Zentangle
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Zentangle Method© is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Many people who don’t connect with traditional meditation enjoy the Zentangle process […]
Introduction to Zentangle Method©
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Zentangle Method© is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Many people who don’t connect with traditional meditation enjoy the Zentangle process […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
Cristina Vane
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY CRISTINA VANE More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane has a breadth and depth of serious musical skill compiled from countless miles […]
COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesHandmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of […]
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES EVENT: 11AM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch Learn some of the hottest country & hip hop line dances with the Blue Country Line Dancers and dance all […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – NAN DAVIS, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Meet and talk with Nan Davis as she demonstrates her distinctive style of oil painting with palette knives. Nan’s desire is to create beautiful paintings. With a degree in […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Steel Magnolias”
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTheater production
