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.

 

  • 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!

  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • Simply Charmed – Drop-In

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    **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 […]

    $45
  • Stillness and Motion

    Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    In 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 […]

  • Pebble Jewelry Workshop with Molly Sharp

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    If you’ve ever collected small, perfectly smooth pebbles and wondered what to do with them, this 1-day workshop is the perfect solution! Using diamond encrusted drill bits, students will drill […]

    $175.00
  • Flourish: A Transformational Day Retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains

    207 Robinson Cove Road Leicester, NC 28748

    A full-day retreat held in a beautiful temple on the stunning mountain grounds of Compassionate Expressions in Leicester, North Carolina.  *Earlybird Discount: Use code "FLOURISH" before April 4th to receive […]

  • 5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

    asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

    Uplift Your Body! Description: Join Karen for a 2 hr soul-stirring day of 5Rhythms® Movement Class designed to uplift your spirit and body to help you feel vibrantly alive. Through […]

    $15 – $25
  • UpLift: 5Rhythms® Breathwork and Sound Workshop!

    asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

    UPLIFT DAY RETREAT: 5Rhythms® Movement, Breath and Sound! Description: Join us for a soul-stirring day of Movement, Breath, and Sound Healing designed to uplift your spirit and body to help […]

    $95
  • 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 PATIO SHOW: Meschiya Lake

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

    – FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! MESCHIYA LAKE Looking back, it’s no surprise that when […]

    Free
  • Brevard Philharmonic presents Pines of Rome

    Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

    Experience a thrilling season finale with the Brevard Philharmonic in a program filled with power and beauty. Respighi’s Pines of Rome brings vivid orchestral color and a breathtaking, triumphant finish. […]

    $15 – $47
  • RAD Comedy featuring Zain Zaidi

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Zain Zaidi from Atlanta! Zain Zaidi is a Pakistani […]

    $15
  • Asheville Jazz Orchestra Big Band Night – May 2026

    White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

    The Asheville Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2006. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the big band jazz tradition, the AJO can be heard throughout western North Carolina performing in formal […]

    $22.00
  • Freedom Junction

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

    Get ready to groove with Freedom Junction, the Nashville-based funk rock trio that’s taking the scene by storm! Featuring Sugarlegg (guitar, keys, vocals) of Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Noah Winner […]

    $24.44
  • Tube Setting Pendant

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Come learn to set round gemstones in a tube setting and leave with a finished pendant! You'll practice this skill first then complete a finished piece to leave with. This […]

    $120.00
  • Golden Folk Sessions

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

    6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of […]

    $13.16
  • GODSPELL Musical Theatre – Completely Reimagined for Today

    Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

    Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]

    $10 – $45
  • Rooftop Comedy featuring Will Abeles

    antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have favorite Will Abeles on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]

    $15
  • Season Finale with the Ulysses Quartet

    Parker Concert Hall 141 Milner Circle, Brevard, NC

    Close the season with the radiant sound of the Ulysses Quartet. Hailed for their clarity, energy, and deep musicality, this exceptional ensemble brings the series to a powerful and poetic […]

  • Godspell Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today

    Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United States

    Experience Godspell like you've never seen it before. In every generation, a community gathers around a story that refuses to stay quiet. Staging Godspell in 2026 isn’t just an act […]

    $10 – $45
  • Dan Tyminski Band at Asheville Masonic Temple

    Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

    FULLY SEATED GA SHOW AT THE ASHEVILLE MASONIC TEMPLE (80 BROADWAY ST) DAN TYMINSKI BAND Dan Tyminski was six years old when his parents began taking him to fiddle contests, […]

    $62.76
  • An Artful Journey: Turner and Onstable at Tate Britain

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

    Fire and Water: Turner, Constable, and a Rivalry That Redefined Landscape Painting Travel to Tate Britain, London, for a landmark exhibition uniting two of the most influential—and competitive—figures in British […]

    $25