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 […]
May Classes at ARROWHEAD
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortWe have a wonderful lineup of classes in May!
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 […]
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 […]
Golden Folk Sessions
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States6PM 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 […]
“THE POWER OF COLOR” – A TWO DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesJoin Anne for a two-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding and application of color theory in painting. Through engaging exercises and the study of masterpieces, you'll discover how intentional […]
Season Finale with the Ulysses Quartet
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardClose 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 StatesExperience 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 […]
An Artful Journey: Turner and Onstable at Tate Britain
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesFire 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 […]
PATIO SHOW: Blue Cactus
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesRooted in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Blue Cactus got their start among the active honky-tonk circuit, developing an electrified twang that now branches out effortlessly into folk, alt-country, and psychedelic-tinged […]
Breath Medicine ~ Breathwork Inside the Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleExperience Breath Medicine with The Breath Nurse inside the Asheville Salt Cave. This RESET Breathwork session offers relaxation, stress relief, and a refreshing boost of energy. With each intentional breath, […]
Michael Gungor (Acoustic Evening)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC for a special acoustic night with Michael Gungor—an intimate, immersive evening designed to bring people together through music, story, movement, and […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Brevard Classic 5k & 12k
115 East Morgan Street, Brevard, NC 28712 115 East Morgan Street, BrevardThe Brevard Classic Races return on May 23, 2026 as part of the White Squirrel Festival weekend! Choose a 5K or 12K and run scenic, community-lined streets with a downtown […]
Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: Riverside Cemetery Tour
Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, AshevilleJoin us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Cole Chaney
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesWhen it comes to his latest album, In the Shadow of the Mountain, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney is pretty candid and blunt about who he is and what kind of […]
Burlesque Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. […]
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 […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 […]
Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River
Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleSinger-songwriter Anna La Mare brings her evocative blend of folk, Americana, and Celtic storytelling to the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. Kids are free! BYOB, BYOC (chair) La Mare has held international […]
GODSPELL Musical Theater – Completely Reimagined for Today
Under the Tent at Laurel Green 5th Ave W & White Pine Dr, Laurel Park, NC, United StatesExperience 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 […]
George Terry & The Zealots: Album Release Show + Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute set!
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGEORGE TERRY & THE ZEALOTS George Terry AKA George Trouble sings with carefully crafted phrases and melodies. The songs speak of populist, mythic, historical and personal stories. They weave an […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement”-Release Party/Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleGeorge Trouble & The Zealots are delighted to return to the Grey Eagle for a double-headed show on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. In addition to the release […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement” Release Party/ Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGeorge Trouble & The Zealots release thir 6th album-"Entanglement" on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. It's also Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday. The setlist will integrate "Entanglement" with Dylan's […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCEXPANSION WAVE How can you fully expand in your body and life without losing yourself! In my life, I feel free to be expansive in the 5Rhythms practice, to enjoy […]
Jazz for Justice
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleJoin Pisgah Legal Services for an inspiring evening celebrating our community, all while supporting efforts to ensure everyone in WNC has equal access to justice. Connect with friends old and […]
