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, […]

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 […]

May Classes at ARROWHEAD

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

We have a wonderful lineup of classes in May!

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 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 […]

$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 […]

Golden Folk Sessions

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

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

Brevard Classic 5k & 12k

115 East Morgan Street, Brevard, NC 28712 115 East Morgan Street, Brevard

The 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, Asheville

Join 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 […]

$10

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

Heated Rivalry Dance Party

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Welcome to the high-energy, emotionally charged dance party inspired by the tension, obsession, and enemies-to-lovers chaos of Heated Rivalry. Built around forbidden attraction, late-night adrenaline, and messy feelings you don’t […]

$24.20

Jack Blocker

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

Jack Blocker is a Texas-born singer-songwriter known for honest storytelling and heartfelt performances. Inspired by legends like Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, his sound is “friendly, honest, […]

$22

Don’t Tell Comedy Biltmore Village

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Pizza and snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be […]

$27

Cole Chaney

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

When 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 […]

$26.32

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. […]

$21.88

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

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

Anna La Mare Band | Sundays by the River

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Singer-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 […]

$25

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

MAGA Pop Girly! A Musical Satire

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Gabbie Watts the MAGA Pop Girly! MAGA Pop […]

$15

Woody Wood & Abe Reid (of The Blue Rags)

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

PATIO SHOW- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE 3 NIGHT RUN: 5.25, 5.26, 5.27 5PM DOORS // 6PM SHOW WOODY WOOD & ABE REID (of The Blue Rags) […]

$13.16

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. […]

$27

Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals

Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features […]

$12

Standup Comedy Picture Show: Summer Vibes

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Summer Blues? Summer Love? This Summer Vibe Standup Comedy Picture Show will have all the summer you can handle, from summer vacations to summer loving, it’s sure to keep you […]

$18

Jazz for Justice

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , Asheville

Join 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 […]

$50 – $60