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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Urban Sketchers Takeover Exhibit at RAD Rendezvous

RAD Rendevous 87 Roberts St, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), an exhibit of sketches from the Urban Sketchers chapters of Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville (SC) will be on view at RAD Rendevous […]

Free

Jump into JUNE Classes!

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

Jump into some fantastic classes at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios!

Enameling Series: Part 1 Vitreous Enamel

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Interested in exploring enamel in jewelry? In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of vitreous enamel on silver and copper—including essential tools, application techniques, and more. By the end, you’ll […]

$200.00

Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab

Online

Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab Wednesdays in June, from 11:00am-1:00pm EST In this series, we’ll use the Enneagram, a wisdom tradition that has long been employed as a […]

$75

Simply Charmed – Drop-In – June 2026

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 […]

$45.00

The Good, Bad and the Ugly?

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

In this 4 - week workshop, we will be embracing the artistic process and learn to push past the “Ugly Stages” and embrace the art of creative experimentation. We will […]

$110

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

RESISTANCE! Exploring resistance with your feet, body and life, what are you rebellious about in your body and life? What are somethings in your body and life that you are […]

$15 – $25

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BATIK WITH LANA HALL

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Introduction to Modern Batik (2.5 hours) A beginner-friendly introduction to batik, focusing on how resist works and how pigments flow on fabric. Participants create a mosaic-style textile piece using simple […]

$60

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]

Free

Tank and The Bangas: The Last Balloon Tour

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

TANK AND THE BANGAS For Tank and the Bangas, music is a vessel for unbridled joy and transcendent connection—forces as integral to their essence as their wildly original sound. On […]

$35.11

BrAIn Hub: AI Summit

UNC Asheville Kimmel Arena 227 Campus Dr, Asheville, NC, United States

Join experts and innovators in AI on the campus of UNC Asheville for a dynamic event focused on collaboration, discovery, and real-world impact. The brAIn Hub AI Summit brings together […]

APLR Presents: Shavorã: Roots & Wings Tour

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Shavorã: Roots & Wings Tour Thursday, June 4th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Shavorã: Women of the […]

Shlomo Franklin w/ Julie Odell

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Shlomo Franklin is an American singer/songwriter born on a small cow farm in upstate New York. Raised off the cultural grid, without music, television, or radio, his songs are strongly […]

$18.00

Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour

Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Cheap Trick performs “I Want You to Want Me” and other Greatest Hits that earned them a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

$49.50 – $82.50

Rooftop Comedy featuring Matt Fernandez

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 Florida favorite Matt Fernandez on the rooftop at Antidote! Matt Fernandez's approach […]

$18

An Evening With Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers)

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

PATTERSON HOOD Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood’s fourth solo album and first in over 12 years, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams sees the veteran singer, guitarist, and songwriter exploring his […]

$34.57

ABSFest Thursday: Opening Festivities

DayTrip 174 Broadway St, Ashville, NC, United States

This relaxed evening will feature live music by The ABSFest house band from 8-11pm. Between 8-9:30 we will have a sampling of performances by some of the amazing cast of […]

$15

Mountain Biking and Hiking Art Exhibit – Call for Artists

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

Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is hosting an art exhibit at our gallery. This exhibition explores the deep connection between movement and landscape through the experiences of mountain biking and hiking. […]

Sketching Without Fear (Workshop)

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl 2026 (June 5-7), Trackside Studios is offering a free 2-hour workshop for beginner sketchers.

Free

GALLERY WALK – NAN DAVIS, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

(FREE) The Gallery Walk in June will feature original oil artist Nan Davis. Nan’s desire is to create beautiful paintings. With a degree in Art, but a need for a […]

Free

Downtown Arts District First Friday Art Walk

Lexington Glassworks 81 South Lexington Ave, Asheville

Downtown Arts District hosts First Friday Art Walks 5-8pm, every first Friday of the month through December. For Friday, June 5, DAD has organized a passport adventure with the following businesses: Benjamin […]

Free

Drink & Draw at Wedge Brewery at Foundation

Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy Street, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), sketchers are invited to gather at Wedge Brewery at Foundation to sketch, hang out, and pass around their sketchbooks to share their […]

Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura

Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at […]

$18

APLR Presents: Esther Rose

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Esther Rose Friday, June 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Esther Rose Esther Rose was on a […]

$27.01

ABSFest Friday: FanDom Nerdlesque at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

ABSFest Friday FanDom Nerdlesque VIP Doors: 7:00 PM GA Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38222122 ABSFEST FRIDAY […]

$30