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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Urban Sketchers Takeover Exhibit at RAD Rendezvous
RAD Rendevous 87 Roberts St, AshevilleIn 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 […]
Jump into JUNE Classes!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortJump into some fantastic classes at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios!
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 […]
The Good, Bad and the Ugly?
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIn 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 […]
Mountain Biking and Hiking Art Exhibit – Call for Artists
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead 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. […]
The Notebook: Broadway Tour
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesBased on the best-seller that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie & Noah, who share a lifetime of love despite forces that threaten to tear […]
Open Casting/ Investment Part 1
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States*This is a 2 day series but you must reserve for both parts of the process. #1 Reserve your 30 minute time slot below to invest a flask. #2 Reserve […]
Open Casting: Part 2- Metal Casting
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States*This is a 2- Part process and 2 appointments must be made to complete the process. Part 1: Investing - Reserve your 30 minute time slot to invest a flask […]
AMPlify Appalachia
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 100 Sierra Nevada Way, FletcherJoin us at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - Mills River on June 11 for our AMPlify Appalachia event as we raise funds and awareness around supporting long-term regional recovery through […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring Zain Zaidi
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Footloose
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesThis musical doesn’t just dance, it dazzles! Set to the anthems that defined a generation — “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise,” and […]
PATIO SHOW: Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesBRENDAN LANE & THE SUGAR PACKETS Originally hailing from Annapolis, singer-songwriter Brendan Lane has been making music since his school days, where he and his friends — all devout fans […]
Face Pot Planter for Couples of BFFs
AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, AshevilleGet ready for another face-pot planters workshop with Ethan Monte-Parker. This is a sculptural handbuilding workshop that is beginner friendly and great for couples and/or BFF's. Come have fun and […]
Secret Garden Comedy
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! Secret Garden Comedy is live at the Cultura […]
Rod Abernethy
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesRod Abernethy is a unique blend of an authentic southern folk troubadour, master acoustic guitarist, and award winning songwriter and composer for film, TV and video games and the Overall […]
Drivin N Cryin
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesDRIVIN N CRYIN Drivin N Cryin is an enduring American rock band whose roots-forward sound and uncompromising spirit have made them a vital force since forming in Atlanta, Georgia in […]
Pride Pizza PARTY! Gay Comedy
Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesPride Pizza Party isn't just a regular queer comedy showcase. It's a super gay comedy show with pizza! This Pride Month grab a beer and a slice and get ready […]
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesThe Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to 12pm at […]
RESCHEDULED – Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour
Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, AshevilleThis tour, originally scheduled for May 23rd, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Join us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting […]
DENIM JACKET PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH LUCY MILLER
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesFor over 100 years, the quintessentially American jeans jacket has endured as a wardrobe staple. From gold miners to Springsteen and likely you as well, it is worn not only […]
10th Annual BioBlitz with MountainTrue
Laughing Waters Retreat Center 3963 Gerton Highway, Gerton, NCDiscover. Document. Defend. June 13, 2026 @ 10 am | Hickory Nut Gorge (Gerton, NC) Join MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina, and local naturalists for a day of exploration and discovery in […]
Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesEVENT: 11AM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch Come boot scoot your way over and dance with us! Line dancing is all the rage – and for good reason — […]
FREE PATIO SHOW: The Nature Boys
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE THE NATURE BOYS Hailing from the Appalachian musical stronghold of Asheville, NC, The Nature Boys are coming in […]
The June Date Night Club
Historic Downtown Saluda 24 Main Street, SaludaThe Date Night Club is a curated dinner experience for couples who want an easy, meaningful night out — without having to plan it themselves. Join us in beautiful Saluda […]
Tourists Movie Night
HomeTrust Park 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC, United StatesAloha Tourists Ohana! The Asheville Tourists will host their first ever on-field movie night, featuring the 2025 live action Lilo & Stitch on the largest videoboard in WNC. When: Saturday, […]
