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, […]

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!

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

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. […]

The Notebook: Broadway Tour

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

Based 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 […]

$71.50 – $121.00

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 […]

$35.00

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 […]

$35.00

Footloose

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

This 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 […]

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

The 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 […]

DENIM JACKET PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH LUCY MILLER

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

For 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 […]

$165.00

10th Annual BioBlitz with MountainTrue

Laughing Waters Retreat Center 3963 Gerton Highway, Gerton, NC

Discover. 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 […]

Free

Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch

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

EVENT: 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 — […]

$12.56

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 […]

$0.75

The June Date Night Club

Historic Downtown Saluda 24 Main Street, Saluda

The 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 […]

$150

Tourists Movie Night

HomeTrust Park 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC, United States

Aloha 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, […]

Free

All Your Friends

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at […]

$23.00

All Your Friends

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at […]

$23.00

All Your Friends

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at […]

$23.00

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available […]

$27

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]

$18

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking […]

$28.37

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking […]

$28.37

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking […]

$25.88

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

Get ready to experience the 5th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC! The RAD Half Marathon & 10K […]