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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
CAMP: Kpop demon hunters! – JUne 15-19
Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden✨ KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Summer Camp (ages 4-7 AND 8-16) ✨ Join us for an unforgettable week of music, magic, and high-energy fun as we dive into the world of […]
Kids Maker’s Camp
AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, AshevilleOur kids maker’s camp is the perfect summertime activity to let your imagination wander while keeping your hands busy. Taught by a seasoned local elementary art teacher each week will […]
Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’
Evergreen Community Charter School 50 Bell Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesCamp Bangin' & Sangin'! is back for summer 2026! 🥁🎶 Led by Billy Jonas, this fun music day camp returns to Asheville this summer with something for everyone. Whether you're […]
Fused Glass-Powder Migration
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIn this class, we will be making 2, 6-inch plates using the powder migration technique. We will be using a variety of powders in making our color choices. We will […]
Your Own Personal Fairy Tale
OnlineYour Own Personal Fairy Tale Tuesdays, June 16-July 28 from 6:30-8:30pm EST What if, at the edge of change, we are not lost—but standing at the threshold of a story […]
Decoda + Ringdown at the Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesDecoda and Ringdown take the stage at the Asheville Art Museum for a vibrant, genre-defying evening of music. This special collaboration brings together Decoda, Carnegie Hall’s only affiliate ensemble, with […]
People Behind the Care: Honoring Mission Health employees past and present!
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin Reclaim Healthcare WNC and National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/ National Nurses United (NNU) as we honor retired and current Mission Health employees for their dedicated service to our community […]
Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm
Live Online 0000, everywhere, NC, United StatesHey folks — we’re hosting a by-donation live webinar called Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm. If you have land (even a small piece) and you’ve been curious about mushrooms as […]
Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Online via ZoomJoin facilitator Alli Marshall for ADVENTURES IN EKPHRASIS: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art, a four-week online writing workshop. Wednesdays, June 17-July 8, 6-8pm EST; ONLINE via ZOOM. Bring a […]
Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years & Beyond
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesAppearing under the stars in the newly-reopened Peace Center Pavilion amphitheater, Cowboy Junkies will perform a career-spanning show from breakthrough album The Trinity Session to their most recent, Such Ferocious […]
Third Thursday with DCMF Artists at the Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Third Thursday, the Asheville Arts Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy live music with […]
Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleJoin Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at Highland Brewing on June 18th for breakfast with a twist that you don’t want to miss! Habitat’s “Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner” features 7 […]
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “AMERICAN DREAMS”
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring Dan Frigolette
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC favorite Dan Frigolette on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes […]
Cultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesCultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit at Warren Wilson College brings together farmers, scientists, artists, community organizers, neighbors, and curious people from all walks of life for two days of conversation, learning, […]
Ujamaa Marketplace – Juneteenth Edition
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleJoin us for the Juneteenth Edition of the Ujamaa Marketplace, where culture meets commerce, creativity, and community—an intentional space where emerging entrepreneurs and artisans showcase their talents, build meaningful connections, […]
Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Junteenth and Civic Season
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleIMPACT is a juried multimedia exhibition exploring the powerful influence and interconnectedness of people, places, and communities in an increasingly technology-centered world. Presented by the Asheville Black Art Futures Research-Practice […]
The Fire Inside: A Juneteenth Conversation on Liberation & Legacy
39 s market street 39 S Market St, AshevilleJoin Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, author of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin & Audre Lorde, for a special Juneteenth conversation at Noir Collective AVL. Dr. Vesely-Flad is the […]
Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleExperience a restorative Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep - similar to guided meditation and hypnosis) and Reiki session in the salt cave with Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate […]
