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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum Event : Letters From Home
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans, celebrate people, and unite the nation through music. Letters From Home infuses the classic style of war-time music with a […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleAsheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh […]
Squirrel Nut Zippers: Celebrating 30 Years of “Hot”
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSQUIREL NUT ZIPPERS When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta […]
Modelface Comedy presents Brittany Carney
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Brittany Carny from NYC! Brittany Carney performs around the country, and is based […]
Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle Presents Our First Annual Summer Market Series ~ Unique hand crafted items made locally with love Saturday, June 20 Saturday, July 18 Saturday August 15 10am-2pm This […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JEFF RIPPLE, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Jeff Ripple will be on hand to share his methods in original oil painting and more. Jeff is dedicated to a poetic realism in landscape painting inspired by intriguing […]
A Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a vibrant Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum, featuring Decoda and artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF). This all-ages experience invites […]
Joyride Improv Workshop: Winning Is for Losers
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleJune 20 & 21 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Story Parlor In improv, the moment you try to “win” the scene, you often lose the thing that matters most: […]
Photoshop Layers Made Easy! Two-Part Series
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSession One: The Mystery of “Layers” — a challenge for many who want to learn to use Adobe Photoshop! In reality, layers are a great tool and easy to use, […]
AMICI : CLAVIOPIA
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for a very exciting program of music for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, a wonderful combination of instruments. Antonello DiMatteo, the principal clarinet of the Philadelphia Ballet, makes his […]
DEAKIN with Tony Rolando and Sarah Louise + Her Feral Kin
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Deakin with Tony Rolando + Sarah Louise & Her Feral Kin Saturday, June 20th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || […]
Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy […]
Robyn Hitchcock (full band!)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesROBYN HITCHCOCK With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist – surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, […]
