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.

 

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 event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    **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. […]

  • Open Casting/ Investment Part 1

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    *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 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    *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 […]

  • Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’

    Evergreen Community Charter School 50 Bell Road, Asheville, NC, United States

    Camp 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 […]

    $375
  • Cultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit

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

    Cultivating 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, […]

    Free
  • Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Junteenth and Civic Season

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    IMPACT 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 […]

  • Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts

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

    The 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 […]

    Free
  • LITTLE GARDENERS PLANT SALE AND FUN DAY

    Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

    LITTLE GARDENERS PLANT SALE AND FUN DAY IS COMING! 👦🌸 We LOVE seeing our littles out here at the farm — so we're throwing them their very own special day! […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • A Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Join 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, Asheville

    June 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: […]

    $80
  • Photoshop Layers Made Easy! Two-Part Series

    Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Session 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, […]

    $60 – $100
  • AMICI : CLAVIOPIA

    White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Join 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, NC

    APLR 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 || […]

    $23.70
  • Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave Edition

    Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface 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 […]

    $18
  • Robyn Hitchcock (full band!)

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

    ROBYN 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, […]

    $38.41
  • Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

    Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night […]

    $18
  • 5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

    asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

    SUMMER SOLSTICE AND FATHER'S DAY! We have double celebrations in the month of June! Summer is where we embrace the Sun and the warmth that it provides for us. In […]

    $15 – $25
  • Decoda Chamber Music at The NC Arboretum

    NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

    Arboretum, by Decoda bassoonist Brad Balliett, is a unique musical work featuring a collection of solos and duets inspired by different tree species. Performed simultaneously throughout the gardens, the piece […]

    Free
  • Burlesque Brunch

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

    -AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. […]

    $21.88
  • Weekly Sunday Scrabble

    Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    If you enjoy word games like Wordle, Boggle, Words with Friends or online Scrabble this may be the place for you! Equipment is provided. Drop in when you can; leave […]

    Free
  • Chatham Rabbits for Helene Recovery

    Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

    The Feast of St. John Helps Helene Survivors Sunday, June 21 at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse Flat Rock, N.C. – The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness invites you […]

    Free
  • RAD Comedy: Dad Jokes, Father’s Day Showcase

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Every Sunday Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Father's Day! Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst […]

    $18
  • Allen Stone

    Coach Music Factory at Peace Center 310 S. Main St., Greenville

    Appearing in the Peace Center's new Coach Music Factory, Soul/R&B luminary Allen Stone enraptures audiences with electrifying performances and soulful melodies that embody the essence of classic soul legends.

    $49.50