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 […]

    $375
  • Impact [.!?$]: 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • WNC Animals Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades

    Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

    Get ready for a wild and creative summer adventure! Designed for rising 1st and 2nd graders, this arts integration camp explores the animals of Western North Carolina through music, movement, […]

  • Centennial Sounds Presents Amythyst Kiah Band with OkCello

    Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown

    Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this […]

    $5 – $25
  • Matt Heckler

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

    SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MATT HECKLER Matt Heckler is the fiddle player you wish still existed. Hailing from the Catskill Mtns, a physiographic subrange to […]

    $26.32
  • Brother Wallace

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

    BROTHER WALLACE A true force of nature, Brother Wallace was born to make music that ignites pure joy, even in the darkest of moments. Since getting his start playing piano […]

    $19.74
  • Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals

    Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features […]

    $12
  • Decoda Chamber Music Festival Artists in Concert

    Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, Asheville

    The Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF) returns to the Asheville area for its 12th season. This unique summer festival is dedicated to training the next generation of artists to rethink […]

    Free
  • Call for Artists – Where the Land Remembers: Farming in Old Fort

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    This show centers on the idea that land isn’t just used—it holds memory. In and around Old Fort, generations of farming have shaped both the physical landscape and the identity […]

    $10.00
  • Decoda Chamber Music Festival Artists in Concert

    Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church 101 Chapel Lane, Swannanoa

    The Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF) returns to the Asheville area for its 12th season. This unique summer festival is dedicated to training the next generation of artists to rethink […]

    Free