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

    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
  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Burlesque Brunch

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    -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
  • NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    We take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer, Music, & Bingo! Bring your charged cell phone, listen to music, mark off squares until you get a […]

    Free
  • FACES by Lois Simbach

    From Nefertiti to the Mona Lisa to Warhol's Marilyn - Faces - especially women's faces, have always been a focal point for artists. Because of my fashion background, I appreciate […]

    Free
  • Simply Charmed – Drop-In

    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
  • Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you […]

    $125.00
  • Multi-Charm Necklace

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    This combo of both our Simply Charmed and Enamel a Charm is the perfect way to experience a few styles of jewelry making and leave with a multi-charm necklace. This […]

    $105.00
  • Land of the Sky Symphonic Band

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

    Come and join the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for their annual Independence Day concert. Under the direction of Dr. David Wilken, the band will play an evening of […]

    $20
  • Yoga Taco Mosa

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your […]

    Free
  • 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
  • FREE PATIO SHOW: Bam-a-Lam

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    – FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BAM-A-LAM This duo of guitar/drums one-man-band multi-dextrous rock-n-roll fire and standup bass acrobatics with harmony singing appears to […]

    Free
  • Heavy Hitters Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have some heavy hitters! We have a group of Asheville's biggest and best comedians […]

    $18
  • Under the Sea Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades

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

    Dive into an unforgettable underwater quest! In this immersive arts integration camp, campers in rising grades 3–5 will explore deep-sea creatures through movement, music, storytelling, and collaborative performance. Young artists […]

  • PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WOODY WOOD Asheville’s own Cosmic Appalachian Soul / Musical style that doesn’t fit neatly into any one style […]

    $12.09
  • Merz Trio

    Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

    Hailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon), Merz Trio, winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions, and […]

  • OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC

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

    Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises […]

    $225
  • Mindfulness, Creativity, and Community

    Online

    This four-session workshop, facilitated by Amy Arnold, guides participants to source creative inspiration from everyday experiences and interaction with others. Together, we'll explore simple practices in mindfulness and social engagement […]

    $160 – $240
  • Movement for MANNA Fundraiser

    Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance will launch its 2026 summer season with Movement for MANNA, a fundraiser benefiting MANNA FoodBank and supporting the company's commitment to community engagement through the arts. […]

    $50 – $90
  • The White Buffalo

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    THE WHITE BUFFALO For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to […]

    $35.11
  • Comedy 250! A night of one-liners at Antidote

    antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! America is old AF and we are celebrating with a night of one-liners. 250 jokes in […]

    $18
  • Slow Runner – Album Release Show – with Whym

    AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

    APLR Presents: Slow Runner - Album Release Show - with Whym Friday, July 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7 […]

    $7.17
  • Modelface Comedy presents Luke Capasso

    Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Luke Capasso in The Cultura Room! Luke Capasso has appeared on BBC, ITV, TruTV, […]

    $18
  • The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

    NC Stage 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC, United States

    Asheville’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 […]

    $18
  • Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

    Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

    If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No […]

  • Land Of The Sky Burlesque Festival: “Geektastic Revue”

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    -AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW “Geektastic” is a burlesque show for NERDS! Performers pay homage to fandoms from comics, TV, film, books and more!!! The opening night of the Land of […]

    $32.37