The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesWe 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 […]
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 […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
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 […]
Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Multi-Charm Necklace
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesIf 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 […]
Heavy Hitters Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
CAMP: Harry Potter Wizarding TECH – July 6-10 (Actors and Theater techies)
Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden✨ HARRY POTTER WIZARDING TECHNICAL THEATER Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Accio imagination! Campers step into Hogwarts through acting and stage “spell work” as they explore characters, scenes, and magical […]
Under the Sea Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleDive 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 […]
Merz Trio
Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesHailed 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 StatesJoin 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 […]
Mindfulness, Creativity, and Community
OnlineThis 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 […]
The White Buffalo
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesTHE 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 […]
Slow Runner – Album Release Show – with Whym
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR 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 […]
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesIf 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, NC, United States-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 […]
Chic Circles Earrings Jewelry Workshop
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesMake these chic silver earrings (or pendant necklace) yourself in this DIY jewelry workshop in downtown Asheville. Our qualified instructors will be sure you leave feeling super accomplished and with […]
COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesHandmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of […]
40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesNow in its 40th year at Appalachian State University, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition! The Rosen Sculpture Walk will […]
Spin Saturdays with Jess
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortMake the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this beginner's pottery class, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel- […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]
APLR Presents: Idle County – Album Release
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Idle County - Album Release with Special Guests Colin Miller & i26connector Saturday, July 11th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Red, White and Boobs Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]
Don’t Tell Comedy River Arts District
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Free Popcorn available Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks […]
