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. […]

  • 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
  • PATIO SHOW: The Nature Boys

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

    – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE THE NATURE BOYS Hailing from the Appalachian musical stronghold of Asheville, NC, The Nature Boys are coming in hot with their […]

    $8.72
  • Metalsmithing 101 Intensive: July 13th and 14th

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly metalsmithing course teaches the basic skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment […]

    $599.00
  • Clay Summer Camp for Kids

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

    Introduce your child to the joy of playing and creating with clay. Clay is an almost limitless medium that allows children to create and build fine hand motor skills. During […]

    $200.00
  • 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 four Wednesdays in July for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each […]

    $225
  • Weller at The Preserve Grand Opening

    Weller at The Preserve 710 Rushing Creek Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

    Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Weller at The Preserve with food, drinks, live music and door prizes!

    Free
  • TJ & Dave

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

    FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE DOUBLE DIP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS…. TJ & DAVE Join us for one night only as world-renowned improv comedy legends, TJ Jagodowski and […]

    $38.41
  • Double Dip Productions Presents: TJ & Dave

    The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

    ALL AGES| FULLY SEATED SHOW | LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE DOUBLE DIP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS.... TJ & DAVE Join us for one night only as world-renowned improv comedy legends, […]

    $30
  • Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

    Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville

    This is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 […]

    $12
  • Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! This month we are featuring a […]

    Free for Members or included with Museum admission
  • Curator’s Talk | Hidden in Plain View—Art in Southern Appalachia

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Co-curator of "Warp, Weft, and the Grid", Kathleen Curtis Wilson Curator Kathleen Curtis Wilson will present a series of photographs and share personal stories about her collection of bed coverlets […]

    Limited capacity—preregistration is required | Free for Members or included with Museum admission
  • Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave

    Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

    Immerse in a deeply nourishing salt cave experience and in the final 15 minutes your instructor will guide you through gentle movements to bring your awareness back to the present, […]

    $52
  • Tryon Summer Youth Theater

    Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

    Disney's "Newsies, Jr." musical theater production

    $5 – $10
  • THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “REVENGE”

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

    The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a […]

    $23.76
  • Jenny Zigrino: Comedy in The Cultura Room

    The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Jenny Zigrino from Los Angeles in Asheville! With the sweetness of the midwest […]

    $22
  • “Summer Dreams” Online Art Auction

    Online

    "Summer Dreams" is an online art auction featuring archival items and original abstract artwork by the late artist Jonas Gerard. His daughter Mira is offering a selection of his remaining […]

    Free
  • Mornings at the Museum: Five and Under

    asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    Come join us for AMOS’s littles-only event! Enjoy two hours of uninterrupted littles-only time on the museum floor, STEAM Storytimes led by AMOS’s PreK educators, and a nature-based play workshop […]

    $11.50
  • ONE DAY FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN

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

    Join artist Diane Kuehn and begin exploring your creative side with this one-day workshop designed for beginners and those who would like a refresher on the fundamentals of using polymer […]

    $95.00
  • Book + Art | The Fabric of Wishful Thinking

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Join Kathleen Wilson, co-curator of "Warp, Weft, and the Grid", for an introduction to her debut novel, "The Fabric of Wishful Thinking." This richly researched portrait of 1910 rural Appalachia […]

    $10
  • PATIO SHOW: Starseer

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

    – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE STARSEER Starseer is a Rock band formed in Asheville, North Carolina. Four friends brought together with the intention of making high […]

    $12.63
  • An Evening of Kirtan with Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle

    AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

    APLR Presents: An Evening of Kirtan with Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle Friday, July 17th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Govind Das & Jacqueline Michelle […]

    $23.70
  • Magic with Kate Shela

    The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

    A Transformational weekend of Dance. Over the course of this intimate retreat, Kate Shela invites you into a living, breathing exploration of your body as oracle, artist, and guide. Through […]

  • Tryon Summer Youth Theater

    Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

    Disney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production

    $5 – $10
  • Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones

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

    – STANDING ROOM ONLY Genre-defying Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones have been categorized as many things: Indie Alternative, Folk Rock, Dark Country, and Pop Americana, to name a few. Their […]

    $22.37
  • Pop-up Book Sale – $5/box or bag

    Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, Marshall

    The Friends of Madison County Public Library will hold another large pop-up parking lot book sale on July 18 at the Marshall Library, 1335 N Main Street in Marshall, NC, […]

    Free