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 Fort

Arrowhead 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, 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 Adults!

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

The 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 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 […]

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, NC, United States

– 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

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

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, NC, United States

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, NC, United States

– 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, NC, United States

– 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

2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1

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

Come explore your creativity with artist Diane Kuehn with this step-by-step two-day workshop where you will learn to build a layered, textured pendant or brooch with a variety of techniques […]

$285.00

FREE PATIO SHOW: Maisy Owen // Lucky Break

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

– FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MAISY OWEN Maisy Owen, a Nashville native, has been surrounded by music and the art of songcraft just […]

$0.75

What’s Shaking Summer Shindig

The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Our next show is coming right up! Come sing and dance with us at The Mule (in the air conditioning) on Saturday, July 18. 3-4:30 p.m.
 Live music, dance party, […]

Free

Wavy Charcuterie Board Class

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Join us for this on-trend clay hand-building class and create your own organic wavy charcuterie board. Your one-of-a-kind piece will be both functional and sculptural — ideal for serving cheeses, […]

$70

Vérité Uncorked: Finger Lakes & Shenandoah Valley

Ivory Road 1854 Brevard Road, Arden

Join us for a night to celebrate the launch of Vérité Travel Company -- a boutique wine and gastronomy travel company specializing in curated, authentic small group trips to domestic […]

$65