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 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 […]

$45.00

Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

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 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tryon Summer Youth Theater

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

Disney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production

$5 – $10

Gluten-Free Comedy: Pineapple Jalapeno Edition

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy […]

$18

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available […]

$27

Buck Meek

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY BUCK MEEK A gleaner of the forgotten, Buck Meek tips over the familiar and turns the unknown into a companion. On The Mirror, the artist’s fourth solo […]

$32.37

Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night […]

$18

In Love with Lavender: The Art of Flower Pounding & Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Learn the art of flower-pounding and design your own reusable canvas bag. Following the instruction and creation time, we will transition into the Salt Cave for a healing meditation session. […]

$80

2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2

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

The Other Mozart

Valborg Theatre 480 Howard St, Boone, NC, United States

The Other Mozart is an award-winning, Drama Desk nominated play telling the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the genius sister of Amadeus — a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, […]

Tryon Summer Youth Theater

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

Disney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production

$5 – $10

Midnight North

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY BUCK MEEK A gleaner of the forgotten, Buck Meek tips over the familiar and turns the unknown into a companion. On The Mirror, the artist’s fourth solo […]

$28.95

CAMP: Royal knights and fairy lights – July 20-24

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ THE ROYAL KINGDOM! Summer Camp – Full Day or Half Day (ages 4–7) ✨ Let it go — and step into a world filled with brave heroes, daring adventurers, […]

CAMP: Triple Threat: Advanced Performance Intensive – July 20-24

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ Elements of the Stage Master Class – Advanced Performance Intensive for Serious Performers (ages 12-18) ✨ ✨This is deep-dive performance intensive is designed for serious young actors ready to […]

Fabulous Fables Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades

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

Step into the timeless world of Aesop’s fables in this imaginative arts integration camp for rising 1st and 2nd graders! Campers will bring classic stories to life through creative drama, […]

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

PATIO SHOW: TOMBOYY

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE TOMBOYY Minneapolis based duo, TOMBOYY is a doom country garage band specializing in dynamic sound and crowd appeal. Drummer Connie Guice […]

$12.09