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 […]

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

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

“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

“AscenDANCE” by Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

July 23-25, 2026 Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents its 2026 summer season, “AscenDANCE,” July 16-18 at Hanesbrands Theatre […]

$25 – $65

RENT – Flat Rock Playhouse – 7/24-8/15

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Thirty years ago, RENT ignited Broadway like a lightning bolt — a raw, raucous, Pulitzer Prize–winning love letter that gave voice to the misfits, the rebels, the ones who loved […]

$4110

Street Photography: Capturing the Drama of Daily Life

Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Would you like to take better pictures of people? This class is a digital photography workshop designed for beginner to intermediate photographers who are looking to enhance their skills and […]

$50.00

Anything Fiber Sale

AB Tech Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville

Local Cloth's beloved annual fiber arts yard sale is back. Dig through hanks and cones of unused yarn, unloved fabric, forgotten tools, duplicate needles, fleece, looms, and more. If it's […]

Free

3 HOUR TERRARIUM BUILDING WORKSHOP WITH FRANK NUSS

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

BYOB- Build your own bottle - terrarium bottle that is! Half day terrarium workshop with Frank Nuss. Frank is a horticulture grad and miniature plant enthusiast, who propagates his own […]

$95.00

Exploring the Versatility of Cold Wax Medium w/ Denby Dale

Community Make Space 115 Blannahassett Island Rd, Studio 101, Marshall

This exploratory workshop is designed for both those who are new to cold wax and those who want to further explore the versatility of this popular medium. You'll learn about […]

$35 – $140

Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch

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

ALL AGES EVENT: 11AM Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch Come boot scoot your way over and dance with us! Line dancing is all the rage – and for good […]

$12.56

Mending Part 3: Tricky, Shiny, Fuzzy, Fancy Mends

Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

Is your mending pile getting out of hand? This is your excuse to finally dig in. Each workshop in our Mending Workshop Series opens with focused instruction, then settles into […]

$25

PATIO SHOW: Laurel Canyon East

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE LAUREL CANYON EAST Laurel Canyon East brings their trademark, Folk Rock vibe. Experience the music that came out of Laurel Canyon […]

$12.09

Leah Rudick

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

SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MODELFACE COMEDY PRESENTS: LEAH RUDICK Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville. We are so […]

$37.34

A Novel Approach: An Improvised Page-Turner

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Get your ticket to the world premier of A Novel Approach: An Improvised Page Turner! Blending improvisational theatre, literary fiction, and crowdsourcing, A Novel Approach makes you, the audience, a […]

$18

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]

$18

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

asia house 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC

LIGHTNESS OF BEING: LYRICAL WAVE The Lyrical Map in which Gabrielle Roth created speaks of lightness in the Body! As we navigate through the Sumer heat it is best to […]

$15 – $25

Living Poem: One Day Portrait & Presence Weaving of Women

House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, Rutherfordton

A living poem in the mountains, with a ceremonial portrait experience. In the heat of Appalachian summer, join writer, Reiki master teacher, and retreat leader, Katelyn Wargo, and creative artist, […]

$697

Asheville Vaudeville Brunch

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

– SEATED SHOW Asheville Vaudeville – Asheville’s LARGEST vaudeville show featuring WNC’s best comedy, juggling, magic, burlesque, acrobatics, aerial arts, short plays, puppetry, sideshow, music, and more!

$27.39

Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us as Michael Albert leads a Hands-On Collage workshop where participants will have the chance to create their own masterpieces using cereal boxes and other colorful cardboard packaging. All […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Fine Art & Finer Company: An Evening with Momentum Gallery

Momentum Gallery 24 N. Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC

Enjoy an intimate evening of art, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and community at one of Asheville’s premiere galleries. Limited VIP tickets offer a pre-gallery studio tour with renowned glass artist, Alex […]

$80.00

RAD Comedy featuring Reid Pegram

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we have Atlanta favorite Reid Pegram! Before becoming a practitioner of the comedic […]

$15

Chris Acker and the Growing Boys w/ Creekbed Carter Hogan

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY CHRIS ACKER & THE GROWING BOYS In a genre full of tall tales and marketable lies, New Orleans’ Chris Acker crafts candid songs – weaving his wit […]

$22.37

CAMP: Stay Gold: Inspired by The Outsiders – July 27-31

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ STAY GOLD: OUTSIDERS MUSIC and DANCE Summer Camp (ages 10–18) ✨ Step into the world of greasers, dreamers, and misfits in a week inspired by the hit Broadway musical […]

Spin Me a Tale Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades

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

Travel through the rich storytelling traditions of Africa and the Afro-Caribbean world in this creative and energetic arts integration camp! Rising 3rd through 5th grade campers will explore folktales through […]

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

Centennial Sounds Presents Cornbread & Tortillas with Zoe & Cloyd

Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown

Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this […]

$5 – $25

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