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

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

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

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 mile & 100 meter

Patton Park 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville

Ready, Set… WOOF! 🐾 Join us at Patton Park on Saturday, August 1 for the 4th Annual Bark & Bolt Races, presented by Hunter Subaru, in Hendersonville. This family and […]

Surface Magic Underglaze Screen Printing and Transfer

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to design and print your own underglaze transfers using both screen stencils and freehand techniques. Explore how to apply […]

$150

KOKEDAMA MOSS PLANTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIE GUY

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

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Japanese gardening with our Kokedama Workshop. Kokedama, which translates to 'moss ball', is a traditional Japanese art form where the root ball of […]

$90.00

Hammered Wide Band Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Join 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 […]

$120.00

Full Moon Sound Journey-AVL Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave & Spa invites you to a special evening of sound, meditation and pure bliss. The Full Moon is a time of illumination — when what has been […]

$58.00

Robin Plemmons: Throbbin’

THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville artist and comedian Robin Plemmons is back for another round of holleration. Her third one-woman show here at the Grey Eagle is called THROBBIN and she’ll be in her […]

Free

Robin Plemmons: Throbbin’

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

AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE Asheville artist and comedian Robin Plemmons is back for another round of holleration. Her third one-woman show here at […]

$19.74

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh […]

$18

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Hot Girl Summer Edition

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

Modelface 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 […]

$18

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]

$18

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

Yoga Taco Mosa

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

Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your […]

Free

Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us for an afternoon of music and art in the Museum. With a soundscape of harp music, we invite you to experience artwork in the galleries in a more […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

PATIO: Dirty Dead

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE DIRTY DEAD The guys who keep breaking boundaries with their grungy-rock boogie versions of the Grateful Dead songbook. The Grey Eagle […]

$11.93

RAD Comedy featuring Andrew Orolfo

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Andrew Orolfo from Los Angeles! About Andrew. Filipino American, Andrew Orolfo has been named […]

$18

CAMP: Dance camp intensive – August 3-7

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

🔥 Summer Dance Intensive 2026 🔥 (ages 8-18) 💃 Train. Transform. Perform. Join us for an electrifying week-long Summer Dance Intensive designed to push your limits, refine your technique, and […]

Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a […]

$15.30

Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a […]

$15.30

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Darko Butorac, conductor Jakob Aumiller, piano What does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends […]

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 […]

$25.00

Bill Kirchen: “Cat Out of the Bag” Album Release Show

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

SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE BILL KIRCHEN Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter Bill Kirchen first gained national recognition as a founding father of Commander Cody and […]

$38.95

Patio Show: Rebekah Todd

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

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Rebekah Todd Rebekah Todd is an Asheville, NC based artist with a voice that is hard to forget. She is currently touring […]

$12.89

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]

Free

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

Gin-uinely Funny Rooftop Comedy

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Gin-uinely good laughs. Enjoy a stunning […]

$18

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 you […]

$95.00