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 FortArrowhead 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, AshevilleThe 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 […]
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 […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe 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 FortThe 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 […]
RENT – Flat Rock Playhouse – 7/24-8/15
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesThirty 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 […]
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 StatesSTANDING 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 […]
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING 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 […]
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesDarko 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 […]
Bill Kirchen: “Cat Out of the Bag” Album Release Show
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED 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 […]
Patio Show: Rebekah Todd
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLIMITED 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 […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleJoin 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, […]
Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleImmerse 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, […]
Gin-uinely Funny Rooftop Comedy
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Multi-Charm Necklace
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleThis 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 […]
Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleBack by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 […]
Old-Time Tune Workshop with the New Amsterdam String Band
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCRosette Chamber Concerts & Asheville Music School Present: Old Time Workshop with New Amsterdam String Band Friday, August 7th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors […]
GALLERY WALK – JANIE PACKER, CERAMICS & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Ceramics artist Janie Packer will join the Lucy Clark Gallery for the August Gallery walk. Janie often only has the germ of an idea when she starts a new […]
First Friday Maker Night
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us from 5-8pm for First Fridays in Downtown Asheville! Stop by Ignite during this time to check out the gallery and maybe even participate in our Maker Night The […]
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Horse + Hero 14 Patton Ave., AshevilleGet ready for an adventure on First Friday! Along with art work on display, Joshua Carpenter Etc will be performing at Horse + Hero on Friday, August 7. Grab your […]
Museum of the Cherokee People presents: The Way We See the World
Council Fire Ballroom, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr, CherokeeNow in its fifth year, Museum of the Cherokee People’s annual The Way We See the World event highlights Native pop culture and showcases contemporary perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily […]
PERFORMANCE: TRAP DUO + GAF TRIO
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPERFORMANCE: TRAP (Tashi Dorji + Thom Nguyen) and the GAF Trio (Will Greene, Ishmael Ali, Lily Finnegan) Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center […]
World Without End
Push Skate Shop 25 Patton Ave, AshevilleWorld Without End Painting and sculpture by Severn Eaton PUSH Gallery 25 Patton Ave. Opening Fri. Aug 7. 7-10pm Show runs through Sept. 30.
Esaze: David LaMotte & Chinobay
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesTwo worlds, two voices, one heartbeat. Join us for an evening that proves music is the universal language Experience a profound musical dialogue between two world-class artists who have dedicated […]
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
Twin Leaf Brewery 144 Coxe avenue, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs […]
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga […]
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga […]
Sourwood Festival
Black Mountain Town Square 106 Montreat Rd, Black MountainJoin us in downtown Black Mountain, NC for the 49th annual Sourwood Festival — August 8–9, 2026! This beloved free, artisan festival showcases handcrafted goods from some of the region's […]
Helene Waterline Project — Make & Take
Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, AshevilleJoin Local Cloth for a drop-in fiber make-and-take activity in the Studio — all materials provided, no experience necessary. Stop by anytime between 12pm and 4pm to create a 2" […]
Makerspace
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection […]
Twilight Trail 5k
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleWe're excited to present the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, 2026! The Twilight Trail 5K is a golden-hour trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center designed to […]
Adesto Theatre Presents: Improvised Star Trek
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleJoin the fearless crew of the USS Inspiration once again on an uncharted journey through space! This is an improvised play in the style of Star Trek: The Next Generation. […]
