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].

Percussion Discussion Afrika

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Percussion Discussion Afrika is Uganda’a leading folk-fusion band whose music is driven by the melodic sound of Ugandan drums and accompanied by other instruments. Their debut album Omubala was number […]

$40

Modelface Comedy presents: Liz Miele at Eulogy

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: **Liz Miele** Saturday, June 8th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Liz Miele** Liz Miele, originally from New Jersey, […]

$23

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is an exhilarating and picturesque race that takes participants on a captivating journey through Asheville’s famed River Arts District (RAD). With its scenic course […]

Show & Tell Sunday Market

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Show & Tell returns to Rabbit Rabbit for a monthly Sunday Market celebrating and supporting local + indie craft, design, and vintage. Gather with friends and family in the open […]

LOOM Imports + Friends JUNE Open Studio + Pop Up Shop

YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC

Join us for our June open studio & pop up shop Sunday, June 9th 11am - 4pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC Shop home goods, wooden kitchenware, art, jewelry, […]

One Night Only: a Tribute to the Bee Gees

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Hendersonville Theatre is proud to bring the ultimate tribute to the Bee Gees to WNC–One Night Only. Come and experience the sound, the harmonies, and the beautiful falsetto voices of […]

$42.50

Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the funniest/ sexiest day of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]

$15

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Another great comedy show at Asheville Pizza in Theatre 2, get your dinner , drinks & laughs with a comedy open mic! Professional featured performers in a fun environment. Hosted […]

$14

15th Annual Authors for Literacy Event featuring Lisa See

The DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

We are honored to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa See at the 15th Annual Authors for Literacy Event! Lisa See is the New York Times bestselling author of […]

$95.00

Standup Comedy Contest FINAL ROUND

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Thursday June 13, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website […]

$15

The Campfireball: Yearning

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

The Campfireball is kind of like if Mr. Rogers was the host of Double Dare. Every month at Story Parlor we pick an existential theme and find all kinds of […]

$10

Modelface Comedy presents Mark Chalifoux at the LaZoom Room

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This weekend we have Mark Chalifoux from Cincinnati!!! Mark is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. His […]

$15

Bark & Bolt 5k, One Mile & 100m Paw Pursuit

Patton Park 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville

Ready, Set…WOOF! Join us at Patton Park for a truly unique experience on Friday, June 14th for the 2nd Annual Bark & Bolt presented by Hunter Subaru in Hendersonville, NC! […]

Comedy at Catawba: Louis Katz (early show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Louis Katz from NYC! Louis Katz performs punchline heavy, New York-style […]

$18

Philip Bowen + Aaron “Woody” Wood

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Philip Bowen ("American's Got Talent," TikTok’s Greatest Talent) plays his Citizen Vinyl debut on Friday, June 14. Local blues artist Aaron "Woody" Wood opens. Show at 8 p.m., doors at […]

$18 – $22

Comedy Night At Lookout Brewing Company

Neon Moon Comedy presents Comedy Night at Lookout Brewing Company at Friday June 14th 8:30 pm Come on out for some laughs and great beer. This is the perfect event […]

$12

Comedy at Catawba: Louis Katz (late show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Louis Katz from NYC! Louis Katz performs punchline heavy, New York-style […]

$18

Hendersonville Triathlon

Patton Pool 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792, Hendersonville

Get ready for the 5th Annual Hendersonville Triathlon - the ONLY sprint triathlon in this charming, WNC town! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 15, 2024 and join us to […]

The Maggie Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC, United States

North Carolina's largest fly-fishing festival. Event is held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds located in beautiful downtown Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The event will feature local and national fly […]

$10.00

Second Gear’s 20th Anniversary Block Party

Second Gear 99 Riverside Dr, Asheville

Second Gear Celebrates 20 Years of Community and Consigned Outdoor Gear + Apparel on Saturday June 15th with an all day MEGA SALE (biggest of the year!) and a celebratory […]

Free

Frozen JR. Live on Stage

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

ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS Frozen JR. June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. June 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway […]

$20 – $25

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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 at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]

$18

Canna Comic Cuisine?–Infused Dinner Show

Rezonance 51-A College Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Slice of Life Presents: Canna Comic Cuisine? June 15, 7:30-9p Lounge VIA The Green Room 51 College St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Featuring a 3-course meal from Infuso including an […]

Frozen JR. Live on Stage

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

ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS Frozen JR. June 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. June 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking Broadway […]

$20 – $25

Asheville Junior Theater Presents-Frozen JR.

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

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover […]

$20 – $25

Mobility Basics

Black Mountain YMCA 25 Jane Jacobs Road, Black Mountain

Join us at the Black Mountain YMCA to learn ways to improve joint mobility for more effective workouts and how to stretch for post workout recovery!

$10.00

Will Kimbrough | Sundays on the River Series

Riverside Pavilion at Olivette 1069 Olivette Road, Asheville

Musician's-musician Will Kimbrough brings his mix of roots and rock to Asheville's Olivette Riverside Pavilion by the French Broad River! Will Kimbrough has enjoyed a long and winding career as […]

$25

DAD JOKES! Father’s Day Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Father's Day! Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst form […]

$15

Icon Painting Workshop

Church of the Resurrection Asheville 116 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Asheville Church of the Resurrection invites you to participate in our upcoming Byzantine Icon Painting Workshop taught by renowned iconographer Theodoros Papadopoulos. Join us for an amazing experience of prayerful […]

$750.

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love […]

$199.00

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

Juneteenth: Emancipation Day Celebration! Join us to move this Wed Night, June 19th, Emancipate your mind, body and soul! Juneteenth is the day some 2,000 Union Troops arrived in Galveston […]

$15 – $25

FILM SCREENING + PERFORMANCE: Man Ray’s Return to Reason

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Film Screening + Performance: Man Ray’s Return to Reason With a solo performance by Chad Beattie Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7 PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center […]

Free

Third Thursday at the Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Third Thursday the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making and more! On June 20, join us for an eclectic evening featuring live music […]

$15

Sustainable Happiness AVL

Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Sustainable Happiness AVL is a community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy and friendships. This safe, supportive group is free and open to […]

Free