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].

Drivin N Cryin

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

DRIVIN N CRYIN Drivin N Cryin is an enduring American rock band whose roots-forward sound and uncompromising spirit have made them a vital force since forming in Atlanta, Georgia in 1985. Blending Southern rock grit, folk storytelling, and hard-charging rock & roll, the band built a reputation early on as a must-see live act and […]

$28.74

Pride Pizza PARTY! Gay Comedy

Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Pride Pizza Party isn't just a regular queer comedy showcase. It's a super gay comedy show with pizza! This Pride Month grab a beer and a slice and get ready to laugh with Asheville's top queer comedians Table seating and full dinner menu available ages 18+ Doors at 8:45, show at 9:15pm Tickets $18

$18

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Saturday, June 13th from 9am to 12pm at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC. Hemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These trees have been […]

RESCHEDULED – Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour

Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, Asheville

This tour, originally scheduled for May 23rd, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Join us for a tour of Riverside Cemetery as we piece together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as other notable Ashevillians. The tour will begin at the front gate […]

$10

DENIM JACKET PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH LUCY MILLER

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

For over 100 years, the quintessentially American jeans jacket has endured as a wardrobe staple. From gold miners to Springsteen and likely you as well, it is worn not only for its utility but for its declaration of your personal style. Let's take that a step further and add a dash of artistic flare. Artist […]

$165.00

10th Annual BioBlitz with MountainTrue

Laughing Waters Retreat Center 3963 Gerton Highway, Gerton, NC

Discover. Document. Defend. June 13, 2026 @ 10 am | Hickory Nut Gorge (Gerton, NC) Join MountainTrue, Conserving Carolina, and local naturalists for a day of exploration and discovery in the heart of the Hickory Nut Gorge on the 10th Annual BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a fast-paced communal effort to find and identify as many […]

Free

Blue Country Line Dance’s Giddy-Up Brunch

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

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 reason — as it’s incredibly fun, addicting and inclusive. But It’s different than what you might think. Queer culture has transformed this social art of dance into […]

$12.56

FREE PATIO SHOW: The Nature Boys

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

– FREE SHOW – 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 brand of bluegrass. As veterans of the acoustic music scene, they are combining a deep love of traditional string band music with […]

$0.75

The June Date Night Club

Historic Downtown Saluda 24 Main Street, Saluda

The Date Night Club is a curated dinner experience for couples who want an easy, meaningful night out — without having to plan it themselves. Join us in beautiful Saluda on Saturday, June 13th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for an intimate evening designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and enjoy quality time together. Buy one […]

$150

Tourists Movie Night

HomeTrust Park 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville, NC, United States

Aloha Tourists Ohana! The Asheville Tourists will host their first ever on-field movie night, featuring the 2025 live action Lilo & Stitch on the largest videoboard in WNC. When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; Movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Seating: General admission seating bowl and outfield blanket seating (bring your own […]

Free

All Your Friends

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at Eulogy on 13 June 2026, bringing the sweat, synths, and nostalgia of the early 2010’s house party. This is your basement-floor flashback to tight jeans, […]

$23.00

All Your Friends

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at Eulogy on 13 June 2026, bringing the sweat, synths, and nostalgia of the early 2010’s house party. This is your basement-floor flashback to tight jeans, […]

$23.00

All Your Friends

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at Eulogy on 13 June 2026, bringing the sweat, synths, and nostalgia of the early 2010’s house party. This is your basement-floor flashback to tight jeans, […]

$23.00

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 for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

$27

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 big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 9:30, show at […]

$18

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Revival in Asheville on 13 June 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not […]

$28.37

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Revival in Asheville on 13 June 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not […]

$28.37

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Revival in Asheville on 13 June 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not […]

$25.88

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

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

Get ready to experience the 5th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC! The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is more than just a race—it’s a high-energy celebration of Asheville’s creative heartbeat. Set in the heart of the River Arts District, this event supports […]

You Can Make Friends -w- Your Saw! – with Joanne Davis-Woods

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

Join Guest Instructor Joanne Davis-Woods for this hands on Metal Sawing for Jewelry workshop. This will be a small class with good one on one attention. Topics covered will be saw blade choice and methods of refining, how to use a saw as a file, and materials for “thrumming”, along with best methods for transferring […]

$120.00

Country Brunch – June 14

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

The Grey Eagle and Leona Wild Collective Present Country Brunch with JoJo Harnish Sunday, June 14 11am-2pm All Ages This is a FREE event!

Free

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 when you want. All levels of play. A “cheat sheet” for new players and free challenges. See you Sunday!

Free

Pat Byrne with 5J Barrow | Sundays by the River

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River featuring Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne with indie-folk band 5J Barrow! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! An Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. […]

$25

5JBARROW SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER IN OLIVETTE

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon concert with indie-folk band 5J Barrow! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! 5j Barrow is a soulful indie band founded in 2011 by Broadway performers Eryn Murman and Jason Hite, whose heartfelt lyrics and evocative sound have captivated audiences from the Apollo Theater to Washington Square Park. Named […]

J Art Fest: Jane Kramer in Concert

Asheville Jewish Community Center 256 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the heartrending originality of her vocals and for the heavy-hitting lyrical eloquence of her songwriting. Her live performances are equally as poignant and engaging. She will be joined by River Guerguerian, Jake Wolf and Chris Rosser (Free Planet Radio) J Art Fest brings three standout arts events to […]

$18

PATIO SHOW: Julianna Jade

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE JULIANNA JADE Julianna Jade is an up and coming artist making waves with her angelic, ethereal voice. Her music feels like a spell, weaving light into every song. A lifelong artist, self-taught musician, and intuitive performer, Julianna channels both the beauty and ache of being alive […]

$12.09

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 with us at a show made just for you.

$18

RAD WOMEN, Femme Comedy in The RAD

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have an all femme show with a secret headliner! It's Pride Month and we are celebrating with some truly RAD Women! Join some of the best femme comedians from Asheville and a secret lady headliner […]

$15

APLR Presents: Marisa Anderson

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Marisa Anderson Sunday, June 14th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Marisa Anderson Marisa Anderson’s music transcends borders. The topography of her work interrogates the intersections of artistry and expression with form and tradition. A singular guitarist and voracious musical collaborator, Anderson crafts […]

$23.70

CAMP: Kpop demon hunters! – JUne 15-19

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Summer Camp (ages 4-7 AND 8-16) ✨ Join us for an unforgettable week of music, magic, and high-energy fun as we dive into the world of K-pop stars who battle supernatural forces — all while learning to shine on stage like true performers! Campers will: Learn songs from the movie and […]

Kids Maker’s Camp

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Our kids maker’s camp is the perfect summertime activity to let your imagination wander while keeping your hands busy. Taught by a seasoned local elementary art teacher each week will focus on a theme. AVL clay is a beautiful, light-filled space with dedicated tables set up for our kids camp. We’ll create, have lunch together […]

$225

NOW! Karaoke Band

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

STANDING/SINGING ROOM ONLY! COME JOIN THE BAND! NOW! KARAOKE BAND This one’s for the night owls. The dreamers. The magical believers. This one is for the Nights. The Nights Of Wonder. Embrace the mystery of the hidden card. Sip from the goblet of illusion. Grasp the hare of life from the nape of its neck […]

$13.16

Sacred Activism – Rekindling the Flame

Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief, anger, and hope in times of division? Join Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto every month for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love.  This Month: Rekindling the Flame […]

Fused Glass-Powder Migration

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

In this class, we will be making 2, 6-inch plates using the powder migration technique. We will be using a variety of powders in making our color choices. We will take a look at how to apply powders and possible color reactions. We will make one plate using a warm color palette and another using […]

$70.00

Your Own Personal Fairy Tale

Online

Your Own Personal Fairy Tale Tuesdays, June 16-July 28 from 6:30-8:30pm EST
 What if, at the edge of change, we are not lost—but standing at the threshold of a story waiting to be told? In this six-week online workshop (no class June 30), we’ll step into the landscape of fairy tales—where the ordinary becomes enchanted, […]

$300