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].

DEAKIN with Tony Rolando and Sarah Louise + Her Feral Kin

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Deakin with Tony Rolando + Sarah Louise & Her Feral Kin Saturday, June 20th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Deakin Deakin (Josh Dibb) is an artist, composer, mixer & producer. As a founding member of the seminal band Animal Collective, he has […]

$23.70

Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave Edition

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: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

$18

Robyn Hitchcock (full band!)

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

ROBYN HITCHCOCK With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist – surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed many genres with humor, intelligence and originality over 30 albums and seemingly infinite live performances. From The […]

$38.41

Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

$18

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

SUMMER SOLSTICE AND FATHER'S DAY! We have double celebrations in the month of June! Summer is where we embrace the Sun and the warmth that it provides for us. In Summer all of our plants, fruits and vegetables are in full bloom and ripen for picking. We honor Mother Earth for giving us magic in […]

$15 – $25

Decoda Chamber Music at The NC Arboretum

NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

Arboretum, by Decoda bassoonist Brad Balliett, is a unique musical work featuring a collection of solos and duets inspired by different tree species. Performed simultaneously throughout the gardens, the piece creates an immersive soundscape that invites audiences to stroll along the paths and move freely among the musicians. As the music unfolds across the landscape, […]

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

Chatham Rabbits for Helene Recovery

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

The Feast of St. John Helps Helene Survivors Sunday, June 21 at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse Flat Rock, N.C. – The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness invites you to celebrate its patron saint, John the Baptist, with the Feast of St. John. The sixth annual celebration will be held from 5:00 p.m. – […]

Free

RAD Comedy: Dad Jokes, Father’s Day Showcase

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy Club 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 of comedy. Get ready to groan, roll your eyes and have the best dang time with a bunch of genuine dads! ages 16+ doors […]

$18

Allen Stone

Coach Music Factory at Peace Center 310 S. Main St., Greenville

Appearing in the Peace Center's new Coach Music Factory, Soul/R&B luminary Allen Stone enraptures audiences with electrifying performances and soulful melodies that embody the essence of classic soul legends.

$49.50

CAMP: WITCHES of Oz: For Good – June 22-26 (actors and theater techies)

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

WITCHES of oz: for good - June 22-26 (actors and theater techies) ✨ WITCHES OF OZ: FOR GOOD Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Follow the yellow brick road into a magical week of music, movement, and storytelling — inspired by the hit 2026 movie sequel in the beloved land of Oz! Campers step into the […]

WNC Animals Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades

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

Get ready for a wild and creative summer adventure! Designed for rising 1st and 2nd graders, this arts integration camp explores the animals of Western North Carolina through music, movement, and visual art. Campers will create musical compositions inspired by regional wildlife, build instruments based on animal sounds and movements, and make hands-on art projects […]

Centennial Sounds Presents Amythyst Kiah Band with OkCello

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 legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]

$5 – $25

Matt Heckler

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

SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MATT HECKLER Matt Heckler is the fiddle player you wish still existed. Hailing from the Catskill Mtns, a physiographic subrange to the Appalachian chain, Heckler has been embraced by mountain music and culture from early on. Self-taught on fiddle, banjo and guitar, he can weave together […]

$26.32

Brother Wallace

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

BROTHER WALLACE A true force of nature, Brother Wallace was born to make music that ignites pure joy, even in the darkest of moments. Since getting his start playing piano in church at 11 years old, the Georgia-bred artist has followed his lifelong passion down an extraordinary path that spans from sharing the stage with […]

$19.74

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

ALL ABOUT SUMMER! After June 21st, Summer Solstice we welcome the Sun and Warmth of Mother Earth. We need to check in with our bodies to see if you are ready for what is to unfold during the Summer! Are you energized by the Sun? Do you feel like melting from all of the heat? […]

$15 – $25

Corey Stevenson Band w/ The Mad Dog Blues Band: An Evening of Blues, Soul and Rock’n’roll

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

– STANDING ROOM ONLY COREY STEVENSON BANDFrom the coal town of Man, West Virginia to the Carolinas, The Corey Stevenson Band delivers a powerful blend of Southern rock, country, and blues. Fronted by Corey Stevenson, the band is known for its raw energy, gritty authenticity, and standout guitar work. By 14, Corey was already making […]

$19.74

Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals

Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. Hosted by Jordan Ballard ages 18+ Doors at 6:30pm, […]

$12

Decoda Chamber Music Festival Artists in Concert

Central United Methodist Church 27 Church Street, Asheville

The Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF) returns to the Asheville area for its 12th season. This unique summer festival is dedicated to training the next generation of artists to rethink and reimagine their role in society. Through exceptional chamber music making and creative collaborations, the Decoda Chamber Music Festival empowers promising young musicians to explore […]

Free

Call for Artists – Where the Land Remembers: Farming in Old Fort

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

This show centers on the idea that land isn’t just used—it holds memory. In and around Old Fort, generations of farming have shaped both the physical landscape and the identity of the people who live there. The land is a living archive—every field, fence line, and hillside carries traces of past hands, seasons, and stories. […]

$10.00

Decoda Chamber Music Festival Artists in Concert

Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church 101 Chapel Lane, Swannanoa

The Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF) returns to the Asheville area for its 12th season. This unique summer festival is dedicated to training the next generation of artists to rethink and reimagine their role in society. Through exceptional chamber music making and creative collaborations, the Decoda Chamber Music Festival empowers promising young musicians to explore […]

Free

Black Experience Book Club – Juneteenth Edition

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

YMI Black Experience Book Club is a multi-racial, multicultural, multi-ethnic gathering engaging in cross racial dialogue. We read books written by authors who identify as Black which serves as a backdrop to sharing our lived experiences. We meet the 4th Thursdays at The Gallery @ YMI (2nd floor, main building) Borrow your book from Noir […]

Golden Hour & Private Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North Carolina

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, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck. As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice.

$52

Creative Strings Showcase 6-25

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

This summer, the annual Creative Strings Workshop & Festival returns to Black Mountain, NC, bringing together world-class bowed string musicians for two weeks of inspiring music, collaboration, and education. Led by Asheville-based internationally recognized violinist and educator Christian Howes, the program runs June 22–July 3 and welcomes 40 violin, viola, cello, and string players for […]

$15.00

Queer Comedy Party: Rooftop Edition

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have a special Pride Month Show on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic […]

$18

Slice Standup Comedy Pageant Finale

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

Spring/Summer 2026 Standup Comedy Pageant Finale THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT! Thursday June 25, 2026 8p-10p, doors at 7p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $20 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Winners of qualifying standup contests compete in the ultimate finale! Fantastic standup comics competing […]

$20

Getting Going on the Wheel – Beginners

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

If you've wanted to learn to throw pottery but have felt intimidated this beginner class is for you. I aim to help each student move through the first and often frustrating early steps of learning this new skill with enjoyment and curiosity. Meets Mondays 6:00-8:30pm for 6 weeks. Class starts June 29. Registration closes June […]

$270.00

Home Sweet Home Abstract Painting Workshop

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

Local mixed media artist Miranda Wildman welcomes you to the whimsical world of abstract landscape painting. Using wood painting panels as our substrate, we will explore layers upon layers of abstract mark making with vibrant acrylic paint. After we have set the stage with our luscious painted backgrounds, we will add quaint cottages, grand facades, […]

$85.00

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester featuring Danny Felix

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Danny Felix! Danny Felix is a storyteller, comic, and public library enthusiast from Asheville, NC. They could have made millions as a […]

Free

Zoe & Cloyd | The Foreign Landers with special guest Kevin Kehrberg

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Zoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread appeal. Natalya, a classically trained musician from Massachusetts with deep roots in […]

$25.00

Misfit Improv Presents: WLOL News Tonight!

Haiku I Do 26 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Welcome to WLOL New Tonight! Flip your information station to Misfit Improv's news-based comedy show, all inspired by local and national newspaper articles that we bring to you--the audience! Each article that you choose for us will be read aloud and we'll spin it into spontaneous scenes! We know the news can be hard to […]

$19

Sonida Gallo Negro

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY SONIDO GALLO NEGRO Sonido Gallo Negro is a band from Mexico City going back to the roots of psychedelic tropical music with guitars, eccentric organs, analog synthesizers, theremin… they mix exotic rarity and esoterism which will alter your perception and force you to dance until you get exhausted. Add to it visual […]

$26.32

Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

$27

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Show 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 provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise […]

$27