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].

The Solitaire Ring: A One-Day Intensive with Adam Grinovich

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

Join Ignite Jewelry Studios for this Guest Instructor Sunday workshop with former SCAD instructor Adam Grinovich. Build a sterling silver solitaire ring from raw material to finished piece in one […]

$275

Mosaic art for beginners and overcoming fear of Grouting!

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

This is a full-day class, so bring a lunch or some snacks and something to drink. Students will create 2 mosaics. In the first half of the class, we will […]

$80.00

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

Creative Facilitator Training Info Session

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

Join us Sunday, June 28, 2-3:30pm at the Story Parlor for a free info session exploring our upcoming Creative Facilitator certification pathways: the Fall Intensive Cohort (September–December 2026) and the […]

Free

PATIO SHOW: The Yard Sails

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE THE YARD SAILS The Yard Sails are AVL’s hottest instro-surf rock and exotica band. Featuring members of Empire Strikes Brass along […]

$12.09

The Misfit Improv Long-Form Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

$18

Modelface Comedy presents Josie Beers Gets Weirds

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have local legend Josie Beers! Joise Beers Gets Weirds […]

$15

Queen Bee & The Honeylovers

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

We want everyone to access the healing power of music! Perhaps you can only afford a few dollars or maybe you have resources to cover the cost for others. Donate […]

$20.00

The Hungry & Dangerous

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

THE HUNGRY & DANGEROUS "American rockers The Hungry & Dangerous dropped their debut self-titled record, and it’s living proof that rock will never die." - Rock Era Magazine Born in […]

$20.81

CAMP: Improv & sketch comedy – June 29 – July 3

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Say YES—AND to the funniest week of the summer! This fast-paced, creative camp gives young performers the tools to think […]

NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!

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

We take your three favorite things and combine them into one. Beer, Music, & Bingo! Bring your charged cell phone, listen to music, mark off squares until you get a […]

Free

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

Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab

Online

In this series, we’ll use the Enneagram, a wisdom tradition that has long been employed as a tool for deep personal growth, to engage with and transform our creative practice. Facilitated […]

$75

Simply Charmed – Drop-In

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

**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 […]

$45.00

Wheel Thrown Wednesdays with Jess

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

Spin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups. Laugh, […]

$270.00

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

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

Reflecting on the meaning of home, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a stirring program on the longing for beloved countrysides and pride of cherished folk music under the baton of […]

15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition

The winner of the 15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists will perform a full recital of the works they performed during the morning competition.

Free

15th Annual Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Emerging Artists

Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

The Rosen-Schaffel Competition for Young and Emerging Artists is a prestigious annual event dedicated to discovering and nurturing the talents of the next generation of classical musicians. Hosted in partnership […]

Free

Summer Exhibition Celebration

Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W King St, Boone, NC, United States

Engage with visiting artists and fellow arts advocates, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover the exciting exhibitions showcased across six galleries by local, regional, national and international artists.

Free

PATIO SHOW: Sunnyside of the Mountain

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

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SUNNYSIDE DUO Sunnyside is a musical enchantment hosted by singer-songwriter Sunnie Rae. This Florida-born songstress is making her new home in the […]

$14.23

Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop

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

Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you […]

$125.00

Multi-Charm Necklace

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

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. This […]

$105.00

GALLERY WALK – LARRY RICCI, WOODWORK ARTIST

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

(FREE) Meet and talk with woodworking artist Larry Ricci during the Gallery Walk in July. One of the greatest gifts Larry ever received was when his dad put tools in […]

Free

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

Heavy Hitters Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have some heavy hitters! We have a group of Asheville's biggest and best comedians […]

$18

Under the Sea Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd–5th Grades

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

Dive into an unforgettable underwater quest! In this immersive arts integration camp, campers in rising grades 3–5 will explore deep-sea creatures through movement, music, storytelling, and collaborative performance. Young artists […]

Merz Trio

Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

Hailed as “entrancing” (BBC Music Magazine) and “artists in the deepest sense of the word” (CutCommon), Merz Trio, winners of the Naumburg, Concert Artists Guild, Fischoff and Chesapeake Competitions, and […]

OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC

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

Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to help you develop and refine your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session will include guided exercises […]

$225

Mindfulness, Creativity, and Community

Online

This four-session workshop, facilitated by Amy Arnold, guides participants to source creative inspiration from everyday experiences and interaction with others. Together, we'll explore simple practices in mindfulness and social engagement […]

$160 – $240

The White Buffalo

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

THE WHITE BUFFALO For The White Buffalo – aka singer / songwriter / guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to […]

$35.11

Slow Runner – Album Release Show – with Whym

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Slow Runner - Album Release Show - with Whym Friday, July 10th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7 […]

$7.17

Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No […]