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].

2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1

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

Come explore your creativity with artist Diane Kuehn with this step-by-step two-day workshop where you will learn to build a layered, textured pendant or brooch with a variety of techniques using polymer clay. We’ll start with a color palette pleasing to you and then learn some surface design and embellishment techniques to design your one-of-a-kind […]

$285.00

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – HOLLAND VAN GORES, WOOD & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST

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

(FREE) Meet and watch Holland Van Gores apply milk paint to his incredible wooden sculptures. Holland has spent the better part of his life working with wood. As a child, he had access to his father’s workshop and was able to use the tools and supplies. Learning these skills early in life, led him to […]

Free

FREE PATIO SHOW: Maisy Owen // Lucky Break

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

– FREE SHOW – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MAISY OWEN Maisy Owen, a Nashville native, has been surrounded by music and the art of songcraft just about all her life. First came the viola at the age of 9, then guitar where she embraced fingerpicking while soaking in influences from Nick […]

$0.75

What’s Shaking Summer Shindig

The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Our next show is coming right up! Come sing and dance with us at The Mule (in the air conditioning) on Saturday, July 18. 3-4:30 p.m.
 Live music, dance party, drum jam, singalongs, poems, and more! Madrona Food Truck and delicious cool beverages from Devil’s Foot. Mountain grooves for Pre-K and cool kids of all […]

Free

Wavy Charcuterie Board Class

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Join us for this on-trend clay hand-building class and create your own organic wavy charcuterie board. Your one-of-a-kind piece will be both functional and sculptural — ideal for serving cheeses, fruits, desserts, or as a decorative statement piece in your home. Bonus: while you create you can enjoy the studio's offering of quality wine and […]

$70

Vérité Uncorked: Finger Lakes & Shenandoah Valley

Ivory Road 1854 Brevard Road, Arden

Join us for a night to celebrate the launch of Vérité Travel Company -- a boutique wine and gastronomy travel company specializing in curated, authentic small group trips to domestic wine regions. The evening will celebrate the food and wine of two upcoming trip regions, while answering any questions about trip details. We will be […]

$65

Tryon Summer Youth Theater

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

Disney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production

$5 – $10

Gluten-Free Comedy: Pineapple Jalapeno 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

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

Buck Meek

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY BUCK MEEK A gleaner of the forgotten, Buck Meek tips over the familiar and turns the unknown into a companion. On The Mirror, the artist’s fourth solo record and second album released by 4AD, there’s a tender power, countered by immutable vulnerability. With an uncanny curiosity, Meek conjures twin worlds to reveal […]

$32.37

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

In Love with Lavender: The Art of Flower Pounding & Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Learn the art of flower-pounding and design your own reusable canvas bag. Following the instruction and creation time, we will transition into the Salt Cave for a healing meditation session. Our morning will finish with an herbal tea sampling and an opportunity to walk the newly constructed labyrinth in the garden. Please arrive a few […]

$80

2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2

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

Come explore your creativity with artist Diane Kuehn with this step-by-step two-day workshop where you will learn to build a layered, textured pendant or brooch with a variety of techniques using polymer clay. We’ll start with a color palette pleasing to you and then learn some surface design and embellishment techniques to design your one-of-a-kind […]

$285.00

COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Ed Jurdi

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 Ed Jurdi Sunday, July 19 11am-2pm All Ages This is a FREE event!

Free

Sunday Sounds | Lo Wolf

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us for an afternoon of music and art in the Museum. With a soundscape of harp music, we invite you to experience artwork in the galleries in a more emotional and sensory way. Captivated at an early age by this incredible instrument, Lo has a unique and improvisational style honed by years of study […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

The Other Mozart

Valborg Theatre 480 Howard St, Boone, NC, United States

The Other Mozart is an award-winning, Drama Desk nominated play telling the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the genius sister of Amadeus — a prodigy, keyboard virtuoso and composer, who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded away, lost to history. Set in a stunning […]

Tryon Summer Youth Theater

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United States

Disney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production

$5 – $10

Soccer Game Watch Party (Spain v. Argentina)

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Looking for the ultimate place to watch the Final? We’ve got you covered. Escape the heat and join us for a premium Soccer Watch Party. Enjoy the game on two giant theater-style projection screens in a perfectly tuned, low-light room with incredible sound. Relax on our ultra-comfortable couches and stay chilled with the best air […]

Free

Heritage Fire Asheville: 2026 Tour Stop

Pisgah Brewing Company 150 Eastside Drive , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Heritage Fire comes to Asheville as part of the 2026 Heritage Fire x Whiskies of the World Global Tour, a 13-city culinary festival series spanning the United States and Europe. The all-inclusive, walk-around tasting event brings together top regional chefs, pitmasters, ranchers, farmers and culinary artisans for an afternoon celebrating live-fire cooking and responsibly sourced […]

$109 – $159

My Magnificent Nemesis

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

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present PATIO SHOW: MY MAGNIFICENT NEMESIS Sunday, July 19 4:30pm Doors // 5:30pm Show All Ages LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE My Magnificent Nemesis is an Asheville-based progressive cinematic pop rock band with a jazzy edge, led by composer/drummer James Kylen alongside Chuck Lichtenberger (keys), Jonathan […]

$15.03

Monster Comedy Jam

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam in the RAD Comedy Basement! Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush! This month we have an extra special secret guest! Hosted by Jason Reel ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $15

$15

Midnight North

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY BUCK MEEK A gleaner of the forgotten, Buck Meek tips over the familiar and turns the unknown into a companion. On The Mirror, the artist’s fourth solo record and second album released by 4AD, there’s a tender power, countered by immutable vulnerability. With an uncanny curiosity, Meek conjures twin worlds to reveal […]

$28.95

CAMP: Royal knights and fairy lights – July 20-24

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ THE ROYAL KINGDOM! Summer Camp – Full Day or Half Day (ages 4–7) ✨ Let it go — and step into a world filled with brave heroes, daring adventurers, magical kingdoms, and powerful royals! ❄️👑🦁 This exciting week brings together your child’s favorite characters from Frozen and beyond — including queens, princes, wizards, beasts, […]

CAMP: Triple Threat: Advanced Performance Intensive – July 20-24

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ Elements of the Stage Master Class – Advanced Performance Intensive for Serious Performers (ages 12-18) ✨ ✨This is deep-dive performance intensive is designed for serious young actors ready to push beyond the basics and explore the full spectrum of stagecraft. Campers will train with industry professionals in combat, improv, choreography, and vocal technique while […]

Fabulous Fables Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades

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

Step into the timeless world of Aesop’s fables in this imaginative arts integration camp for rising 1st and 2nd graders! Campers will bring classic stories to life through creative drama, movement, visual art, and playful performance while exploring themes of kindness, teamwork, perseverance, and problem-solving. Young artists will create simple costumes and art projects inspired […]

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

Seed Saving 101 w/ Utopian Seed Project

Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

Learn the art of seed saving! Walk away with the practical skills to preserve your favorite plant varieties and support local biodiversity. Join us for Seed Saving 101, part one of our two part Seed Saving Series in collaboration with Lu of Utopian Seed Project. During this informational workshop, participants will learn about seed saving […]

$25

NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!

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

The Grey Eagle Presents NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC BINGO Tuesday, July 21 6pm This is a FREE event! 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 bingo, win prizes!

Free

NOW That’s What I Call Music BINGO!

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

The Grey Eagle Presents NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC BINGO Tuesday, July 21 6pm This is a FREE event! 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 bingo, win prizes!

Free

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 four Wednesdays in July 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 that focus on core artistic principles alongside techniques that bring energy and life to your work. Participants are to bring […]

$225

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

SOUL-N-FUNK WAVE! Join us for an evening of movement through the 5Rhythms® to the Wave of Soul -n-Funk. We will honor all musicians who share their musical artistry, heart and soul to that era! We will move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth. Pic by Karsten Winegeart Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC 28801, […]

$15 – $25

AMOS Community Night: Expansion Listening Session

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

All ages are invited to attend this community night- we want to hear from you! Come learn more about our expansion with AMOS’ leadership team. Leave your own feedback for new exhibits, amenities, and improvements. Learn how to become an AMOS community advocate and increase awareness for expanded STEAM learning and hands-on experiences around Western […]

Free

Summer RADiance

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

SEATED SHOW SUMMER RADIANCE The Jasper and Opal String Quartets collaborate on an exciting and eclectic program. Celebrate the laid-back mountain lifestyle this summer with a chamber music takeover at this iconic River Arts District venue. Bring your friends, grab a drink and bites from the on-site taqueria and enjoy a liberated listening experience Presented […]

$43.39

James C. McMillan Honorary Luncheon

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

Join us for a special luncheon celebrating the life and artistic legacy of North Carolina artist James C. McMillan. Guests will enjoy lunch, included with every ticket, while exploring McMillan's remarkable contributions to the state's cultural landscape. Experience a never-before-seen exhibition featuring more than 20 works by the artist, offering a rare opportunity to view […]

$55.20

Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency — Public Open House

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, Asheville

Join us on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a public open house with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort. The Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency brings four craft-based artists to the Center for Craft located in downtown Asheville for eight weeks of focused studio time, […]

Free