The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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CAMP: Dance camp intensive – August 3-7
Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden🔥 Summer Dance Intensive 2026 🔥 (ages 8-18) 💃 Train. Transform. Perform. Join us for an electrifying week-long Summer Dance Intensive designed to push your limits, refine your technique, and explore new styles with various top industry professionals! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or looking to elevate your craft, this program is built to challenge […]
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a spotlight specifically on songs lead by Jerry Garcia, who fronted the Grateful Dead in an alternating fashion with his bandmates. The “long strange list” of […]
Jerry’s Dead: Acoustic Set/Electric Set
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY JERRY’S DEAD Jerry’s Dead pays tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Not exactly a Grateful Dead cover band, this quartet from Asheville, North Carolina, shines a spotlight specifically on songs lead by Jerry Garcia, who fronted the Grateful Dead in an alternating fashion with his bandmates. The “long strange list” of […]
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesDarko Butorac, conductor Jakob Aumiller, piano What does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville**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 downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and/or hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and […]
Bill Kirchen: “Cat Out of the Bag” Album Release Show
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE BILL KIRCHEN Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter Bill Kirchen first gained national recognition as a founding father of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. His trademark guitar licks drove their “Hot Rod Lincoln” into the Top 10 in 1972. He has released over a dozen […]
Patio Show: Rebekah Todd
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Rebekah Todd Rebekah Todd is an Asheville, NC based artist with a voice that is hard to forget. She is currently touring with Dumpstaphunk and is also a member of New Dawn Starkestra with renowned drummer Jeff Sipe, Isaac Hadden, and Quinn Sternberg. When she isn’t playing […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleJoin 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, queer and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t […]
Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleImmerse 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.
Gin-uinely Funny Rooftop Comedy
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Gin-uinely good laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. featuring: Josie Beers ages 21+ Doors at 7:30pm, show at […]
Old-Time Tune Workshop with the New Amsterdam String Band
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCRosette Chamber Concerts & Asheville Music School Present: Old Time Workshop with New Amsterdam String Band Friday, August 7th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 4PM / Workshop 4:30PM–6:00 PM Join members of the New Amsterdam String Band for an interactive Appalachian music workshop open to players of all ages […]
GALLERY WALK – JANIE PACKER, CERAMICS & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Ceramics artist Janie Packer will join the Lucy Clark Gallery for the August Gallery walk. Janie often only has the germ of an idea when she starts a new project, and she lets a wild dance between her and the clay direct the process. As the work progresses, it may start to look like […]
First Friday Maker Night
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us from 5-8pm for First Fridays in Downtown Asheville! Stop by Ignite during this time to check out the gallery and maybe even participate in our Maker Night The theme is $15 for 15 minutes…. come make a cute brass charm - it’s quick and fun! * No reservation necessary
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Horse + Hero 14 Patton Ave., AshevilleGet ready for an adventure on First Friday! Along with art work on display, Joshua Carpenter Etc will be performing at Horse + Hero on Friday, August 7. Grab your Passport Card at any participating Downtown Art District location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces, every first Friday, April-December, 5-8pm. Whether […]
Museum of the Cherokee People presents: The Way We See the World
Council Fire Ballroom, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort 777 Casino Dr, CherokeeNow in its fifth year, Museum of the Cherokee People’s annual The Way We See the World event highlights Native pop culture and showcases contemporary perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. This community-centered celebration puts Native self-representation in the spotlight, uplifting creative work that explores identity through film, music, and visual art. Previous […]
PERFORMANCE: TRAP DUO + GAF TRIO
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPERFORMANCE: TRAP (Tashi Dorji + Thom Nguyen) and the GAF Trio (Will Greene, Ishmael Ali, Lily Finnegan) Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $12 General Admission / $8 for BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Join us for a night of improvisation with TRAP […]
Esaze: David LaMotte & Chinobay
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesTwo worlds, two voices, one heartbeat. Join us for an evening that proves music is the universal language Experience a profound musical dialogue between two world-class artists who have dedicated their lives to building bridges through melody and message. David LaMotte and Chinobay join forces for a unique collaborative performance that weaves together the rich […]
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
Twin Leaf Brewery 144 Coxe avenue, AshevilleShow 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 […]
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]
Sourwood Festival
Black Mountain Town Square 106 Montreat Rd, Black MountainJoin us in downtown Black Mountain, NC for the 49th annual Sourwood Festival — August 8–9, 2026! This beloved free, artisan festival showcases handcrafted goods from some of the region's finest makers, alongside live music, local food vendors, and activities for the whole family. It's a true celebration of Appalachian craft, culture, and community. New […]
Helene Waterline Project — Make & Take
Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, AshevilleJoin Local Cloth for a drop-in fiber make-and-take activity in the Studio — all materials provided, no experience necessary. Stop by anytime between 12pm and 4pm to create a 2" x 6" piece of fiber art for a continuous, community-made "waterline," marking the height reached by floodwaters during Hurricane Helene, nearly 11 feet up the […]
Makerspace
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Twilight Trail 5k
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleWe're excited to present the Twilight Trail 5k at Kanuga, Saturday, August 8th, 2026! The Twilight Trail 5K is a golden-hour trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center designed to welcome runners of all abilities. Featuring a thoughtfully designed 5K course with mixed surfaces and gentle elevation changes, this event offers an approachable introduction to […]
Adesto Theatre Presents: Improvised Star Trek
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleJoin the fearless crew of the USS Inspiration once again on an uncharted journey through space! This is an improvised play in the style of Star Trek: The Next Generation. That's right. A full length episode of Star Trek but all made up on the spot. Our captain and crew are set, but our journey […]
Hot & Horny Comedy: Summer Nights
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes, stories and more about dating, love, lust and everything else. Singles, couples, throuples and all are welcome! Pop off that top and […]
Kanuga Triathlon
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleJoin us Sunday, August 9th, 2026 for the Inaugural Kanuga Triathlon in Hendersonville! Kanuga Triathlon is a new sprint-distance triathlon in Western North Carolina designed to be welcoming, scenic, and memorable. Featuring a time-trial swim start in Kanuga Lake, a mixed-surface bike course, and a fast 5K run, this destination race meets athletes where they […]
COUNTRY BRUNCH w/ Jackson Grimm
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Jackson Grimm Asheville songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Holler Choir + Susto Stringband
Exhibition on Screen | John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJOHN SINGER SARGENT Directed by David Bickerstaff John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas and style influencers, Exhibition on Screen’s […]
New Amsterdam String Band
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleNew Amsterdam String Band unites virtuosity, fiddling, and improvisation. Founded while still students at The Juilliard School, NASB finds its roots in historic string playing combined with New York City energy. The ensemble has performed with Rhiannon Giddens and Paul Simon, and recently recorded for an upcoming PBS documentary, produced by Ken Burns. New Amsterdam […]
CAMP: The Greatest show! Circus Meets Stage – Aug 10-14
✨ THE GREATEST SHOW! Circus + Broadway Camp (ages 4–7 and 8-16) ✨ Step right up — it’s time for acrobatics, artistry, and AMAZING musical theater fun! Inspired by The Greatest Showman, this spectacular week blends circus skills with singing, dancing, storytelling, and confidence building. Campers will soar safely on aerial silks, dance to show-stopping […]
Demystifying Plumbing Part 2: Drain, Waste, Vent
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleAre you interested in building the skills and confidence to tackle your home plumbing issues? Join us for part 2 of our 3 part plumbing series: Demystifying Plumbing! This series will take a deep dive into home plumbing beginning with Part 1: Hot & Cold Water Supply, moving on to Part 2: Drain Waste Vent […]
The Paper Crowns Band
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesStanding Room Only The Paper Crowns Band Spiro & Nicole Nicolopoulos have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their electric ensemble The Paper Crowns Electric Band. Featuring an all-star line up with Michael Filippone, Mike Rhodes and Tony Cafiero. The Paper Crowns are known for their top tier improvised jams, soulful harmonies and […]
Centennial Sounds Presents Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses with The Wilder Flower
Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, BrasstownAmplifying 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 […]
Beginner & Intermediate Woodworking: Build a Modular Workbench
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleLearn basic and intermediate wood cutting, joining, and trimming skills through this hands on workshop! In pairs, participants will build a modular workbench to remain at the Tool library and support future workshops. Take home your own set of plans and the skills to build your own bench at home. Participants pairs will can expect […]
