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].
WindSync: Peter and the Wolf
Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesWindSync performs a family-friendly show that brings classical music to life with an unforgettable cast of characters. Complete with costumes and choreography, this engaging performance introduces the five wind instruments of the orchestra and concludes with an exciting retelling of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev. Peter, the wolf, and their friends the duck, […]
Berry Bowl Workshop with Jess
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIn this beginner-friendly workshop, students will create a handmade ceramic berry bowl using simple handbuilding techniques. We’ll shape the bowl, add drainage holes, and personalize it with texture or decoration. Berry bowls are perfect for washing and serving fresh fruit, and each one comes out a little different. No pottery experience is needed—just come ready […]
Modelface Comedy presents Billy Wayne Davis
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedy in Asheville. This Sunday we have the great Billy Wayne Davis at Eulogy in the South Slope! Billy Wayne Davis has appeared on Conan, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, lent his voice & producing skills to SquidBillies, hosted a travel doc for CMT, opened for Sturgill Simpson, […]
WindSync
Rosen Concert Hall, Broyhill Music Center 813 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesOver nearly two decades of performing, WindSync has proven itself “a major force in the American chamber music landscape” (Arts and Culture Texas), leaping from prizewinning Concert Artists Guild and Fischoff performances to the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Library of Congress, Metropolitan Museum of Art and more. Breaking the “fourth wall” between performers and […]
Metalsmithing 101 Intensive: July 13th and 14th
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesWant to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly metalsmithing course teaches the basic skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This 2 Day Intensive will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, textures, and more! Included is 2 Open […]
Clay Summer Camp for Kids
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortIntroduce your child to the joy of playing and creating with clay. Clay is an almost limitless medium that allows children to create and build fine hand motor skills. During this four day camp, we will explore creating fairy houses or animals using the pinch method, animal wall hangings using the slab method, and treasure […]
OPEN STUDIO – JULY EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
The Curious Quest: A Narrative Writer’s Guide to the Hero’s Journey
OnlineThe Curious Quest: A Narrative Writer’s Guide to the Hero’s Journey Wednesdays, July 15-August 26 from 6:00-8:00pm EST (No class August 5) Venture into the heart of your writing practice while engaging the Hero’s and Heroine’s Journeys as templates for personal narrative and story. Facilitated by Alli Marshall. Over the course of six weeks we’ll […]
TJ & Dave
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesFULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE DOUBLE DIP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS…. TJ & DAVE Join us for one night only as world-renowned improv comedy legends, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, aka TJ & Dave, bring their unique COMPLETELY IMPROVISED two-man show to the Grey Eagle stage! TJ and Dave walk out on stage […]
Double Dip Productions Presents: TJ & Dave
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleALL AGES| FULLY SEATED SHOW | LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM TICKETS AVAILABLE DOUBLE DIP PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS.... TJ & DAVE Join us for one night only as world-renowned improv comedy legends, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, aka TJ & Dave, bring their unique COMPLETELY IMPROVISED two-man show to the Grey Eagle stage! TJ and Dave walk […]
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, AshevilleThis is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 artists will have their work for sale, ranging from fine jewelry to handcrafted furniture to handwoven garments and more, including representation from Qualla Arts, the […]
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.
Tryon Summer Youth Theater
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United StatesDisney's "Newsies, Jr." musical theater production
Jenny Zigrino: Comedy in The Cultura Room
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Jenny Zigrino from Los Angeles in Asheville! With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage. She combines hilarious anecdotes and sharp, witty […]
ONE DAY FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesJoin artist Diane Kuehn and begin exploring your creative side with this one-day workshop designed for beginners and those who would like a refresher on the fundamentals of using polymer clay. We’ll cover everything you need to know about using polymer clay from the basic equipment and tools you need, to conditioning the clay, color […]
Magic with Kate Shela
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleA Transformational weekend of Dance. Over the course of this intimate retreat, Kate Shela invites you into a living, breathing exploration of your body as oracle, artist, and guide. Through daily movement journeys, immersive music, and spacious time for reflection, you’ll be guided to listen beneath the surface—into sensation, intuition, and the deep knowing of […]
Tryon Summer Youth Theater
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United StatesDisney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production
Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– STANDING ROOM ONLY Genre-defying Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones have been categorized as many things: Indie Alternative, Folk Rock, Dark Country, and Pop Americana, to name a few. Their music forms itself around Emerson’s songwriting, and the raw lyrics and visual storytelling pull listeners in from all walks of musical appreciation. Her songs are […]
2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesCome 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 […]
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 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 […]
Wavy Charcuterie Board Class
AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, AshevilleJoin 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 […]
Tryon Summer Youth Theater
Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Ave, Tryon, NC, United StatesDisney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production
Gluten-Free Comedy: Pineapple Jalapeno Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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, […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NCShow 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 […]
Buck Meek
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING 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 […]
Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
In Love with Lavender: The Art of Flower Pounding & Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleLearn 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 […]
2 DAY POLYMER CLAY WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesCome 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 […]
The Other Mozart
Valborg Theatre 480 Howard St, Boone, NC, United StatesThe 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 StatesDisney's "Newsies, Jr." musical production
Midnight North
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING 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 […]
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., AshevilleStep 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 […]
