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].
Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Online via ZoomJoin facilitator Alli Marshall for ADVENTURES IN EKPHRASIS: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art, a four-week online writing workshop. Wednesdays, June 17-July 8, 6-8pm EST; ONLINE via ZOOM. Bring a […]
Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years & Beyond
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesAppearing under the stars in the newly-reopened Peace Center Pavilion amphitheater, Cowboy Junkies will perform a career-spanning show from breakthrough album The Trinity Session to their most recent, Such Ferocious […]
Third Thursday with DCMF Artists at the Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Third Thursday, the Asheville Arts Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy live music with […]
Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleJoin Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at Highland Brewing on June 18th for breakfast with a twist that you don’t want to miss! Habitat’s “Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner” features 7 […]
THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “AMERICAN DREAMS”
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a […]
Rooftop Comedy featuring Dan Frigolette
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC favorite Dan Frigolette on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes […]
Cultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesCultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit at Warren Wilson College brings together farmers, scientists, artists, community organizers, neighbors, and curious people from all walks of life for two days of conversation, learning, […]
Ujamaa Marketplace – Juneteenth Edition
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleJoin us for the Juneteenth Edition of the Ujamaa Marketplace, where culture meets commerce, creativity, and community—an intentional space where emerging entrepreneurs and artisans showcase their talents, build meaningful connections, […]
Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Junteenth and Civic Season
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleIMPACT is a juried multimedia exhibition exploring the powerful influence and interconnectedness of people, places, and communities in an increasingly technology-centered world. Presented by the Asheville Black Art Futures Research-Practice […]
The Fire Inside: A Juneteenth Conversation on Liberation & Legacy
39 s market street 39 S Market St, AshevilleJoin Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, author of The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin & Audre Lorde, for a special Juneteenth conversation at Noir Collective AVL. Dr. Vesely-Flad is the […]
Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleExperience a restorative Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep - similar to guided meditation and hypnosis) and Reiki session in the salt cave with Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum Event : Letters From Home
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans, celebrate people, and unite the nation through music. Letters From Home infuses the classic style of war-time music with a […]
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleAsheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh […]
Squirrel Nut Zippers: Celebrating 30 Years of “Hot”
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSQUIREL NUT ZIPPERS When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta […]
Modelface Comedy presents Brittany Carney
Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Brittany Carny from NYC! Brittany Carney performs around the country, and is based […]
Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle Presents Our First Annual Summer Market Series ~ Unique hand crafted items made locally with love Saturday, June 20 Saturday, July 18 Saturday August 15 10am-2pm This […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JEFF RIPPLE, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Jeff Ripple will be on hand to share his methods in original oil painting and more. Jeff is dedicated to a poetic realism in landscape painting inspired by intriguing […]
A Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a vibrant Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum, featuring Decoda and artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF). This all-ages experience invites […]
Joyride Improv Workshop: Winning Is for Losers
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleJune 20 & 21 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Story Parlor In improv, the moment you try to “win” the scene, you often lose the thing that matters most: […]
Photoshop Layers Made Easy! Two-Part Series
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSession One: The Mystery of “Layers” — a challenge for many who want to learn to use Adobe Photoshop! In reality, layers are a great tool and easy to use, […]
AMICI : CLAVIOPIA
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for a very exciting program of music for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano, a wonderful combination of instruments. Antonello DiMatteo, the principal clarinet of the Philadelphia Ballet, makes his […]
DEAKIN with Tony Rolando and Sarah Louise + Her Feral Kin
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR 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 || […]
Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave 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 […]
Robyn Hitchcock (full band!)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesROBYN 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, […]
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 […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCSUMMER 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 […]
Decoda Chamber Music at The NC Arboretum
NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United StatesArboretum, 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 […]
Burlesque Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. […]
Weekly Sunday Scrabble
Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesIf 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 […]
Chatham Rabbits for Helene Recovery
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat RockThe 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 […]
RAD Comedy: Dad Jokes, Father’s Day Showcase
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Allen Stone
Coach Music Factory at Peace Center 310 S. Main St., GreenvilleAppearing 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.
CAMP: WITCHES of Oz: For Good – June 22-26 (actors and theater techies)
Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, ArdenWITCHES 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 […]
WNC Animals Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleGet 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, […]
Centennial Sounds Presents Amythyst Kiah Band with OkCello
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 […]
