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].

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 […]

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

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

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

Don’t Tell Comedy River Arts District

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Free Popcorn available Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks […]

$27

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 […]

$225

Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Immerse 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, […]

$52

ONE DAY FUNDAMENTALS OF POLYMER WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN

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

Join 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 […]

$95.00

Magic with Kate Shela

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

A 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 […]

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 […]

$285.00

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 […]

$27

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. […]

$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 […]

$285.00

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

$225

3 HOUR TERRARIUM BUILDING WORKSHOP WITH FRANK NUSS

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

BYOB- Build your own bottle - terrarium bottle that is! Half day terrarium workshop with Frank Nuss. Frank is a horticulture grad and miniature plant enthusiast, who propagates his own […]

$95.00

Living Poem: One Day Portrait & Presence Weaving of Women

House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, Rutherfordton

A living poem in the mountains, with a ceremonial portrait experience. In the heat of Appalachian summer, join writer, Reiki master teacher, and retreat leader, Katelyn Wargo, and creative artist, […]

$697

CAMP: Stay Gold: Inspired by The Outsiders – July 27-31

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ STAY GOLD: OUTSIDERS MUSIC and DANCE Summer Camp (ages 10–18) ✨ Step into the world of greasers, dreamers, and misfits in a week inspired by the hit Broadway musical […]

Centennial Sounds Presents Cornbread & Tortillas with Zoe & Cloyd

Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown

Amplifying 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 […]

$5 – $25

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 […]

$225

Bark & Bolt 5k, 1 mile & 100 meter

Patton Park 114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville

Ready, Set… WOOF! 🐾 Join us at Patton Park on Saturday, August 1 for the 4th Annual Bark & Bolt Races, presented by Hunter Subaru, in Hendersonville. This family and […]

KOKEDAMA MOSS PLANTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIE GUY

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

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Japanese gardening with our Kokedama Workshop. Kokedama, which translates to 'moss ball', is a traditional Japanese art form where the root ball of […]

$90.00

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 […]

Golden Hour Yoga & Private Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Immerse 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, […]

$52

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 […]

Free

Twilight Trail 5k

Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

We'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 […]

Kanuga Triathlon

Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

Join 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 […]

CAMP: Kpop demon hunters! – Aug 17-21

✨ KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Summer Camp (ages 4-7) ✨ Join us for an unforgettable week of music, magic, and high-energy fun as we dive into the world of K-pop stars […]

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – ANN WATCHER, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST

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

(FREE) Ann Watcher will be on hand to share her techniques and experience in oil paintings. Ann’s inspiration is creating a visual experience. She describes herself as a painter of […]

Free

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 […]

$27