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].

APLR Presents: Marisa Anderson

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Marisa Anderson Sunday, June 14th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Marisa Anderson Marisa Anderson’s music transcends borders. […]

$23.70

CAMP: Kpop demon hunters! – JUne 15-19

Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, Arden

✨ KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! Summer Camp (ages 4-7 AND 8-16) ✨ Join us for an unforgettable week of music, magic, and high-energy fun as we dive into the world of […]

Kids Maker’s Camp

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Our kids maker’s camp is the perfect summertime activity to let your imagination wander while keeping your hands busy. Taught by a seasoned local elementary art teacher each week will […]

$225

Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’

Evergreen Community Charter School 50 Bell Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Camp Bangin' & Sangin'! is back for summer 2026! 🥁🎶 Led by Billy Jonas, this fun music day camp returns to Asheville this summer with something for everyone. Whether you're […]

$375

NOW! Karaoke Band

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

STANDING/SINGING ROOM ONLY! COME JOIN THE BAND! NOW! KARAOKE BAND This one’s for the night owls. The dreamers. The magical believers. This one is for the Nights. The Nights Of […]

$13.16

Sacred Activism – Rekindling the Flame

Zoom (Virtual) 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

How can our spiritual work serve the transformation of the world we live in? How do we navigate grief, anger, and hope in times of division? Join Beth Hedquist and […]

Fused Glass-Powder Migration

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

In this class, we will be making 2, 6-inch plates using the powder migration technique. We will be using a variety of powders in making our color choices. We will […]

$70.00

Your Own Personal Fairy Tale

Online

Your Own Personal Fairy Tale Tuesdays, June 16-July 28 from 6:30-8:30pm EST
 What if, at the edge of change, we are not lost—but standing at the threshold of a story […]

$300

Decoda + Ringdown at the Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Decoda and Ringdown take the stage at the Asheville Art Museum for a vibrant, genre-defying evening of music. This special collaboration brings together Decoda, Carnegie Hall’s only affiliate ensemble, with […]

$15 – $30

People Behind the Care: Honoring Mission Health employees past and present!

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

Join Reclaim Healthcare WNC and National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC)/ National Nurses United (NNU) as we honor retired and current Mission Health employees for their dedicated service to our community […]

Free

Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm

Live Online 0000, everywhere, NC, United States

Hey folks — we’re hosting a by-donation live webinar called Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm. If you have land (even a small piece) and you’ve been curious about mushrooms as […]

Free – $25

Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art

Online via Zoom

Join 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 […]

$160 – $240

Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years & Beyond

Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Appearing 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 […]

$55.00

Third Thursday with DCMF Artists at the Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Every 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, , Asheville

Join 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 […]

$130

THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “AMERICAN DREAMS”

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

The 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 […]

$22.37

Rooftop Comedy featuring Dan Frigolette

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every 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 […]

$18

Cultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Cultivating 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, […]

Free

Ujamaa Marketplace – Juneteenth Edition

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

Join 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, Asheville

IMPACT 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 […]

Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Experience 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 […]

$58

Swannanoa Valley Museum Event : Letters From Home

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

The 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 […]

$25.00

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’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 […]

$18

Squirrel Nut Zippers: Celebrating 30 Years of “Hot”

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

SQUIREL 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 […]

$38.41

Modelface Comedy presents Brittany Carney

Green Man Brewery 27 Buxton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface 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 […]

$18

Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts

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

The 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

A Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Join 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, Asheville

June 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: […]

$80

Photoshop Layers Made Easy! Two-Part Series

Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Session 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, […]

$60 – $100

AMICI : CLAVIOPIA

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join 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, NC

APLR 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 || […]

$23.70

Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave 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 […]

$18

Robyn Hitchcock (full band!)

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

ROBYN 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, […]

$38.41