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].
RAD Comedy featuring Brad Sativa
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Brad Sativa from Nashville! Brad Sativa, a Nashville Based Comedian/Actor. He recently had 2 new sets in features 2022: 1st Don’t Tell Comedy (Surpassed 100K on Youtube) and a clean CircleTV (Grand Ole Opry Channel) on […]
Level Up! featuring Rocket League – Youth eSports Camp
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENHave fun playing your favorite video games with new friends! A fun camp focused on community building and game play. Join your friends, make new friends, learn and improve basic skills, professional coaches, organized and monitored game play. Come build your new gaming community! Monday-Friday, Half-day and Full-day options. *Bring your own lunch
BINGO night with Asheville Rotary Club
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenFamily Bingo Night w/ Asheville Rotary Club Tuesday, June 24th Drop in between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM You can't beat a night of free bingo, fun prizes, great bbq, and delicious brews! Grab your family and friends, and help us make a difference in Asheville. Proceeds in June go to Asheville Rotary Club. See […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCEmbody and Embrace Summer! Summer is the season for heat, playful times, time to explore the outdoors and time to sit and enjoy a cold beverage! We will celebrate the Summer Season and all that it has to offer. How does the body embrace the Summer? Are you open, closed or both to that the […]
PERFORMANCE + ARTIST TALK: Richard Garet
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaRichard Garet is a contemporary artist whose work spans sound art, experimental music, visual art, and multimedia installation. Merging sound, vision, and technology, Garet creates immersive environments that examine perception, time, and the evolving relationships between analog and digital media, often through ontological inquiries and the activation of background noise. In Rebirth, Garet explores cycles […]
Slice Comedy Standup Pageant Finale
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesWednesday June 25, 2025. 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel's website) These shows sellout! Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime! Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area's […]
Grand Re-Opening for Elderflower
Elderflower Homestead 1611 Charlotte Hwy, FairviewElderflower Community, a local non-profit, is thrilled to announce its grand re-opening on June 26, 2025. The celebration marks a significant milestone for the Elderflower property, which has been rebuilt and enhanced after being forced to close its doors due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene last fall. The grand re-opening event will take […]
Elderflower Care Community and Arby’s Foundation Celebrate Grand Reopening following Hurricane Helene Devastation
Elderflower Care Community, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for dementia patients and their families, alongside the Arby’s Foundation will celebrate its grand re-opening with the Asheville community on Thursday, June 26. Elderflower will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. with food and music for guests to follow.
Live Music w/Leather Britches @ 12 Bones
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenLeather Britches is an old time duo that focuses on traditional Appalachain music. From ripping fiddle and banjo numbers to heartwrenching ballads, they bring music born of ancient times into the present.
Open Studio Party + Sale
YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NCJoin us for an open studio shopping event featuring vintage clothing & accessories by Lucca Collective, Sure Please and Genny Pop Vintage and home goods, textiles and gifts from LOOM Imports Friday, June 27th 4-7pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd. Woodfin, NC We won’t be hosting our monthly open studio events like last summer, so come […]
Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleJoin Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo of Woven Light LLC in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep. Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about […]
Crisp Comedy featuring Josie Beers
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Josie Beers from Hendersonville!!! Josie Beers tells jokes inspired by her life as a married gym rat […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesThe Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong, Located at the Historic Train Depot in the heart of downtown Hendersonville's Seventh Avenue District. Opening its doors every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, this market is a testament to local community support and sustainable living. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or […]
North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Concert “Hello Summer”!
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesNorth Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players present Hello Summer! Join the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra as we celebrate the beginning of summer with concerts of virtuoso baroque music, including Spring and Summer from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” In addition to the stunning “Seasons,” the program includes Bach’s violin concerto in A minor and some fun 17th […]
Pinkish Floyd
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesExperience the magic of Pink Floyd like never before! Featuring veteran performers from Broadway, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, and the UK, Pinkish Floyd brings an immersive, multimedia concert experience to life. This nine-piece tribute band—complete with two frontmen, guitars, keys, saxophone, bass, drums, and powerhouse backing vocalists—delivers Pink Floyd’s iconic sound and spirit with […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Biltmore Village
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be 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 Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
GAGGING: Queer Comedy Showcase
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a ridiculously gay lineup of amazing comedians!!! GAGGING: A Queer Comedy Showcase Celebrate all the aspects of queer life through laughter. You don't have to be gay to attend the show, you just have to be cool because […]
Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class
Dunn's Rock Community Center 461 Conestee Rd, Brevard, NC, United StatesWild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress and celebrate community. Show up 10 mins early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle and journal! Location: Brevard, NC. […]
Junk Journaling Workshop
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenDiscover how to get started with this unique mixed-media journaling technique, focusing on creativity and personal expression. All experience levels welcome! $10 if you bring your own journal. $20 for journal and supplies. Drop by any time between 5 and 7!
The Feast of St. John: Celebrating Henderson County
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat RockFLAT ROCK, N.C. Once again The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness celebrates its patron saint with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. For the fifth year, the historic church extends the festivities outside the parish to encompass the broader community. The celebration will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
JORTS! Stand Up Comedy Showcase
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents JORTS! a stand up comedy showcase featuring hot comedy and even hotter knees! Put on your best jorts or cut up some jeans and make a new pair because tonight we are rolling knees out! All the comedians will be rocking their best pair and we want to see y'all in yours. […]
Cayla Clark: Bout to Burst Comedy Special
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Cayla Clark: Bout to Burst at Eulogy. Cayla's last big comedy show before she gives birth! Cayla Clark is a playwright, comedian, and producer based in Asheville, North Carolina. She studied playwriting at UCLA and still holds a deep love for theater, even as her creative work has expanded into comedy and […]
JULY Art Classes
Every month, Arrowhead Gallery & Studios offers a wide range of art classes in their new location in Old Fort! They have a working studio for Pottery, Stained Glass, Fused Glass, as well as a designated classroom for varied art classes for adults and children. Check out their website for all the fabulous details! www.arrowheadart.org […]
JULY Art Classes
JULY ART CLASSES Arrowhead Art Gallery and Studios offers a variety of art classes for adults and children. July 1 - Tuesday Art Time July 2 - Mixed Media Art Journaling July 2 - Clay - Need a Vase for Those? July 7 - Dragon in Flight Sun catcher July 9 - Glass Pattern Bar […]
Live Music w/ Drayton Aldridge
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenDrayton Aldridge performs timeless music with the class and charisma to match. With a well-crafted mix of old school swing jazz, honky tonk, and rock ‘n roll from the golden age of radio, he has captured the attention and imagination of fans in western North Carolina and beyond.
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesThe Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong, Located at the Historic Train Depot in the heart of downtown Hendersonville's Seventh Avenue District. Opening its doors every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, this market is a testament to local community support and sustainable living. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or […]
ARTIST TALK: Alison Croney Moses
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaJoin us for a PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk with Alison Croney Moses, recipient of the 2024 Black Mountain College International Artist Prize. This event will take place at BMCM+AC, and is free and open to all, no registration required. Boston-based artist Alison Croney Moses creates wooden objects that reach out to your senses—the smell of cedar, […]
schleich® Bag Tag Make & Take
Tryon International Equestrian Center 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring🎨 Get Creative with schleich® at Tryon International! 🐴 Join us for a free, hands-on craft experience at Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters at Tryon International Equestrian Center on July 5th, 12th, and 19th from 5PM to 7PM (while supplies last)! Kids and families are invited to design and take home their very own schleich® bag […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry! ages 18+ doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, […]
The Witching Hour, dark and dirty comedy
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR Brewing The Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Food available before the show from Boy Howdy ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]
Minecraft Redstone Engineering Youth eSports Camp
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENExplore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you'll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into hands-on projects, from crafting intricate contraptions to mastering circuitry, and unleash your creativity in an immersive journey through the realm of Redstone engineering! Monday-Friday, Half-day […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCCountry and Appalachian Wave It is important to pay tribute to the many musicians, song writers and singers who contributed to Country and Appalachian music! Country and Appalachian music has inspired so many styles of dance. Join me in this movement exploration. We move to the maps of Gabrielle. Picture by Russ Photographer. Homewood, 19 […]
