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].

Rooftop Comedy featuring Matt Fernandez

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 Florida favorite Matt Fernandez on the rooftop at Antidote! Matt Fernandez's approach […]

$18

An Evening With Patterson Hood (of Drive-By Truckers)

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

PATTERSON HOOD Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood’s fourth solo album and first in over 12 years, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams sees the veteran singer, guitarist, and songwriter exploring his […]

$34.57

ABSFest Thursday: Opening Festivities

DayTrip 174 Broadway St, Ashville, NC, United States

This relaxed evening will feature live music by The ABSFest house band from 8-11pm. Between 8-9:30 we will have a sampling of performances by some of the amazing cast of […]

$15

Mountain Biking and Hiking Art Exhibit – Call for Artists

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

Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is hosting an art exhibit at our gallery. This exhibition explores the deep connection between movement and landscape through the experiences of mountain biking and hiking. […]

Sketching Without Fear (Workshop)

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl 2026 (June 5-7), Trackside Studios is offering a free 2-hour workshop for beginner sketchers.

Free

GALLERY WALK – NAN DAVIS, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST

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

(FREE) The Gallery Walk in June will feature original oil artist Nan Davis. Nan’s desire is to create beautiful paintings. With a degree in Art, but a need for a […]

Free

Downtown Arts District First Friday Art Walk

Lexington Glassworks 81 South Lexington Ave, Asheville

Downtown Arts District hosts First Friday Art Walks 5-8pm, every first Friday of the month through December. For Friday, June 5, DAD has organized a passport adventure with the following businesses: Benjamin […]

Free

Drink & Draw at Wedge Brewery at Foundation

Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy Street, Asheville

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), sketchers are invited to gather at Wedge Brewery at Foundation to sketch, hang out, and pass around their sketchbooks to share their […]

Wood Fired Comedy at Cultura

Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a delicious showcase in Asheville! Join a group of the regions best comedians at […]

$18

APLR Presents: Esther Rose

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Esther Rose Friday, June 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Esther Rose Esther Rose was on a […]

$27.01

ABSFest Friday: FanDom Nerdlesque at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

ABSFest Friday FanDom Nerdlesque VIP Doors: 7:00 PM GA Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38222122 ABSFEST FRIDAY […]

$30

High Horse

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

HIGH HORSE is a Boston-based progressive-acoustic stringband breathing the energy of alternative rock into an indelible blend of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Folk magic with crisp vocals and virtuosic chops. Four […]

$22.00

ABSFest Friday FanDom Nerdlesque

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

AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE ABSFEST FRIDAY FANDOM NERDLESQUE We’re bringing back our Friday Nerdlesque show for our 17th year, bringing together national burlesque, sideshow […]

$32.37

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

VaVaVooom 57 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating […]

$15

Boho Brass Earrings

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into brass using a rolling mill. A […]

$75.00

WAX AND BLOOM – A SILK BATIK MASTER CLASS WITH LANA HALL

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

A deeper, immersive workshop using hot wax and botanical printing on silk. Participants use leaves and plants as stamps to build layered compositions, working from light to dark to create […]

$115.00

AAUW Book Sale

Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Book sale, family time, memory making escapade. Come enjoy the festive week with our family by bringing yours. *Date and times as follows* Saturday June 6, 2026 (10am - 7pm) […]

Free

AAUW Brevard 56th Annual Book Sale

Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

This is our 56th annual book sale event. Located on Brevard College Campus. This year, event will be at McClarty-Goodson Hall. Directions will be provided once you enter the college. […]

Free

Hammered Wide Band Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]

$120.00

ABSFest Saturday: Belly Burly Fusion Fun with Natasha Riot

The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville

Come sass it up in this super fun bellydance/burlesque fusion workshop! Designed for all levels of movers and shakers, we will be movin’ and shakin’ with absolutely zero judgement, so […]

$40

FREE PATIO SHOW: Canon Tyler

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

CANON TYLER Canon Tyler is a singer-songwriter & guitarist from the hills of North Georgia. With sonic elements of Bluegrass and Contemporary Acoustic Music, Tyler’s lyrics blend the story telling […]

Free

Drink & Draw at Hi-Wire Brewing

Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl, sketchers are invited to gather at Hi-Wire Brewing RAD to sketch, hang out and pass around their sketchbooks to share their art with others.

ABSFest Saturday Spectacular at The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville

Our 17th annual Saturday Spectacular is THE Burlesque & Variety Show not to miss in Asheville! Legendary artists from across the country light up the stage, bringing live music, empowering […]

$35

Little Women

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC

Based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — as they navigate the joys, heartbreaks, and coming […]

American Tune: Simon, Croce, & Taylor

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

American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon, Jim Croce and […]

$30.00

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Pride Edition

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! We are celebrating Pride Month in Comedy!! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this […]

$18

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]

$18

Yoga Taco Mosa

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

Join us for Yoga Taco Mosa the first Sunday of every month. This is a donation based slow flow class lead by the ever so lovely, Clare Desmelik. Bring your […]

Free

ABSFest Sunday Brunch: Church of the Decadence at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

ABSFest Brunch: Church of Decadence Doors: 12:00 PM Show: 12:30 PM AGES 18+ SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38222123 ABSFEST BRUNCH: CHURCH OF DECADENCE The […]

$27

5th Annual Asheville HoneyFest

Highland Brewing Co. 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200,, Asheville, NC, United States

Get ready to celebrate all things honey, pollinators, and community at Asheville HoneyFest 2026! Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 12-6PM at Highland Brewing for an unforgettable afternoon […]

Free

The Persephone Project Novelette Launch Extravaganza

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

ALLI MARSHALL launches her new novelette The Persephone Project with a reading, book signing, Persephone-inspired music, treats, and surprises. Dress as your inner goddess! Flower crowns appreciated.
 Sunday, June 7, […]

Free

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

Stephens Lee Recreation Center 30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Your favorite word game! Maybe you enjoy Wordle, or Boggle, or Words with Friends, or online Scrabble! Or maybe you remember enjoying Scrabble in the past! We have all the […]

Free