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SUMMARY:DEAKIN with Tony Rolando and Sarah Louise + Her Feral Kin
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Deakin with Tony Rolando + Sarah Louise & Her Feral Kin \nSaturday\, June 20th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Show 7PM \nDeakin \nDeakin (Josh Dibb) is an artist\, composer\, mixer & producer. As a founding member of the seminal band Animal Collective\, he has written & played on the bands studio albums Ark\, Campfire Songs\, Feels\, Strawberry Jam\, ODDSAC\, CHz\, Time Skiffs\, Isn’t It Now?\, and many EPS\, live & visual albums. He released his debut solo album\, Sleep Cycle in 2016 and has collaborated with a long list of artists. As a composer he has scored the films Crestone\, The Inspection (Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival) and most recently OBEX (Premiered at Sundance). As a mixer & producer\, he has produced records for Avey Tare\, Tickley Feather\, Herald\, and most recently the critically acclaimed album Sinister Grift by Panda Bear. He resides in Baltimore where he is currently putting the finishing touches on his next album \nTony Rolando \nTony Rolando is a self-taught musician and electronic musical instrument designer who started his career building electronics for artists\, such as the light controlled mixer for Simon Lee’s ‘Bus Obscura’\, working for Moog Music and playing in bands. He has recently released music with Important Records and the Asheville\, NC-based Ceremony of Seasons. \nSarah Louise & Her Feral Kin \nSarah Louise and Her Feral Kin is a free improv project with a mission to helps us remember what kind of animal we are. The music and lineup is different every time\, but the same spirit of re-inhabiting our wilder parts in service to collective healing and expression remains the same. Ryan Oslance\, swamp drenched like a gator\, joins Sarah on percussion with a shimmering spread of found objects. \nAll ages\nEnding Time is an estimate\nTicket Price will increase day of show.  Save by buying before!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/deakin-with-tony-rolando-and-sarah-louise-her-feral-kin/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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SUMMARY:AMICI : CLAVIOPIA
DESCRIPTION: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 AmiciMusic debut along with violinist Irina Rostomashvilli from the Republic of Georgia\, who returns to perform with Artistic Director/pianist Daniel Weiser.  They will perform exciting works by Paul Schoenfield\, Peter Schickele (aka PDQ Bach)\, Dmitri Shostakovich\, Waldemar von Baussnern\, plus a very fun Klezmer Wedding by Srul Irving Glick.  You will love this program!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/amici-claviopia/
LOCATION:White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Rd  \, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
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SUMMARY:Photoshop Layers Made Easy! Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION: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\, plus they give you a wide range of adjustments to perfect your photographs!  This 2 part\, six-hour workshop will teach how to 1) choose and create “adjustment layers\,” 2) create masks to modify layers\, 3) add selected filters\, and 4) handle the layers in general. As we progress through the information\, you will follow along on your computer using the instructor’s sample images\, then work with your own. You will also receive an informative PDF handout containing key information that you learn in the class. NOTE: You may attend Session One only.\nSession Two: (You must have attended Session One to take part in this session): We’ll review Session One’s material — The Mystery of “Layers” — then view your sample images\, including your process using layers in Photoshop. Your images must be TIFF images. This will be a gentle session to review and reinforce your understanding of using layers.\nBring your laptop computer with Photoshop installed (you can get a trial copy if you don’t already own it.) Also\, have with you images that you would like to work on should be either RAW or TIFF (no JPEGs!).
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/photoshop-layers-made-easy-two-part-series/
LOCATION:Red House Art Gallery & Studios\, 101 Cherry Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
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SUMMARY:Joyride Improv Workshop: Winning Is for Losers
DESCRIPTION:June 20 & 21 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Story Parlor \nIn improv\, the moment you try to “win” the scene\, you often lose the thing that matters most: connection. \nThis two-day improv workshop focuses on letting go of control\, negotiation\, and performance instincts so you can create scenes that feel honest\, alive\, and deeply connected. Through exercises and scene work\, we’ll practice active listening\, playing from presence\, and discovering the scene together instead of forcing ideas onto it. \nPlayers can also look forward to personalized feedback and heavy side coaching from Stevie\, Joyride Improv Founder & Teacher. \nWe’ll explore:\n– Connection over conflict\n– Discovery over invention\n– Resisting the urge to negotiate\n– Seeking to be affected and authentic emotional responses\n– Finding the answer in your scene partner’s eyes  \nWhen improvisers stop trying to win\, scenes become more surprising\, human\, and meaningful. The best scenes aren’t won—they’re shared\, collaboratively built\, and embodied.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/joyride-improv-workshop-winning-is-for-losers/
LOCATION:Story Parlor\, 227 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, 28806
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131631Z
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SUMMARY:A Day of Art + Music at the Asheville Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 you to explore the museum through sound\, creativity\, and connection.  \nEnjoy an interactive performance\, take part in hands-on workshops that blend listening\, composing\, and visual art-making\, and wander the galleries on a self-guided musical tour—where works of art are paired with live performances by DCMF musicians. The day culminates in Arboretum in the Museum\, an immersive musical experience in which solo performances unfold simultaneously throughout the space\, transforming the museum into a living\, breathing soundscape. \nSchedule \nNoon–12:30pm — Live Music on the Plaza \n12:30–1:15pm — Interactive Performance (Decoda Artists) \n1:30–2pm — Creative Art & Music Making & Live Music on the Plaza \n2–2:45pm — Musical Gallery Tour \n2:45–3:15pm — Creative Art & Music Making \n3:30pm — Arboretum in the Museum \n————— \nFree for Members or included with Museum admission. \nTickets: https://www.ashevilleart.org/visit/ticket-options/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/a-day-of-art-music-at-the-asheville-art-museum/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
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SUMMARY:ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JEFF RIPPLE\, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
DESCRIPTION:(FREE) Jeff Ripple will be on hand to share his methods in original oil painting and more. \nJeff is dedicated to a poetic realism in landscape painting inspired by intriguing compositions and fleeting moments of emotive light in nature. His style involves carefully planned drawings\, a reliance on sketches and studies painted in nature to inspire studio work\, and a focus on luminous atmosphere. Evidence of a human presence is often absent or subordinated in his landscapes. He sketches and paints regularly outdoors to create field studies that often focus on skies\, light on the landscape\, water\, trees\, rocks or really anything that interests him\, refining those ideas in the studio with a focus on atmosphere and achieving depth.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/encounters-with-creatives-jeff-ripple-original-oil-artist/
LOCATION:Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio\, 51 West Main Street\, Brevard\, NC\, 28712\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lucy Clark Gallery &amp%3B Studio":MAILTO:Lucy@lucyclarkgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
CREATED:20260522T220010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T133425Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts
DESCRIPTION:The Grey Eagle Presents\nOur First Annual Summer Market Series ~ Unique hand crafted items made locally with love\nSaturday\, June 20\nSaturday\, July 18\nSaturday August 15\n10am-2pm\nThis is a FREE event! \nVendor inquiries ~ email sarah@thegreyeagle.com
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/summer-market-series-locally-made-arts-and-crafts/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T220000
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SUMMARY:Modelface Comedy presents Brittany Carney
DESCRIPTION:Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Brittany Carny from NYC! \nBrittany Carney performs around the country\, and is based in New York. She is listed as one of Vulture Magazine’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know.” She wrote for and acted in That Damn Michael Che\, and appears on Fantasmas\, on HBO Max. Brittany has also written for Adult Swim and and Audible. She has opened Stavros Halkias\, Gary Gulman\, Joe Pera\, and Moshe Kasher. Brittany’s debut special\, That Is My Horse\,” is available on Youtube and Prime TV. \nages 18+\nDoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm \nThis is an outdoor show\, food available\nUpstairs bar\, above the Greenman tasting room \nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/modelface-comedy-presents-brittany-carney/
LOCATION:Green Man Brewery\, 27 Buxton Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T220000
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SUMMARY:Squirrel Nut Zippers: Celebrating 30 Years of “Hot”
DESCRIPTION:SQUIREL NUT ZIPPERS\nWhen 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 blues\, and Southern storytelling\, Hot rocketed Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground scene of Chapel Hill\, NC\, to the national stage\, going Platinum and defining a generation’s rediscovery of vintage Americana. \nThe band’s breakout sophomore album captured lightning in a bottle. Recorded at the famed Kingsway Studio in New Orleans (owned by Daneil Lanois)\, the record radiated with authenticity. Featuring a warm\, analog sound\, paired with wry\, vivid storytelling\, the album topped the Billboard 200 charts for an impressive 51 weeks and included such standout tracks as “Put a Lid On It\,” “Blue Angel\,” and its biggest hit to-date “Hell.” \n“Hell\,” which at the time\, was considered an unlikely radio single\, topped the Alternative Airplay charts at #13 and has become a pivotal piece of pop culture as it continues to heat up the radio and TV airwaves\, appearing on alt rock and Americana stations and in such prominent television shows as Wednesday (2025) and Lucifer (2021). \nNow\, 30 years later\, the Zippers are celebrating the ever-lasting magic of Hot with the “In The Afterlife” tour\, where the band will play the record in its entirety. The 30th celebration of Hot is not just a look back — it’s a salute to resilience\, innovation\, and the enduring power of a band that never stopped evolving. \nFormed in 1993 by Jimbo Mathus\, Katharine Whalen\, and a tight-knit group of musical misfits\, Squirrel Nut Zippers defied genre from the start. Their sound — an intoxicating mix of prohibition-era jazz\, big band bravado\, and punk-rock irreverence — invited listeners into a world where vaudeville met voodoo and speakeasy swagger met Southern soul. \nLed by Mathus\, and managed by original drummer Chris Phillips\, the modern-day Zippers continue to honor that legacy while breathing new life into their beloved catalog. As the Squirrel Nut Zippers bring Hot back to the stage\, fans old and new are rediscovering what made the album — and the band — so unforgettable. Music that swings\, sings\, and sizzles with soul.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/squirrel-nut-zippers-celebrating-30-years-of-hot/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T213000
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SUMMARY:The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION: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 with us at a show made just for you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-misfit-improv-comedy-show-7/
LOCATION:NC Stage Company\, 15 Stage Ln\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Misfit Improv":MAILTO:info@misfitimprov.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
CREATED:20260519T183454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185018Z
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SUMMARY:Swannanoa Valley Museum Event : Letters From Home
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Letters From Home is to honor veterans\, celebrate people\, and unite the nation through music. \nLetters From Home infuses the classic style of war-time music with a witty\, modern edge. Featuring high-energy singing and tap dancing performances by founder Erinn Dearth and self-proclaimed “tall guy” Dan Beckmann. Funny and heartfelt\, harmonic and uplifting\, Letters From Home will leave you feeling great about being human.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/swannanoa-valley-museum-event-letters-from-home/
LOCATION:The White Horse Black Mountain\, 105 Montreat Road\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White Horse Black Mountain":MAILTO:kiesakay@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
CREATED:20260430T204454Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave
DESCRIPTION: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 Wargo. This guided practice leads you into the deeply healing space between waking and sleeping for profound relaxation and renewal.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/yoga-nidra-reiki-in-the-salt-cave-4/
LOCATION:Asheville Salt Cave\, 16 North Liberty St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Salt Cave":MAILTO:info@ashevillesaltcave.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T230721Z
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SUMMARY:The Fire Inside: A Juneteenth Conversation on Liberation & Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 Founding Director of the Initiative for Black Buddhist Studies and an acclaimed scholar whose work explores Black culture\, spirituality\, and social justice. \nIn conversation with Noir Collective AVL co-owner Alexandria Monique Ravenel\, she will discuss the enduring wisdom of Baldwin and Lorde\, the pursuit of liberation\, and the power of Black intellectual traditions. A book signing will follow the discussion. \n📍 Noir Collective AVL\, 39 S. Market Street\, Asheville\, NC\n🗓 June 19 | 2:00 PM\n📚 Book signing following the event.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-fire-inside-a-juneteenth-conversation-on-liberation-legacy/
LOCATION:39 s market street\, 39 S Market St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOIR Collective AVL":MAILTO:noircollectiveavl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
CREATED:20260609T224638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T224638Z
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SUMMARY:Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Junteenth and Civic Season
DESCRIPTION: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 Partnership in collaboration with the YMI Cultural Center\, the exhibition features original photography\, text\, collage\, fiber art\, and audio-visual works that examine how our actions\, relationships\, and environments shape one another.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/impact-an-art-exhibition-for-junteenth-and-civic-season/
LOCATION:YMI Cultural Center\, 39 S. Market Street\, Asheville \, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMI Cultural Center":MAILTO:alexandria@ymiculturalcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T224536Z
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SUMMARY:Ujamaa Marketplace - Juneteenth Edition
DESCRIPTION: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\, and bring their goods to market!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ujamaa-marketplace-juneteenth-edition/
LOCATION:YMI Cultural Center\, 39 S. Market Street\, Asheville \, 28801
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260617T094148
CREATED:20260529T165450Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Tomorrow: Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION: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\, and celebration rooted in the belief that the future of our food and our land depends on all of us. At its heart\, the summit explores the intersection of food\, agriculture\, and climate and the communities working to shape that future. \nThe summit opens Friday\, June 19th with an evening honoring Juneteenth\, gathering around Black foodways\, land justice\, and the history and future of Black farming\, featuring a keynote by Kamal Bell\, live music\, and community conversation at Canon Lounge. Saturday\, June 20th expands into a full day of hands-on workshops\, farm walks\, panels\, and a community food fair exploring regenerative agriculture\, food systems\, climate justice\, and local solutions\, brought to life by a lineup of farmers\, scientists\, and community organizers from across the region. \nFriday\, June 19th honors Juneteenth with an evening of food\, music\, and conversation centered on Black foodways\, land justice\, and the history and future of Black farming — featuring a keynote by Kamal Bell and a community panel at Canon Lounge. \nSaturday\, June 20th is a full day of community gathering — with hands-on workshops\, panels\, talks\, art\, music and demonstrations exploring regenerative agriculture\, food systems\, climate justice\, and local solutions\, brought to life by farmers\, scientists\, and community organizers from across the region.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cultivating-tomorrow-climate-summit/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson College\, 701 Warren Wilson Rd\, Swannanoa\, NC\, 28778\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T110017Z
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SUMMARY:Rooftop Comedy featuring Dan Frigolette
DESCRIPTION: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! \nChemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. \nDan Frigolette is a stand up comedian and actor who has been seen on Bob and Tom Show\, HBO’s\nBoardwalk Empire\, Show Me A Hero\, Younger\, Sexy Beasts\, ElimiDate\, The Following\, Wendy Williams Show\, and the Artie Lange Show. \nIn 2026 he’s featured on M.I.A.\, RJ Decker\, and Outer Banks. \nages 21+\ndoors at 7:30pm\, show at 8pm\nTickets $18
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rooftop-comedy-featuring-dan-frigolette/
LOCATION:antidote\, 151 Coxe Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 27106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Modelface Comedy":MAILTO:modelfacecomedy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260529T145803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T184107Z
UID:93288-1781811000-1781818200@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “AMERICAN DREAMS”
DESCRIPTION: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 story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… \nAMERICAN DREAMS: Tell us a five minute story about your lifelong aspiration. Pulling off the impossible or failing in spectacular fashion. Overcoming the odds\, shirking expectations\, forging your own path come hell or high water. Give us your big swings\, your wildest flights of fancy\, your most epic home runs or your dreams dashed and deferred. Does the American Dream still exist? You tell us. \nDoors Open: 6:30 PM \nShow Starts: 7:30 PM \nTickets for Asheville StorySLAMs go on sale 3 weeks prior to the show date at 3 PM ET. \nSeating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final. As many as 10 tickets may be available at the door for all of our StorySLAMs on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWith special thanks to our sponsor\, BPR. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are opting in to receive email messages from The Moth on local events\, membership news\, donations\, and general information about Moth stories and storytelling workshops.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-moth-presents-asheville-storyslam-american-dreams/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260508T162307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T014149Z
UID:92368-1781805600-1781816400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Blueprint Breakfast for Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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 local chefs serving up breakfast-inspired dishes for dinner–each reflecting what ‘home’ means to them. This fun evening of creative cuisine\, craft beverages\, and live music supports of one of our region’s most pressing issues – housing. Purchase tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities at ashevillehabitat.org.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blueprint-breakfast-for-dinner/
LOCATION:Highland Brewing Company\,  12 Old Charlotte Hwy\, \, Asheville\, 28803
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity":MAILTO:info@ashevillehabitat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260610T222533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131622Z
UID:93672-1781802000-1781812800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Third Thursday with DCMF Artists at the Asheville Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEnjoy live music with artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival\, featuring festival ensembles Hashi Duo and The Varick Trio. \n————— \nEach summer in the Asheville region\, Decoda leads the Decoda Chamber Music Festival (DCMF)\, a dynamic program that brings together emerging musicians for an immersive experience in performance\, mentorship\, and creative collaboration—exploring how music can build community and inspire change. \nHashi Duo\, Costa Rican classical guitarist Adrian Montero and Japanese pianist Moe Takamatsu\, takes its name from the Japanese word for “bridge.” Their program creates a musical connection between Japan and Latin America\, weaving together traditional and contemporary works in a vibrant cross-cultural dialogue. \nThe Varick Trio features Kevin Kyaw (piano)\, Da Young (Rachel) Lim (violin)\, and Guilherme Batalha (clarinet)\, bringing together a rich blend of textures and voices in an engaging chamber music performance. \nFree with Museum Admission.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/third-thursday-with-dcmf-artists-at-the-asheville-art-museum/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HashiDuo-VarickTrio_Combined.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260602T200524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T224739Z
UID:93412-1781724600-1781731800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years & Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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 Beauty.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cowboy-junkies-celebrating-40-years-beyond/
LOCATION:Peace Center\, 300 South Main Street\, Greenville\, SC 29601\, USA\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cowboy.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260524T160656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T110011Z
UID:93140-1781719200-1781726400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nBring a friend! Make weird and wonderful art! Feel joyful! Creativity is resistance! \nEkphrasis is the practice of writing about\, in response to\, or to expand on a piece of visual art. It’s a fun way to generate ideas and break through block. In this workshop we’ll also use music\, film\, photography\, and craft as inspiration.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/creative-writing-inspired-by-visual-art/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260611T140559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131615Z
UID:93732-1781719200-1781722800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm
DESCRIPTION:Hey folks — we’re hosting a by-donation live webinar called Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm. \nIf you have land (even a small piece) and you’ve been curious about mushrooms as a high-value crop that can work with your existing farm systems\, this session will help you get clear on what’s realistic. \nWe’ll cover:\n-A simple big-picture map of what it takes to start (low-tech\, small budget)\n-Which production paths make sense first (fresh vs value-added vs supplies)\n-How to avoid the common pitfalls that waste time and money \n50% of all donations go to the Cherokee-led Center for Native Health.\nRegister Here:  \nhttps://www.theforestfarmacy.com/event/start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm-june/6051/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm-2/
LOCATION:Live Online\, 0000\, everywhere\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Forest Farmacy":MAILTO:sarah@theforestfarmacy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260613T034851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131610Z
UID:93773-1781634600-1781641800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:People Behind the Care: Honoring Mission Health employees past and present!
DESCRIPTION: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 – their tireless work has only been given lip-service by HCA. The staff at Mission do their best day in and day out to provide quality patient care in spite of the conditions surrounding them. \nEnjoy live music\, and CELEBRATE with us\, as we honor those who care for us all – the hardworking staff at Mission! \nThis is a FREE event!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/people-behind-the-care-honoring-mission-health-employees-past-and-present/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260610T222319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131601Z
UID:93669-1781634600-1781641800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Decoda + Ringdown at the Asheville Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 Ringdown for an electrifying evening of chamber music. Featuring celebrated songwriter Danni Lee Parpan and Pulitzer-Prize winning composer and North Carolina native Caroline Shaw\, Ringdown bridges classical and contemporary worlds together in a way that feels both expansive and deeply personal. \nThis program features celebrated works of chamber music\, alongside a collaborative set with Ringdown and Decoda\, blurring the lines between classical\, electronic\, and indie pop. Kicking off the 2026 Decoda Chamber Music Festival\, this concert experience is designed for devoted chamber music listeners and curious newcomers alike. \nVisit the Asheville Art Museum to purchase tickets: https://www.ashevilleart.org/event/a-musical-evening-with-decoda-ringdown-featuring-caroline-shaw-danni-lee-parpan/
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/decoda-ringdown-at-the-asheville-art-museum/
LOCATION:Asheville Art Museum\, 2 South Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260526T184549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T110005Z
UID:93178-1781634600-1781641800@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Your Own Personal Fairy Tale
DESCRIPTION:Your Own Personal Fairy Tale\nTuesdays\, June 16-July 28 from 6:30-8:30pm EST
 \nWhat if\, at the edge of change\, we are not lost—but standing at the threshold of a story waiting to be told? In this six-week online workshop (no class June 30)\, we’ll step into the landscape of fairy tales—where the ordinary becomes enchanted\, where transformation is inevitable\, and where meaning is carried through symbol\, archetype\, and image. Together\, we’ll wander beyond the limits of linear thinking and into the rich terrain of personal mythology\, where new ways of seeing—and being—begin to take shape.\nFacilitated by Erin Hallagan Clare. \nSliding Scale Registration | $250 / $300 / $350
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/your-own-personal-fairy-tale/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260514T221935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T001945Z
UID:92580-1781614800-1781625600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Fused Glass-Powder Migration
DESCRIPTION: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 take a look at how to apply powders and possible color reactions. We will make one plate using a warm color palette and another using a cool color palette. There is no glass cutting and this technique can be used in future creations in a variety of ways. These dishes are food safe and can serve a multitude of purposes. Show off your artwork.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fused-glass-powder-migration/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260512T030410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T014143Z
UID:92413-1781548200-1781555400@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Sacred Activism - Rekindling the Flame
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin Beth Hedquist and Cibele Salviatto every month for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love.  \nThis Month: Rekindling the Flame\nIn this session\, we focus on sustainability. We will explore practices to sustain the heart of the activist\, ensuring that our service comes from a place of fullness rather than depletion.\nTogether\, we will share specific spiritual practices to rekindle the flame. We will discover how to tend to our inner fire and find the nourishment necessary to remain engaged for the long haul. \nA Gift-Economy Exchange\nWe offer this series as a gift\, trusting participants to set their own fee. We invite you to choose an amount that reflects what you receive while remaining fiscally responsible.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sacred-activism-rekindling-the-flame/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)\, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail\, Hendersonville\, NC\, 28792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cibele Salviatto":MAILTO:csalviatto@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260604T070640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T121259Z
UID:93432-1781546400-1781553600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:NOW! Karaoke Band
DESCRIPTION:STANDING/SINGING ROOM ONLY!\nCOME JOIN THE BAND! \nNOW! KARAOKE BAND\nThis one’s for the night owls. The dreamers. The magical believers.\nThis one is for the Nights. The Nights Of Wonder. \nEmbrace the mystery of the hidden card. Sip from the goblet of illusion. Grasp the hare of life from the nape of its neck and pull slowly.\nNow Karaoke Band is bringing the magic on the road. And you know the magic words. \nJoin us on the road this summer for NIGHTS OF WONDER! Coming to a city near you.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/now-karaoke-band/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T094149
CREATED:20260611T160107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T131555Z
UID:93747-1781514000-1783695600@thelaurelofasheville.com
SUMMARY:Camp Bangin' & Sangin'
DESCRIPTION:Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’! is back for summer 2026! 🥁🎶\nLed by Billy Jonas\, this fun music day camp returns to Asheville this summer with something for everyone. Whether you’re signing up your kiddo or treating yourself to a week of making music and making friends\, we’d love to have you at CB&S! \nYouth Sessions (Ages 5–14)\nJune 15–19 | June 22–26 | June 29–July 3\nEvergreen Community Charter School\, 50 Bell Rd\, Asheville\n9am–3pm daily | Early drop-off & extended day available\n$375/week | Junior Counselors (ages 11–14): $250/week\nLimited scholarships available \nAdult Week\nJuly 6–10\nEvergreen Community Charter School\, 50 Bell Rd\, Asheville\n9am–3pm daily\nNo musical experience required — seriously\, none\nCB&S! is a week of songwriting\, homemade instrument-making\, body percussion\, singing\, and the kind of community you didn’t know you needed.  \n📝 Register now at billyjonas.com/about/camp/\nQuestions? Reach out at office@BillyJonas.com or 828-232-9962
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/camp-bangin-sangin-2/
LOCATION:Evergreen Community Charter School\, 50 Bell Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28805\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Billy Jonas Music":MAILTO:office@billyjonas.com
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