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].
Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones (late show)
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago! Clark Jones has been listed as one of the top 11 comedians by BET.com and his standup has appeared on HBO's "Crashing", "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac" on Starz, and the "2 Dope […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy at Catawba
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One […]
Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleRise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.
The Big Crafty
Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, AshevilleThe Big Crafty is back at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, noon-6 p.m. Saturday is $10 at the box office, Sunday is Community Day — free for everyone. Join us for an inspiring weekend with 180+ of the most wonderful artists, makers, & crafters around! We can’t […]
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 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18
Flimflams and Shenanigans Comedy at New Origin
New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NCModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. Hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich, Flimflams Comedy takes place once a month at New Origin and no two shows are the same! The show is free but donations […]
The Big Crafty
Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, AshevilleThe Big Crafty is back at Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7, noon-6 p.m. Saturday is $10 at the box office, Sunday is Community Day — free for everyone. Join us for an inspiring weekend with 180+ of the most wonderful artists, makers, & crafters around! We can’t […]
Comedy at Catawba: Scott Eason
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have Scott Eason!! Scott Eason is a comedian (you probably figured that out) from Huntsville, Alabama (you might not have known that) and he knows what you’re thinking…and to answer your question he has no idea […]
XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENXP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so […]
VIRTUAL BOOK TALK: Fritz Horstman – Interacting with Color
VirtualBOOK TALK: Fritz Horstman – Interacting with Color Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 1pm EST Streaming to Vimeo + Facebook BMCM+AC presents a virtual book talk with Fritz Horstman, education director at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, exploring his new publication Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments. About the Book: […]
Free Hendersonville Rockstar Connect Networking Event (July, NC)
trailside brewing co 873 Lenox Park Drive, HendersonvilleAre you ready to rock the networking scene in Hendersonville? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Trailside Brewing Co. Hosted by Jeff Patterson, this event is all about building meaningful relationships with people […]
MountainTrue Presents Brainy Brews: French Broad River Edition in Asheville, NC
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleHave you ever wondered if the French Broad River is safe to play in? Join MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper, Hartwell Carson, to learn more about the state of the French Broad River and MountainTrue’s current initiatives to improve the health of our River, and how you can help. Our friends at The Rad Brewing Company […]
Artists in Residence Open Studio and Panel Discussion
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United StatesThis summer Artists in Residence Justin Archer, Nava Lubelski, c marquez, and Luis A. Sahagun have transformed the Center for Craft’s Ideation Lab into a place for creating, researching, and exploring craft. On July 11th at 5:30pm you are invited to see what they have been up to!
FILM SCREENING: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaJoin us for a screening of Deep Listening, a new documentary film project on the life and work of American icon Pauline Oliveros. Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016) composer, performer, humanitarian, was an important pioneer in American Music. Acclaimed internationally, for six decades she explored sound-forging new ground for herself and others. Through improvisation, electronic music, ritual, […]
Suzie Brown + Scot Sax
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSuzie Brown and Scot Sax return to the Citizen Vinyl stage on July 11. 7 p.m. show, 6 p.m. doors. $18 in advance / $22 at the door. A 1970s-inspired folk-pop songwriter, Suzie Brown has chased her unique muse for a decade, making modern-day roots music that nods to the soul singers, heartland rockers, and […]
Summer RADiance – Chamber Music @ The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleCelebrate the laid-back mountain lifestyle this summer with a chamber music takeover at this iconic River Arts District venue. Bring your friends, grab a drink and bites from the on-site taqueria and enjoy a liberated listening experience with works from Dvořák, Smith, Wiancko and Mendelssohn, among others. The Jasper and Opal String Quartets collaborate on […]
LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Dwight Simmons
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Dwight Simmons! Dwight's debut comedy special, "Who's The Master" debuted on YouTube on July of 2023. In that same year, he was selected to the 10,000 Laughs, Milwaukee, Flyover and West-End Comedy Festivals. His self-produced album "Sip and Pass" […]
Black Mountain Blues
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesA Mountain of Blues in a little town that rocks. A three day music Festival in downtown Black Mountain. Black Mountain Blues is more than a Music Festival – we are dedicated to honoring the deeply rooted history and influence of the Blues on Americana Music and U.S history. The Blues is a testament of […]
Factory Fridays – Factory Outlet Store Grand Re-opening
Diamond Brand Gear 145 Cane Creek Industrial Park Rd, Ste 100, Fletcher, NC, United StatesDiamond Brand Gear is thrilled to announce the grand re-opening of their historic factory outlet store this summer! Join us on July 12th for the launch of "Factory Fridays," a new weekly shopping experience with a unique behind-the-scenes look into the craft gear-making process. Every Friday afternoon from 1-5pm, guests will get the opportunity to... […]
Lakisha Blount: When We See Us
Tyger Tyger Gallery 191 Lyman Street, Studio 144, Asheville, NC, United StatesTyger Tyger Gallery is delighted to announce its upcoming solo exhibition, When We See Us, featuring the bright, bold and vibrant artwork of local artist Lakisha Blount. Born in the historic Black community of Texana, North Carolina, Blount honors the essence of her experiences and generational stories of Black mountain life in Appalachia through her […]
Summer Mountain Street Dances
Downtown Waynesville Main Street Main St, WaynesvilleSwing, stomp, and spin along with our mountain community at Waynesville’s Summer Street Dances, a cherished tradition brimming with Haywood hospitality! Dance your way into the 100+ year history of families gathering to watch traditional dance teams, listen to live bluegrass, and cut the rug––or, in this case, the street. There will be three dances […]
Comedy at Catawba: Mia Jackson
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Mia Jackson from NYC!!! Mia Jackson, a native of Columbus, GA, started her stand up career in Atlanta. Now living in New York, Mia performs regularly around the city when not on the road. In 2022, she […]
Summer Event Series: Open Jam Night
Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesJuly 12, 2024 07:00PM - 10:00PM Come to listen or jam out! We are now hosting an Open Jam Night in The Canopy at Art Garden AVL every 2nd Friday of the month! Hosted by The Pot Stirred and local band, East Ritual! You can come and listen, or sign up to show off your […]
A Slow Ride a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThree generations of women take a Sunday ride. A story about the tension, humor, affection and near-demented discord of families; the journey of mothers and daughters; in-jokes, embarrassment and eyeball rolling; but also the concerns and terrors of living under — and living with someone within — the shadow of encroaching dementia.
Neurographics and Exploration
Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., FairviewNeurographics and Exploration with Ellen Haack, is an artistic method using your senses. You tap into your mental and psychological creativity to realize personal insights. If you are interested in Zentangle and creating spontaneously, this is the workshop for you!
“Our Landscape” Group Exhibit Opening Reception
Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us on Second Saturdays each month of 2024 for our Who Am I, Who Are We? exhibit in collaboration with The River Arts District! Each month we will be exploring a new subtopic as it relates to the overarching exhibit topic, with each of our artists telling their stories in this group exhibit. Join […]
5 Year Anniversary Party & “SENSES” Art Opening
Foundation Studios 27 Foundy St, Asheville, NCHelp us celebrate 5 years of our art collective with live art, live music, and more to be announced! Featuring the opening of our Resident Artist showcase "SENSES" exploring the five senses through varying mediums. Sight: this one’s fairly obvious at a visual art show, but you can expect artwork playing with distortion, perspective, and […]
Comedy at Catawba: Mia Jackson
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Mia Jackson from NYC!!! Mia Jackson, a native of Columbus, GA, started her stand up career in Atlanta. Now living in New York, Mia performs regularly around the city when not on the road. In 2022, she […]
A Slow Ride, a play byJoseph Reed Hayes
Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThree generations of women take a Sunday ride. A story about the tension, humor, affection and near-demented discord of families; the journey of mothers and daughters; in-jokes, embarrassment and eyeball rolling; but also the concerns and terrors of living under — and living with someone within — the shadow of encroaching dementia.
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:45, show at […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Still Point Wellness 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC5Rhythms® Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen This class will meet once a month on Sundays. Sunday July 14th Description: The invitation for this class to explore, discover and uncover all the different ways we handle this face paced changing world with our bodies. Moving to the Maps created by Gabrielle will be our guide […]
LOOM Imports & Friends July Pop-Up Shop + Open Studio
YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NCLOOM Imports + Friends JULY Open Studio + Pop Up Shop Join us for our July open studio & pop up shop Sunday, July 14 11-4pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC Shop home goods, wooden kitchenware, art, jewelry, accessories + vintage clothing with: @loomimports @kerrwoodworking @gennypopshop @townesandbirdie @twindenimco @annajohnsonjewelry Additional parking across street at […]
A Slow Ride, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes
Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThree generations of women take a Sunday ride. A story about the tension, humor, affection and near-demented discord of families; the journey of mothers and daughters; in-jokes, embarrassment and eyeball rolling; but also the concerns and terrors of living under — and living with someone within — the shadow of encroaching dementia.
Katie Oates with Owen Walsh | Sundays on the River Series
Riverside Pavilion at Olivette 1069 Olivette Road, AshevilleEnjoy an outdoor concert on the French Broad River by Katie Oates and special guest Owen Walsh! Katie Oates knows how to sing. She’s been singing for as long as she can remember. The daughter of a preacher, she belted hymns from her crib as a toddler to wake up her parents. Over the years […]
Comedy at Catawba: Brad Sativa
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, 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. I recently had two professional stand Up sets released for Don’t Tell Comedy entitled “Black Southern Observations” and Stand Up Nashville on CircleTV. He also has […]