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].

Emo Night Brooklyn

Revival Asheville 66 Asheland Ave, Asheville

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised us, ruined us, and somehow still define us. We’re taking over Revival in Asheville on 13 June 2026 for a night of screaming every word, moshing with strangers, and feeling absolutely everything. This is not […]

$25.88

RAD Half Marathon & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

Get ready to experience the 5th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC! The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is more than just a race—it’s a high-energy celebration of Asheville’s creative heartbeat. Set in the heart of the River Arts District, this event supports […]

You Can Make Friends -w- Your Saw! – with Joanne Davis-Woods

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

Join Guest Instructor Joanne Davis-Woods for this hands on Metal Sawing for Jewelry workshop. This will be a small class with good one on one attention. Topics covered will be saw blade choice and methods of refining, how to use a saw as a file, and materials for “thrumming”, along with best methods for transferring […]

$120.00

Country Brunch – June 14

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

The Grey Eagle and Leona Wild Collective Present Country Brunch with JoJo Harnish Sunday, June 14 11am-2pm All Ages This is a FREE event!

Free

Weekly Sunday Scrabble

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

If you enjoy word games like Wordle, Boggle, Words with Friends or online Scrabble this may be the place for you! Equipment is provided. Drop in when you can; leave when you want. All levels of play. A “cheat sheet” for new players and free challenges. See you Sunday!

Free

Pat Byrne with 5J Barrow | Sundays by the River

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon concert by the French Broad River featuring Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne with indie-folk band 5J Barrow! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! An Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. […]

$25

5JBARROW SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER IN OLIVETTE

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Join us for a beautiful Sunday afternoon concert with indie-folk band 5J Barrow! BYOB, BYOC (chair), Kids are free! 5j Barrow is a soulful indie band founded in 2011 by Broadway performers Eryn Murman and Jason Hite, whose heartfelt lyrics and evocative sound have captivated audiences from the Apollo Theater to Washington Square Park. Named […]

J Art Fest: Jane Kramer in Concert

Asheville Jewish Community Center 256 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the heartrending originality of her vocals and for the heavy-hitting lyrical eloquence of her songwriting. Her live performances are equally as poignant and engaging. She will be joined by River Guerguerian, Jake Wolf and Chris Rosser (Free Planet Radio) J Art Fest brings three standout arts events to […]

$18

PATIO SHOW: Julianna Jade

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE JULIANNA JADE Julianna Jade is an up and coming artist making waves with her angelic, ethereal voice. Her music feels like a spell, weaving light into every song. A lifelong artist, self-taught musician, and intuitive performer, Julianna channels both the beauty and ache of being alive […]

$12.09

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 with us at a show made just for you.

$18

RAD WOMEN, Femme Comedy in The RAD

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have an all femme show with a secret headliner! It's Pride Month and we are celebrating with some truly RAD Women! Join some of the best femme comedians from Asheville and a secret lady headliner […]

$15

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. The topography of her work interrogates the intersections of artistry and expression with form and tradition. A singular guitarist and voracious musical collaborator, Anderson crafts […]

$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 K-pop stars who battle supernatural forces — all while learning to shine on stage like true performers! Campers will: Learn songs from the movie and […]

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 focus on a theme. AVL clay is a beautiful, light-filled space with dedicated tables set up for our kids camp. We’ll create, have lunch together […]

$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 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! Youth Sessions […]

$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 Wonder. Embrace the mystery of the hidden card. Sip from the goblet of illusion. Grasp the hare of life from the nape of its neck […]

$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 Cibele Salviatto every month for a new ongoing series exploring the intersection between spirituality and courageous action grounded in love.  This Month: Rekindling the Flame […]

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 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 […]

$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 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, […]

$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 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 […]

$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 – 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 […]

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 a high-value crop that can work with your existing farm systems, this session will help you get clear on what’s realistic. We’ll cover: -A simple […]

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 friend! Make weird and wonderful art! Feel joyful! Creativity is resistance! Ekphrasis is the practice of writing about, in response to, or to expand on […]

$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 Beauty.

$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 artists from the Decoda Chamber Music Festival, featuring festival ensembles Hashi Duo and The Varick Trio. ————— Each summer in the Asheville region, Decoda leads […]

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 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 […]

$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 story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is… AMERICAN DREAMS: Tell us a five minute story about your lifelong aspiration. Pulling off […]

$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 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. […]

$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, 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 […]

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, and bring their goods to market!

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 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, […]

The Fire Inside: A Juneteenth Conversation on Liberation & Legacy

39 s market street 39 S Market St, Asheville

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. In conversation with […]

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 Wargo. This guided practice leads you into the deeply healing space between waking and sleeping for profound relaxation and renewal.

$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 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 […]

$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 with us at a show made just for you.

$18