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].

Third Thursday at the Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Third Thursday the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making and more! On June 20, join us for an eclectic evening featuring live music […]

$15

Sustainable Happiness AVL

Asheville YMCA 30 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Sustainable Happiness AVL is a community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy and friendships. This safe, supportive group is free and open to […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQ pride showcase

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender […]

$15

Summer M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show

Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa

Our June Asheville gem show will have over 25 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always […]

Free

Sun & Moon Self-Care Retreat

Lake Jocassee 161 Holcombe CIR, Salem

Enter your summer with intention and self-love. Join author/teacher, Renee Trudeau and soulful women on Fri., June 21st from 1-6 p.m. for her Sun & Moon Self-Care Retreat~ A Summer […]

$225

Full Moon in June Benefit

Patton Parker 95 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC, United States

COME CELEBRATE the midsummer strawberry full moon with an evening of music featuring the Ada Khoury Band, The Moon and You band and Kim Nelson! Walk in with your picnic […]

$20 – $25

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25

Standup Comedy Pageant Benefit for AFM

pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Slice of Life Comedy Friday June 21 at pleb urban winery for a fun Asheville Standup Comedy Pageant! We are raising money for 103.3ashevillefm our local community radio station, […]

$18

Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing!!! A killer lineup of local favorites […]

$15

Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman, NC

Join MountainTrue staff and partners for a guided snorkeling experience on the French Broad River’s headwaters at Champion Park in Rosman, NC. Come immerse yourself amongst the vibrant and diverse […]

$15 – $20

Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit

Center for Pioneer Life 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC, United States

Connie Regan-Blake is the featured storyteller at the first BLUE RIDGE STORYTELLING SUMMIT. The Blue Ridge Storytelling Summit brings acclaimed storytellers to perform live at the Center for Pioneer Life. […]

$5 – $25

The Bees’ Needs: Understanding and Supporting Pollinators Summit

Kittredge Theater 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Join us for a day of exhibits, short presentations, and a keynote by Dr. Stephen Buchmann. Globally renowned pollination ecologist, author, researcher and film consultant, Dr. Stephen Buchmann will address […]

$20 – $50

The Official Pride Bar Crawl – Asheville – 7th Annual

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Agenda 16:00 - 18:00 *REQUIRED Check In* 16:00 - 22:00 Bar Crawl With Drink Specials 22:00 - 23:59 After Party* 🌈✨ Join Us For The Ultimate Celebration - The Official […]

$10.00

Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé […]

$38.52

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Solstice Soirée”

Souther Williams Vineyard 655 Hoopers Creek Road, Fletcher

Solstice Soirée The BRO Chamber Ensemble hails the arrival of summer with an enchanted evening of music at Souther Williams Vineyard. The Blue Ridge Orchestra presents Solstice Soirée, an alfresco […]

$80

Comedy at Catawba: Kate Willett (early show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Kate Willett from NYC! Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and […]

$18

Comedy at Catawba: Kate Willett (late show)

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Kate Willett from NYC! Kate Willett is a comedian, actress and […]

$18

Midsummer Market

Wedge at Foundation 5 Foundy Street, Asheville

Experience the Midsummer Market at Wedge Foundation, where local artisans showcase their crafts amidst a vibrant community gathering. Indulge in a local beverage, engage with creators, and immerse yourself in […]

Free

The Golden Age of American Song

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Friends of Music Presents The Golden Age of American Song FLAT ROCK, N.C. – Broadway comes alive on Sunday, June 23 when Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Alan Massenburg

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Alan Massenburg from NYC!!! Alan Massenburg is a comedian, writer and actor […]

$15

Pride Month Plant Sale to Support Southern Equality Studios

Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Help us celebrate Pride Month by bringing home a plant friend! From June 24-30, 30% of all Plant Sales will be donated to Southern Equality Studios to further their work […]

Free

The Key to Love

#3 South Tunnel Rd. #3 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville

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Ride the Parkway Fundraiser for Veterans Museum

Imagine bicycling the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whew! U.S. military veterans John Buford and Rich Clarke, members of the Veterans History Museum’s Advisory Committee, will pedal 469 […]

Blood Drive

Ferguson Family YMCA 31 Westridge Market Place, Candler, NC, United States

Give blood, save lives! Come out to the Ferguson Family YMCA on Wed., June 26 and give the gift of life by donating blood. Appointments are required. To schedule an […]

Free

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]

Free

Matchmakers live comedy dating show at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have a special comedy/ dating show with Jenny Zigrino and Shahak Shapira from Los Angeles! […]

$15

THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Eyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro […]

$7

painting exhibition

Asheville Gallery of Art 82 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

I intend to mix and display what we have in order to achieve peace and happiness during sufferings, physiological and meaningful, with color and form.

Free

Free Adult Field Day

Buncombe County Sports Park 24 Apac Circle, Asheville, NC, United States

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hosting its first Adult Field Day! The event will take place on June 27 from 4-9 p.m. at Buncombe County Sports Park in fields […]

Free

PERFORMANCE: Gordon Beeferman + Stephanie Griffin

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Performance: Gordon Beeferman (piano) and Stephanie Griffin (viola) Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / […]

$15.00

Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface Comedy presents Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The Comedy is Funky but the ginger beer is Fresh Funky Fresh Comedy is an extra silly night of live comedy […]

$5

Mabilene + Sara Jean Kelley

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Country artist Mabilene takes the Citizen Vinyl stage on Thursday, June 27. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sara Jean Kelly opens. $12 advance / $15 at the […]

$12 – $15

Crisp Comedy, live in Leicester featuring Hunter Roberts

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Juan Nicolón

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Juan Nicolón from NYC!! Juan Nicolón is a Stand Up Comedian, Writer […]

$18

Freaky Friday Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the Freaky Friday stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local and […]

$15