The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.

 

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].

Independence Day Firework Celebration

Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United States

Get your lawn chairs and blankets ready! In celebration of Independence Day, Lake Julian Park’s annual firework display will be occurring at Lake Julian Park on June 29. The fireworks […]

Free

Community Day: Shifting Perceptions

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

The Asheville Art Museum invites you to a free Community Day celebrating its exhibition, Shifting Perceptions: Photographs from the Collection. Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of creativity and community engagement […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, 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

LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR on the last Saturday every month. LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians […]

$15

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Still Point Wellness 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC

5Rhythms® Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen Sunday, June 30th, 2024 Time: 10am-12noon Fee is $15-25, no one turned away! This class will meet once a month upon scheduled date. […]

$15 – $25

Mama & The Ruckus | Sundays on the River Series

Riverside Pavilion at Olivette 1069 Olivette Road, Asheville

Ruckus by the River! Don't miss this family-friendly Rhythm & Blues concert led by powerhouse blues vocalist Melissa McKinney (aka Mama) and her band The Ruckus. June 30 at 4 […]

$25

The Feast of St. John: Celebrating Henderson County

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

FLAT ROCK, N.C. Once again The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness celebrates its patron saint with the Feast of St. John the Baptist. In 2021, the historic […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Tom Luciano

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Tom Luciano from NYC! Tom Luciano, a native New Yorker, has […]

$15

Standup Comedy of Zo Myers!

The Bier Garden 46 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC

Come join us for a night of laughter with the hilarious Zo Myers at The Bier Garden! Get ready to be entertained by Zo's unique brand of humor and witty […]

$12

The Fourth of July at The Omni Grove Park Inn

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Celebrate Independence Day with us at The Omni Grove Park Inn, where grandeur meets festivity. Witness the night sky come alive with two breathtaking fireworks displays, enjoy live music in […]

Gingerbread in July at The Omni Grove Park Inn

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Join us at The Omni Grove Park Inn for Gingerbread in July and create unforgettable summer memories with a holiday twist. Ignite the holiday spirit early as children write their […]

Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new DELUXO vape inspired hard seltzer and we are celebrating with a vape inspired […]

$15

Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones

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 Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago! Clark Jones has been listed as one of […]

$18

Air Conditioning: Cool Comedy Showcase at Catawba

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

SCYTHIAN at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Washington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the […]

Comedy at Catawba: Clark Jones (late show)

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 Friday we have Clark Jones from Chicago! Clark Jones has been listed as one of […]

$18

Roll of the Dice Comedy at Catawba

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$15

Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

Rise & 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, Asheville

The 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 […]

$10

Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface 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 […]

$18

Flimflams and Shenanigans Comedy at New Origin

New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NC

Modelface 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 […]

Free

The Big Crafty

Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville

The 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 […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Scott Eason

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP 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 […]

$199.00

Free Hendersonville Rockstar Connect Networking Event (July, NC)

trailside brewing co 873 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville

Are 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, […]

Free

Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March […]

FREE

Artists in Residence Open Studio and Panel Discussion

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

This 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 […]

FILM SCREENING: Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros

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

Join 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 […]

Free

Suzie Brown + Scot Sax

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

Suzie 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 […]

$18 – $22

Summer RADiance – Chamber Music @ The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Celebrate 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 […]

$35

LaZoom Room Comedy featuring Dwight Simmons

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 Dwight Simmons! Dwight's debut comedy special, "Who's The Master" debuted on YouTube on July […]

$15

Black Mountain Blues

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

A 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 […]

Factory Fridays – Factory Outlet Store Grand Re-opening

Diamond Brand Gear 145 Cane Creek Industrial Park Rd, Ste 100, Fletcher, NC, United States

Diamond 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 […]