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].
Summer Market Series: Locally Made Arts and Crafts
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle Presents Our First Annual Summer Market Series ~ Unique hand crafted items made locally with love Saturday, June 20 Saturday, July 18 Saturday August 15 10am-2pm This is a FREE event! Vendor inquiries ~ email [email protected]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JEFF RIPPLE, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Jeff Ripple will be on hand to share his methods in original oil painting and more. Jeff 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 […]
Joyride Improv Workshop: Winning Is for Losers
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleJune 20 & 21 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Story Parlor In improv, the moment you try to “win” the scene, you often lose the thing that matters most: connection. This two-day improv workshop focuses on letting go of control, negotiation, and performance instincts so you can create scenes that feel honest, alive, and […]
Photoshop Layers Made Easy! Two-Part Series
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSession 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 […]
DEAKIN with Tony Rolando and Sarah Louise + Her Feral Kin
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Deakin with Tony Rolando + Sarah Louise & Her Feral Kin Saturday, June 20th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Deakin Deakin (Josh Dibb) is an artist, composer, mixer & producer. As a founding member of the seminal band Animal Collective, he has […]
Gluten-Free Comedy: Lime Agave Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, […]
Robyn Hitchcock (full band!)
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesROBYN HITCHCOCK With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist – surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed many genres with humor, intelligence and originality over 30 albums and seemingly infinite live performances. From The […]
Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCSUMMER SOLSTICE AND FATHER'S DAY! We have double celebrations in the month of June! Summer is where we embrace the Sun and the warmth that it provides for us. In Summer all of our plants, fruits and vegetables are in full bloom and ripen for picking. We honor Mother Earth for giving us magic in […]
Burlesque Brunch
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States-AGES 18+ -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque […]
RAD Comedy: Dad Jokes, Father’s Day Showcase
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we are celebrating Father's Day! Dad Jokes! is a show celebrating the worst form of comedy. Get ready to groan, roll your eyes and have the best dang time with a bunch of genuine dads! ages 16+ doors […]
CAMP: WITCHES of Oz: For Good – June 22-26 (actors and theater techies)
Asheville Junior Theater 174 Bradley Branch Rd, ArdenWITCHES of oz: for good - June 22-26 (actors and theater techies) ✨ WITCHES OF OZ: FOR GOOD Summer Camp (ages 8–16) ✨ Follow the yellow brick road into a magical week of music, movement, and storytelling — inspired by the hit 2026 movie sequel in the beloved land of Oz! Campers step into the […]
Centennial Sounds Presents Amythyst Kiah Band with OkCello
Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, BrasstownAmplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]
Matt Heckler
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MATT HECKLER Matt Heckler is the fiddle player you wish still existed. Hailing from the Catskill Mtns, a physiographic subrange to the Appalachian chain, Heckler has been embraced by mountain music and culture from early on. Self-taught on fiddle, banjo and guitar, he can weave together […]
Brother Wallace
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesBROTHER WALLACE A true force of nature, Brother Wallace was born to make music that ignites pure joy, even in the darkest of moments. Since getting his start playing piano in church at 11 years old, the Georgia-bred artist has followed his lifelong passion down an extraordinary path that spans from sharing the stage with […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
asia house 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCALL ABOUT SUMMER! After June 21st, Summer Solstice we welcome the Sun and Warmth of Mother Earth. We need to check in with our bodies to see if you are ready for what is to unfold during the Summer! Are you energized by the Sun? Do you feel like melting from all of the heat? […]
Corey Stevenson Band w/ The Mad Dog Blues Band: An Evening of Blues, Soul and Rock’n’roll
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– STANDING ROOM ONLY COREY STEVENSON BANDFrom the coal town of Man, West Virginia to the Carolinas, The Corey Stevenson Band delivers a powerful blend of Southern rock, country, and blues. Fronted by Corey Stevenson, the band is known for its raw energy, gritty authenticity, and standout guitar work. By 14, Corey was already making […]
Hot Riffs Comedy at AVL Guitar Pedals
Asheville Guitar Pedals 444 Haywood Rd., AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to be back at Asheville Guitar Pedals! Hot Riffs Comedy features the best local and regional comedians on the iconic AVL Guitar Pedals stage in West Asheville. Hosted by Jordan Ballard ages 18+ Doors at 6:30pm, […]
Golden Hour & Private Cave
Asheville Salt Cave 12 Eagle St., Asheville, North CarolinaImmerse in a deeply nourishing salt cave experience and in the final 15 minutes your instructor will guide you through gentle movements to bring your awareness back to the present, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck. As the sun sets over the mountains, enjoy a grounding Slow-Flow-N-Yin practice.
Reverb of Resistance: A Night of Music and Art to Benefit LGBT+ Artists
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesPARTIALLY SEATED SHOW PAY WHAT YOU CAN MODEL DONATIONS AND TICKET PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY Free ticket link: https://southernequality.org/reverbrequest/
Creative Strings Showcase 6-25
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThis summer, the annual Creative Strings Workshop & Festival returns to Black Mountain, NC, bringing together world-class bowed string musicians for two weeks of inspiring music, collaboration, and education. Led by Asheville-based internationally recognized violinist and educator Christian Howes, the program runs June 22–July 3 and welcomes 40 violin, viola, cello, and string players for […]
Queer Comedy Party: Rooftop Edition
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have a special Pride Month Show 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 […]
Home Sweet Home Abstract Painting Workshop
Red House Art Gallery & Studios 101 Cherry Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesLocal mixed media artist Miranda Wildman welcomes you to the whimsical world of abstract landscape painting. Using wood painting panels as our substrate, we will explore layers upon layers of abstract mark making with vibrant acrylic paint. After we have set the stage with our luscious painted backgrounds, we will add quaint cottages, grand facades, […]
Crisp Comedy live in Leicester featuring Danny Felix
Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorite Danny Felix! Danny Felix is a storyteller, comic, and public library enthusiast from Asheville, NC. They could have made millions as a […]
Zoe & Cloyd | The Foreign Landers with special guest Kevin Kehrberg
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesZoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread appeal. Natalya, a classically trained musician from Massachusetts with deep roots in […]
Sonida Gallo Negro
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY SONIDO GALLO NEGRO Sonido Gallo Negro is a band from Mexico City going back to the roots of psychedelic tropical music with guitars, eccentric organs, analog synthesizers, theremin… they mix exotic rarity and esoterism which will alter your perception and force you to dance until you get exhausted. Add to it visual […]
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise […]
Rewilding Through Writing Workshop
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleKatherine Saul and Alli Marshall lead a one-day creative writing workshop at the NC Arboretum on Saturday, June 27, 10am-4pm. Explore your connection to nature through creative writing and art making. By aligning with the natural world we’re able to experience calm, peace, and awareness of our own intuition. Principles of forest bathing, mindfulness, and […]
PATIO SHOW: Swift Silver
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SWIFT SILVER Swift Silver is the musical partnership of Anna Kline and John Looney. For 15 years, they’ve cultivated a sound drawn from the well of Southern soul, blues, and Appalachian roots music. Anchored by Anna’s vivid lyrics and John’s masterful arrangements, Swift Silver’s songcraft stays […]
Sean Patton, Live Comedy Special Taping (early show)
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCModelface Comedy Club is so excited to invite you to the Live Taping of Sean Patton's next comedy special at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!! Sponsored by Golden Goat Cannabis and Culture Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City […]
The Punch Brothers
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesPunch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded […]
Punch Brothers
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United StatesPunch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded […]
Sean Patton, Live Comedy Special Taping (late show)
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCModelface Comedy is so excited to invite you to the Live Taping of Sean Patton's next comedy special at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!! Sponsored by Golden Goat Cannabis and Culture Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and […]
Mosaic art for beginners and overcoming fear of Grouting!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThis is a full-day class, so bring a lunch or some snacks and something to drink. Students will create 2 mosaics. In the first half of the class, we will learn terminology, tools, history, and materials needed, and will begin constructing our mosaics using a combination of ceramic tiles and stained glass. After a short […]
