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].
Events for March 21, 2026
“Tiny Beautiful Things” at NC Stage
Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from […]
Wild Sanctuary Retreat: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition
Kanuga invites the community to welcome spring with music and self-reflection during a three-day “Wild Sanctuary Retreat: Contemplative Spiritual Practice in the Celtic Tradition,” Friday through Sunday, March 20–22. Led […]
Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents Dialogue: Lindenfeld + Lindenfeld, an exhibition celebrating the works of mother-daughter artists, Lore Kadden Lindenfeld and Naomi Lindenfeld. Lore, who attended and […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]
Simply Charmed
This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! […]
Simply Charmed with Workshops/Classes/Appointments
Come stamp and hammer a charm pendant to your liking in Ignite's new Downtown Asheville studio! Group friendly up to 14 and a fun and quick experience in jewelry making. […]
Jeopardy! Bar League at Bear’s Smokehouse
This is Jeopardy! Get ready for an epic trivia experience like no other with Jeopardy! Bar League. Geeks Who Drink is partnering with Sony Pictures Television and bringing America's Favorite […]
Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These […]
ONLINE Spring Native Plant & Shrub Sale benefiting MountainTrue
🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 […]
Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains, this 75-minute mindful, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If […]
Getting Going on the Wheel at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
If you've wanted to learn to throw pottery but have felt intimidated, this beginner class is for you! I aim to help each student move through the first, often frustrating, […]
Clay as Canvas with Molly Morningglory
If you're a painter, this 8-week Clay workshop is for you! Using tiles or simple hand-built forms, we will focus on exploring surface materials such as decorative slips, underglazes, terra […]
Decorative Wall Hangings at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
Learn to create unique and beautiful wall hangings during this weekly hand-building class. You'll be exposed to different types of wall hangings and explore surface design techniques. You'll get to […]
Garden Sculptures with Molly Morningglory
Join Molly for this great new 7-week class focusing on stackable sculptures for the home and garden. We will work to construct modular pieces that will bring a new energy […]
Wheel-Thrown-Wednesday with Jess
Spin, shape, and get hands-on with clay! This 7-week, beginner-friendly pottery class teaches the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, and pulling walls to make simple bowls and cups. […]
Spin Saturdays: Intro to Wheel Throwing
Make the most of your weekend learning a new skill- throwing clay! In this 7-week beginner's pottery class, we will walk you through the basics of throwing pottery on the […]
National Quilt Day
Join the Southern Highland Craft Guild at the Folk Art Center for National Quilt Day, featuring live quilting demonstrations, a special quilt exhibit, and family-friendly activities celebrating Appalachian textile traditions.
New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half
The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back for 2026, celebrating Asheville’s resilience with a course that highlights the city’s best—historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts […]
Weekend Workshop in Storytelling
This intimate course in storytelling for all levels features longtime Swannanoa Gathering instructor Josh Goforth (Traditional Song Week) alongside Chautauqua scholar and accomplished local storyteller Becky Stone. Josh brings extensive […]
WNC Build and Remodel Expo
The WNC Build and Remodel Expo returns March 21-22, 2026, at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center in Fletcher. Produced by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JERRY MAXEY, BASKET AND MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery. Jerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and […]
It’s a Wrap!
This workshop is geared toward beginners or near-beginning wire wrap students. Adults and teens. Those with some experience may work on a more advanced project, while the beginners will learn […]
AyurPrana Listening Room Presents: Marc Ribot
Marc Ribot, who the New York Times describes as “a deceptively articulate artist who uses inarticulateness as an expressive device,” has released 25 albums under his own name over a […]
All Your Friends
An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at […]
All Your Friends
An indie dance party for the ones who still romanticize a scratched iPod, American Spirits, and a blurry night soundtracked by bloghouse and post-punk revival. All Your Friends is at […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Hibiscus-Lavender Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a […]
The Hubbub – A Local Food Benefit for WNC Small Farms and Food Systems
The Hubbub is WNC Food Coalition's inaugural benefit in support of small farms and the food hubs who buy, sell, and stock fresh, local, charitable food across Western North Carolina. […]
John McCutcheon
Sat, Mar 21 • 8 pm Grammy-nominated master instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author—McCutcheon is folk music’s true Renaissance man. Wherever he performs, his legendary charm resonates with audiences of […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available […]
