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 April 21, 2026
The Beethoven 32
April 19-25 32 Pianists. 32 Sonatas. One Historic Week. Organized by concert pianist and educator Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, The Beethoven 32 is a monumental community celebration featuring 32 local and […]
Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Training)
In this multi-day, trauma-informed virtual training for WNC residents, you will learn about the physical and neurological stress response, and then practice simple tools to help manage overwhelm on the […]
Reconnect for Resilience (FREE 2-Day Virtual Training)
Resources For Resilience is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience in themselves and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April Classes at ARROWHEAD
We have a great line-up of classes starting in April, with more on the way!
April Classes at ARROWHEAD
Check out our newest classes in Old Fort!
Live Music at All Day Darling
Catch live jazz music at All Day Darling every Friday and Saturday night, along with dinner specials and drinks on the patio. April performance schedule: Friday, April 3 – Leo […]
Wednesday Evening Open Figure Drawing
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios is introducing a three-month trial of evening figure drawing sessions to gauge the arts community's interest in establishing a regular monthly figure drawing program. These non-instructional […]
Star Struck Charm Pendant Workshop
Make it yourself! Join us at our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio to make this silver + brass + CZ star charm. You'll solder, set, stamp, and polish your charm. Leave […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on […]
The Dolls of New Albion, A Steampunk Opera @ Asheville Performing Arts Academy
The Dolls of New Albion is a haunting musical journey through a fantastical city where love, loss, and invention collide. Told across four generations of the McAlistair family, this cult-favorite […]
UNC Asheville’s Spring Research and Creative Activity Symposium
From Afrofuturism to Air America, hellbenders to Helene, and SusAbility to Shinjū, UNC Asheville’s spring Symposium has something for everyone! Come tease your curiosity while learning about student creative and […]
Todd Albright & Arthur Terembula (Country Blues Summit)
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE TODD ALBRIGHT Todd Albright is a country blues, twelve-string guitar player and vocalist based in Detroit, Michigan. Grounded in […]
