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 June 3, 2026
Stillness and Motion
In this exhibition we are presenting works that depict contrasts and connections between calm and energy, balance and disruption. Works presented interpret movement and moments of stillness that offer reflection […]
Urban Sketchers Takeover Exhibit at RAD Rendezvous
In conjunction with Carolinas Sketch Crawl (June 5-7), an exhibit of sketches from the Urban Sketchers chapters of Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville (SC) will be on view at RAD Rendevous […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Art Class for Kids!
The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer […]
Golden Folk Sessions
6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of […]
George Trouble & The Zealots-“Entanglement” Release Party/ Bob Dylan’s 85th Birthday Celebration
George Trouble & The Zealots release thir 6th album-"Entanglement" on Sunday, May 24th at The Grey Eagle. It's also Bob Dylan's 85th Birthday. The setlist will integrate "Entanglement" with Dylan's […]
Jump into JUNE Classes!
Jump into some fantastic classes at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios!
Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab
Creative Alchemy: An Enneagram & Writing Lab Wednesdays in June, from 11:00am-1:00pm EST In this series, we’ll use the Enneagram, a wisdom tradition that has long been employed as a […]
Simply Charmed – Drop-In – June 2026
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]
The Good, Bad and the Ugly?
In this 4 - week workshop, we will be embracing the artistic process and learn to push past the “Ugly Stages” and embrace the art of creative experimentation. We will […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
RESISTANCE! Exploring resistance with your feet, body and life, what are you rebellious about in your body and life? What are somethings in your body and life that you are […]
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BATIK WITH LANA HALL
Introduction to Modern Batik (2.5 hours) A beginner-friendly introduction to batik, focusing on how resist works and how pigments flow on fabric. Participants create a mosaic-style textile piece using simple […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
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, […]
Tank and The Bangas: The Last Balloon Tour
TANK AND THE BANGAS For Tank and the Bangas, music is a vessel for unbridled joy and transcendent connection—forces as integral to their essence as their wildly original sound. On […]
