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. (To Note: We are currently having issues with our submission page, but it should be fixed soon. If your event is taking place before October 12, 2026, please email your event information and image to the address below.)

 

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.

 

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 event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

YMI Cultural Center

Address
39 S. Market Street
Asheville , 28801 Get Directions
Phone (828) 257-4540
Website www.ymiculturalcenter.org

Events at this venue

Today

  • Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    A powerful American classic returns to Asheville for a second season—bringing exceptional theater, culture, and community together at one of the nation’s most historic African American cultural institutions. Presented by Table & Mic Studios, a subsidiary of Eagle Market Street Development Corporation, CDC, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner returns with an outstanding, seasoned professional cast […]

    $35,

  • James C. McMillan Honorary Luncheon

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    Join us for a special luncheon celebrating the life and artistic legacy of North Carolina artist James C. McMillan. Guests will enjoy lunch, included with every ticket, while exploring McMillan's remarkable contributions to the state's cultural landscape. Experience a never-before-seen exhibition featuring more than 20 works by the artist, offering a rare opportunity to view […]

    $55.20

  • Black Experience Book Club – Juneteenth Edition

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    YMI Black Experience Book Club is a multi-racial, multicultural, multi-ethnic gathering engaging in cross racial dialogue. We read books written by authors who identify as Black which serves as a backdrop to sharing our lived experiences. We meet the 4th Thursdays at The Gallery @ YMI (2nd floor, main building) Borrow your book from Noir […]

  • Impact [.!?$]: An Art Exhibition for Junteenth and Civic Season

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    IMPACT is a juried multimedia exhibition exploring the powerful influence and interconnectedness of people, places, and communities in an increasingly technology-centered world. Presented by the Asheville Black Art Futures Research-Practice Partnership in collaboration with the YMI Cultural Center, the exhibition features original photography, text, collage, fiber art, and audio-visual works that examine how our actions, […]

  • Ujamaa Marketplace – Juneteenth Edition

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    Join us for the Juneteenth Edition of the Ujamaa Marketplace, where culture meets commerce, creativity, and community—an intentional space where emerging entrepreneurs and artisans showcase their talents, build meaningful connections, and bring their goods to market!

  • Art Earth and Soul Kollective Exhibition

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    The YMI Cultural Center will open Art Earth Soul Kollective, a multidisciplinary exhibition examining race, space, faith, and belonging in American life. The opening reception on Friday, January 31 will feature visual and sonic works, a live performance, and opportunities for informal conversation. The exhibition remains on view through March 20. Opening Reception: Friday, January […]

    Free

  • Exhibition: “Portraits of Dignity: Do You See Me Now?” by Joseph Pearson

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    Asheville, NC — On January 10, 2026, the historic YMI Cultural Center will open “Portraits of Dignity: Do You See Me Now?,” a compelling new body of figurative work by Asheville-based painter Joseph Pearson. Steeped in empathy, social realism, and decades of artistic discipline, this exhibition invites viewers to reconsider how society sees—or fails to […]

    Free

  • Tired Souls: King and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    Written and Performed by Award-Winning Playwright and Actor, Mike Wiley Co-presented by NC Stage and the YMI Cultural Center *Please note: All performances of Tired Souls will take place at the YMI Cultural Institute at 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville* Tired Souls opens in Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955 – the day Rosa […]

    $6 – $36