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 amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

Wee Wine & Dahlias

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Bullington Gardens invites you to experience the epitome of exclusivity with their new and exciting offering - twilight parties in the enchanting gardens. Now accepting reservations, this is your chance to indulge in a truly magical evening with your own private group of eight. From August 15 to October 14, 2023, Tuesday through Saturday, 4:30-6:30p.m., […]

$300.00

Yes, And… Adult Beginner Improv

Whitmire Activity Center 310 Lily Pond Drive, Hendersonville

Class cost: $180 Min students: 6 Max students: 15 Class Dates: Thursday, September 7-October 26 (8 weeks) Time: 7-9 pm Location: Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739 Must be 18+ to attend Last class will include a showcase of student’s work on the Hendersonville Theatre stage, which will be open to […]

$180

The Grimm’s Tale: Riding Hood

Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center 285 Livingston St., Asheville

Monica McDaniel's original play, Riding Hood, is a modern adaptation of the original Grimm's Tale, Little Red Riding Hood. The play features an all Black cast and utilizes Monica's hometown of Asheville, NC as a backdrop and supporting character. McDaniel reimagines the classic tale as an exploratory tool of Blackness, young love, familial obligation, and […]

$20

Orly Cogan: Holding On & Letting Go

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Using vintage fabrics such as table clothes, bed linens, and dish towels as her base material, Cogan adds hand interventions of embroidery, crochet, appliqué and paint, layering contemporary imagery onto repurposed textiles, engaging with ideas of feminism, beauty, art history, fairy tales, fantasy, and desire. Through semi-erotic depictions of the human figure, Cogan creates contrasting […]

Free

Cole Caswell: The Source, From the Blue Ridge

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by photographer Cole Caswell in our project space. This is Caswell’s first exhibition with the gallery and is presented in conjunction with Orly Cogan: Holding On & Letting Go in our main gallery. An opening reception for both artists will be held Friday, September 15 […]

Radium Girls

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. […]

$25

Asheville Outlets to Host National Drive Electric Events

Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road , Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville Outlets will host a 3-day series of National Drive Electric events from Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, 2023. Friday presents the Electric Equipment Expo, Saturday showcases the Blue Ridge Parkway EV Drive, and Sunday will feature the Drive Electric Vehicle Show. The events provide access to information on a wide range of […]

Creative Expression in Oil and Cold Wax Painting

Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., Fairview

Painting with oil and cold wax is fun and highly creative. Whether new to cold wax or more experienced, learn and explore various techniques to establish foundations and build layers to create visually expressive abstract paintings with visiting artist Mark Witzling. Combining approaches to mark-making, line, color, shape, value, and more, learn to bring your […]

$240

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope

Urban Orchard South Slope 24 Buxton ave, Asheville, NC

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. This show will have chairs provided This show is wheelchair accessible SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they take the stage. Every lineup is […]

$25

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. This show will have chairs provided This show is wheelchair accessible SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they take the stage. Every lineup is […]

$25

Asheville Symphony and Beer City Comic Con Present: Star Wars – Celebrating a Galaxy of Music

Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Join the Asheville Symphony on Salvage Station's outdoor stage to celebrate the music of Star Wars! Darko Butorac, conductor This is NOT a trap. The Asheville Symphony is proud to present a Star Wars themed program with Beer City Comic Con. Journey to a galaxy far, far away and experience your favorite musical moments from […]

$45 – $125

Comedy at Catawba: Ginny Hogan

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have Ginny Hogan from NYC!!! Ginny Hogan is an NYC-based writer and stand up comic. She's a contributor for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Cut, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, The Observer, McSweeney's, The Daily […]

$18

Freshen Up Comedy Showcase at Noble Cider

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

Freshen Up Comedy Showcase is the first monday of every month. The showcase highlights the best local comics from the Freshen Up Open Mic that happens every Monday at Noble Cider downtown. Local comics come out each week to try all of their new material and the best come back for the showcase. Ryan Gordon […]

Free

Evolution of Modular Synthesis with Chris Meyer and Dave Rossum

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming event featuring modular synthesis educator and musician Chris Meyer and synthesizer pioneer Dave Rossum. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 7 p.m., at Citizen Vinyl in Asheville, NC. Tickets for the Asheville event are $20. A livestream will also be offered. Access […]

$20

SAVE THE DATE 16th Annual HEAL Conference

MAHEC Education Building 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders Annual HEAL Conference addresses disordered eating and eating disorders recovery by presenting experts from various sectors of the industry. HEAL offers professional development and networking opportunities as well as education for the general public. This program, now in its 16th year, is expanding through collaboration with MAHEC. October 5-6, […]

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16th Annual HEAL Conference

MAHEC Education Building 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC, United States

CRC for ED's 16th Annual HEAL Conference/Retreat, provided by MAHEC. Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) are pleased to present the 2023 HEAL Conference. This program addresses disordered eating and eating disorders recovery by experts speaking on the most current research and practices. HEAL offers […]

$50 – $195

A Taste of the Vineyard Roaring 20’s

Point Lookout Vineyard 408 Appleola Rd, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join BBBS of Henderson County on Thursday, October 5th at Point Lookout Vineyard in our mission to ignite the power and promise in youth. Attendees will enjoy a lovely evening of dinner by Amanda's Catering, live music by Dinah's Daydream, wine by Point Lookout, and access to a silent auction. Our silent auction will be […]

$75

Dharma & Discuss

Quietude 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain

Beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome. When you arrive, make your self comfortable by joining the group in. At 7pm, meditation instructions will be given for any new comers, and meditation will continue in silence for 20 minutes. Then, we will take a short break. Afterwards, we will view a Dharma talk from a teacher […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

You've found Comedy's Worst Kept Secret. SHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show will have chairs provided This show is wheelchair accessible SECRET COMEDIANS. All comedians remain unknown until they […]

$25

Damn Tall Buildings

CoMMA Performing Arts Center 401 S. College Street, Morganton

Whether sharing lead vocals and instrumental solos or blending their voices into loose, joyous harmony, the three members of Damn Tall Buildings (guitarist/lead vocalist Max Capistran, bassist/lead vocalist Sasha Dubyk, and fiddler/vocalist Avery Ballotta) blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and vintage swing to create a captivating, high-energy sound. Since their busking days, they’ve made […]

$28 – $38

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Pulp Lounge

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

10.05.23 The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement PULP What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel's Pulp Lounge When: Thursday October 5, 2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p Where: The Orange Peel's Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Cocktails available while you laugh the night […]

$15

Tryon International Film Festival

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC

Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF) is in its 9th year of offering an amazing array of film screenings of productions from around the globe, education offerings and events in Tryon, NC. This year TRIFF will also offer passes to its first Media Arts & Education Day on October 6 for middle and high school-age youth […]

$5 – $150

Media Arts Education & Career Day

Tryon Fine Arts Center 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC

Aspiring artists ages 6th Grade+ are invited to Drop In on October 6 from 9 AM to 2 PM for a Career & Education Fair focused on Media Arts! Our booths, hosted by schools and businesses in the industry from all over the country, will lead you from pre-production to post production, giving you a […]

$5 – $45

Adult Ukulele Class

Asheville Music School 126 College St., Asheville

In this ukulele workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice strumming, finger picking, changing chords, and even singing while playing if you feel ready! We will focus on rhythm as well as melody. Students will have the opportunity to choose songs that we will play together as a group. You can expect to build […]

$195

THE LIL SMOKIES & TOWN MOUNTAIN-Outdoor show

Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

The Lil Smokies & Town Mountain will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, October 6, 2023! Doors open @ 5:30 PM and the music starts @ 6:30 PM. Tickets are $27.50 ADV & $32.50 DOS. This is a General Admission, 12+ only show! This is a LARGE EVENT, so […]

$27.50 – $32.50

THE LIL SMOKIES & TOWN MOUNTAIN WITH TWO RUNNER-Outdoor show

Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

The Lil Smokies & Town Mountain will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, October 6, 2023 with special guest Two Runner! Doors open @ 5:30 PM and the music starts @ 6:30 PM. Tickets are $27.50 ADV & $32.50 DOS. This is a General Admission, 12+ only show! This […]

$27.50 – $32.50

Contain Your Fear Exhibit Opening October 6th

Revolve 821 Riverside Dr #179, Asheville

Contain Your Fear, a multi-artist exhibit opens Friday, October 6th at Revolve in Asheville's River Arts District from 6–8pm. Just in time for spooky season, the exhibit runs through October 31st. Fear is a universal human trait, but varies with every individual. This exhibit showcases the work of nineteen artists, designers and writers from around […]

Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park, Brevard, NC

Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St., Brevard

A beautiful artistic pumpkin light display for all every weekend in October Press release: August 31, 2023 -Supported by a Grant from Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority Contact: Maury Bandurraga 828-393-5785, pumpkinfestbrevard@gmail.com 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Returns to Brevard, North Carolina- 4 Weekends in October! Dates and Times: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 6-7, […]

$3 – $13

Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park, Brevard NC

Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St., Brevard

8th Annual Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Returns to Brevard, North Carolina- Weekends in October! Dates and Times: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28 from 6-9 pm. (Note: Oct 28 follows Halloweenfest from 10-5 in downtown Brevard) Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with […]

$3 – $13

Comey at Catawba: Evan Berke

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Evan Berke from Nashville, TN! Atlanta native Evan Berke is a standup comedian and producer currently residing in Nashville. He has showcased at many legendary clubs around the country including Gotham and Comic Strip in New […]

$15

The Splatter Play!

The Magnetic Theatre 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC, United States

This October, we invite every fall lover, horror aficionado, ghoul, goblin, and theatre fan to this mayhem-filled, gut-busting, rip roaring EXPERIENCE of a show! Join Tina as she desperately tries to sell her late mother’s house, but runs into roadblock after roadblock. Why, you ask? Well….her mom was an evil genius and the house is […]

$25

WNC Parade of Homes

Experience Western North Carolina's finest homes during the Parade of Homes – a two-weekend event showcasing newly constructed and remodeled houses. On October 7-8 and 14-15 from 11 AM to 5 PM, explore cutting-edge designs and connect with talented building professionals in Asheville. No tickets required, just follow the link for directions and tour information.

Kenilworth Artists Studio Tour

Visit 25 artists in 14 sites in Asheville’s eclectic Kenilworth neighborhood. This annual arts event is known for the variety of work and stellar quality. Unique works of ceramics, knitwear, woodwork, encaustic, mixed media, glass and silver jewelry, and paintings of oil, acrylic and watercolor. Be prepared to love the work and take some home!

Free

SylvanSport Big Fall Sale and Camping Open House

SylvanSport 21 Welcome St, Brevard, NC, United States

This event is free and open to the public, offering campers, trailers, and gear up to 50% off, as well as other fun activities. SylvanSport will be clearing 2023 inventory to prepare for the 2024 season so take advantage of incredible offers including clearance and scratch & dent items, plus exclusive products available only at […]

Free

The Return of Zephyrus

St. Mary's Episcopal Church 337 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC

Asheville Baroque Concerts presents a program of Renaissance and Baroque music for voice, viola da gamba, lute and theorbo. The program features acclaimed soprano, Molly Quinn—TENET, Apollo’s Fire, Pacifica and Portland Baroque Orchestras, Seraphic Fire, Quicksilver Ensemble and Acronym; and Juilliard faculty member Daniel Swenberg on lute and theorbo—TENET, Artek, Apollo’s Fire, Handel and Haydn […]

$15 – $25