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 [email protected].
Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College Exhibit
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, AshevilleBlack Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines, significantly influencing performance, theater, film, music, dance, and visual art worldwide. Points in Space: Performance at Black […]
Wistfulness & Whimsy Art Exhibit
Toe River Arts Mitchell and Yancey CountiesSolo Art Exhibit of Burnsville Artist, Melissa L. Flattery, Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine, Owen Gallery, October 25-December 13, 2025. Reception November 14, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Mitchell and Yancey Counties, NC 269 Oak Avenue, Spruce PineSEMI-ANNUAL TOE RIVER ARTS STUDIO TOUR November 14-16, 2025, 10am to 5pm. Tour art studios of 100+ artists in Yancey & Mitchell counties—one of the most significant concentrations of skilled […]
New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, […]
Call for Art – CIRCLES
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery and Studios in Old Fort, North Carolina, is accepting entries for their next judged exhibit, ‘Circles.’ Circles are everywhere....in art, nature, and daily life. Explore the significance […]
Enamel a Silver Charm
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleSpend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin 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 […]
“Rising from the River” – A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Hamilton
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain"Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton's work is a joyful exploration of […]
Boho Silver Earrings
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleCome spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. […]
Simply Charmed- Drop In!
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while […]
AwakeningSoul
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleAcclaimed authors and spiritual leaders Cynthia Bourgeault and Matthew Wright lead the annual “AwakeningSoul” retreat, a weekend of connection, worship, music and spiritual reflection at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C., Thursday–Sunday, […]
Toe River Arts Studio Tour
Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty […]
Weekend Art Workshops at Open Hearts
Open Hearts Art Center 217 Coxe Ave #4006, AshevilleNote: Each workshop is a separate session with its own registration. You are welcome to attend one or both. 📅 Saturday, November 15th 📍 217 Coxe Ave, Asheville 🎨 All […]
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 3: Renegade
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, AshevilleDarko Butorac, conductor Elinor Frey, cello Discover the defiant (and devilish) spirit of four Classical revolutionaries. Boccherini and Haydn explore their dark sides, bringing new depth to their work. C.P.E. […]
Caribbean Cowboys
Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, WaynesvilleSteve Weams & The CARIBBEAN COWBOYS BAND have been entertaining audiences for over 34 years. They play primarily in Western North Carolina but have traveled from Key West, Florida to […]
Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint […]
Deep River Plays The Eagles’ Greatest Hits
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black MountainCome celebrate Deep River’s 33rd year of making music with our special show featuring the greatest hits of one of America’s legendary bands, who’ve also been a huge influence on […]