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.
Events for October 2, 2026
Evon Streetman: Reflections
Exhibition of vintage photographs by Evon Streetman. Evon Streetman is a seminal figure in Southern photography whose experimental approach helped define the trajectory of contemporary photo-based art in the region. […]
Sister Act – Flat Rock Playhouse – 10/2-10/25
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides out in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Suddenly, the sequins are swapped for habits, and […]
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 […]
Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 – Celebrating 15 Years of Fear
Lake Hickory Haunts, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind […]
Beginner Shoemaking, Oxford or Derby
Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all […]
ReVIEWING Black Mountain College International Conference
ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference is a forum for scholars and artists to contribute original work on topics related to Black Mountain College and its place in cultural history.
Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop
Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you […]
GALLERY WALK – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be the featured artist during the Gallery Walk in October. Rebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife […]
Celebrate Art 2026 – Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
Join the Art League of Henderson County for the opening reception and awards ceremony for Celebrate Art 2026, our annual juried exhibition celebrating outstanding visual art from across the Southeast. […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville (early show)
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]
Arabian Tribal Culture – Sufra Time at Mocha Box Coffeehouse
For centuries, tribal culture has shaped life across Arabia—not simply as a way of tracing ancestry, but as a powerful system of identity, belonging, protection and responsibility. In Arabian Tribal […]
RECEPTION: Imaginary Landscapes: Black Mountain College Architecture and Design
Join us for the public reception of our fall exhibition, Imaginary Landscapes: Black Mountain College Architecture and Design, hosted at BMCM+AC. This event is free and open to all. The […]
Opening Reception for Pollination Exhibition
Fischman Gallery Announces "Cross-Pollination": A Celebration of Creative Partnership and Artistic Synergy The Fischman Gallery is proud to present "Cross-Pollination”, an exhibition featuring the artwork of Debbie and James […]
Sister Sadie & the Kittredge Arts Center Grand Reopening
On Friday October 2nd at 7 PM, Warren Wilson College celebrates the grand reopening of Kittredge Arts Center, with renowned Bluegrass act Sister Sadie headlining! The Kittredge Arts Center grand […]
APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison
APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison Friday, October 2nd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM Jahnavi Harrison Jahnavi Harrison is […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville (late show)
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]