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 4, 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 […]
Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
Back by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 […]
LARGE SCALE ABSTRACT ACRYLICS EXTENDED TWO DAY WORKSHOP! with Kevin Andrew
Back by popular demand, Kevin’s signature Large Scale Abstract Acrylics workshop returns as an immersivetwo-day experience. If you’ve ever wanted the time and freedom to create a truly dynamic large-scale […]
Madison Heritage Arts Festival
The arts have long been an important part of the Madison County culture. The Appalachian Mountains inspire art that takes many forms, come and see the work of our many […]
Walk for Your Neighbor & Block Party
Please join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Swannanoa for our annual walk and block party! The walk will start at 2pm, with the block […]
Telemania!
Asheville Baroque Concerts' Telemania! brings you into the sonorous world of Georg Philipp Telemann, performed on period instruments by Anne Timberlake, recorder; Jennifer Streeter, recorder and harpsichord; Barbara Weiss, harpsichord, […]
Patio Show: Reggie Headen w/ Andy Burns
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Reggie Headen w/ Andy Burns Born from Nostalgic Love of Jazz, Alternative-Rock and Soul, Reggie Headen is on a mission to […]
Big Dog Comedy at RAD Brewing
Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country The Big Dogs of the Asheville Comedy Scene are taking over RAD Brewing this Sunday night for […]
Paul Thorn
SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE PAUL THORN When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three […]