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].
Call for Art – Old Fort Rising
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThis show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening of the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene, in which Old Fort suffered greatly. Much has been said about the impact of the storm on the town. While we won’t forget the devastation that affected Old Fort, this exhibit will […]
Sunset Yoga & Private Salt Cave – September 25th
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleWe’ll begin with a 45-minute private Salt Cave session, soaking in its nourishing properties and benefits of salt therapy together. In the final 15 minutes, your instructor Ceiara, will guide you through gentle, mindful movements will guide your awareness back to the present, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck overlooking downtown and […]
RAD Comedy featuring Matt Cobos
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Matt Cobos from Denver! Matt Cobos is a one-dude party from Denver, Colorado. His rapid, punchy style, and kick-ass attitude quickly gets audiences onboard and ready to party. He also says "dude" and "hell […]
ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 2025
OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, AshevilleThe 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. The format is designed to be interdisciplinary, with sessions that will include panels, presentations, performances, and workshops. BMC itself was a uniquely interdisciplinary organization, generating […]
Black Mountain Blues
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Black Mountain Blues Festival is presented by the Black Mountain Blues® Society a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The 2nd annual festival will take place in downtown Black Mountain, NC across multiple venues. In addition to live music, Black Mountain Blues® will feature panel discussions, open blues jams, […]
43rd September Spectacular – Charming Chalcedony
HCGMS 2025 Spartanburg Hwy, Flat RockJoin us for this exciting annual event at a new location! Rare minerals, exquisite jewelry, gems & more. Club Demo/Displays of lapidary arts and geology. You will have a Gem-tastic time with our members and +16 vendors in two rooms! Raffles, door prizes, the Wheel of Fortune, plus activities for young visitors.
Home Decor & Vintage Pop Up at SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS
SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio and Pop Up Shop featuring vintage clothing from @Sure, Please @Lucca Collective @GennyPop Vintage in addition to home decor and accessories from @LOOM Imports We’re excited to show you the updated shared studio, which you can follow at IG @Sharedlanguage 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin NC 28804 Friday, September […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Piere Guyton
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Piere Guyton from Atlanta!!! Piere Guyton is a forrmer Resident Comedian at "The Laughing Skull Lounge", Seen […]
Experience the spine-chilling Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail!
Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail 6059 Union Grove Church Rd, SeagroveExperience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! Prepare to be thoroughly spooked at our one-of-a-kind backwoods themed haunted attraction that will leave you trembling in fear. With over 1 mile of hair-raising […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market – Meet the Chef with Caffe REL
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesDiscover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live […]
Look Homeward, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe’s Eyes
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesStep into the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe's hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial at the front of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there, participants will […]
Fusing Bottle Bonanza
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortGlass Studio Opening~ September 27 The new Glass Studio at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is a place to learn and create stained glass and fused art glass. Students have the use of a glass kiln, cutting room and hand tools. Glass supplies are also available for purchase for those interested in independent study. Fusing Bottle […]
Weaverville Strong: A Celebration of Resilience and Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Weaverville Community Center 60 Lakeshore Drive, WeavervilleSeptember 27, 2025, will mark exactly one year since catastrophic Hurricane Helene devastated much of the greater Asheville area, including our cherished, historic mill wheel on Reems Creek. We invite you to celebrate Weaverville's remarkable resilience and rebirth made possible since then by all the tireless efforts of our town emergency and public works staff, merchants and […]
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra – Masterworks 1
Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall 180 West Campus Drive, Flat RockOur season opener celebrates composers who preserved their identity amidst pressures to conform to the status quo. Dvorak refused to Germanize his name for his publishers, Sibelius rejected continental Romanticism, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a descendant of enslaved Africans dealt with racism and elitism his entire life in late 19th century Britain. Each one of these […]
Saturday: Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church 101 Chapel Lane, SwannanoaThe Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene, […]
Old Fort Rising
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortOld Fort Rising Exhibition Opening and Reception~ September 27 Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit, Old Fort Rising, honoring the enduring spirit of Old Fort The reception takes place on Saturday, September 27, from 5 pm – 7 pm, and the exhibit will remain in the […]
Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesSat, Sep 27 • 7 pm When this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs, spirituals, and classics by Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, and Leonard Cohen. Their rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit promise to deliver a night of sheer musical exhilaration. […]
Modelface Comedy presents Blake Wexler
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have Blake Wexler from Philly (go birds)!! Blake Wexler is a New York-based comedian who started doing stand-up at the age of 15 as a high school student in Philadelphia. In addition to writing for and appearing on […]
MasterChef All-Starts Live!
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesMasterChef All-Stars Live! The Heat. The Competition. The Culinary Magic—LIVE! Get ready, food lovers! MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing your favorite chefs straight from the MasterChef kitchen to Greenville! This brand-new, high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience—LIVE up close and personal! Witness epic head-to-head battles, thrilling challenges, and jaw-dropping culinary […]
PERFORMANCE: flux in time
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolinaflux in time: a heterotpic theater from the aborted future (2025) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 8pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} FREE and open to all – No Registration Required Join us on Saturday, September 27th for an interactive performance presented in conjunction with the 15th Annual ReVIEWING Black […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Biltmore Village
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
Earthcry ft. Mike Healy w/ Numatik & Will Franke
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Saturday September 27 2025 DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm GENRE: electronic / experimental / edm TICKETS: $17 early bird GA / $22 ga PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152256 Earthcry: WEBSITE: https://earthcry.net HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://earthcry.bandcamp.com/music AKA bloop trooper, blip tripper, and purveyor of misty electronic forest adventure music. Follow me on my linktree for some […]
Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class
Dunn's Rock Community Center 461 Conestee Rd, Brevard, NC, United StatesWild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress and celebrate community. Show up 10 mins early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle and journal! Location: Brevard, NC. […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCEmpowerment vs. Disempowerment On the weekend of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we will move to Empowerment vs. Disempowerment. Empowerment is the positive charge feeling in the body, self-determination and growth! Disempowerment is the loss of charge feeling in the body, the feeling of helplessness and lack of choice! Remembering what Asheville went through with […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCEmpowerment vs. Disempowerment On the weekend of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we will move to Empowerment vs. Disempowerment. Empowerment is the positive charge feeling in the body, self-determination and growth! Disempowerment is the loss of charge feeling in the body, the feeling of helplessness and lack of choice! Remembering what Asheville went through with […]
Sunday: Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining
The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene, […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Modelface Comedy presents Greg Warren at Eulogy
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Greg Warren at Eulogy in Asheville!! Greg Warren is a beloved stand-up comedian known for his sharp, relatable humor that resonates with everyday families across the country. Warren recently released his latest comedy special, The Champ, produced by Nate […]
16th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCJoin the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from 10 am to 5 pm and enjoy shopping, free snacks, and holiday cheer! This event features high-quality, handmade gifts created by students, staff, and alumni. Items for sale include artwork, ceramics, wearable accessories, woodwork, and a variety of other handmade craft items. Get an […]
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCJoin Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, […]
Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy
Sparky's Bardega 23 Broadway St., AshevilleEvery Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky's Bardega! Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Full bar and more snacks than you could dream of Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no […]
Melissa Etheridge
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesKnown for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," for which she won a […]
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration at Corneille Bryan Native Gardens
Corneille Bryan Native Garden 94 Stuart Cir, Lake JunaluskaThe Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Wednesday, October 1st from 1pm to 4pm at the Corneille Bryan Native Gardens in Lake Junaluska, NC. Hemlock trees in western North Carolina are an important and irreplaceable component of our forests. These […]
North Carolina Glass 2025 | Reception
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCDiscover the brilliance of North Carolina Glass 2025 at our special exhibition reception on Thursday, October 2, 5–7 PM. This landmark show continues a decades-long tradition of honoring the state’s vibrant studio glass movement, featuring both established and emerging artists redefining glass as a contemporary art form. Meet fellow art lovers, explore cutting-edge creations, and […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Will Abeles
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Will Abeles from Nashville on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. Will […]