The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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Tryon Little Theater’s “Something’s Afoot
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonMusical Theater
Damien Jurado: ‘All hits & no misses tour’ w/ St. Yuma
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY DAMIEN JURADO “Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, […]
Damien Jurado: ‘All hits & no misses tour’ w/ St. Yuma
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States“Play on, there’s no such thing as better days,” Damien Jurado sings on “Roger,” the sweeping wash of a song that opens Reggae Film Star, his 18th full length album and second release from Jurado’s own Maraqopa Records label. But as he enters his 25th year as a recording artist, it’s clear these are, at […]
Haywood Harvest
Nice Time Glass 387 Haywood Road, AshevilleHaywood Harvest, the Cottage’s fall market is back on Saturday, September 26th from 12-6[, at 387 Haywood Road. We’ll be celebrating this spooky season with a ren faire-inspired pumpkin patch spreading between our parking lot, and the large lot behind Cellarest Brewery with more hoopla, entertainment, and commitment to theme than ever before. Nice Time […]
PATIO SHOW: Kyley Byrd w/ The High Mountain Flyers
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Kyley Byrd and the High Mountain Flyers Kyley Byrd is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist familiar to the Asheville music scene for two decades. Her sultry voice delivers a variety of musical styles with honest and heartfelt energy. Kyley is joined by the High Mountain Flyers (the […]
Joe Zimmerman
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MODELFACE COMEDY PRESENTS: JOE ZIMMERMAN Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville. We are so excited to welcome back Joe Zimmerman to The Grey Eagle! Known for his inventive writing style and playful persona, Joe grew up in Morgantown, […]
Joe Zimmerman
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Presents Joe Zimmerman. All Ages • Seated Show • Limited number of premium seating tickets available. Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville. We are so excited to welcome back Joe Zimmerman to The Grey Eagle!
Tryon Little Theater’s “Something’s Afoot
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonMusical Theater
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesDarko Butorac, conductor Jakob Aumiller, piano What does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding […]
Exhibition on Screen | Michelangelo: Love and Death
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville"Michelangelo – Love and Death" offers a cinematic journey through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican, to the print and drawing rooms of Europe, to explore Michelangelo’s tempestuous life. The film goes in search of a greater understanding of this charismatic and enigmatic figure, both through his relationships with his […]
Tryon Little Theater’s “Something’s Afoot
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonMusical Theater
PATIO SHOW: Ross Hollow with Full Band
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ROSS HOLLOW WITH FULL BAND Ross Hollow is an indie folk artist out of Asheville, North Carolina rooted in honest lyricism, inviting melodies and a rugged spirit of individualism. Founded by singer-songwriter and producer Stuart Ross Johnson-Kwochka, Ross Hollow has come full circle: from its beginnings […]
HOT FIX SIDESHOW
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGREY EAGLE EVENTS PRESENTS HOT FIX SIDESHOW Wednesday, September 30 7pm Doors // 8pm Show 21+ Standing Room HOT FIX SIDESHOW Coney Island’s own Hot Fix Sideshow is barreling their way to Las Vegas for one night of shenanigans! Brace yourself for sinister silliness & dionysian delights with a dizzying array of sword swallowing, fire […]
Drop-In Jewelry Making!
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you'll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects, including rings, earrings, charms, pendants, and more. You'll personalize your design with your own creative touches while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming environment. Whether you're making a keepsake […]
Noah Rinker
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY NOAH RINKER It’s place and perspective that drive 23-year-old musician Noah Rinker’s sound. It propels his lyricism and informs his entire point of view. Growing up in the mountains of California, he found song wherever he could. He picked up the guitar at 14, learning to play it like a lap steel […]
Noah Rinker
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt’s place and perspective that drive 23-year-old musician Noah Rinker’s sound. It propels his lyricism and informs his entire point of view. Growing up in the mountains of California, he found song wherever he could. He picked up the guitar at 14, learning to play it like a lap steel because he assumed the fretboard […]
GALLERY WALK – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(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 close-ups to her intricate still life’s, her work explores the rare and beautiful. “My desire is to show life in a vibrant and flourishing way, […]
APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR 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 a musician, writer, artist and practitioner of bhakti-yoga. She spent her formative years at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England, in a rich environment where mantra chanting […]
The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleStep into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be on site to demonstrate some of her techniques and experiences in watercolor painting. Rebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife close-ups to her intricate still life’s, her work explores the rare and beautiful. “My desire is to show life in a […]
Adult Studio: Beginner Drop Spinning
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleYour life is filled with textiles made from various spun threads and yarn. Come deepen those connections with the fibers that are deeply woven into many aspects of our lives by trying your hand at one of the earliest ways to handspin yarn using a drop spindle. Join us for a fun, educational and meditative […]
PATIO SHOW: Hillside Ramblers
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE HILLSIDE RAMBLERS The Hillside Ramblers are a multi-generational folk trio from Asheville, NC, who first met as neighbors. They craft a combination of voices and instruments rooted in New England folk, Appalachian bluegrass, and traditional jazz. Deborah Silverstein spent decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter on the […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mean Girls Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, […]
Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm Tickets $18
APLR Presents: Nessi Gomes – Workshop and Concert
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Nessi Gomes Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Workshop: Doors 11:30 AM || Event 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Concert: Doors 6:00 PM || Show 7:00 PM Nessi Gomes Nessi Gomes is a songwriter shaped by edges, cultural edges, emotional edges, the places inside us […]
Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY LUNA Luna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break, they reunited and toured in 2015, and in 2017 released a new LP — A Sentimental Education and […]
Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies LUNA Luna was a New York band formed in 1991 by singer/guitarist Dean Wareham after the breakup of Galaxie 500. The band made seven studio albums before disbanding in 2005. After a ten-year break, they reunited and toured in 2015, and in 2017 […]
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 talented artists! Local arts and crafts from the creative genes of Western North Carolina. Our local food vendors have you covered with an assortment of […]
Paul Thorn
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSEATED 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 decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. Maybe he learned the power of minimalism from his years as […]
APLR Presents: Jon Mueller’s FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich’s Trekchö Ensemble
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAPLR Presents: Jon Mueller's FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich's Trekchö Ensemble Record Release Monday, October 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM APLR is thrilled to welcome back Jon Mueller, Adam Lion, and Bryce Franich on Monday, October 5th. Join us for […]
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Pisgah Brewing – Balkan Brass Meets NOLA
Pisgah Brewing Company 150 Eastside Drive , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesWe kick off the Asheville Symphony's 2026-2027 ALT ASO series in Black Mountain at Pisgah Brewing Co., where mountain views and open-air evenings set the stage. The feverish, intoxicating pulse of Balkan brass meets the jubilant swing of the Second Line, creating a celebratory atmosphere for our first ALT ASO of the year. The program […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleJoin Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, queer and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t […]
SHINYRIBS
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY SHINYRIBS Shinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter, East Tx blues, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm, honky tonk, Oklahoma swing, Golden-Triangle Cajun, and Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell, one of Austin’s most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters. The Austin-based […]
SHINYRIBS
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesShinyribs reassembles the American song bag like a picker in a junkyard; Texas singer-songwriter, East Tx blues, Louisiana swamp n’ rhythm, honky tonk, Oklahoma swing, Golden-Triangle Cajun, and Arkansas jazz are all filtered through the singular vision of Kevin Russell, one of Austin’s most celebrated and criminally underrated singer-songwriters. The Austin-based supergroup has entered a […]
Fruition
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY FRUITION For nearly two decades, Fruition have built their genre-bending version of American roots music around harmony — not just the vocal interplay of the band’s three songwriters, but the deeper harmony created between five friends who’ve spent years on the road together. On their eighth album, Something More, those bonds grow […]
