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].

The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Step 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 […]

$13 – $18

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 […]

Free

Adult Studio: Beginner Drop Spinning

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Your 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 […]

$2 – $359

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 […]

$14.23

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mean Girls Edition

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface 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, […]

$18

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface 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

$18

APLR Presents: Nessi Gomes – Workshop and Concert

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR 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 […]

$34.72

Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING 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 […]

$33.44

Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies

THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

The 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 […]

$30.75

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 […]

Free

Paul Thorn

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

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 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 […]

$43.92

APLR Presents: Jon Mueller’s FRIEND LESS with Adam Lion & Bryce Franich’s Trekchö Ensemble

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR 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 […]

$15 – $50

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Pisgah Brewing – Balkan Brass Meets NOLA

Pisgah Brewing Company 150 Eastside Drive , Black Mountain, NC, United States

We 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 […]

$45

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Join 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 […]

Free

SHINYRIBS

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING 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 […]

$33.44

SHINYRIBS

THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

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 supergroup has entered a […]

$31.25

Fruition

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING 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 […]

$29.81

Cake & Cocktails: Exhibition Opening + 30th Birthday

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, Asheville

Cake, cocktails, and 30 years of craft! Join us at Center for Craft on October 9, 2026, as we celebrate the Center’s 30th birthday and the opening of our newest exhibition, Crafting Variance. The evening begins with a talk featuring guest curator Lola Ben-Alon, Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and […]

Free

The Mother Hips w/ Sounding Arrow

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY THE MOTHER HIPS Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe for sessions in late 2021. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — […]

$29.60

The Art of the Pour: Form, Function, and Gesture in Porcelain

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Leah Leitson is a dedicated educator with extensive experience working with porcelain. In this two day workshop, students will explore Leah’s approach to creating expressive, well-balanced forms, focusing on functional sauceboats and related vessels. Participants will learn to throw and alter freshly thrown forms, manipulate and refine shapes, and thoughtfully assemble components. Decorative techniques, including […]

$350

The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]

$15 – $20

2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics. In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful […]

$295.00

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JERRY MAXEY, BASKET AND MIXED MEDIA ARTIST

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery. Jerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and seagrass cord, and lathe turned wood bases, rings and rims. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade original, even when he makes a second piece with […]

Free

Makerspace

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Free for Members or included with Museum admission. Registration is not required.

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is 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 […]

$27

Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k

Jackson Park Glover Street, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC

Join us for the 7th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k presented by Hunter Subaru! The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k is an exciting fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to […]

2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics. In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful […]

$295.00

Exhibition on Screen | The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

"Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius" at the Het Noordbrabants Museum (February 13–May 8, 2016) was the largest ever Bosch retrospective, bringing 36 of his 44 surviving works together in Den Bosch. The exhibition took a radical approach, offering research and conservation expertise in exchange for loans from the world’s best museums. Over 420,000 people […]

$12 – $15

FREE Patio Show: Wrealist

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FREE EVENT WREALIST Ken Chapple started supergroup Wrealist in 2025 to play original music, blending American roots with the groove-heavy improvisation of funk, jazz, and rock, carving out a sound that’s both soulful and unpredictable. Think Medeski Martin Scofield & Wood with lyrics—earthy yet experimental, grounded in […]

Free

AfroRhythm Series 10.11

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join us for a powerful afternoon of rhythm, culture, and artistry that resonates deep within the soul. Part of our Afro Rhythm series produced by Chinobay and White Horse Black Mountain.

$20

Silverada

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY SILVERADA Evolution. It’s what keeps the best bands afloat — song after song, show after show, record after record. Mike Harmeier was still in his early 20s when he formed Mike and the Moonpies. From the start, they were the definition of a workingman’s country band, cutting their teeth with five-hour sets […]

$29.81

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

$27

Bob Weir Birthday Celebration ft. The Music of The Grateful Dead

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY BOB WEIR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (FEATURING THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD) You are cordially invited to celebrate Bob Weir’s birthday at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in Asheville on Wednesday, October 14th. This unforgettable evening showcases an all-star lineup of musicians, including Spiro Nicolopoulos, David Mulder, JD Smith, Lee Kram, James Collins, […]

$17.72

APLR Presents: Horse Lords with Brett W. Naucke & World Room

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

PLR Presents: Horse Lords with Brett W. Naucke & World Room Monday, October 12th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM Horse Lords Horse Lords were founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010; they evolved from the experimental collective Teeth Mountain and began as a […]

$25.90 – $29.21

Josiah and the Bonnevilles

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY JOSIAH AND THE BONNEVILLES Josiah and the Bonnevilles is led by East Tennessee native Josiah Leming. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he began self producing his own music in 2016. He has varied between having a band and playing solo. He has become known for raw emotion and a profound connection to […]

$33.44