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.

 

  • Spruce Pine Potters Market

    Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine

    The Spruce Pine Potters Market is a celebrated two-day showcase of exceptional ceramic art in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This juried event features work by thirty outstanding nationally and internationally recognized potters from Mitchell and Yancey counties, offering everything from functional wares to sculptural pieces. Visitors can meet the artists, discover one-of-a-kind […]

    Free
  • 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
  • CONQUER PAINTING IN OILS WITH PALETTE KNIVES! with Linda Krupp

    310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC

    In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of using a palette knife to paint! No previous experience with palette knife painting or oil paints is necessary.​ THIS CLASS HAS A SURPRISE TOPIC TOO! Linda will give a brief overview of the use of the knife and explain and demonstrate several different techniques for using […]

    $155.00
  • Black Mountain Home 2026 Fall Festival & Open House

    Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, and Families 80 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain

    Bring the whole family to Black Mountain Home for a day of free fall fun on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Enjoy festival games and bounce houses, the Ridin’ on Faith Horse Show, live entertainment, a car show, hayrides, cottage tours, a silent auction with online bidding, and more. Guests will also have […]

    Free
  • 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
  • BRO Presents Fall Family Concerts

    UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room One University Hts., Asheville

    Join the BRO for a weekend of music for all ages! Saturday's program gives our youngest concertgoers (ages 12 and under) and families opportunities to engage with classical music through crafts, movement, and activities. Sunday's concert features the same music in a more traditional concert setting. Selections include John Williams’ Jurassic Park, John Powell’s How […]

  • 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.
  • Comedy at The Funk: Brittany Carney

    The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Brittany Carny from NYC! Brittany Carney performs around the country, and is based in New York. She is listed as one of Vulture Magazine's "Comedians You Should and Will Know." She wrote for and acted in That Damn […]

    $18
  • Free Planet Radio’s 25th Anniversary and New Album Release Concert with Special Guests

    AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

    Asheville’s highly acclaimed global-jazz duo, Free Planet Radio, return to AyurPrana Listening Room on the evening of Saturday, October 10th, 2026, to celebrate 25 years of making music together and the release of their sixth full length album as Free Planet Radio. An impressive array of guest artists will join them throughout the evening, including […]

    $20
  • Stundom

    Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

    With their very first note, Denmark’s Stundom captivates audiences with soaring melodies, irresistible rhythms, and a chemistry that has quickly made them rising stars on the European folk scene. Blending the pulse of Scandinavian dance music with the elegance of chamber music and modern cinematic textures, this virtuosic trio—featuring violin, cittern, and piano—creates a sound […]

    $25 – $45
  • 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
  • Celebrating John Prine with Gill Francis and Friends

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

    – PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW Celebrating John Prine with Gill Francis & Friends, will take place at The Grey Eagle on October 10th for a special evening honoring the songs, stories, humor, and heart of one of America’s most beloved songwriters. Gill Francis will be joined by an incredible lineup of special guests: Jeff Sipe, Claude […]

    $22.69
  • Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]

    $18
  • Comedy at The Funk: Flimflams & Shenanigans

    The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have a killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans! Hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich, Flimflams Comedy takes place once a month at The Funkatorium and no two shows are the same! Come goof around with us on the silliest […]

    $18
  • 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
  • BRO Presents Fall Family Concerts

    First Baptist Church Weaverville 63 N Main St., Weaverville

    Join the BRO for a weekend of music for all ages! Saturday's program gives our youngest concertgoers (ages 12 and under) and families opportunities to engage with classical music through crafts, movement, and activities. Sunday's concert features the same music in a more traditional concert setting. Selections include John Williams’ Jurassic Park, John Powell’s How […]

  • RAD Comedy featuring Jeremy Hellwig

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we have Midwestern favorite Jeremy Hellwig! Jeremy is a comedian, playwright, podcaster and filmmaker based in St Louis. He is funny. His hourlong special, Wronged From Above is available wherever you stream audio. His sketch/filmmaking group FATAL BUS […]

    $18
  • 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
  • MOSAIC-INSPIRED MOUNTAINS IN WATERCOLOR with Miriam Hughes

    310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC

    Transform the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains into a vibrant mosaic of color, shape, and pattern! In this three-hour watercolor workshop, you'll learn how to break down a mountain landscape into interlocking shapes and paint it using brilliant, layered color. Students will learn to: - Simplify a landscape into mosaic-like shapes and forms - […]

    $140.00
  • MOSAIC-INSPIRED MOUNTAINS IN WATERCOLOR with Miriam Hughes

    310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC

    Transform the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains into a vibrant mosaic of color, shape, and pattern! In this three-hour watercolor workshop, you'll learn how to break down a mountain landscape into interlocking shapes and paint it using brilliant, layered color. Students will learn to: - Simplify a landscape into mosaic-like shapes and forms - […]

    $140.00
  • 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
  • Patio Show: Nate Hadley

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

    – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE NATE HADLEY Nate Hadley is a folk and Americana singer-songwriter based in Winchester, VA, blending modern songwriting with traditional Appalachian influences. Born in West Virginia, raised just outside of Asheville NC, his commanding voice carries a quiet vulnerability, bringing stories shaped by his roots to life. […]

    $12.89
  • VINTAGE PHOTO EFFECTS IN ENCAUSTIC with Bridget Benton

    310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NC

    If you've been wanting to add moody effects to your photography, or combine photos and encaustic, this is a great one-day, beginner-friendly intro! Bridget will supply images in class for you to use already printed with archival inks on encaustic-friendly paper, so no need to bring anything! Bridget will share her favorite method for mounting […]

    $185.00
  • 5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

    Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

    Expand and Contract in the Body! When we are open to new possibilities, new ways of moving our bodies, then we begin to expand and explore our bodies in new ways! When we are closed, stuck, rigid and not open with our bodies, then the body will contract, shut out from yourself and others. Join […]

    $15 – $25
  • Cocktail Comedy: Rum-Believable

    antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Rum-believable good laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. featuring: Austin Elfers and Jason Reel ages 21+ Doors at […]

    $18
  • Exploring Alice Coltrane’s Legacy: Andy Beta & Surya Botofasina

    BMCM+AC presents an evening celebrating the publication of Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane, the first full biography of Alice Coltrane, by writer and journalist Andy Beta. The program will feature a conversation with Andy and Surya Botofasina moderated by Jeff Arnal, followed by a performance by Surya. Together, the conversation […]

    $12
  • 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