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].

APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty – Boundless

APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty - Boundless Thursday, November 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty: Boundless “Boundless, a groundbreaking collaboration between two visionary artists: Chinese pipa soloist and composer Min Xiao-Fen and Ukrainian bandurist and composer Julian […]

$23.70 – $29.21

GALLERY WALK – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST

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

(FREE) Meet and talk with Anne Strutz during the Gallery Walk in November. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into her art. For Anne, creating a pastel begins with what you cannot see. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I […]

Free

Downtown Art District’s First Fridays

Lexington Glassworks 81 South Lexington Ave, Asheville

Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps along the way for a chance to win an exciting giveaway featuring gift cards to some of your favorite local businesses. Explore a fantastic array […]

Free

SATSANG: Elohim Tour 2026

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

Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical traditions, Satsang’s sound is characterized by rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate with audiences across the globe. With roots in the mountains of Montana, Satsang’s music reflects the natural beauty and spiritual depth of his surroundings, while also addressing contemporary issues and themes. At […]

$30.75

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

Adult Studio: Needle Felting

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Explore the natural qualities of pure wool roving and a simple handheld tool, the barbed felting needle, to lock fibers together into layered, beautiful art pieces. Easy to learn, impressive to show off, incredibly soothing to create! This three hour workshop is designed for beginners to wool craft, but all experience levels are welcome. Jessica […]

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Exhibition on Screen | The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something remarkable happened. A new breed of collectors emerged and, before long, they were battling to acquire any work by these new, radical artists that they could […]

$12 – $15

Afro Rhythm with Chinobay & Jordan 11.8

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

Ugandan musician Chinobay and blind born singer-songwriter Jordan Scheffer create a powerful musical conversation that bridges continents, traditions, and genres. Rooted in African rhythms, storytelling, and global fusion, their performances weave together the warm, expressive voice of Jordan Scheffer with Chinobay’s masterful musicianship on instruments including the Kora, Kalimba, Endongo, and Talking drum. Together, they […]

$20

Rumpelstiltskin – Playhouse Jr. – 11/12-11/15

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

​ A world premiere musical spun from the Grimm Brothers’ classic — a tale of gold, grit, and a touch of magic, set to a captivating score that fuses folk, rap, and percussion. The kingdom is in crisis, the villagers are hungry, and their future rests in the hands of a poor miller’s daughter. Her […]

Eddie 9V

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

Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with […]

$25.60

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

Fall Firing Festival at the Village Potters Clay Center

The Village Potters Clay Center 191 Lyman Street, #180, Asheville, NC, United States

This fall, The Village Potters Clay Center of Asheville, NC, is opening its kilns and throwing a party. The Fall Firing Festival, happening November 14 from 10am to 4pm, is a celebration of handmade pottery, the artists who make it, and the remarkable community that has supported The Village Potters through an extraordinary few years. […]

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.

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 3: Double Take

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Darko Butorac, conductor Inna Faliks, minimoog Some moments demand a double take: Romeo catching sight of Juliet across a crowded ballroom, a synthesizer taking the stage where the piano should be. This program explores impossible and intoxicating pairings. Sergei Prokofiev conjures Shakespeare’s star-crossed tragedy in all its beauty and brutality — forbidden love, violent delights, […]

$25 – $85

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

$18

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

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 3: Double Take

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Darko Butorac, conductor Inna Faliks, minimoog Some moments demand a double take: Romeo catching sight of Juliet across a crowded ballroom, a synthesizer taking the stage where the piano should be. This program explores impossible and intoxicating pairings. Sergei Prokofiev conjures Shakespeare’s star-crossed tragedy in all its beauty and brutality — forbidden love, violent delights, […]

$25 – $85

Solo Piano Showcase with Inna Faliks

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Described by The New Yorker as “adventurous and passionate,” Asheville Symphony guest pianist Inna Faliks presents a program featuring works by Clara and Robert Schumann, Beethoven, and Chopin, all showcasing her poetic and communicative style. Clara Schumann: 3 Romances in A minor, Op. 21: No. 1 Chopin: Scherzo in B minor Op. 20, No. 1 […]

$45

The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday 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 […]

$15 – $20

Third Thursday | Featuring guitarist Eric Congdon

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Featuring classical guitarist Eric Congdon.

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

$15 – $20

Letterpress Demonstration with Jessica White

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Visitors are invited to print their own keepsakes with Jessica on her vintage letterpress presses, each printed on sheets of handmade paper. Jessica White grew up in Taiwan and spent her childhood transported by storybooks and fairytales. Following a career in academics as the Professor of Printmaking and Chair of the Art Department at Warren […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Gluten-Free Comedy: Cranberry Herb Edition

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

$18

Exhibition on Screen | The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something remarkable happened. A new breed of collectors emerged and, before long, they were battling to acquire any work by these new, radical artists that they could […]

$12 – $15

Koh Kazama

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

A New York City native, Koh Kazama is a concert guitarist and educator exposing audiences to the endless possibilities of the classical guitar. He started his guitar studies at the age of six, after being inspired by a Japanese rock musician. His diverse repertoire ranges from early music played on period instruments to contemporary music […]

$20

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase! We get it, you love your family and no one is questioning that but you need to get out of the house drink a beer and laugh it up. Start the holiday weekend de-stressed and ready to handle any conspiracy theories your uncle can't wait to explain to you […]

$18

South Asheville Turkey Trot 5k

Biltmore Park Town Square One Town Square Blvd, Asheville

This is how South Asheville does Turkey Day! Kick off Thanksgiving morning with a 5K through the beautiful Biltmore Park neighborhood - where the vibes are festive, the shirts are ultra-cool, and the finisher medals are worth the effort! Whether you’re running, walking, or just hanging with your crew, this event is for everyone! Awards […]

GALLERY WALK – SAM MOORE, WOOD CARVING ARTIST

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

(FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year. Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers to embark on a captivating journey through his work. He achieves this by harnessing the power of strong contrasts, intricate textures, and graceful movements. In […]

Free

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

Adult Studio: English Paper Piecing

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

No sewing machine, no problem. Long before home machines were prevalent, this straightforward hand sewing method uses two simple stitches to utilize precious fabric scraps into hexagonal quilt tops. In this three hour workshop, you will learn the techniques and methods brought over from early English settlers that are still used today. All materials provided. […]

$75

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

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

$18

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

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.

Exhibition on Screen | Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Two hundred years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh artworks, the National Gallery, London is hosting the United Kingdom’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to […]

$12 – $15