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].
Wee Wine & Dahlias
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBullington Gardens invites you to experience the epitome of exclusivity with their new and exciting offering - twilight parties in the enchanting gardens. Now accepting reservations, this is your chance […]
What the Constitution Means to Me
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleFifteen year old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, she resurrects her teenage […]
Yes, And… Adult Beginner Improv
Whitmire Activity Center 310 Lily Pond Drive, HendersonvilleClass cost: $180 Min students: 6 Max students: 15 Class Dates: Thursday, September 7-October 26 (8 weeks) Time: 7-9 pm Location: Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Dr, Hendersonville, NC […]
The Grimm’s Tale: Riding Hood
Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center 285 Livingston St., AshevilleMonica McDaniel's original play, Riding Hood, is a modern adaptation of the original Grimm's Tale, Little Red Riding Hood. The play features an all Black cast and utilizes Monica's hometown […]
Orbiting Human Circus (duo) feat. Songs of The Music Tapes
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesOrbiting Human Circus (duo) featuring Songs of The Music Tapes will perform at Citizen Vinyl on Thursday, Sept 14. Doors at 6 p.m. / show at 7 p.m. Tickets are […]
Under the Stars 2023
The Event Center at Highland Brewing 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Museum of Science invites you to join us on September 14th, 2023 at Highland Brewing Company from 6pm – 10pm with a VIP reception from 5pm – 6pm. […]
An Evening with Poet Donika Kelly and Nonfiction Writer Melissa Febos
UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room One University Hts., AshevilleAsheville— Please join us for UNCA's Visiting Writers Series (sponsored by the English Department). Our kickoff event will feature a reading by Poet Donika Kelly and Nonfiction Writer Melissa Febos. […]
Guest Teacher: Noah Rasheta
Quietude 1130 Montreat Rd, Black MountainThe Social Sangha's next guest teacher will be Noah Rasheta. Noah is a best-selling author, host of the Secular Buddhism Podcast, and creator of The Inner Peace Roadmap. Noah has […]
Annette Gordon-Reed • J.R. McDowell Speaker Series
The Porter Center at Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC, United StatesAmerican Historian and Law Professor Annette Gordon-Reed will be the Fall 2023 J. R. McDowell speaker. Free general admission tickets will be available at the Transylvania County Library beginning Monday, […]
Orly Cogan: Holding On & Letting Go
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesUsing vintage fabrics such as table clothes, bed linens, and dish towels as her base material, Cogan adds hand interventions of embroidery, crochet, appliqué and paint, layering contemporary imagery onto […]
Cole Caswell: The Source, From the Blue Ridge
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesTracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by photographer Cole Caswell in our project space. This is Caswell’s first exhibition with the gallery and is presented in […]
Sing, Dance, Pray: Romancing the Beloved
The Retreat Center at Lake Logan 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln, CantonSeptember 15-17th ~ Sing, Dance, Pray: Romancing the Beloved at the Retreat Center at Lake Logan (45 min. from Asheville, NC airport). Do you long to reconnect with your wild, […]
Sing, Dance, Pray: Romancing the Beloved
The Retreat Center at Lake Logan 25 Wormy Chestnut Ln, CantonSeptember 15-17th ~ Sing, Dance, Pray: Romancing the Beloved at the Retreat Center at Lake Logan (45 min. from Asheville, NC airport). Do you long to reconnect with your wild, […]
Bloom WNC’s Outdoor Concert Series
We are delighted to welcome The Scatterlings to Bloom WNC’s Outdoor Concert Series! The Scatterlings are a trio acoustic/Americana band based in Asheville, North Carolina. The members share a fondness […]
Comedy at Catawba: Blaire Postman with Grief Cat
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Blaire Postman from Washington DC! Blaire Postman is an unexpected, high-energy comedian […]
Pierce Edens, Album Release Show
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave. , AshevilleA Life In Trade is set to arrive on September 15. He'll be celebrating with a local album release party at The Grey Eagle that same evening. A veteran touring […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleSHOW DETAILS This show will be at an indoor location At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. This show will have chairs provided […]
Makers Market at Atelier Maison & Co.
Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell are teaming up to showcase the best in art & design to the Asheville Design District. Join us at the Atelier Maison […]
Welcome to Jazzville
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleExperience an emotionally engaging synchronization as Jazzville majestically weaves yin and yang into balanced harmony. This musical offering is a celebration of both individuality and collaboration. You will enjoy selections […]
Clay Street Unit
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesClay Street Unit will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, September 15, 2023! Doors open @ 7 PM and the music starts @ 8 […]
Lexi Weege and JJ Slater Band Live at Sovereign Kava
Sovereign Kava 268 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesLexi Weege and JJ Slater met at a shared gig in 2019. After Weege finished a smoking set while rolling around on the bar, Slater picked up his guitar and […]
Musicians from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockFriends of Music Presents Accent on Youth: Musicians from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities FLAT ROCK, N.C. - Once again this year, The Episcopal Church of […]
Comedy at Catawba: Ryan Ryan Ryan
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! RYAN RYAN RYAN is a celebration of Ryan's in comedy and a declaration of […]
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic & Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAnother Great Comedy Show at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co, Theater 2! 6:30p, 18+, Get Dinner, Drinks & Laughs with the areas best standup comics. Featured and Open Mic Comedy. […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic
Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NCEvery Monday Ryan Gordon hosts Freshen Up at Noble Cider downtown. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Improv, sketch and musical comedy always welcome! Bring […]
THE JLLOYD MASHUP PRESENTS “A TRIBUTE TO PAUL SIMON”-Indoor show
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe JLloyd MashUp is bringing “A Tribute To Paul Simon” to Salvage Station on Thursday, September 21st, 2023! Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 7PM. This is […]
The J Lloyd Mashup Presents: A Tribute To Paul Simon at Salvage Station
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe JLloyd MashUp is bringing “A Tribute To Paul Simon” to Salvage Station on Thursday, September 21st, 2023! Doors open at 6PM and the music starts at 7PM. This is […]
Guest Dharma Teacher: Paul Linn
Quietude 1130 Montreat Rd, Black MountainBeginners and experienced practitioners are welcome At 7pm, meditation instructions will be given during a sitting which will last 20/30 mins. This will be followed by a dharma talk and […]
Comedy at Catawba: Peter Wong
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevillePeter Wong is a New York City based comedian whose work has been featured on Comedy Central and FunnyOrDie. In addition to his stand-up, he also posts all his original […]
Standup Comedy at plēb urban winery
pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup Comedy at plēb urban winery Join us for a night filled with laughter and good vibes at plēb urban winery! Get ready to have great night of standup comedy […]
Cosmic Charlie
Salvage Station 468 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesCosmic Charlie will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, September 22nd, 2023! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is […]
Radium Girls
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesIn 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious […]
Live Music at Burger Bar
Burger Bar 1 Craven Street, Asheville NCoin us for a night of groovy indie music featuring Shayla McDaniel (Knoxville, TN singer-songwriter), Jimmy Clifton (Asheville folk singer-songwriter), GLORIAN (Asheville experimental pop), Blissful Thoughts (Asheville rock n' roll) […]
Comedy at Catawba: Tayler Yarish
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleTayler Yarish is an NYC-based comedian, podcast host for The Tayler Yarish Show and co-producer of YarBar Comedy, a bi-weekly comedy show. He was recently a finalist in the NYCC […]
64th Annual Art on Main
Downtown Hendersonville Main Street @ 2nd Avenue, HendersonvilleThis juried art fair is being presented by the Arts Council of Henderson County for the 64th year. Art vendors