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].

Heritage Fire

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally […]

$125 – $175

Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places

Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United States

From 1882 to 1943, in 31 states and six countries, Raphael Guastavino and his son created more than 600 unique tile domes and vaultings that met his criteria of health, […]

Recycled Rustic Refinement: Metalwork by Jesse Lee

BlackBird Frame & Art 365 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Opening Reception: Friday Nov 3 6-7:30 pm Jesse Lee loves to explore combinations of material and technique. The metal wall sculptures and mirror frames he constructs are marvels of texture. […]

Free

Asheville Outlets Hosts Venardos Circus November 2 -19, 2023

Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, Asheville

Asheville Outlets will again host the Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, with its all-new “Let’s Build a Dream” Tour from November 2-19, 2023. This season the wondrous Venardos Circus […]

Handmade Ornament Sale

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Handcrafted, unique ornaments made by local artists for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree

Free

Stella Alesi: SQUISH

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by artist Stella Alesi in our project space. This is Alesi’s first exhibition with the gallery and is presented […]

Free

Hannah Cole

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present A Mirror, Not a Window, an exhibition of new and recent work by artist Hannah Cole. This is Cole’s second solo exhibition with […]

Free

Call for Artists

The Art League of Henderson County invites artists to submit images of original artwork to ArtScape 2024-2025, a juried public arts project that displays art on banners throughout downtown Hendersonville. […]

The Learning Garden presents: Dye Series: The Magic of Indigo

Buncombe County Extension Office 49 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville

Join Extension Master Gardener volunteers Pat Strang and Joyce Tromba and learn how to set up an organic indigo vat using a few simple ingredients. Witness the magical creation of […]

Free

The History and Biology of Coyotes in North Carolina

Reuter Center at UNCA 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United States

Learn about the habits, social structure and ecological role of these clever canines that have moved into our mountains and even our neighborhoods. Presenter Justin McVey is District Biologist with […]

Free

Blue Ridge Community College Concert Series: James Helton, piano

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Pianist James Helton, Professor of Music Performance and Coordinator of the Piano Area at Ball State University, presents an all-French program, including selections by Couperin, Bonis, Franck, and Debussy.

$5 – $10

Western North Carolina Toys for Tots at Asheville Outlets

Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, Asheville

Help local families in need this holiday season at the annual WNC Toys for Tots drive featuring 99.9 KISS Country's Eddie Foxx Morning Show. Tables will be set up in […]

BAC’s 14th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

The Handmade Holiday Sale from the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center is back. Join us on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 12-7 PM! This event features high-quality, […]

Free

Emily Horn Teaches on The Phases of Insight Meditation

Quietude 1130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain

Emily West Horn is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher via the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She is also authorized to teach meditation by Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Insight Meditation Society. […]

Indigenous Enterprise

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC, United States

Indigenous Enterprise is a Native American intertribal dance troupe founded in 2015 with a mission to share the culture of Indigenous people and increase the understanding of Native identity through […]

Modelface Comedy presents: Mike Albanese at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Mike Albanese from NYC! Mike is a food obsessed New York based writer and […]

$15

Western North Carolina Toys for Tots at Asheville Outlets

Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, Asheville

Help local families in need this holiday season at the annual WNC Toys for Tots drive featuring 99.9 KISS Country's Eddie Foxx Morning Show. Tables will be set up in […]

BMC Campus Tours at Lake Eden

Camp Rockmont 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Do you want to explore the rich history of Black Mountain College in person? Tour the historic BMC campus at Lake Eden with Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center! […]

$16 – $20

The Awakening of Turtle Island

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., Asheville

Based on interviews and photographs of native American people, The Awakening of Turtle Island: Portraits of Native Americans — an award-winning touring exhibition created and designed by photographer Tracey Schmidt — […]

Darren Jessee and Julie Odell at Citizen Vinyl

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

An evening with Darren Jessee (Ben Folds Five, Hotel Lights) and Julie Odell, Friday, November 17, at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. $15 advance / […]

$15 – $20

Standup Comedy at plēb urban winery

pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Slice of Life Comedy at plēb urban winery in the River Art District Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the hilarious Standup Comedy event happening at plēb […]

$18

Dancing Freedom

Weaving Rainbows 62 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801 62 Wall St, Asheville

Join us for an elemental dance ceremony, called dancing freedom. Explore and balance the elements within your inner ecology through the dance. We begin by dancing with the Earth element […]

$22

Comedy at Catawba: Gilbert Lawand

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. GILBERT LAWAND is a Brooklyn based comedian by way of Atlanta. You can see him performing […]

$15

ATLiens, best of Atlanta comedy showcase

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents ATLiens comedy showcase at Catawba Brewing! ATLiens is a celebration of the best comedians in Atlanta and this month we have Alyx Libby, Gabbie Watts, Gilbert Lawand, […]

$15

Western North Carolina Toys for Tots at Asheville Outlets

Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, Asheville

Help local families in need this holiday season at the annual WNC Toys for Tots drive featuring 99.9 KISS Country's Eddie Foxx Morning Show. Tables will be set up in […]

Land of the Sky Cat Fanciers Cat Show, Asheville

CFA Allbreed Championship & Household Pet Cat Show - 10 ring show featuring purebred cats and household pets - Exhibitor cat costume contest - Rescue cat adoption Admission: $12 for […]

$12

Mountainfilm on Tour – Asheville

New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St., Asheville, NC, United States

Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Asheville, bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, […]

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

In celebration of its 22nd anniversary, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville, NC, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday, November 18, […]

$30 – $100

Crisp Comedy Downtown, presented by Modelface Comedy

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Crisp comedy features the best local comics and our favorites from all over. Hosted by Clay […]

$15

Buddy K Big Band

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Hendersonville Theatre proudly presents the Buddy K Band as the final intimate Hometown Sound concert of 2023. If you love classical standards as well as the music of Les Brown, […]

$20

Asheville Symphony Presents Masterworks 3: American Portraits

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

MASTERWORKS 3 American Portraits SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023, 2:00 P.M. & 8:00 P.M. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE Darko Butorac, conductor Bryan Terrell Clark, narrator & vocalist Few have made […]

$25 – $75

Land of the Sky Cat Fanciers Cat Show, Asheville

CFA Allbreed Championship & Household Pet Cat Show - 10 ring show featuring purebred cats and household pets - Exhibitor cat costume contest - Rescue cat adoption Admission: $12 for […]

$12

Comedy at Catawba: Jeremy Alder

Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Jeremy Alder!!! The “bad boy of homeschooling”, Jeremy Alder was raised deep […]

$15

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic

Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NC

Every 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 […]

Free

School’s out – Day Camp! XP League Asheville

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

Your child is welcome between 8-4 pm, they will need to bring their own lunch. The cost is $70 per day - only 18 spots are available - registration is […]

$70.00