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, HendersonvilleTaking 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 […]
Palaces for the People: Guastavino’s Great American Places
Asheville Museum of History 283 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom 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 StatesOpening 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. […]
Asheville Outlets Hosts Venardos Circus November 2 -19, 2023
Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, AshevilleAsheville 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 StatesHandcrafted, unique ornaments made by local artists for sale in our lobby on our Christmas tree
Stella Alesi: SQUISH
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesTracey 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 […]
Hannah Cole
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesTracey 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 […]
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, AshevilleJoin 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 […]
The History and Biology of Coyotes in North Carolina
Reuter Center at UNCA 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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 StatesPianist 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.
Western North Carolina Toys for Tots at Asheville Outlets
Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, AshevilleHelp 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 StatesThe 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, […]
Emily Horn Teaches on The Phases of Insight Meditation
Quietude 1130 Montreat Rd, Black MountainEmily 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 StatesIndigenous 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 StatesModelface 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 […]
Western North Carolina Toys for Tots at Asheville Outlets
Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, AshevilleHelp 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 StatesDo 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! […]
The Awakening of Turtle Island
LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., AshevilleBased 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 StatesAn 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 / […]
Standup Comedy at plēb urban winery
pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesSlice 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 […]
Dancing Freedom
Weaving Rainbows 62 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801 62 Wall St, AshevilleJoin 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 […]
Comedy at Catawba: Gilbert Lawand
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery 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 […]
ATLiens, best of Atlanta comedy showcase
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleModelface 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, […]
Western North Carolina Toys for Tots at Asheville Outlets
Asheville Outlets 800 Brevard Road, AshevilleHelp 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 […]
Mountainfilm on Tour – Asheville
New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St., Asheville, NC, United StatesMountainfilm 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 StatesIn 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, […]
Crisp Comedy Downtown, presented by Modelface Comedy
Noble Cider downtown 49 Rankin Ave., Asheville, NCEvery 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 […]
Buddy K Big Band
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHendersonville 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, […]
Asheville Symphony Presents Masterworks 3: American Portraits
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesMASTERWORKS 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 […]
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 […]
Comedy at Catawba: Jeremy Alder
Catawba Brewing 32 Banks Ave., AshevilleEvery 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 […]
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 […]
School’s out – Day Camp! XP League Asheville
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENYour 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 […]
