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.
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 […]
sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Museum of the Cherokee People 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NCOn view from March 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern […]
Movies in the Park: Free Family Films
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesMovies in the Park returns with free family favorite films projected on a massive outdoor screen in Pack Square Park just after dusk on the second Friday of the month! […]
Rise & Yoga on the Roof at The Radical
The Radical 95 Roberts Street, AshvilleRise & Yoga with The Radical Saturday at 9am. Guests can meet on The Roof for a complimentary 60-minute yoga flow brought to us by LOVE SHINE PLAY.
Apply to the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March […]
Summer Mountain Street Dances
Downtown Waynesville Main Street Main St, WaynesvilleSwing, stomp, and spin along with our mountain community at Waynesville’s Summer Street Dances, a cherished tradition brimming with Haywood hospitality! Dance your way into the 100+ year history of […]
Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesCeramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it […]
Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesCeramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it […]
Twilight Fairies & Mocktails
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesDress like a fairy and let your inner child out! Join us for a whimsical evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive […]
Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in […]
XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENXP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCWake Up! Wake up to sights and sounds that excite you! Wake up to knowing you are alive and well! Wake up to your body knowing that you have choices, […]
Sip & Shop at The Omni Grove Park Inn!
The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United StatesShop chic styles and stylish deals at The Omni Grove Park Inn, August 8-11! Explore a wide selection of men's and women's multi-season apparel at up to 75% off from […]
Puppet Paradise – The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States✨ Come experience the ultimate puppetry retreat! Nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, it is Puppet Paradise, the Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival! Featuring […]
Local Cloth Twelve-by-Twelve Textile Show Closing Reception + Silent Auction
Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, AshevilleThe Local Cloth Twelve-by-Twelve Textile Show is an annual exhibit featuring fiber art crafted by Local Cloth member artists that can fit in a 12 inch by 12 inch square […]
Michelle Malone with Mike Kinnebrew | The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleDon't miss Rock Goddess Michelle Malone with special guest Mike Kinnebrew August 8 at The Grey Eagle! Michelle Malone's musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi river, […]
Modelface Comedy presents: Kevin McCaffrey 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 Kevin McCaffrey from NYC! Kevin McCaffrey made his network TV debut on The Late […]
Much Ado About Nothing (ASL-interpreted)
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]
Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesGallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is […]
Pasta Making Class at The Farm
The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesMake pasta from scratch – ravioli, long noodles, and gnocchi with traditional sauces and accompaniments. Each class includes: 3 hours of instruction, a full meal and drinks! Regardless of your […]
Carnatic Music: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri, Krupa Sekhar, and Athrey Nadhan
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPerformance: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri (violin), Krupa Sekhar (violin), and Athrey Nadhan (mridangam) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]
Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAll-ages show! Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat take the Citizen Vinyl stage on Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $12 advance / $15 at […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]
Sourwood Festival
Downtown Black Mountain NC, United StatesDowntown Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is a vibrant celebration of our bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, proudly presented by the local Chamber of Commerce. Wander through several streets adorned with […]
Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival
Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage and Crafts 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesStep into the past at this free-to-enter cultural heritage festival. Featuring artists and artisans from near and far, food vendors, and traditional Appalachian music on the porch of the historic […]
YMCA of WNC Leaders Club Lock-In
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, AshevilleGet introduced to our Leaders Club program with a lock-in on Aug. 10-11! Parents can join for an informational session from 4-5 p.m. and then Teens Only Time begins! Bring […]
Much Ado About Nothing
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]
Modelface Comedy presents Dustin Nickerson at Eulogy AVL
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: **Dustin Nickerson** Saturday, August 10th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Dustin Nickerson** A Seattle native now suffering in […]
Xtreme Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Xtreme Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new XPA (Extra Pale Ale) and we are celebrating with an Xtreme comedy show on […]
Music from the Crosskeys Tavern
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesAsheville Baroque Concerts presents a program of Scottish Baroque and Traditional Tunes. The program brings to life the unique repertoire of 18th-century Scotland, a mix of homegrown with imported Italian, […]
Songs My Daddy Taught Me
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockFriends of Music Presents Songs My Daddy Taught Me FLAT ROCK, N.C. The Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will […]
Much Ado About Nothing
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]
John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprop's Bookstore / Café presents: John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott on August 11 at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 6 p.m., author event at 7 p.m. Free! John Vercher […]
Comedy for Community at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy and Ginger's Revenge Present: Comedy For Community Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM DAY OF: $20.00 ADVANCED: $15.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00 ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF […]
