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, 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

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 […]

FREE

Exhibition | Forces of Nature: Ceramics from the Hayes Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Ceramic 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 […]

General admission

Exhibition | Forces of Nature Ceramics from the Hayes Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Ceramic 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 […]

General admission

Twilight Dahlias & Mocktails

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join 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 […]

$320.00

Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”

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

Gallery 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 […]

At the Table

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

As we enter another fall season, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community, power, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in […]

Free

Silver Stacking Rings

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Spend 2+ hours as a jeweler! Work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, hammer, and […]

$85.00

Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's talented instructors will take you through the process step […]

$95.00

Boomtown Fest

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

This festival will be a vibrant tribute to Asheville's rich history, arts, and culture, showcasing an eclectic mix of performances, trail tours, and community-driven activities. From the city's storied past […]

Free

20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tours

Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 99 White Pine Dr., Black Mountain

Join us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden […]

$20

Artist Spotlight: Michael Gates 

Horse + Hero 14 Patton Ave., Asheville

The Reinhardt family has been making traditional pottery for at least six generations, and Michael Gates is continuing his family’s legacy using traditional methods of wood firing and digging clay […]

Free

Tabernacle Choir World Tour – Free Concert and Viewing Party!

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3401 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC

Saturday, September 7 at 3401 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden, NC 28704, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6 pm: Free Hispanic food, Latin dancing (with instruction), and music […]

Free

Eyes Up Here Comedy featuring Holly Lynnea

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

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]

$18

Flimflams and Shenanigans at New Origin

New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. Hosted by local favorite […]

Free

September 8 Pop Up Shop & Open Studio

YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC

Join us for our September open studio & pop up shop Sunday, September 8 11-4pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC Shop home goods, sheepskins, wooden kitchenware, beadwork, ceramics, art, […]

Free

Bearly Hanging On, fundraiser comedy show

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have a special show to support a member of our community! Recently […]

$15

She Returns From War + Erika Lewis

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

Lonesome Station Presents: She Returns From War + Erika Lewis on Friday, September 6. 7 p.m. doors / 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $20 at the door. From Charleston, […]

$15 – $20

Author Wiley Cash

Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, Marshall

Join New York Times bestselling author, Wiley Cash for a book reading, discussion and book signing event at the Marshall Library. No registration or tickets required.

Free

The Natural History and Ecology of Fungi: From Parasitism to Symbiosis

West Asheville Public Library 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

The Blue Ridge Naturalist Network presents Todd Elliott, Ph.D. in this free public program. Elliott grew up in the Southern Appalachians but has worked as a naturalist, biologist, and photographer […]

Free

Author talk and book signing

East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

From Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel comes the first comprehensively researched biography of the visionary Japanese photographer whose dedication to art and conservation helped spur […]

Free

“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” Library talk with the authors

East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

ATTN: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN UPDATED PREVIOUS SUBMISSION. What moves a person to leave all that they have known for something new, something different, something adventurous? From Cornell […]

Free

“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” Library talk with the authors

East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

What moves a person to leave all that they have known for something new, something different, something adventurous? From Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel comes […]

Free

Book Launch Party – George Masa: A Life Reimagined

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

Book Launch Party for George Masa: A Life Reimagined is presented In Partnership with Malaprops, Blue Ridge Public Radio, Citizen Vinyl and SmokiesLife. The event takes place at Citizen Vinyl […]

Free

Book Launch Party – George Masa: A Life Reimagined

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

In this groundbreaking historical biography, Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel reveal the remarkable story of a visionary Japanese photographer who endured scrutiny from the Bureau […]

Free

Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing has some of the most innovative and wild beers, seltzers and more in Asheville. There is always […]

$15

Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials, shrubs, trees and so much more! September 12-14, 9am-4pm.

Free

Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials, shrubs, trees and so much more! September 12-14, 9am-4pm.

SANCTUARY ~ A Women’s Self-Renewal Journey

A cozy home in downtown Brevard Register for Location, Brevard

SANCTUARY ~ A Women’s Self-Renewal Journey. Sept. 12 – Nov. 16 ( alternating Thursday evenings). Brevard, NC. Join nationally-recognized author/teacher Renee Trudeau for a 10-week small group coaching experience. Learn […]

$599

Slice Standup Comedy Contest

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Slice of Life Standup Comedy Contest Thursday September 12, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at […]

$15

The Campfireball: Joy!

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

The Campfireball: Joy! September 12th, 7:30p at Story Parlor The Campfireball is a part game show, part storytelling, part immersive theatre experience built entirely around the audience. For the September […]

$10

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy

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

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender […]

$15

Exhibition | Ginny Ruffner Reforestation of the Imagination

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present Ginny Ruffner’s Reforestation of the Imagination, organized and toured by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition imagines an apocalyptic landscape of […]

General admission