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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
At the Table
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesAs 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 […]
Silver Stacking Rings
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesSpend 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 […]
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Exhibition | Ginny Ruffner Reforestation of the Imagination
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
JD Clayton at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleJD Clayton will be playing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville on Sept. 28. Doors: 8pm // Show: 9pm Tickets: $21.71 All Ages JD Clayton, a hardworking musician rooted in […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCCurious and Playful: When we are joyful or playful it is a good time for all. We laugh, make crazy art, sing, smile at people, make gestures of happiness with […]
MountainTrue Brainy Brews: Solar Energy edition with Sugar Hollow Solar
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleCurious about solar energy? Come learn from our friends at Sugar Hollow Solar! At Brainy Brews on Wednesday, September 18th they will discuss what solar energy is, how it benefits […]
Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleJoin us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing […]
Total Eclipse of the Fart, a dumb jokes comedy showcase
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesTotal Eclipse of the Fart, a dumb jokes comedy showcase Every week Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Tonight we are celebrating the eclipse […]
Evening with the Collection
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an Evening with the Collection on Thursday, September 19, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ET, to celebrate the opening of the Center for Craft Materials Collection. This installation […]
Slice Standup Comedy Contest
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesSlice of Life Standup Comedy Contest Thursday September 19, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at […]
Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. […]
Modelface Comedy presents Kenny Stempien 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 Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta comic, by way of Asheville […]
Hemlock Walk at Corneille Bryan Native Garden
Corneille Bryan Native Garden 94 Stuart Cir, Lake JunaluskaOn Friday, September 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative for a walk around the Corneille Bryan Native Garden in Lake Junaluska to learn about the […]
The Shiloh Legacy Gala
Double Tree Hilton Hotel - Asheville 115 Hendersonville Rd., AshevilleThe Shiloh Community Association (SCA) presents the Shiloh Legacy Gala, Friday, September 20, 2024 starting at 6:00 PM and lasting until 9:30 PM. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at […]
Comedy at Catawba: Ronnie Lordi
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ronnie Lordi from NYC! Ronnie is a comedian, writer, and pod-caster who […]
Punch Bucket Literary Festival
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLiterary nonprofit organization Punch Bucket Lit will present its inaugural literary festival Friday and Saturday September 20-21, 2024. Held at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel […]
Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. […]
The dB’s at Eulogy
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleEclectic indie power pop fans rejoice! The dB’s have announced their first set of tour dates in 12 years and featuring all original members – Peter Holsapple (vox, guitar), Chris […]
A. Lee Edwards + Zachary Warren Briggs
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLonesome Station Presents: A. Lee Edwards + Zachary Warren Briggs at Citizen Vinyl on Friday, September 20, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy […]
Ikebana Exhibition
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThere will be ikebana designs for viewing throughout the weekend and membes will be available to explain ikebana flower arranging techniques and materials. Hours Saturday, 9-21 = 9 - 5 […]
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tours
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 99 White Pine Dr., Black MountainJoin 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 […]
16th Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesBreak out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live […]
Creative Expression in Oil and Cold Wax Painting
Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., FairviewCalling all WNC artists! Come and learn oil and cold wax painting from a master of the medium! Visiting artist Mark Witzling is one of the best-known oil/cold wax painters […]
Haywood County Studio Tour
Haywood County Arts Council Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour through 20 local studios to meet 38 artists, view demonstrations, and possibly take home a piece of Haywood artistry! Studios […]
Authentic WNC Smoked Barbecue Served at Scouting America Fund-Raiser
Riceville Fire Department 2251 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesEach year locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 17 and Scouts Troop 17 barbecue dinner benefit, The event set for Saturday, September 21, 2024 offers […]
