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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5Rhythms Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen
Still Point Wellness 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NCFALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION: It is a day that shifts where the daylight gets shorter. It is time where the day and night are in equal length. We begin to find […]
ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour
ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms […]
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. […]
S.A.M.S. Annual Picnic Potluck, Rock & Geology Enthusiasts
Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United StatesAsheville area rockhounds and mineral enthusiasts! We hope that you will join us at our annual potluck picnic at Lake Julian Park on Sept. 22nd! Whether you're just getting started […]
Beloved Community Garden Celebrates 20 Years of Growing, Sharing, Educating
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin the passionate gardeners and volunteers of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on September 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the garden’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! The evening will include an […]
Comedy at Catawba: Steward Fullerton
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Stewart Fullerton from NYC!!! Stewart Fullerton is a New York City based […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades […]
Launch Event of ‘Trans Kids, Our Kids’ Book by Asheville-Based Authors Dates:
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesPlease join us for the kick-off event in Asheville, North Carolina for the TRANS KIDS, OUR KIDS book tour! *Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades […]
An Artful Journey: Exploring the Best Art Exhibitions of 2024 with Art Historian Julianna Caro
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for an artful journey to the world’s most exciting art centers: Paris, New York, London, and Venice to virtually tour this year’s best museum exhibitions. Each artful journey […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]
“Healing with Color and Sound”
Folkmoot Center 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThis captivating Art Exhibit with over 80 pieces featured will showcase Nina Howard's artwork. A Haywood County resident, Nina Howard's modern abstract art show is in collaboration with Folkmoot to […]
A Wild Night for Wildlife: Celebrating 10 Years of Saving Wild Lives
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, AshevilleAppalachian Wildlife Refuge, a Candler-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Celebration, "A Wild Night for Wildlife: Ten Years of […]
Karen Morgan
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLaugh out loud with season-opening stand-up Karen Morgan, who proudly hails from an era when rocks were pets, carpets were shag and bicycle seats were bananas. Stealing the spotlight — for […]
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. […]
Andras Jones + Special Guest
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAndras Jones performs at Citizen Vinyl on Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show. $12 in advance / $15 at the door. ANDRAS JONES is an artist […]
Ashevillians Comedy Showcase at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to LaZoom! This week we have our Ashevillians Comedy Showcase!!! Modelface Comedy brings you a villainous night of comedy […]
M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show Fall 2024
Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., SwannanoaOur September Asheville gem show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always […]
Exhibition: The Farm at Black Mountain College
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaBuilt on more than a decade’s worth of deep, original archival research, this exhibition will constitute a comprehensive new history of Black Mountain College. By focusing on the farm, the […]
