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 […]
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 […]
Screening and Discussion of “Genius”
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an Encore Screening of Genius! Based on A. Scott Berg's biography "Editor of Genius," the film "Genius" focuses on famed literary editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) and […]
Fuego Fridays
LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., AshevilleJoin us the Final Friday of each month at LEAF Global Experience for Fuego Friday!! This is a Salsa Social complete with DJ Dance Party with DJ Haviken Hayes and […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Zlata Cass
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! Modelface Comedy brings you a fresh batch of comics each […]
Comedy at Catawba: Jason Salmon
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 Jason Salmon from NYC! Jason Salmon is a Texas born, NYC based […]
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 40,20,10s + Stevie Tombstone
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for The 40,20,10s with Stevie Tombstone at Citizen Vinyl on Friday, September 27. Doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $12 advance / $15 at the […]
Comedy from the Future at Catawba Brewing
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 it's a lineup of futuristic comedians from the future!!! A fun mix of local […]
TreeTops 8.5 Mile Trail Race
DuPont State Forest - Guion Farm 3045 Sky Valley Rd, HendersonvilleJoin us Saturday, September 28, 2024 for the 2nd Annual TreeTops Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina! This race offers a unique opportunity to explore […]
Chalk the Walk 2024
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesBlack Mountain's favorite annual chalk drawing contest is back! Chalk the Walk is a community-wide chalk event that takes place on a beautiful Saturday in downtown Black Mountain. Participants can […]
