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].

Simply Charmed- Drop In!

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while […]

$45.00

Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College Exhibit

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Black Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines, significantly influencing performance, theater, film, music, dance, and visual art worldwide. Points in Space: Performance at Black […]

Free

Boho Silver Earrings

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. […]

$85.00

Riveting Sterling Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your […]

$120.00

Lake Hickory Haunts 2025

Lake Hickory Haunts 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory

Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large […]

$30.00

New Glass Studio in Old Fort

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, […]

Honky Tonk Singing with Cary Fridley

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join Cary for a swinging honky tonk singing class full of heartache, spit fire, country two steps, and wallowing in our sorrows as we sing songs from classic country strong […]

$80

Wistfulness & Whimsy Art Exhibit

Toe River Arts Mitchell and Yancey Counties

Solo Art Exhibit of Burnsville Artist, Melissa L. Flattery, Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine, Owen Gallery, October 25-December 13, 2025. Reception November 14, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Free

Brick by Brick: Helping WNC Nonprofits Rebuild After Helene

A-B Tech Ferguson Center for Allied Health & Workforce Development 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many Western North Carolina nonprofits are facing damaged facilities, burnout, and uncertainty. This free half-day event brings local leaders and experts together to share […]

Free

Volunteer Workday with Forest Restoration Alliance

Mountain Research Station 265 Test Farm Rd, Waynesville

Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative on Tuesday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). Instead of […]

Donna Washington: Of Blood and Bone

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Tue, Oct 28 • 7 pm Master storyteller Donna Washington delivers delightfully disquieting tales of skin-spinners, sweet-toothed child-eaters, undead lovers, and blood-hungry captains. Perfectly timed for the Halloween season, these […]

Optix Eye Care Fall Fest

Optix Eye Care 49 N. Buncombe School Rd., Weaverville, NC, United States

Join us at Optix Eye Care on October 30th from 8:00–4:30 for exclusive one-day discounts on Dry Eye (OSD) Treatments, Accufit body sculpting, and optical purchases. Enjoy up to 25% […]

Call for Art – CIRCLES

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Arrowhead Art Gallery and Studios in Old Fort, North Carolina, is accepting entries for their next judged exhibit, ‘Circles.’ Circles are everywhere....in art, nature, and daily life. Explore the significance […]

$1 – $20

AMOS After Hours: Creature Feature

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Enter the world of Appalachia's cryptids, ancient monsters, and weirdest wilds. What separates fact and fiction? What mysteries are still waiting to be solved? What do YOU really want to […]

$30

PERFORMANCE: Butoh Dance Festival – Frequency in Motion

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Audio Visual Butoh Performance: Frequency in Motion -- Featuring Atsushi Takenouchi, Hiroko Komiya and Chris H.Lynn. In conjunction with Asheville Butoh Dance Festival 2025 Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 7:30 […]

$15

Songbird Holler @ White Horse

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Songbird Holler is a captivating folk trio featuring three generations of mountain women dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of the Southern Appalachians. Award-winning banjo player Bayla […]

$22

Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs

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

Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this […]

$5 – $65

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) – Asheville

Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center 284 Lyman Street, Asheville

🎃 Get Spooky With Us This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! […]

$12.78

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will […]

$27

BEYOND WORDS: Create + Connect Workshop

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Discover the power of art to connect, heal, and inspire. Join artist Ginger Huebner for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll create an abstract self-portrait using the playful and accessible mediums […]

$125

Weaverville Art Safari

The Fall Weaverville Art Safari will take place November 1 and 2 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]

Free

Enamel a Silver Charm

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Spend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the […]

$40.00

Hammered Wide Band Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

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

$120.00

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Haunted Doll Edition at Ginger’s Revenge

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 […]

$1 – $34

A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 […]

$22

Karla Bonoff

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Sat, Nov 1 • 8 pm One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare, moving, […]

Hell Hounds: Dark and Dirty Comedy at The Hound

The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! Hell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show […]

$18

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each […]

Free

Comedy Shutdown at The RAD Brew Co.

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! Comedy Shutdown is a showcase of killer […]

$15

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive NOV 3rd and 4th

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and […]

$499.00

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

Global Wave! Honoring and celebrating all musicians around the World. Many of their music helps our body and feet move! As we move to the 5Rhythms maps take notice how […]

$15 – $25

“Is This A Room” at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Join NC Stage Nov. 5th - Nov. 23rd for Is This A Room. Wed., Thurs., Sat. at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sun. at 2pm. (Friday 11/7 at 7:30pm) June 3, 2017: […]

$24 – $48

Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a […]

$15

“Rising from the River” – A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Hamilton

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

"Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton's work is a joyful exploration of […]

Free