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. (To Note: We are currently having issues with our submission page, but it should be fixed soon. If your event is taking place before October 12, 2026, please email your event information and image to the address below.)
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.
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 event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.
Events
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Free Art Class for Kids!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer […]
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Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 – Celebrating 15 Years of Fear
Lake Hickory Haunts 520 Carolina Ave, HickoryLake Hickory Haunts, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind […]
$32.00 -
Beginner Shoemaking, Oxford or Derby
Deborah's School of Shoemaking 121 Montana Avenue, AshevilleEnroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all […]
$1500 -
Sister Act – Flat Rock Playhouse – 10/2-10/25
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesWhen disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides out in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Suddenly, the sequins are swapped for habits, and […]
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Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleBack by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 […]
$125.00 -
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics 4-Part Series
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleWant 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 […]
$599.00 -
Spruce Pine Potters Market
Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce PineThe Spruce Pine Potters Market is a celebrated two-day showcase of exceptional ceramic art in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This juried event features work by thirty outstanding […]
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The Art of the Pour: Form, Function, and Gesture in Porcelain
AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, AshevilleLeah Leitson is a dedicated educator with extensive experience working with porcelain. In this two day workshop, students will explore Leah’s approach to creating expressive, well-balanced forms, focusing on functional […]
$350 -
Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k
Jackson Park Glover Street, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NCJoin us for the 7th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k presented by Hunter Subaru! The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k is an exciting fall event that beckons […]
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2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesShibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion […]
$295.00 -
Exhibition on Screen | The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville"Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius" at the Het Noordbrabants Museum (February 13–May 8, 2016) was the largest ever Bosch retrospective, bringing 36 of his 44 surviving works together in […]
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FREE Patio Show: Wrealist
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FREE EVENT WREALIST Ken Chapple started supergroup Wrealist in 2025 to play original music, blending American roots with the groove-heavy improvisation of […]
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AfroRhythm Series 10.11
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for a powerful afternoon of rhythm, culture, and artistry that resonates deep within the soul. Part of our Afro Rhythm series produced by Chinobay and White Horse Black […]
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BRO Presents Fall Family Concerts
First Baptist Church Weaverville 63 N Main St., WeavervilleJoin the BRO for a weekend of music for all ages! Saturday's program gives our youngest concertgoers (ages 12 and under) and families opportunities to engage with classical music through […]
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RAD Comedy featuring Jeremy Hellwig
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we have Midwestern favorite Jeremy Hellwig! Jeremy is a comedian, playwright, podcaster and […]
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Silverada
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY SILVERADA Evolution. It’s what keeps the best bands afloat — song after song, show after show, record after record. Mike Harmeier was still in his early 20s […]
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MOSAIC-INSPIRED MOUNTAINS IN WATERCOLOR with Miriam Hughes
310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NCTransform the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains into a vibrant mosaic of color, shape, and pattern! In this three-hour watercolor workshop, you'll learn how to break down a mountain […]
$140.00 -
MOSAIC-INSPIRED MOUNTAINS IN WATERCOLOR with Miriam Hughes
310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NCTransform the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains into a vibrant mosaic of color, shape, and pattern! In this three-hour watercolor workshop, you'll learn how to break down a mountain […]
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Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. […]
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Bob Weir Birthday Celebration ft. The Music of The Grateful Dead
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY BOB WEIR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (FEATURING THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD) You are cordially invited to celebrate Bob Weir’s birthday at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in […]
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APLR Presents: Horse Lords with Brett W. Naucke & World Room
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCPLR Presents: Horse Lords with Brett W. Naucke & World Room Monday, October 12th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show […]
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Patio Show: Nate Hadley
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE NATE HADLEY Nate Hadley is a folk and Americana singer-songwriter based in Winchester, VA, blending modern songwriting with traditional Appalachian influences. […]
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“Misery” at NC Stage
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevillePaul Sheldon has survived the crash — but he’s not sure that’s a good thing. Rescued from a Colorado snowbank by his self-proclaimed number one fan, the bestselling romance novelist […]
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VINTAGE PHOTO EFFECTS IN ENCAUSTIC with Bridget Benton
310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NCIf you've been wanting to add moody effects to your photography, or combine photos and encaustic, this is a great one-day, beginner-friendly intro! Bridget will supply images in class for […]
$185.00 -
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCExpand and Contract in the Body! When we are open to new possibilities, new ways of moving our bodies, then we begin to expand and explore our bodies in new […]
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Cocktail Comedy: Rum-Believable
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians for a night of Rum-believable good laughs. Enjoy a stunning […]
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Exploring Alice Coltrane’s Legacy: Andy Beta & Surya Botofasina
BMCM+AC presents an evening celebrating the publication of Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane, the first full biography of Alice Coltrane, by writer and journalist Andy […]
$12 -
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY JOSIAH AND THE BONNEVILLES Josiah and the Bonnevilles is led by East Tennessee native Josiah Leming. A singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he began self producing his own […]
$33.44 -
2nd Annual Bread of Life DAY
Downtown Brevard 175 E Main St, BrevardSAVE THE DATE and join us OUT on Thursday, October 15th for our 2nd Annual Bread of Life Day! Dine at one or more participating Transylvania County restaurants on Oct. […]
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Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, AshevilleThis is the biannual flagship event of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, a nearly 100 year old alliance of fine craftspeople across the 9 states of Southern Appalachia. Over 100 […]
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Third Thursday | Educator’s Night Out
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleEvery Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Educator’s Night Out: free admission for […]
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Rooftop Comedy featuring Trey Galyon
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Trey Galyon on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top comedians […]
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THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “MAGIC”
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a […]
$23.76 -
HIGH JUNE w/ Cadalay
Asheville Music Hall 55 College Street, AshevilleAges 18 and up High June doesn’t quite know what they are, and honestly, they’re fine with that. What they do know is that their sound is alternative, boundless, and […]
$24.15 -
Lake Eden Reunion + Live Life Like a Festival Book Launch
Camp Rockmont - Lake Eden 375 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NCCome experience the magic of Lake Eden for a joyful weekend of music, dancing, arts, creativity, spoken word, camping, outdoor adventures, wellness and PLAY, for families, friends, or simply you. […]
