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].
New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead 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, […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThe Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour October 24 + 25, 2026
9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour | October 24 + 25, 2026 | Asheville, NC | beaverdamstudiotour.com 9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour 2026 -... We’re thrilled to announce the return of […]
Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile
Nelon's Feed 519 Maple Street, HendersonvilleThe 12th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile presented by Aetna returns to the heart of Hendersonville in 2026! Get ready for spooky fun at the 12th Annual […]
Adult Studio: Introduction to Papermaking
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleThis workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several pulps to learn the basics of western style mould and deckle papermaking. You will learn: • how to process recycled […]
9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour
Beaverdam Road, Asheville Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesA self-guided tour of artists’ studios in North Asheville’s beautiful Beaverdam Valley.
2026 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes
The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, […]
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING/DANCING ROOM ONLY BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE NIGHTS Experience 90’s country music like never before! Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights is a party hosted by the supergroup Neon Rainbow, a collective of […]
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesExperience 90’s country music like never before! Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights is a party hosted by the supergroup Neon Rainbow, a collective of some of the best musicians in Tennessee. […]
2026 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes
The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, […]
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 […]
Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY $1 FROM EACH TICKET SOLD DIRECTLY BENEFITS THE SATO PROJECT PLEASE NOTE, THE VIP PACKAGES OFFERED DO NOT INCLIUDE A TICKET TO THE SHOW. PLEASE CART BOTH […]
Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour All Ages Standing Room Only ETHAN REGAN Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. He’s had […]
Neal Francis
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY NEAL FRANCIS Neal Francis’ music is an intoxicating blend of funk, soul, and rock that evokes the glory days of the 60s and 70s but is undeniably […]
The Arcadian Wild – Make It Out Alive Tour
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesFULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE THE ARCADIAN WILD The Arcadian Wild is an indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN, led by songwriters Isaac Horn, Lincoln […]
The Halloween Bar Crawl- Asheville
Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top 2A Huntsman Pl, AshevilleHaunt the bars in Asheville with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your […]
Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSTANDING ROOM ONLY DANA AND ALDEN Jazz duo Dana & Alden have always had a wanderlust, something they credit to their maternal grandfather. Affectionately known as Papa, he was the […]
Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour Jazz duo Dana & Alden have always had a wanderlust, something they credit to their maternal grandfather. […]
Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Highland Brewing – Jazz & Pop
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres, collaborators, and settings, creating unique […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleJoin 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, […]
Hayes Carll
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesHayes Carll isn’t preaching or teaching. He’s not interested in telling the rest of us what to do or think. But he is charting out a personal guide for his […]
APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty – Boundless
APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty - Boundless Thursday, November 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Min Xiao-Fen […]
GALLERY WALK – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Meet and talk with Anne Strutz during the Gallery Walk in November. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into […]
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Lexington Glassworks 81 South Lexington Ave, AshevilleGet ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps […]
SATSANG: Elohim Tour 2026
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesDrawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical traditions, Satsang’s sound is characterized by rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate with audiences across the globe. With roots […]
The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleStep into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle […]
Adult Studio: Needle Felting
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleExplore the natural qualities of pure wool roving and a simple handheld tool, the barbed felting needle, to lock fibers together into layered, beautiful art pieces. Easy to learn, impressive […]
Exhibition on Screen | The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleFor many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something remarkable […]
Afro Rhythm with Chinobay & Jordan 11.8
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesUgandan musician Chinobay and blind born singer-songwriter Jordan Scheffer create a powerful musical conversation that bridges continents, traditions, and genres. Rooted in African rhythms, storytelling, and global fusion, their performances […]
Rumpelstiltskin – Playhouse Jr. – 11/12-11/15
Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States A world premiere musical spun from the Grimm Brothers’ classic — a tale of gold, grit, and a touch of magic, set to a captivating score that fuses folk, […]
Eddie 9V
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesEddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled […]
