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].

Orison Books’ 2024 Fundraiser Featuring Jacinda Townsend

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Orison Books, a non-profit literary press based in Asheville, will be holding a fundraising event featuring award-winning novelist Jacinda Townsend at NC Stage Company on Saturday, August 3rd. Poets Bruce […]

$35.00

Eyes Up Here Comedy (North Carolina 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 […]

$18

Flimflams and Shenanigans at New Origin

New Origin Brewing 131 Thompson St., Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have another killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans New Origin Brewing. Hosted by local favorite […]

Free

Destination Moon, a play by Joseph Reed Hayes

Asheville Community Theatre 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Two people in two little rooms. A young woman, a bed, an unseen voice, music in the night, hope out of darkness. When we meet Truly in her room at […]

$15

Legally Blonde The Musical

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, […]

$26.00

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Alex Falcone

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Alex Falcone from Los Angeles! Hi, friend! I’m Alex, the only […]

$18

Legally Blonde The Musical

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, […]

$26.00

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love […]

$199.00

AARP Event: Brain Health

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

It's never too late to take charge of your brain health! Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA to learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, and how […]

Free

Standup Comedy Night featuring Cody Hughes

The Bier Garden 46 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC

Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at we The Bier Garden - guaranteed laughs and good times! Welcome to Standup Comedy at The Bier Garden ! Get […]

$15

Sip & Shop at The Omni Grove Park Inn!

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Shop chic styles and stylish deals at The Omni Grove Park Inn, August 8-11! Explore a wide selection of men's and women's multi-season apparel at up to 75% off from […]

Free

Puppet Paradise – The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

✨ Come experience the ultimate puppetry retreat! Nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, it is Puppet Paradise, the Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival! Featuring […]

$5 – $15

Michelle Malone with Mike Kinnebrew | The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Don't miss Rock Goddess Michelle Malone with special guest Mike Kinnebrew August 8 at The Grey Eagle! Michelle Malone's musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi river, […]

$20 – $25

Modelface Comedy presents: Kevin McCaffrey at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Kevin McCaffrey from NYC! Kevin McCaffrey made his network TV debut on The Late […]

$15

Much Ado About Nothing (ASL-interpreted)

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Gallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is […]

Pasta Making Class at The Farm

The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Make pasta from scratch – ravioli, long noodles, and gnocchi with traditional sauces and accompaniments. Each class includes: 3 hours of instruction, a full meal and drinks! Regardless of your […]

$100

Carnatic Music: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri, Krupa Sekhar, and Athrey Nadhan

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

Performance: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri (violin), Krupa Sekhar (violin), and Athrey Nadhan (mridangam) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 […]

$10 – $15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25

Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

All-ages show! Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat take the Citizen Vinyl stage on Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $12 advance / $15 at […]

$12 – $15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25

Sourwood Festival

Downtown Black Mountain NC, United States

Downtown Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is a vibrant celebration of our bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, proudly presented by the local Chamber of Commerce. Wander through several streets adorned with […]

Free

Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage and Crafts 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Step into the past at this free-to-enter cultural heritage festival. Featuring artists and artisans from near and far, food vendors, and traditional Appalachian music on the porch of the historic […]

Free

YMCA of WNC Leaders Club Lock-In

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

Get introduced to our Leaders Club program with a lock-in on Aug. 10-11! Parents can join for an informational session from 4-5 p.m. and then Teens Only Time begins! Bring […]

$25.00 – $50.00

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Dustin Nickerson at Eulogy AVL

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: **Dustin Nickerson** Saturday, August 10th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Dustin Nickerson** A Seattle native now suffering in […]

$25

Xtreme Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Xtreme Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new XPA (Extra Pale Ale) and we are celebrating with an Xtreme comedy show on […]

$15

Music from the Crosskeys Tavern

Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Asheville Baroque Concerts presents a program of Scottish Baroque and Traditional Tunes. The program brings to life the unique repertoire of 18th-century Scotland, a mix of homegrown with imported Italian, […]

Pay-as-you-can donations

Songs My Daddy Taught Me

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Friends of Music Presents Songs My Daddy Taught Me FLAT ROCK, N.C. The Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will […]

Free

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a […]

Free

John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents: John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott on August 11 at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 6 p.m., author event at 7 p.m. Free! John Vercher […]

Free

Comedy for Community at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy and Ginger's Revenge Present: Comedy For Community Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM DAY OF: $20.00 ADVANCED: $15.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00 ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF […]

$15