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.
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].
Pasta Making Class at The Farm
The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesMake 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 […]
Carnatic Music: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri, Krupa Sekhar, and Athrey Nadhan
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaPerformance: 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 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret 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 […]
Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAll-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 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret 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 […]
Sourwood Festival
Downtown Black Mountain NC, United StatesDowntown 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 […]
Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival
Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage and Crafts 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesStep 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 […]
YMCA of WNC Leaders Club Lock-In
Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, AshevilleGet 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 […]
Much Ado About Nothing
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt'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 […]
Modelface Comedy presents Dustin Nickerson at Eulogy AVL
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Xtreme Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Music from the Crosskeys Tavern
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesAsheville 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, […]
Songs My Daddy Taught Me
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockFriends 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 […]
Much Ado About Nothing
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesIt'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 […]
John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprop'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 […]
Comedy for Community at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!
XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDENXP 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 […]
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 […]
Free Hendersonville Rockstar Connect Networking Event (August, NC)
trailside brewing co 873 Lenox Park Drive, HendersonvilleAre you ready to rock the networking scene in Hendersonville? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, August 13, […]
The “Hot” Seat
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleA conversation with local industry professionals and economic stakeholders on one of Asheville's biggest exports and industries - Food and Bev. Join local officials and business folks from the food […]
Bite Me AVL
Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NCJoin us for Bite Me AVL 2024 from August 14-18, a unique celebration of Asheville's vibrant food culture. This festival offers a diverse range of experiences, including cooking classes, gourmet […]
2025 Craft Research Fund Virtual Information Session
Center for Craft: Virtual Online Webinar 67 Broadway, Asheville, NC, United StatesApplications for the 2025 Craft Research Fund are now open! The Craft Research Fund supports innovative research about craft in the United States. Grants up to $15,000 are available to […]
The Power of Words to Feed the Soul
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleConnie Matisse, writer and co-founder of East Fork Pottery, and David Gate, a poet, writer, and visual artist, are teaming up for a laid-back chat about the magic of words. […]
Frances Mayes reading & book signing
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprop's presents: A reading and booksigning by Frances Mayes in celebration of her new novel, A Great Marriage. The event takes place at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday, Aug. 14. 5 […]
I’m Just Not Myself Tonight
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesLas Vegas Comic Impressionist Ken Block loves nothing more than to deliver a performance that will thrill everyone. Get ready for an evening (90 minutes) of laughter, surprises, and unforgettable […]
THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro […]
The Campfireball: The Nevers
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevillePart game show, part talk show, part what’s going to happen next — The Campfireball is one-of-a-kind live experience inspired by the lives and stories of the people in the […]
Opening Reception – Max Adrian: RIPSTOP
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United StatesCenter for Craft invites you to join us to celebrate the exhibition opening for Max Adrian: RIPSTOP on Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm! Max Adrian: RIPSTOP is […]
Historic Asheville Sessions Project
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Blue Ridge Music Center and North Carolina Arts Foundation will host an information session about the Historic Asheville Sessions project from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at […]
Third Thursday at the Asheville Art Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Third Thursday, the Asheville Art Museum stays open until 9 pm! Join us for an electric evening featuring live music with Jazzville, a screening of the film "The B-Side: […]
A LOTTO Art
Art Place 2021 Asheville Hwy, HendersonvilleA fun and unique way for art enthusiasts who are looking to expand their art collection to acquire an original work for a fraction of what they would pay at […]
Rhythm & Brews
Downtown Hendersonville South Main Street 201 Main Street, Hendersonville, NCPresented by horizon Heating & Air, Experience the ultimate blend of live music, local craft beverages, and community camaraderie at the Rhythm & Brews Concert Series! Taking place on the […]
Shop Talk: Hawa and Cynthia
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleThese two James Beard award-winning legends will explore their unique journeys, the intersections of food, culture, and history, and the power of storytelling in bridging communities and preserving heritage. Their […]
Standup at Pulp with Cayla Clark
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesStandup Comedy featuring Sarah Love On Wednesday August 15, 7-9p we will be having another professional comedy open mic in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy […]
Modelface Comedy presents Tiffany Anderson at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Tiffany Anderson from Atlanta! Tiffany Anderson is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer based […]
