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].

Author Wiley Cash

Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, Marshall

Join New York Times bestselling author, Wiley Cash for a book reading, discussion and book signing event at the Marshall Library. No registration or tickets required.

Free

The Natural History and Ecology of Fungi: From Parasitism to Symbiosis

West Asheville Public Library 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

The Blue Ridge Naturalist Network presents Todd Elliott, Ph.D. in this free public program. Elliott grew up in the Southern Appalachians but has worked as a naturalist, biologist, and photographer […]

Free

Author talk and book signing

East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

From Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel comes the first comprehensively researched biography of the visionary Japanese photographer whose dedication to art and conservation helped spur […]

Free

“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” Library talk with the authors

East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

ATTN: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN UPDATED PREVIOUS SUBMISSION. What moves a person to leave all that they have known for something new, something different, something adventurous? From Cornell […]

Free

“George Masa: A Life Reimagined” Library talk with the authors

East Asheville Public Library 3 Avon Rd, Asheville

What moves a person to leave all that they have known for something new, something different, something adventurous? From Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel comes […]

Free

Book Launch Party – George Masa: A Life Reimagined

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

Book Launch Party for George Masa: A Life Reimagined is presented In Partnership with Malaprops, Blue Ridge Public Radio, Citizen Vinyl and SmokiesLife. The event takes place at Citizen Vinyl […]

Free

Book Launch Party – George Masa: A Life Reimagined

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

In this groundbreaking historical biography, Cornell University librarian Janet McCue and documentary filmmaker Paul Bonesteel reveal the remarkable story of a visionary Japanese photographer who endured scrutiny from the Bureau […]

Free

Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing has some of the most innovative and wild beers, seltzers and more in Asheville. There is always […]

$15

Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials, shrubs, trees and so much more! September 12-14, 9am-4pm.

Free

Bullington Gardens Annual Fall Plant Sale

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join us for Bullington Gardens’ annual Fall Plant Sale! Shop for all your favorite perennials, shrubs, trees and so much more! September 12-14, 9am-4pm.

SANCTUARY ~ A Women’s Self-Renewal Journey

A cozy home in downtown Brevard Register for Location, Brevard

SANCTUARY ~ A Women’s Self-Renewal Journey. Sept. 12 – Nov. 16 ( alternating Thursday evenings). Brevard, NC. Join nationally-recognized author/teacher Renee Trudeau for a 10-week small group coaching experience. Learn […]

$599

Slice Standup Comedy Contest

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Slice of Life Standup Comedy Contest Thursday September 12, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at […]

$15

The Campfireball: Joy!

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

The Campfireball: Joy! September 12th, 7:30p at Story Parlor The Campfireball is a part game show, part storytelling, part immersive theatre experience built entirely around the audience. For the September […]

$10

Eyes Up Here Comedy presents AVLGBTQueer Comedy

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

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a showcase of hilarious femme comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special AVL Pride showcase with all of our favorite transgender […]

$15

Exhibition | Ginny Ruffner Reforestation of the Imagination

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present Ginny Ruffner’s Reforestation of the Imagination, organized and toured by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition imagines an apocalyptic landscape of […]

General admission

Friday the 13 Killer Comedy Show

pleb urban wineary 289 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Spooky camping stories and other outdoor thrills told by standup comedians with slides and audience interactions/games for prizes Hosted by Clay Jones aka Jason Voorhees & Miranda Allison With comedy […]

$18

Comedy at Catawba: Ben Roy

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ben Roy from Denver! If you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, he's […]

$18

Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters

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

Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters are rolling up to the Citizen Vinyl stage on Friday, September 13. 8 p.m. show, 7 p.m. doors. $15 in advance / $18 at […]

$15 – $18

Hot and Horny Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]

$15

4th Annual Vintage Radio Market

A-B Tech 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

The museum and vendors will offer many restored and restorable vintage radios, parts, accessories and books. Attendees can also visit and tour the museum throughout the day. The museum encourages […]

Free

20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tours

Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 99 White Pine Dr., Black Mountain

Join us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden […]

$20.00

Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: A Riverside Cemetery Tour

Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, Asheville

Join us as we welcome Fall and explore portions of Riverside Cemetery, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, […]

$5

West Asheville Garden Stroll

Lucy S. Herring Elementary 98 Sulphur Springs, Asheville

WHAT: 15th annual West Asheville Garden Stroll WHEN: Saturday Sept. 14, 2024 from 11AM to 4PM, RAIN OR SHINE WHERE: Kickoff at Lucy S. Herring Elementary School, 98 Sulphur Springs […]

Free

Hemlock Hike at the North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative will be leading a hike in partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum around the Arboretum grounds on Saturday, September 14th at 1pm. The hike will take […]

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen […]

$38.52

Comedy at Catawba: Ben Roy

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ben Roy from Denver! If you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, he's […]

$18

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]

$18

Creative Writer’s Workshop: Panning For Gemstones

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

What do you do when you find you're facing an insurmountable pile of unfinished creative work? An entire digital archive of ‘maybes?’ To use an Appalachian metaphor, you pan your […]

$325

Standup Comedy at Asheville Pizza

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Sunday September 15 at 6:30p is another great comedy show at Asheville Pizza in Theatre 2, get your dinner , drinks & laughs with a comedy open mic & Professional […]

$14

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

This show will be at an indoor location. At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show […]

$25

INKED, a tattooed comedy show

Divination Tattoo West 406 Johnston School Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we are getting punk AF! Denver's own Ben Roy will be getting a mystery tattoo from […]

$18

Black Pumas

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Join the Black Pumas in Asheville for an electrifying evening of soul, funk, and psychedelic rock. Known for their Grammy-nominated debut album and the hit single "Colors," the Black Pumas […]

$86

Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! The Comedy is Funky but the ginger beer is Fresh Funky Fresh Comedy is an extra silly night of live comedy […]

$7

JD Clayton at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

JD Clayton will be playing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville on Sept. 28. Doors: 8pm // Show: 9pm Tickets: $21.71 All Ages JD Clayton, a hardworking musician rooted in […]

$21.71

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Curious and Playful: When we are joyful or playful it is a good time for all. We laugh, make crazy art, sing, smile at people, make gestures of happiness with […]

$15 – $25