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].
Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One […]
Roll of the Dice Comedy Show of Chance
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday evening Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show! Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they recieve! One […]
Ikebana Exhibition
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThere will be ikebana designs for viewing throughout the weekend and membes will be available to explain ikebana flower arranging techniques and materials. Hours Saturday, 9-21 = 9 - 5 Sunday, 9-22 = 9 - 4
20 Years of Community Gardening Historical Tours
Dr. John Wilson Community Garden 99 White Pine Dr., Black MountainJoin 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 Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
16th Annual Flock to the Rock
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesBreak out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live on-the-glove raptor demonstrations, beginner bird walks, the hawk watch, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong […]
Creative Expression in Oil and Cold Wax Painting
Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., FairviewCalling all WNC artists! Come and learn oil and cold wax painting from a master of the medium! Visiting artist Mark Witzling is one of the best-known oil/cold wax painters in the US and is an international award-winning artist. Painting with oil and cold wax is fun and highly creative. Whether new to cold wax […]
Haywood County Studio Tour
Haywood County Arts Council Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour through 20 local studios to meet 38 artists, view demonstrations, and possibly take home a piece of Haywood artistry! Studios are sprinkled throughout Haywood County, trailing through both urban and rural locales. With a vast variety of artists and mediums to see on the studio […]
Authentic WNC Smoked Barbecue Served at Scouting America Fund-Raiser
Riceville Fire Department 2251 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesEach year locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 17 and Scouts Troop 17 barbecue dinner benefit, The event set for Saturday, September 21, 2024 offers tender juicy Western North Carolina smoked BBQ dinners with all the fixin’s. Take out dinners will be served behind the Riceville Fire Department and Community […]
ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour
ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of […]
Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: An Evening Tour of Riverside Cemetery
Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, AshevilleJoin us for a special evening tour as we explore portions of Riverside Cemetery, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as a few other notable people in Asheville at that time. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside […]
Blue Ridge Humane Society Fur Ball
The Main Event 125 South Main Street, HendersonvilleWhere elegance meets compassion. Fur Ball is an elevated gathering to celebrate our animals and the tireless efforts of those who advocate for their well-being. Join us for an enchanting evening! The event is black-tie optional, and tickets include delicious international food stations, an open bar with signature cocktails, live music from Izzi Hughes, and […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18
Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
Secret Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD
Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! Secret Garden Comedy is live at the Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who […]
5Rhythms Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen
Still Point Wellness 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NCFALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION: It is a day that shifts where the daylight gets shorter. It is time where the day and night are in equal length. We begin to find balance in our lives and in our bodies. A shift happens of blossoming plants and flowers will begin to wilt and the trees prepare to […]
ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour
ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville, Asheville, NC, United StatesASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of […]
Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
S.A.M.S. Annual Picnic Potluck, Rock & Geology Enthusiasts
Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United StatesAsheville area rockhounds and mineral enthusiasts! We hope that you will join us at our annual potluck picnic at Lake Julian Park on Sept. 22nd! Whether you're just getting started learning about rock collecting or you're a certified gemologist, the Southern Appalachian Mineral Society welcomes you. Our annual potluck picnic is free and open to […]
Beloved Community Garden Celebrates 20 Years of Growing, Sharing, Educating
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin the passionate gardeners and volunteers of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on September 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the garden’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! The evening will include an original play created and performed by community members; live music; a delicious dinner prepared by local restaurants and gardeners, and a cash bar. Tickets are […]
Comedy at Catawba: Steward Fullerton
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Stewart Fullerton from NYC!!! Stewart Fullerton is a New York City based comedian, writer and actor. She performs regularly at clubs across and beyond New York City (New York Comedy Club, The Stand, West Side Comedy Club, […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
Launch Event of ‘Trans Kids, Our Kids’ Book by Asheville-Based Authors Dates:
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesPlease join us for the kick-off event in Asheville, North Carolina for the TRANS KIDS, OUR KIDS book tour! *Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth* is a new book that takes readers inside the movement for transgender youth, told through narratives that will open your […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
An Artful Journey: Exploring the Best Art Exhibitions of 2024 with Art Historian Julianna Caro
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for an artful journey to the world’s most exciting art centers: Paris, New York, London, and Venice to virtually tour this year’s best museum exhibitions. Each artful journey will begin with a delightful morning drink and pastry from Recess Cafe in Black Mountain followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian […]
TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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, and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t punch […]
“Healing with Color and Sound”
Folkmoot Center 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThis captivating Art Exhibit with over 80 pieces featured will showcase Nina Howard's artwork. A Haywood County resident, Nina Howard's modern abstract art show is in collaboration with Folkmoot to help raise funds for Folkmoot’s multi-cultural programs. The show will bring color (art) and Michael Fitzpatrick will imbue the painting demonstration with sound (cello) together […]
A Wild Night for Wildlife: Celebrating 10 Years of Saving Wild Lives
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, AshevilleAppalachian Wildlife Refuge, a Candler-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Celebration, "A Wild Night for Wildlife: Ten Years of Saving Wild Lives and Counting!" The event will take place on Thursday, September 26, from 6:30-9:00 pm at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage, located […]
Karen Morgan
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLaugh out loud with season-opening stand-up Karen Morgan, who proudly hails from an era when rocks were pets, carpets were shag and bicycle seats were bananas. Stealing the spotlight — for once — from the boomers, zoomers and avocado-loving millennials, this Gen X comedian is here to show her “forgotten generation” some laughter and love, delivering […]
Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical
Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., TryonTryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
Andras Jones + Special Guest
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesAndras Jones performs at Citizen Vinyl on Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show. $12 in advance / $15 at the door. ANDRAS JONES is an artist you may know for other reasons. His new album is called “Recognize, De-escalate & De-code.” These three words are Jones’s prescription for a time in […]
Ashevillians Comedy Showcase at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to LaZoom! This week we have our Ashevillians Comedy Showcase!!! Modelface Comedy brings you a villainous night of comedy so good it's bad! Ashevillians Comedy Showcase is a celebration of some of the best comedians in the Mountains! Hosted each month by Ryan Gordon. […]
M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show Fall 2024
Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., SwannanoaOur September Asheville gem show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Food and drink are available daily. The […]
Exhibition: The Farm at Black Mountain College
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaBuilt on more than a decade’s worth of deep, original archival research, this exhibition will constitute a comprehensive new history of Black Mountain College. By focusing on the farm, the exhibition sidesteps the popular paradigm of approaching BMC through its famous faculty and students, and instead offers a new cast of characters, one that includes […]
