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].

Hamlet

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” explores the idea of fate versus free will, following a young prince as he grapples with grief, betrayal and the pursuit of justice. 7:30pm Friday Oct 11 7:30pm Saturday Oct 12 1pm Sunday Oct 13 7:30pm Friday Oct 18 7:30pm Saturday Oct 19 1pm Sunday Oct 20

Free

Capitol Fools

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Providing much-needed comic relief from election season mania, this cathartic political lampoon leaves no politician safe from its witty antics, with rapid-fire comedy that puts the “mock” in democracy. This season’s hilarious new production stems from the same comedic masterminds that created the past-season fan-favorite Capitol Steps, founded by a group of Senate staffers to […]

$55

LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at DSSOLVR Brewing LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! With a different show every month you never want to miss Last Call at DSSOLVR featuring: Brandon Jarrell, Taylor Neely, and […]

$15

Spruce Pine Potters Market show

Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine

The16th Annual Spruce Pine Potters Market (SPPM) takes place October 12th and 13th, 2024 at the Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC. The show features over thirty potters from Mitchell and Yancey counties. Admission is free. In the beautiful western NC mountains, scattered in Mitchell and Yancey counties, live and work some […]

Free

Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k

Jackson Park Glover Street, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC

Join us on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, for the 5th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k presented by Hunter Subaru! The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers […]

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

AsiaHouse828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

FIND THE WARRIOR IN YOU! Join us to move your truth! Stand and move to what you believe in! Be Brave, have Courageous, and be Bold! How do you protect your inner core or soul? We will move to the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Venue: AsiaHouse828, 119 Coxe Ave. Asheville, NC 28806 Time: 10am-12pm […]

$15 – $25

Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The 43rd annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, on the weekends of October 12-13 and October 19-20, is a free, self-guided showcase of new and renovated homes by builders in such areas as Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Fairview, and Clyde. You can tour homes in person or virtually. For information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.

Free

Hamlet

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” explores the idea of fate versus free will, following a young prince as he grapples with grief, betrayal and the pursuit of justice. 7:30pm Friday Oct 11 7:30pm Saturday Oct 12 1pm Sunday Oct 13 7:30pm Friday Oct 18 7:30pm Saturday Oct 19 1pm Sunday Oct 20

Free

SVCM Walk for Your Neighbor

130 montreat rd 130 Montreat Road, Black Mountain

The "Walk for Your Neighbor" is an annual fundraiser hosted by Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) that invites the community to come together in support of local families and individuals facing hardships. The event allows participants to walk a scenic route through Black Mountain, symbolizing many of our neighbors' journeys as they strive toward stability […]

Free

Mike Farris | Sundays on the River Series

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Don't miss Grammy winner Mike Farris in an intimate concert by the French Broad River in Olivette Asheville! Grammy winner Mike Farris is an artist’s artist, a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It’s no wonder. He’s the one who brings everything to his music and to every live performance, every time. […]

$25

Hemlock Hike

Blue Ridge Conservancy Campus 416 Aho Road, Blowing Rock

Please join us on Monday, October 14th at 12:30pm for an educational hemlock hike with the Hemlock Restoration Initiative and the Blue Ridge Conservancy at their campus trail in Blowing Rock, NC. The hike will be a 2.2 mile loop, and is considered moderate terrain. Along the way, we will traverse through one of HRI's […]

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

FINDING YOUR CENTER! When the world seems chaotic and crazy, how do you find your center? Sometime it feels like the ground is opening up and feeling ungrounded, how do you find your center? How do you find your center when information is coming at you at a rapid pace? Join us for this movement […]

$15 – $25

Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

Join us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing journey. It involves the use of special soundscapes that mimic circadian rhythms and enable people to move effortlessly between different brain wave states. As a result, […]

$45

More than Corn: Challenges and Adaptations to Contemporary American Indian Foodways

UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room One University Hts., Asheville

In this conversation about Indigenous foodways in the American South, Lumbee historian Malinda Maynor Lowery and Cherokee anthropologist Courtney Lewis will propose a new food framework, one that incorporates Native Peoples’ contemporary and creative foodways.

Free

Town Hall on the Future of End-of-Life Psychedelic Care

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

The Institute for Psychedelics & Death presents The World's First Town Hall on the Future of End of Life Psychedelic Care at Citizen Vinyl on October 16, 7-9 p.m. Free. The event will be led by Diana McCall, founder if Artemesis Facilitation. Special guests include Michael Mithoefer & Annie Mithoefer, MDMA-assisted therapy researchers; Aditi Sethi, […]

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 something new to enjoy on the patio and nothing pairs better with hard seltzer than vaping! A group of the best local and regional comics […]

$15

Unexpected Art + Objects: Pop-Up by Artists Beth Elliott & Liberty Hanson-Wild at Curve Studios

CURVE Studios & Garden #5 River Arts Place, Asheville, NC, United States

This art pop-up offers an engaging experience of unexpected art and objects, featuring a captivating blend of functional pottery, sculptural forms, encaustic paintings, and mixed-media collages. This collection challenges traditional forms while celebrating creative freedom and the beauty of imperfection. Event Details: Dates: Thursday, October 17th - Saturday, October 19th Time: 10 AM - 5 […]

Learning to Dance with Dementia

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

Explore an Afternoon of Awareness Learning to Dance with Dementia: When to Lead, When to Follow and When to Get Out of the Way The Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will present a free workshop “Learning to Dance with Dementia: When to Lead, When to Follow and When to […]

Free

The Wildwoods at Asheville Outpost (at Grey Eagle) October 17

The Outpost 521 Amboy Rd., Asheville

NEBRASKA FOLK-AMERICANA TRIO THE WILDWOODS TAKE TO CONCERT STAGES THIS SPRING AND SUMMER AS THEY PREPARE THEIR FOURTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM By Mario Tarradell If music is a salve, then The Wildwoods could heal the world. The folk-Americana trio from Lincoln, Nebraska takes to guitar, violin, upright bass, and microphones with the simple purity of peaceful […]

$15

Radical Reflection: Full Moon Meditation

The Radical 95 Roberts Street, Ashville

The hotel invites everyone to join in an evening guided by Luna Ray, as she fills the air with her sweet sounds and leads a gentle moving meditation in celebration of the Full Moon. The class will take place in The Radical’s groovy private space, Pretty Vacant. Visit the website: https://www.theradicalavl.com/

$25

Modelface Comedy presents: Friday Night Laughs

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have the Freaky Night Laughs stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local and national comedians are getting silly at Catawba Brewing!! Clear Eyes, Full Beers, Can't Lose featuring TBA ages 18+ doors 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets […]

$18

Hamlet

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” explores the idea of fate versus free will, following a young prince as he grapples with grief, betrayal and the pursuit of justice. 7:30pm Friday Oct 11 7:30pm Saturday Oct 12 1pm Sunday Oct 13 7:30pm Friday Oct 18 7:30pm Saturday Oct 19 1pm Sunday Oct 20

Free

The Comedy Zone – Kevin Bozeman

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver […]

$28

2024 Asheville Flamenco Festival

Kittredge Theater 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

Join Flamenco Appalachia for the 2024 Asheville Flamenco Festival, October 19th through 27th! Experience the passionate rhythms of Flamenco with performances, community events, and classes. Don’t miss the kickoff at LEAF Festival on October 19th. Celebrate with us at our Fiesta Flamenca on October 20th, and immerse yourself in Flamenco dance and guitar classes from […]

$28

Apple Harvest Festival

Downtown Waynesville Main Street Main St, Waynesville

Named one of the “10 Best Fall Harvest Festivals in the Nation,” this annual street festival showcases the bounty of local apple growers whose mountain-grown apples offer a delicious way to embrace the fall season. Delight in an array of apple-inspired treats, from cider to cakes and pies. Wander along the historic Main Street, dotted […]

Free

Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The 43rd annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, on the weekends of October 12-13 and October 19-20, is a free, self-guided showcase of new and renovated homes by builders in such areas as Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Fairview, and Clyde. You can tour homes in person or virtually. For information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.

Free

Blue Ridge Humane Society 4th Annual Historic 7th Avenue District Pup Crawl

Join us for the 4th Annual Historic 7th Avenue District Pup Crawl, where dog owners and pet lovers come together for a fun experience and raise funds for Blue Ridge Humane Society. Participants purchase “Pawsports” and tour dog-friendly 7th Avenue District food and beverage businesses, earning stamps at each stop for a chance to win […]

$1 – $40

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Finding Home”, Haywood Community College

Haywood Community College, Charles Beall Auditorium, Hemlock Building 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde

Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for a musical celebration of fall in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday, October 19th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday, October 20th in Lipinsky Auditorium, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both […]

$25

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

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 music inspired by Halloween at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the […]

$46.01

A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her storytelling workshop participants to the stage for “A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories.” This year's tellers TBA. ​ Connie is emceeing this evening of unique voices. The last several “Slice of Life” shows have been sell-outs – so get your tickets early! October […]

$18

HAMLET

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” explores the idea of fate versus free will, following a young prince as he grapples with grief, betrayal and the pursuit of justice. 7:30pm Friday Oct 11 7:30pm Saturday Oct 12 1pm Sunday Oct 13 7:30pm Friday Oct 18 7:30pm Saturday Oct 19 1pm Sunday Oct 20

Free

The Comedy Zone – Kevin Bozeman

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver […]

$28

Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The 43rd annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, on the weekends of October 12-13 and October 19-20, is a free, self-guided showcase of new and renovated homes by builders in such areas as Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Black Mountain, Fairview, and Clyde. You can tour homes in person or virtually. For information, visit wncparadeofhomes.com.

Free

HAMLET

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” explores the idea of fate versus free will, following a young prince as he grapples with grief, betrayal and the pursuit of justice. 7:30pm Friday Oct 11 7:30pm Saturday Oct 12 1pm Sunday Oct 13 7:30pm Friday Oct 18 7:30pm Saturday Oct 19 1pm Sunday Oct 20

Free

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Finding Home”, UNC Asheville

Lipinsky Auditorium One University Heights, Asheville, NC

Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for a musical celebration of fall in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday, October 19th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday, October 20th in Lipinsky Auditorium, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both […]

$20