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].

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

16th Annual Flock to the Rock

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

Break 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 […]

Included with Park admission

Creative Expression in Oil and Cold Wax Painting

Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., Fairview

Calling 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 […]

$275

Haywood County Studio Tour

Haywood County Arts Council Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

The 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 […]

Free

Authentic WNC Smoked Barbecue Served at Scouting America Fund-Raiser

Riceville Fire Department 2251 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Each 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 […]

ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour

ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville, Asheville, NC, United States

ASAP’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 […]

$35

Blue Ridge Humane Society Fur Ball

The Main Event 125 South Main Street, Hendersonville

Where 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 […]

$150

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface 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 […]

$18

Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical

Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., Tryon

Tryon'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. […]

$30

Secret Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD

Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Every 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 […]

$18

5Rhythms Vacillating Waves Class hosted by Karen

Still Point Wellness 946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC

FALL 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 […]

$15 – $25

ASAP’s 2024 Farm Tour

ASAP's Farm Tour 20 farms within an hour drive of Asheville, Asheville, NC, United States

ASAP’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 […]

$35

Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical

Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., Tryon

Tryon'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. […]

$30

S.A.M.S. Annual Picnic Potluck, Rock & Geology Enthusiasts

Lake Julian Park 406 Overlook Ext, Arden, NC, United States

Asheville 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 […]

Free

Beloved Community Garden Celebrates 20 Years of Growing, Sharing, Educating

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join 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 […]

$40.00

Comedy at Catawba: Steward Fullerton

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$15

TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web

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

A 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 […]

$11 – $12

TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web

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

A 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 […]

$11 – $12

TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web

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

A 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 […]

$11 – $12

TheaterWorksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web

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

A 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 […]

$11 – $12

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

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

Join 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, […]

Free

“Healing with Color and Sound”

Folkmoot Center 112 Virginia Ave, Waynesville, NC, United States

This 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 […]

Free

A Wild Night for Wildlife: Celebrating 10 Years of Saving Wild Lives

The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Appalachian 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 […]

$50 – $85

Karen Morgan

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

Laugh 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 […]

$45

Tryon Little Theater presents Great American Trailer Park Musical

Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., Tryon

Tryon'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. […]

$30

Andras Jones + Special Guest

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

Andras 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 […]

$12 – $15

Ashevillians Comedy Showcase at LaZoom

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

Every 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 […]

$12

M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show Fall 2024

Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa

Our 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

Exhibition: The Farm at Black Mountain College

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

Built 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 […]

Free

Screening and Discussion of “Genius”

Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for an Encore Screening of Genius! Based on A. Scott Berg's biography "Editor of Genius," the film "Genius" focuses on famed literary editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) and […]

Free

Fuego Fridays

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., Asheville

Join us the Final Friday of each month at LEAF Global Experience for Fuego Friday!! This is a Salsa Social complete with DJ Dance Party with DJ Haviken Hayes and […]

$15

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Zlata Cass

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! Modelface Comedy brings you a fresh batch of comics each […]

Free