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].
Hemlock Hike at the North Carolina Arboretum
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThe 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 , AshevilleCandlelight 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 […]
Comedy at Catawba: Ben Roy
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Creative Writer’s Workshop: Panning For Gemstones
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleWhat 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 […]
Standup Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSunday 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 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCThis 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 […]
INKED, a tattooed comedy show
Divination Tattoo West 406 Johnston School Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Black Pumas
Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NCJoin 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 […]
Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
JD Clayton at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleJD 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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCCurious 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 […]
MountainTrue Brainy Brews: Solar Energy edition with Sugar Hollow Solar
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleCurious about solar energy? Come learn from our friends at Sugar Hollow Solar! At Brainy Brews on Wednesday, September 18th they will discuss what solar energy is, how it benefits […]
Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleJoin 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 […]
Total Eclipse of the Fart, a dumb jokes comedy showcase
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesTotal Eclipse of the Fart, a dumb jokes comedy showcase Every week Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Tonight we are celebrating the eclipse […]
Evening with the Collection
Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an Evening with the Collection on Thursday, September 19, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ET, to celebrate the opening of the Center for Craft Materials Collection. This installation […]
Slice Standup Comedy Contest
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesSlice of Life Standup Comedy Contest Thursday September 19, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at […]
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. […]
Modelface Comedy presents Kenny Stempien 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 Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta comic, by way of Asheville […]
Hemlock Walk at Corneille Bryan Native Garden
Corneille Bryan Native Garden 94 Stuart Cir, Lake JunaluskaOn Friday, September 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative for a walk around the Corneille Bryan Native Garden in Lake Junaluska to learn about the […]
The Shiloh Legacy Gala
Double Tree Hilton Hotel - Asheville 115 Hendersonville Rd., AshevilleThe Shiloh Community Association (SCA) presents the Shiloh Legacy Gala, Friday, September 20, 2024 starting at 6:00 PM and lasting until 9:30 PM. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at […]
Comedy at Catawba: Ronnie Lordi
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ronnie Lordi from NYC! Ronnie is a comedian, writer, and pod-caster who […]
Punch Bucket Literary Festival
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleLiterary nonprofit organization Punch Bucket Lit will present its inaugural literary festival Friday and Saturday September 20-21, 2024. Held at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel […]
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. […]
The dB’s at Eulogy
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleEclectic indie power pop fans rejoice! The dB’s have announced their first set of tour dates in 12 years and featuring all original members – Peter Holsapple (vox, guitar), Chris […]
A. Lee Edwards + Zachary Warren Briggs
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesLonesome Station Presents: A. Lee Edwards + Zachary Warren Briggs at Citizen Vinyl on Friday, September 20, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
