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].
Terry Roberts in conversation with Denise Kiernan
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprops and Blue Ridge Public Radio present: Terry Roberts in Conversation with Denise Kiernan. The book launch for Roberts' newest novel The Devil Hath a Pleasing Shape takes place at […]
THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEyes Up Here Comedy and Modelface Comedy present THEM! a queer/ femme comedy showcase featuring a group of amazing up and coming comedians from our monthly Everybody But You Bro […]
14th Annual Justice Forum
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin Pisgah Legal Services’ most significant event of the year—a night dedicated to social justice, equity, and collective action. Pisgah Legal’s 14th Annual Justice Forum will be held at the […]
Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika: Nielsen Big Ideas Lecture at Warren Wilson College
Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United StatesNYU's Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika, producer of award-winning "Uncivil" podcast, to speak at Warren Wilson on "Police, Podcasts, and Politics". Chenjerai Kumanyika is an assistant professor in NYU's Arthur L.Carter Journalism […]
Ballet Hispánico
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesBallet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino […]
YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of […]
Lightwire Theater presents DINO-LIGHT: Student Series
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleHugely popular in the 2023/2024 season, Lightwire Theater is back with another glow-in-the-dark adventure using a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. Recommended for grades 2–6. The Student Series […]
Lightwire Theater presents DINO-LIGHT: Student Series
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleHugely popular in the 2023/2024 season, Lightwire Theater is back with another glow-in-the-dark adventure using a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance. Recommended for grades 2–6. The Student Series […]
Lightwire Theater presents DINO-LIGHT
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleIn this visually stunning adventure fit for all ages, a friendly dinosaur discovers a wonderful world full of glowing creatures that help him find the true meaning of love. Praised […]
The Campfireball: Reverse Storytelling
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Campfireball is a ‘reverse-storytelling’ show about the audience. Instead of asking folks to sit and passively watch a storyteller, The Campfireball explores various ways of coaxing the people in […]
The Campfireball
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Campfireball is a ‘reverse-storytelling’ show about the audience. Instead of asking folks to sit and passively watch a storyteller, The Campfireball explores various ways of coaxing the people in […]
Hamlet
Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United StatesWilliam 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.
Slow Runner Album Release Show
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesSlow Runner celebrates the release of Yesterday Don't Fail Me Now on Friday October 11. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Slow Runner […]
41st Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show
Downtown Waynesville Main Street Main St, WaynesvilleMark your calendar for the 41st Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show, one of the region’s largest and most beloved juried craft shows! Explore over 100 vendors offering handmade […]
Mosaic Mushroom Workshop
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesWhether you have dabbled in mosaics before or are completely new, this class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the creation of your own, unique […]
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 […]
Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival
Patriots Park 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings MountainThe City of Kings Mountain is proud to bring back a beloved festival, the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival National recording artist Wade Hayes will headline Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival, Saturday, […]
Capitol Fools
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleProviding 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 […]
Buncombe Turnpike in Concert
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesBuncombe Turnpike is a long time staple in the Asheville bluegrass scene. Their sets are made up of primarily hand crafted original songs, but the band also plays a variety […]
An Album Release Concert with Chris Rosser
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCAsheville based multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, Chris Rosser, celebrates the release of his new album, “Worrying Boy,” with a concert at West Asheville’s Ayurprana Listening Room, joined by an all-star […]
Hamlet
Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United StatesWilliam 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 […]
Capitol Fools
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleProviding 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 […]
LAST CALL late nite comedy at DSSOLVR
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Spruce Pine Potters Market show
Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC Cross Street Building, 31 Cross Street, Spruce PineThe16th 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 […]
Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k
Jackson Park Glover Street, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NCJoin 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 […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
AsiaHouse828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCFIND 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 […]
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 […]
Hamlet
Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United StatesWilliam 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 […]
SVCM Walk for Your Neighbor
130 montreat rd 130 Montreat Road, Black MountainThe "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 […]
Mike Farris | Sundays on the River Series
Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleDon'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 […]
Hemlock Hike
Blue Ridge Conservancy Campus 416 Aho Road, Blowing RockPlease 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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCFINDING 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 […]
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 […]
More than Corn: Challenges and Adaptations to Contemporary American Indian Foodways
UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room One University Hts., AshevilleIn 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 […]
Town Hall on the Future of End-of-Life Psychedelic Care
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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. […]
