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].

The Comedy Zone: Orlando Leyba

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

Fri & Sat, Oct 24 & 25 • 8 pm Orlando Leyba is a stand-up comedian known for his animated storytelling and relatable humor. He’s appeared on The Tonight Show, […]

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 2: Convergence

Darko Butorac, conductor Natalie Brennecke, viola Celebrating 90+ years of the enduring legacy of Black Mountain College, this unique program traces a journey from European romanticism to American avant-garde with […]

$25 – $80

Walk for Your Neighbor

First Baptist Church of Swannanoa 503 Park St., Swannanoa

After being cancelled last year due to Helene, our annual fundraiser Walk For Your Neighbor is BACK! Please join us on Sunday, October 26 at First Baptist Church of Swannanoa […]

Animal Haven of Asheville Annual Fall Fundraiser

Animal Haven of Asheville 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, United States

Animal Haven of Asheville Annual Fall Fundraiser 📅 Sunday, October 26 | 2–6 PM 📍 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, NC Celebrate compassion and community at our annual fundraiser! […]

$19 – $45

Clue on Stage

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price October 16-26 , 2025 Thursday, 10/16 at 7:30 (pay what you […]

$21.75 – $32.00

An Evening for All Souls: A Gathering of Song and Spirit

Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

Enjoy an evening of community, music, and remembering together those who have helped to form and make us at An Evening for All Souls: A Gathering of Song and Spirit, […]

$9.94 – $21.33

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each […]

Free

RAD Comedy featuring Casey Balsham and Robby Slowik

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This weekend we have Casey Balsham and Robby Slowik from NYC!!! Casey Balsham is a stand […]

$18

Brick by Brick: Helping WNC Nonprofits Rebuild After Helene

A-B Tech Ferguson Center for Allied Health & Workforce Development 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many Western North Carolina nonprofits are facing damaged facilities, burnout, and uncertainty. This free half-day event brings local leaders and experts together to share […]

Free

Volunteer Workday with Forest Restoration Alliance

Mountain Research Station 265 Test Farm Rd, Waynesville

Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative on Tuesday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). Instead of […]

Donna Washington: Of Blood and Bone

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Tue, Oct 28 • 7 pm Master storyteller Donna Washington delivers delightfully disquieting tales of skin-spinners, sweet-toothed child-eaters, undead lovers, and blood-hungry captains. Perfectly timed for the Halloween season, these […]

Optix Eye Care Fall Fest

Optix Eye Care 49 N. Buncombe School Rd., Weaverville, NC, United States

Join us at Optix Eye Care on October 30th from 8:00–4:30 for exclusive one-day discounts on Dry Eye (OSD) Treatments, Accufit body sculpting, and optical purchases. Enjoy up to 25% […]

Call for Art – CIRCLES

Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

Arrowhead Art Gallery and Studios in Old Fort, North Carolina, is accepting entries for their next judged exhibit, ‘Circles.’ Circles are everywhere....in art, nature, and daily life. Explore the significance […]

$1 – $20

AMOS After Hours: Creature Feature

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Enter the world of Appalachia's cryptids, ancient monsters, and weirdest wilds. What separates fact and fiction? What mysteries are still waiting to be solved? What do YOU really want to […]

$30

PERFORMANCE: Butoh Dance Festival – Frequency in Motion

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

Audio Visual Butoh Performance: Frequency in Motion -- Featuring Atsushi Takenouchi, Hiroko Komiya and Chris H.Lynn. In conjunction with Asheville Butoh Dance Festival 2025 Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 7:30 […]

$15

Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this […]

$5 – $65

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) – Asheville

Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center 284 Lyman Street, Asheville

🎃 Get Spooky With Us This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! […]

$12.78

BEYOND WORDS: Create + Connect Workshop

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

Discover the power of art to connect, heal, and inspire. Join artist Ginger Huebner for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll create an abstract self-portrait using the playful and accessible mediums […]

$125

Weaverville Art Safari

The Fall Weaverville Art Safari will take place November 1 and 2 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]

Free

Enamel a Silver Charm

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Spend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the […]

$40.00

Hammered Wide Band Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]

$120.00

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Haunted Doll Edition at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]

$1 – $34

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 talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 […]

$22

Karla Bonoff

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Sat, Nov 1 • 8 pm One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare, moving, […]

Hell Hounds: Dark and Dirty Comedy at The Hound

The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! Hell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show […]

$18

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each […]

Free

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive NOV 3rd and 4th

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and […]

$499.00

Boho Silver Earrings

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. […]

$85.00

Riveting Sterling Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your […]

$120.00

Soluna String Quartet in Concert

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

The Soluna String Quartet is a dynamic new ensemble composed of violinists Mariya Potapova, Jonathan Urizar, violist Cameron Rehberg, and cellist Ashlee Booth. They perform regularly across the region with […]

$25

Appalachian Foodways Tour

Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville

Join us on Saturday, November 8th for an exploration of Appalachian foodways in the 1800s! Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving by learning more about Western North Carolina’s food history […]

$10.70

ThanksLiving Potluck with Gene Baur at Animal Haven of Asheville

Animal Haven of Asheville 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, United States

Celebrate compassion and community at our 4th annual ThanksLiving event! Bring a vegan dish to share, enjoy a peaceful afternoon with our 70+ rescued animals, and hear from special guest […]

Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Academy For The Arts is hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser featuring three local bands including Cast Iron Bluegrass, New Found Gap, and Hightop Mountain Harmony. The event is open […]

$20

PERFORMANCE: Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi

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

Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi A Performance by Jennie MaryTai Liu Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – […]

$15