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].

Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace

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

Sat, Sep 27 • 7 pm When this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs, spirituals, and classics […]

Modelface Comedy presents Blake Wexler

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

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have Blake Wexler from Philly (go birds)!! Blake Wexler is a New York-based […]

https://www.modelfacecomedy.com/calendar/modelface-comedy-presents-blake-wexler

MasterChef All-Starts Live!

Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

MasterChef All-Stars Live! The Heat. The Competition. The Culinary Magic—LIVE! Get ready, food lovers! MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing your favorite chefs straight from the MasterChef kitchen […]

PERFORMANCE: flux in time

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

flux in time: a heterotpic theater from the aborted future (2025) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 8pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} FREE and open […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy, Biltmore Village

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will […]

$27

Earthcry ft. Mike Healy w/ Numatik & Will Franke

Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United States

WHERE: Third Room WHEN: Saturday September 27 2025 DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm GENRE: electronic / experimental / edm TICKETS: $17 early bird GA / $22 ga PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152256 Earthcry: WEBSITE: […]

$17 – $22

Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class

Dunn's Rock Community Center 461 Conestee Rd, Brevard, NC, United States

Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, […]

$25

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Empowerment vs. Disempowerment On the weekend of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we will move to Empowerment vs. Disempowerment. Empowerment is the positive charge feeling in the body, self-determination and […]

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC

Empowerment vs. Disempowerment On the weekend of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we will move to Empowerment vs. Disempowerment. Empowerment is the positive charge feeling in the body, self-determination and […]

$15 – $25

Sunday: Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining

The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures […]

$21

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

Modelface Comedy presents Greg Warren at Eulogy

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Greg Warren at Eulogy in Asheville!! Greg Warren is a beloved stand-up comedian known […]

$27

16th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

Join the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from 10 am to 5 pm and enjoy shopping, free snacks, and holiday cheer! This event features high-quality, handmade gifts […]

Free

The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at […]

$5 – $65

Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy

Sparky's Bardega 23 Broadway St., Asheville

Every Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky's Bardega! Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local […]

Free

Melissa Etheridge

Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United States

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. For […]

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration at Corneille Bryan Native Gardens

Corneille Bryan Native Garden 94 Stuart Cir, Lake Junaluska

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Wednesday, October 1st from 1pm to 4pm at […]

North Carolina Glass 2025 | Reception

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

Discover the brilliance of North Carolina Glass 2025 at our special exhibition reception on Thursday, October 2, 5–7 PM. This landmark show continues a decades-long tradition of honoring the state’s […]

Free

Antidote Comedy featuring Will Abeles

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Will Abeles from Nashville on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]

$15

“New” Ignite Maker Nights – Hammer a Circle Pendant

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

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studio’s on select Friday night’s from 5-8 for our new Ignite Maker Nights. October 3rd is Hammer a Circle Pendant. You’ll choose from a variety […]

$25.00

Orison Books’ 10th Anniversary Celebration

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

Join us for a special evening of literature and dance with Orison Books author Amit Majmudar in a collaborative performance with his wife, classical Indian dancer Ami Buch Majmudar, to […]

$30.00

Hendersonville Farmers Market- GO PINK DAY!

Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United States

Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, […]

Free

Pop-up parking lot Book Sale

Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, Marshall

Over 1,000 books including a huge selection of children's books! Sale will be in the parking lot of the Marshall Public Library, 1335 N Main Street, Marshall. Hours will be […]

Free

Warren Wilson Fall Fest & Working Lands Showcase

Warren Wilson College Farm 108 South Lane, Swannanoa

Join us for this free family fun event on Warren Wilson College’s Working Lands (Farm, Garden, and Forest). This event is free to attend and open to the public with […]

Free

Mountain Monarch Festival

Join in the celebration of the migration of our endangered Monarch Butterflies at the 3rd Annual Mountain Monarch Festival at Gorges State Park! This event will feature an exciting lineup […]

Asheville Veganfest – Education Day

AB Tech's Ferguson Auditorium 340 Victoria Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

We are headed back to Asheville, NC for a two day event. Saturday, 10/4 - Education Day (limited vendors) - 11am - 6pm Everything you love and more over two […]

$10

Pieces of Hope Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

GracePoint 50 Woodland Hills Rd., Asheville

Join us for an afternoon of puzzling with friends and family, while raising money to support the services of The Hundred Movement! The Hundred Movement is an Asheville-based nonprofit that […]

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily

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

Reader’s Theatre Presentation By Katie Forgette October 4-5, 2025 Saturday at 3 pm Sunday at 3 pm Director: Sofia Carfaro Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Rating: G (ideal […]

$15.00 – $22.00

Eyes Up Here Comedy 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 […]

$18

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 […]

$15

Asheville Veganfest – Festival Day

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

We are headed back to Asheville, NC for a two day event. Sunday 10/5 - Festival Day (no education) - 12pm - 5pm Everything you love and more over two […]

$10