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 Witcher in Concert

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

The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with […]

An Evening with Maia Sharp

Longtime Greenville fan favorite Maia Sharp has had her songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Cher, Edwin McCain, David Wilcox, Art Garfunkel, Lizz Wright, Lisa Loeb, Terri Clark, Keb’ […]

ART WALK – OLD FORT

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

Join in the celebration as Old Fort kicks off their first-ever Art Walk. Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is the starting and end point for the Art Walk; from there, walkers […]

Breathe + Restore Breathwork inside the Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Join The Breath Nurse for a hour of rejuvenating breathwork experience designed to help you quiet your mind, release stress and tension, and restore balance- so you can feel more […]

$56.00

Opening Night with the Sphinx Virtuosi

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Kick off Brevard Music Center’s 2025–26 Parker Concert Hall Series with the electrifying Sphinx Virtuosi. This acclaimed chamber orchestra, made up of some of the nation’s top Black and Latinx […]

Pilobolus: Other Worlds Collection

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

Fri & Sat, Oct 10 & 11 • 8 pm Journey into an astonishing universe where Pilobolus transverses the landscape of the human experience with heart-stopping grace, acrobatic power, and […]

44th Annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The 44th annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, happening October 11-12 and 18-19, is a free, self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes by top builders throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, […]

Free

Hendersonville Farmers Market

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

Pebble Jewelry Workshop with Molly Sharp – October 2025

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

If you’ve ever collected small, perfectly smooth pebbles and wondered what to do with them, this two-day workshop is the perfect solution! Using diamond encrusted drill bits, students will drill […]

$399.00

NC PIT SMOKED BARBEQUE FUNDRAISER IN ASHEVILLE

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

Asheville locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Scout Troop 17 barbecue dinner fundraiser. The event, set for Saturday, October 11, 2025, offers tender, juicy Western North Carolina smoked […]

$12.00

Blue Ridge Humane Society’s 75th Birthday Bash

Mills River Brewing Company 336 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River

We’re turning 75 and you’re invited! Join us as we raise a glass to 75 years of compassion, community, and animal lifesaving. This casual birthday celebration is our way of […]

Free

Blue Ridge Humane Society’s 75th Birthday Bash

Mills River Brewing Company 336 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River

We’re turning 75 and you’re invited! Join us as we raise a glass to 75 years of compassion, community, and animal lifesaving. This casual birthday celebration is our way of […]

Free

Future Histories

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Future Histories A Celebration + Benefit Saturday, October 11, 2025 6:00–8:30 pm Join us for a fun and festive celebration of 20 years of the Center's Craft Research Fund, its […]

$200

Reasonably Priced Babies Presents ‘Up to Here with Leaves!’

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

The Babies are “Up to Here with Leaves!” in their upcoming show at BMCA on Saturday, October 11 at 7:30. You’ll “fall” down laughing with this award-winning improv troupe. BMCA […]

$20

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

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

$27

Pilobolus: Other Worlds Collection

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

Fri & Sat, Oct 10 & 11 • 8 pm Journey into an astonishing universe where Pilobolus transverses the landscape of the human experience with heart-stopping grace, acrobatic power, and […]

Before & Afterparty

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

BEFORE + AFTERPARTY Saturday, October 11 8:30–11:00 pm Suggested donation $40 Open to all I Spy an immersive projection experience in the Center for Craft's Ideation Lab. Curated cocktails, DJ, […]

Free

Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k

Jackson Park Glover Street, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC

The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k presented by Hunter Subaru is an exhilarating fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and […]

Wild Seasons: A Nature Journaling Workshop

WNC Nature Center 75 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

Discover the joy of nature journaling in this 2-hour workshop. We’ll explore new ways to express creativity and foster a deeper appreciation for nature while we’re at it! Nature journaling […]

$35

Modelface Comedy presents Zak Toscani

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

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This weekend we have Zak Toscani from Los Angeles! Zak Toscani is a standup comedian and […]

$18

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

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

Aphorisms: A Tribute to Ursula Mamlok

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

Aphorisms: A Tribute to Ursula Mamlok with dancers from New Chamber Ballet, flutist Roberta Michel, and the Momenta Quartet Performances: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 at 7PM + Wednesday, October 15th, […]

$10 – $15

Bread of Life Day

Downtown Brevard 175 E Main St, Brevard

Bread of Life Day Thursday, October 16, 2025 In celebration of World Food Day, local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to benefit The Bread of Life, a […]

2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series

Downtown Hendersonville South Main Street 201 Main Street, Hendersonville, NC

The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series unfolds as a casual and welcoming event, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from June to October. South Main Street in Hendersonville […]

Free

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

New Moon Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Salt Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Within this space, a dream will be induced taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in your conscious, subconscious, and unconscious mind. The cave […]

$56.00

Lightwire Theater: DINO-LIGHT

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

Fri, Oct 17 • 7 pm In this visually stunning adventure for all ages, a friendly dinosaur discovers a glowing world and the true meaning of love. Lightwire Theater blends […]

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

44th Annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The 44th annual Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, happening October 11-12 and 18-19, is a free, self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes by top builders throughout Asheville, Hendersonville, […]

Free

Hendersonville Farmers Market

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

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

Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy

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

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Classes

Quench! Wine & Bistro at Metro Wines 60 Merrimon Avenue #105, Asheville

For individuals seeking to delve deeply into the world of wines, Level 3 provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Open to students with WSET Level 2 […]

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