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].

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Finding Home”, Haywood Community College

Haywood Community College, Charles Beall Auditorium, Hemlock Building 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde

Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for a musical celebration of fall in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday, October 19th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on […]

$25

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight 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 music inspired by Halloween […]

$46.01

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 storytelling workshop participants to the stage for โ€œA Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories.โ€ This year's tellers TBA. โ€‹ […]

$18

HAMLET

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeareโ€™s โ€œHamletโ€ 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 […]

Free

The Comedy Zone โ€“ Kevin Bozeman

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

The nationโ€™s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends […]

$28

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 […]

Free

HAMLET

Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United States

William Shakespeareโ€™s โ€œHamletโ€ 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 […]

Free

Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Finding Home”, UNC Asheville

Lipinsky Auditorium One University Heights, Asheville, NC

Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for a musical celebration of fall in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday, October 19th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on […]

$20

Senderos 20th Anniversary Celebration

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , Asheville

Senderos is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and communities in Guatemala through educational initiatives. The Celebration will feature live music from students in the El Tejar Music Program, […]

$25

Hemlock Treatment Demonstration

The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

The Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Tuesday, October 22nd from 1pm to 4pm at […]

Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface 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 […]

$7

Breabach

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

Securely ranked among Scotlandโ€™s most innovative musical exports, this skilled and imaginative contemporary folk act unites Highland and Island traditions, infusing the old with the new to create a sound […]

$45

Misery

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

True life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his โ€œnumber one fan.โ€ Rescued from a wintery car crash, Sheldon finds himself […]

$5 โ€“ $32

Buffoonery, a super silly comedy show at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly comedy showcase! Aaron Naylor is one of the silliest boys around […]

$15

Volunteer Work Day with the Forest Restoration Alliance

Waynesville, NC Waynesville, NC

โ€”This event is STILL ON despite the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We hope that by continuing to provide this opportunity for some simple plant therapy and connection with each other, […]

Free

Thriller Spiller: Halloween Dance Workshop

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

Grab some friends and prepare to get spooky. In this two-hour workshop, you will learn choreography from Michael Jacksonโ€™s Creepy Classic โ€œThrillerโ€ and sip on a Spooky Halloween-themed cocktail (or […]

$25

Fuego Fridays

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., Asheville

Join us the Final Friday of each month at LEAF Global Experience for Fuego Friday!! This is a Salsa Social complete with DJ Dance Party with DJ Haviken Hayes and […]

$15

Dasan Ahanu

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

Weaving a spell with emotional, inspirational and expressive poetry, this award-winning writer and spoken-word artist mesmerizes audiences with his unabashed heart, raw energy and profound truths.

$28

Comedy at Catawba: Chris Martin

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Chris Martin from NYC!! Chris is a British standup, actor, and writer […]

$18

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester, The Undead Edition

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

risp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two […]

Free

Flushing the Pipes, a post Helene Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we are testing the waters with our first comedy show in Asheville […]

$15

Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile

Nelon's Feed 519 Maple Street, Hendersonville

The 10th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile presented by Hunter Subaru returns to the heart of Hendersonville for 2024! Get ready to have some fun […]

TOUCH-A-TRUCKยฎ๏ธ FAMILY FESTIVAL

Tanger Outlets Asheville 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville

TOUCH-A-TRUCK is an annual community-wide event where both kids and kids at heart have the opportunity to see, touch, and learn about vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, […]

$3 โ€“ $5

ReLEAF BENEFIT

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville

Join us for a benefit event at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage on Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. By donation at the door. โ€จโ€จ This pop-up, for our […]

By donation

The 14th Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival

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

Friends, it is time once again for Ashevilleโ€™s most fantastical festival of freakiness and funโ€ฆ The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival! As always, this is a FREE community event, brought to […]

Free

22nd Annual Black Mtn HowlOWeen Pet Parade & Costume Contest

Black Mountain Town Square 106 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain

Get ready for a howlin' good time at the 22nd Annual HowlOWeen Pet Parade in Black Mountain! This year, the festivities are even more special as weโ€™re wagging our tails […]

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Asheville – 7th Annual

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‘ป Join the Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl Experience! ๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‘ป Get ready for a spooktacular night with Crawl With US at The Official 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl! ๐Ÿ‘ฝ […]

$10.00

Dasan Ahanu

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

Weaving a spell with emotional, inspirational and expressive poetry, this award-winning writer and spoken-word artist mesmerizes audiences with his unabashed heart, raw energy and profound truths.

$28

Reasonably Priced Babies: Improv Comedy

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

RPB is a formidable improv comedy group consisting of Tom Chalmers, Mondy Carter, Karen Stobbe, Kim Richardson and Josh Batenhorst. This is how it works: RPBs will ask the audience […]

$15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]

$25

Secret Spooky Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD

Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! Secret Garden Comedy is live at the […]

$18

Amigurimi: Make Your Own Plush Toys

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

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys, has become wildly popular across the world. This beginner-friendly class will teach you the basic stitches and techniques necessary to make your […]

$110

Joshua Hyslop + Special Guest

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us on Tuesday, October 29, for an evening with Vancouver based singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop. Special guest to be announced. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $15 advance […]

$15 โ€“ $20

Exhibition | American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection features more than 70 works of art by renowned American artists. American Made beautifully illustrates distinctive styles and thought-provoking art […]

$10 โ€“ $20