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, ClydeJoin 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 […]
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , AshevilleCandlelight 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 […]
A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her storytelling workshop participants to the stage for โA Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories.โ This year's tellers TBA. โ […]
HAMLET
Attic Salt Theater 2002 Riverside Drive Suite 42-O, Woodfin, NC, United StatesWilliam Shakespeareโs โHamletโ 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 […]
The Comedy Zone โ Kevin Bozeman
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThe nationโs 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 […]
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 Shakespeareโs โHamletโ 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 […]
Blue Ridge Orchestra’s “Finding Home”, UNC Asheville
Lipinsky Auditorium One University Heights, Asheville, NCJoin 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 […]
Senderos 20th Anniversary Celebration
Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , AshevilleSenderos 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, […]
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration
The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, AshevilleThe 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 StatesModelface 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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayersยฎ on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCFind The Warrior in You! We are not cancelled! Join Karen to move your truth and how you are emotionally and physically with the aftermath of Helene! Stand and move […]
Breabach
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleSecurely ranked among Scotlandโs 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 […]
Misery
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesTrue life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his โnumber one fan.โ Rescued from a wintery car crash, Sheldon finds himself […]
Buffoonery, a super silly comedy show at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Volunteer Work Day with the Forest Restoration Alliance
Waynesville, NC Waynesville, NCโThis 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, […]
Thriller Spiller: Halloween Dance Workshop
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesGrab some friends and prepare to get spooky. In this two-hour workshop, you will learn choreography from Michael Jacksonโs Creepy Classic โThrillerโ and sip on a Spooky Halloween-themed cocktail (or […]
Fuego Fridays
LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., AshevilleJoin 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 […]
Dasan Ahanu
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleWeaving 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.
Comedy at Catawba: Chris Martin
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester, The Undead Edition
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCrisp 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 […]
Flushing the Pipes, a post Helene Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint 1 Mile
Nelon's Feed 519 Maple Street, HendersonvilleThe 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, AshevilleTOUCH-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, […]
ReLEAF BENEFIT
The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, AshevilleJoin 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. โจโจ This pop-up, for our […]
The 14th Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesFriends, it is time once again for Ashevilleโs most fantastical festival of freakiness and funโฆ The Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival! As always, this is a FREE community event, brought to […]
22nd Annual Black Mtn HowlOWeen Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Black Mountain Town Square 106 Montreat Rd, Black MountainGet 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 weโre wagging our tails […]
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl – Asheville – 7th Annual
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville๐ ๐ป Join the Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl Experience! ๐ ๐ป Get ready for a spooktacular night with Crawl With US at The Official 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl! ๐ฝ […]
Dasan Ahanu
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleWeaving 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.
Reasonably Priced Babies: Improv Comedy
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesRPB 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 […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, AshevilleSecret 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 […]
Secret Spooky Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD
Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery 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 […]
Amigurimi: Make Your Own Plush Toys
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesAmigurumi, 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 […]
Joshua Hyslop + Special Guest
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Exhibition | American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesAmerican 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 […]
