The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Eroica
First Baptist Church 5 Oak St., Asheville, NC, United StatesDarko Butorac, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene anniversary program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend Emanuel Ax, Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony, and a stirring new commission by Asheville Symphony musician Amber Ferenz honoring the heroes who led us through our darkest […]
Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating
Tunnel Studios Inaugural Open Studio Event
Tunnel Studios 940 Tunnel Road, AshevilleTunnel Studios, a new artist studio collective and gallery space in East Asheville, will open its doors to the public on Sunday, September 21, from 12–6 p.m. for its first Open Studio event. Located at 940 Tunnel Road, the historic building was originally constructed in 1948 by jewelry maker Stuart Nye, who also built the […]
Friends of Music and the Arts Presents Amber Joy Koeppen – Award Winning Harpist
Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat RockFLAT ROCK, N.C. — Amber Joy Koeppen brings her angelic harp playing to St. John in the Wilderness Sunday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. for a free concert in the spacious Parish Hall at 1905 Greenville Highway across from the church in Flat Rock. Handicapped accessibility and free parking are available. Donations will be gratefully […]
Vishwas R. Gaitonde Book Launch
Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis event is co-sponsored by Orison Books and The Great Smokies Writing Program Join UNCA's Great Smokies Writing Program and Asheville-based publisher Orison Books to celebrate the release of Vishwas R. Gaitonde's debut story collection, On Earth as It Is in Heaven. Selected by David Heska Wanbli Weiden as the winner of The Orison Fiction […]
RAD Comedy with Ryan Brown and Friends
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have NC favorite Ryan Brown and a few of his very silly friends!! Ryan Brown is a comedian and writer raised in North Carolina, where he’s currently based after 8 years of living and performing in NYC. […]
Celebrating the Equinox: Gathering the Light, Honoring the Shadows
Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., HendersonvilleCelebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga, spirituality and healing, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Labyrinth with nature crafting, followed by slow-flow yoga at 6:30 p.m., and concludes with a healing sound bath at 7:45 p.m. To close the evening, attendees are invited to linger […]
Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy
Sparky's Bardega 23 Broadway St., AshevilleEvery 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 comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Full bar and more snacks than you could dream of Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no […]
The Asheville Business Summit
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesA event where entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers gather to learn, grow, and lead with purpose. Together, we’ll rise to meet challenges, rebuild stronger post-crisis, and shape the future of business in our mountain region and beyond. It will be a day of high-impact keynotes, panels, and breakouts focused on growth, leadership, innovation, and business strategy. […]
A Year of Healing: A Gathering for Grounding, Wellness & Community One Year After Helene
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleWe are here to ground in together and heal our community. Deep breaths inside the salt caves Sip on some of our house blended herbal teas Enjoy a 10 minute massage Candling lighting ceremony Rose Rooted Elixir bar- Elixir for sale Walk our labyrinth and slow down in the gardens 15% OFF in our gift […]
“The Shark is Broken” at NC Stage
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleWed-Sun September 24th - October 12th Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 7:30pm Fridays, Sundays: 2:00pm The first summer blockbuster movie, Jaws, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCAsheville Resilience! On Sept. 27th, it will be one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. The most deadliest and devastating storm ever! We are almost one year in three days that Asheville is bouncing back in many ways! In Asheville, NC many roads and neighborhoods have been cleaned up, rebuilding of many homes and communities have […]
Career and Internship Fair at UNC Asheville
UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room One University Hts., AshevilleJoin us for the Career and Internship Fair this Fall on September 25 from 11:30am -1:30pm. This event is part of UNC Asheville's Helene Symposium, a three day event commemorating the 1 year anniversary of the hurricane. As part of the "rebuilding" theme, we are proud to offer the Career and Internship Fair as an […]
Call for Art – Old Fort Rising
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortThis show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening of the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene, in which Old Fort suffered greatly. Much has been said about the impact of the storm on the town. While we won’t forget the devastation that affected Old Fort, this exhibit will […]
Sunset Yoga & Private Salt Cave – September 25th
Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, AshevilleWe’ll begin with a 45-minute private Salt Cave session, soaking in its nourishing properties and benefits of salt therapy together. In the final 15 minutes, your instructor Ceiara, will guide you through gentle, mindful movements will guide your awareness back to the present, preparing body and mind for yoga on the deck overlooking downtown and […]
RAD Comedy featuring Matt Cobos
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Matt Cobos from Denver! Matt Cobos is a one-dude party from Denver, Colorado. His rapid, punchy style, and kick-ass attitude quickly gets audiences onboard and ready to party. He also says "dude" and "hell […]
ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 2025
OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, AshevilleThe ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference is a forum for scholars and artists to contribute original work on topics related to Black Mountain College and its place in cultural history. The format is designed to be interdisciplinary, with sessions that will include panels, presentations, performances, and workshops. BMC itself was a uniquely interdisciplinary organization, generating […]
Black Mountain Blues
White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Black Mountain Blues Festival is presented by the Black Mountain Blues® Society a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The 2nd annual festival will take place in downtown Black Mountain, NC across multiple venues. In addition to live music, Black Mountain Blues® will feature panel discussions, open blues jams, […]
Jonas Gerard Fall 2025 Archive Auction
OnlineIn honor of the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene flood, Jonas Gerard Fine Art is pleased to announce its second Online Auction this fall. Jonas Gerard’s voluminous personal and professional archives are in the process of being digitized and preserved, and we are thrilled to share more special items from this collection. Discover original […]
43rd September Spectacular – Charming Chalcedony
HCGMS 2025 Spartanburg Hwy, Flat RockJoin us for this exciting annual event at a new location! Rare minerals, exquisite jewelry, gems & more. Club Demo/Displays of lapidary arts and geology. You will have a Gem-tastic time with our members and +16 vendors in two rooms! Raffles, door prizes, the Wheel of Fortune, plus activities for young visitors.
Home Decor & Vintage Pop Up at SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS
SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio and Pop Up Shop featuring vintage clothing from @Sure, Please @Lucca Collective @GennyPop Vintage in addition to home decor and accessories from @LOOM Imports We’re excited to show you the updated shared studio, which you can follow at IG @Sharedlanguage 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin NC 28804 Friday, September […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Piere Guyton
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester's own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Piere Guyton from Atlanta!!! Piere Guyton is a forrmer Resident Comedian at "The Laughing Skull Lounge", Seen […]
Experience the spine-chilling Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail!
Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail 6059 Union Grove Church Rd, SeagroveExperience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! Prepare to be thoroughly spooked at our one-of-a-kind backwoods themed haunted attraction that will leave you trembling in fear. With over 1 mile of hair-raising […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market – Meet the Chef with Caffe REL
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesDiscover 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, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live […]
Look Homeward, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe’s Eyes
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesStep into the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe's hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial at the front of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there, participants will […]
Fusing Bottle Bonanza
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortGlass Studio Opening~ September 27 The new Glass Studio at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is a place to learn and create stained glass and fused art glass. Students have the use of a glass kiln, cutting room and hand tools. Glass supplies are also available for purchase for those interested in independent study. Fusing Bottle […]
Weaverville Strong: A Celebration of Resilience and Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Weaverville Community Center 60 Lakeshore Drive, WeavervilleSeptember 27, 2025, will mark exactly one year since catastrophic Hurricane Helene devastated much of the greater Asheville area, including our cherished, historic mill wheel on Reems Creek. We invite you to celebrate Weaverville's remarkable resilience and rebirth made possible since then by all the tireless efforts of our town emergency and public works staff, merchants and […]
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra – Masterworks 1
Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall 180 West Campus Drive, Flat RockOur season opener celebrates composers who preserved their identity amidst pressures to conform to the status quo. Dvorak refused to Germanize his name for his publishers, Sibelius rejected continental Romanticism, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a descendant of enslaved Africans dealt with racism and elitism his entire life in late 19th century Britain. Each one of these […]
Saturday: Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church 101 Chapel Lane, SwannanoaThe 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 an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene, […]
Old Fort Rising
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortOld Fort Rising Exhibition Opening and Reception~ September 27 Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit, Old Fort Rising, honoring the enduring spirit of Old Fort The reception takes place on Saturday, September 27, from 5 pm – 7 pm, and the exhibit will remain in the […]
Exhibit Opening and Reception
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit, Old Fort Rising, honoring the enduring spirit of Old Fort. Through the eyes and hands of local artists, this collection captures stories of hope, strength, and unity that have shaped the town after Hurricane Helene. The reception takes place on […]
Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesSat, 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 by Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, and Leonard Cohen. Their rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit promise to deliver a night of sheer musical exhilaration. […]
Modelface Comedy presents Blake Wexler
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 comedian who started doing stand-up at the age of 15 as a high school student in Philadelphia. In addition to writing for and appearing on […]
MasterChef All-Starts Live!
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesMasterChef 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 to Greenville! This brand-new, high-energy stage show delivers the ultimate MasterChef experience—LIVE up close and personal! Witness epic head-to-head battles, thrilling challenges, and jaw-dropping culinary […]
PERFORMANCE: flux in time
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolinaflux 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 to all – No Registration Required Join us on Saturday, September 27th for an interactive performance presented in conjunction with the 15th Annual ReVIEWING Black […]
