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].

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 comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

$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 is ages 21 and up and NC17 Arrive early for dinner from the Hound ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm Tickets $15 advance, […]

$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 days indoors on Saturday and outdoors on Sunday. *Free Street Parking (Sunday) *$10 Suggested Donation ahead or at the door Vegfest Booth *DJ Spinning the […]

$10

All This Resinous, Unretractable Earth: An Afternoon with Jane Hirshfield at the NC Arboretum

NC Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, United States

Hellbender Gathering of Poets Presents: An Afternoon with Poet Jane Hirshfield October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Writing “some of the most important poetry in the world today” (The New York Times), Jane Hirshfield is one of American poetry's central spokespersons for concerns of the biosphere. Her honors include fellowships from the Guggenheim […]

Jazz Is for Everyone – Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington: The Sound of Welcome

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

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun Oct 5 • 3 pm| 60 minutes Louis and Duke were there at the beginning—and their influence echoes through every note that comes after. Louis taught the world to swing with joyful individuality. Duke, America’s greatest composer, gave us music that is […]

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 for ages 11 and up). The wit of Oscar Wilde meets the cunning of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle when Wilde brings his dear friend, Lillie […]

$15.00 – $22.00

FELLOW PYNINS SUNDAYS ON THE RIVER IN OLIVETTE

Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, Asheville

Fellow Pynins is an award winning contemporary transatlantic folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. The live performance is a whimsically emotional escapade through the chasms of our, yes, feelings. Dashed with spontaneous and clever banter, mirth and woe, you will probably cry and quite possibly laugh, a […]

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 week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]

Free

Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a ‘Duo’ or with […]

$1 – $70

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 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 […]

Free

Housing Hope: A Night of Jazz & Gratitude

Hilltop Event Center 21 Restaurant Ct, Asheville

Join Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS® for an evening celebrating $180,000 raised through the Grace in Action Fund to keep WNC families housed. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, festive drinks, and live jazz. Free. 📅 Tuesday, October 7 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 Hilltop Event Center, 21 Restaurant Court, Asheville

Free

One City, One Book Kickoff in Greensboro, NC

Piedmont Hall 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NJ, United States

Join Laura Carney as she talks about her best-selling memoir My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free, this year's One City, One Book award winner in Greensboro, NC. She'll be joined by Melanie Brooks, the author of Writing Hard Stories: Celebrated Memoirists Who Shaped Art From Trauma and A Hard Silence, […]

Free

Honky Tonk Singing with Cary Fridley

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

Join Cary for a swinging honky tonk singing class full of heartache, spit fire, country two steps, and wallowing in our sorrows as we sing songs from classic country strong women with strong voices: Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, and Wanda Jackson. In this class, we will learn some of the top hits of these tough […]

$80

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

Spaciousness In our ever changing world we need to give spaciousness and time to be with ourselves, our bodies, and to be with others if you choose to. We need to have more unity and not division. As human beings, we need to be more kind, gentler and have compassion towards others. To love people […]

$15 – $25

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Fall into the Change of Season! How are you and your body adapting to the change in season? The air in the mornings are crisp, fresh and warm during the day and cool at night. Our Fall foliage is the best ever! If you are still in Summer mode, then how do you Fall into […]

$15 – $25

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 a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack. This cinematic experience combines breathtaking […]

Antidote Comedy featuring a Secret Headliner

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC and this Thursday we have a super secret headliner that's going to blow your socks off!! Our secret headliner is a Spanish-American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. She has two comedy specials: one in English titled […]

$18

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’ Mo’ (including his recent single "Junkyard Dog" with Taj Mahal) and Trisha Yearwood (including her recent single “The Wall or the Way Over”) and many […]

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 will continue to various locations in town to view art, socialize, and see demonstrations. An art BINGO can be played, giving art walkers a chance […]

ART WALK – OLD FORT

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

Old Forts 1st Art Walk

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 connected, centered, and alive! Held inside the cave, this transformative offering blends the benefits of salt therapy with deep, guided breathwork to support relaxation, renewal, […]

$56.00

Modelface Comedy presents Carmen Lynch

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Carmen Lynch from NYC! Carmen Lynch is a Spanish-American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. Carmen Lynch has two comedy specials: one in English titled Queef Week and one in Spanish called Carmen Lynch en […]

$18

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 musicians, is celebrated for its passion, precision, and powerful mission to make classical music accessible to all. Their performance promises an unforgettable start to the […]

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 breathtaking artistry. Explore the human condition as they fuse sensuality, humor, and physical prowess in a spellbinding performance. “If we think we know what’s going […]

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, Black Mountain, Fairview, and beyond. Visitors can explore a wide variety of homes in person or take advantage of virtual tours. Whether you’re dreaming, designing, […]

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, 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 […]

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 through these materials and then fabricate sterling silver wire and sheet to create stunning jewelry which may include pendants, earrings, rings and bracelets. Students will […]

$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 BBQ dinners with all the fixin’s. Take out dinners will be served behind the Riceville Fire Department and Community Center, 2251 Riceville Road, Asheville, NC, […]

$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 saying thank you to the people who’ve made it all possible—you. Expect an afternoon full of fun: A special birthday treat for dogs and humans […]

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 saying thank you to the people who’ve made it all possible—you. Expect an afternoon full of fun: A special birthday treat for dogs and humans […]

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 influential and longest-running grant program that has shaped a generation of craft scholarship. Sit down for an experiential multicourse meal prepared by James Beard semifinalist […]

$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 audiences know to expect an evening of hilarity when the Babies take the stage. No two RPB shows are the same. The Babies take audience […]

$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 for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

$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 breathtaking artistry. Explore the human condition as they fuse sensuality, humor, and physical prowess in a spellbinding performance. “If we think we know what’s going […]

Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]

$27