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].
TALE OF TWO PRESENTED BY CHATT HILLS MUSIC
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesCombining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling, award winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Tom Waits and Ray LaMontagne, along with bedrock artists such as Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr. A Tale Of Two has opened for notable artists such as […]
Writers at Home: GSWP Fall Faculty Readings
Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at Malaprop's for the August installment of Writers at Home with UNCA's Great Smokies Writing Program, feature our Fall faculty: Christian Detisch, Luke Hankins, Nathan Jordan Poole, Kalyn Livernois, Zelda Lockhart, and Susanne Paola Antonetta. Free registration required.
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
RAD Comedy featuring Hayley Ellman
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This weekend we have Hayley Ellman from Atlanta!!! Hayley Ellman is an award winning Jewish, lesbian comedian out of Atlanta, GA who does stand-up, improv, storytelling, and sketch. The Atlanta Journal Constitution refers to her comedy as "cerebral and sardonic." She […]
Equanimous w/ Dobarae @ Third Room
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Sunday August 17, 2025 DOORS: 6pm SHOW: 7pm GENRE: EDM / electronic fusion TICKETS: $28 adv. / $33 d.o.s. PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151065 Equanimous: WEBSITE: www.equanimouslove.com HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://equanimous.bandcamp.com SEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpZqrJLAxc0&t=1s Bringing consciousness to the party and the party to consciousness. With over +100 million streams, Equanimous has pushed the […]
Tired Souls: King and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, AshevilleWritten and Performed by Award-Winning Playwright and Actor, Mike Wiley Co-presented by NC Stage and the YMI Cultural Center *Please note: All performances of Tired Souls will take place at the YMI Cultural Institute at 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville* Tired Souls opens in Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955 – the day Rosa […]
Portals & Pathways
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortCall for Art Arrowhead Art Gallery and Studios in Old Fort, North Carolina, is accepting entries for their next judged exhibit, Portals & Pathways. Create a thematic piece around gateways, doors, and paths. You are challenged to use this powerful metaphor to represent opportunities, choices, and changes in any way that inspires you. EXHIBIT DATES: […]
Live Music w/ Lillie Syracuse
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenIn a velvet stream of joy, grief, and love Lillie Syracuse’s voice and music pours deep from the heart of the in between.
2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series
Downtown Hendersonville South Main Street 201 Main Street, Hendersonville, NCThe 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 transforms into a hub of local entertainment, where community members gather to enjoy live music, craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., […]
Slice Comedy Standup Contest
PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Fall/Winter Standup Contest Series: ROUND 1 Thursday August 21, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) These shows sellout! Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime! Cocktails available […]
Five Door Sedan w/ Pleasantly Wild @ Third Room
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Thursday August 21, 2025 DOORS: 7pm SHOW: 8pm GENRE: alternative funk / indie rock TICKETS: $10 adv. / $15 d.o.s. PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152253 Five Door Sedan: WEBSITE: www.fivedoorsedan.com SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Phb3OKPMCSs?si=JTtMvIIyOIxRS4Hw Five Door Sedan is a progressive indie rock group from Charleston, SC. Tight rhythms, deep lyrics, and passionate playing make […]
YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleShow 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 be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesThe Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong, Located at the Historic Train Depot in the heart of downtown Hendersonville's Seventh Avenue District. Opening its doors every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, this market is a testament to local community support and sustainable living. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or […]
4th Annual HarvestFest Supporting ASAP
Olivette Riverside Pavilion 1069 Olivette Rd, AshevilleJoin us at Olivette’s Riverside Park on Saturday August 23rd for a very special benefit show in support of ASAP’s Double SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables program. HarvestFest is a celebration of local farmers, community and music. Doors open at 3pm with family games and activities and live music. In honor of our local farmers […]
Music In the Vines w/ The Onyx Club Boys
Crush Pad @ Marked Tree Vineyard 623 Deep Gap Rd, Flat RockJoin the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) for an unforgettable open air concert series at the picturesque Marked Tree Vineyard. We’re continuing our popular music series, Music in the Vines, in collaboration with Marked Tree Vineyard. On Aug 23rd we host The ONYX CLUB BOYS, an acoustic string band rooted in Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz sounds […]
Leon Timbo & The Family Band
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesHendersonville Theatre welcomes Leon Timbo & the Family Band as August’s intimate HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert! For country-soul singer-songwriter Leon Timbo, music is used as a form of growth and healing. Timbo’s country sound incorporates equal measures of vintage soul, gospel, folk, R&B, and even modern blues making for a unique experience that […]
An Evening With Camel City Yacht Club @ Third Room
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Saturday August 23, 2025 DOORS: 7pm | SHOW: 8pm TICKETS: $15 advance / $20 d.o.s. PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152183 Camel City Yacht Club: WEBSITE: www.camelcityyachtclub.com SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/PT3dITqTDDY?si=E7giKjAfN_6Zu9_w Five veteran musicians, devoted to the art of smooth, bringing the finest smooth rock of the 70's and 80's to you. Harmonies ✅ Monster […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCWord Map E Gabrielle Roth has created the Word Maps to have a soul stirring experience in movement. Honoring all that is present in the body! Word Map E: Experience, Express, Explore, Expand, and Empower! Join us for this movement experience and class! About 5Rhythms® Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Back to School Comedy Show at The RAD Brew Co.
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Sunday Funday Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC and this weekend we have a special back to school show! Come goof around with a group of Asheville comedy favorites and great comedians from all over the South East while we also collect school supplies for the […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCWord Map L Gabrielle Roth created the Word Maps to have soul stirring experiences in movement. Honoring what is present in the body! Word Map L: Let it in, Let it out, Let it go, Let go go letting go, Let it be! Picture by Aedrian Salazar. Brooke will greet you at the door! Homewood, […]
“Whistling Past Eternity” Opening Reception
Asheville artist, David Sheldon, exhibits, for the first time in Western North Carolina, the full range of his work at Spiers Gallery, Brevard College. Sheldon will be exhibiting with sculptor Mark Connelley. “Orion”, one of Sheldon’s ‘Skyworks’ series of sculptures (which was awarded first place last year at the Rosen Sculpture Exhibition, Appalachian State University.) […]
Live Music w/ Leather Britches
12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, ArdenLeather Britches is an old time duo that focuses on traditional Appalachain music. From ripping fiddle and banjo numbers to heartwrenching ballads, they bring music born of ancient times into the present.
Ashevillians 8-28 Comedy Showcase at LaZoom
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to LaZoom! This week we have our Ashevillians Comedy Showcase!!! Modelface Comedy brings you a villainous night of comedy so good it's bad! Ashevillians Comedy Showcase is a celebration of some of the best comedians in the Mountains! It's all about the 8-28 Featuring […]
Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesBoomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL proudly announces its return to downtown Asheville, set for August 29-31, 2025, at Pack Square Park. This year’s festival emphasizes community resilience and celebrates the region’s history of rebuilding in the wake of natural disasters. Drawing inspiration from Asheville’s emergence as a vibrant boomtown following "The Great Flood" of 1916, […]
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Ryan Gordon
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 Ryan Gordon from Asheville!!! Ryan Gordon is a local favorite and a pretty big deal in the […]
Night Hawk with Claire Whall, Chrysalis, and Wild Roots
Static Age Records 110 N Lexington Ave, AshevilleThe Brunswick, Maine-bred indie rock group Night Hawk returns to Asheville to celebrate their bold new record (recorded at Drop of Sun Studios), alongside luminaries of North Carolina songcraft. Night Hawk is an American indie rock band from Brunswick, Maine, now based in Washington, D.C. Originally a songwriting vehicle for Colter Adams (Indigo Boulevard) and […]
Modelface Comedy presents Gilbert Lawand
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 Gilbert Lawand from Atlanta!! Born in Baghdad and raised on a Georgia farm, Atlanta comedian Gilbert Lawand likes to complicate preconceived notions about the classic American immigrant story — and he does so with candor and hilarity. […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesThe Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong, Located at the Historic Train Depot in the heart of downtown Hendersonville's Seventh Avenue District. Opening its doors every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, this market is a testament to local community support and sustainable living. Running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleShow 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 be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NCShow 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 […]
Symphony in the Park
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin the Asheville Symphony for a spectacular night of music under the stars at the beloved Symphony in the Park, presented by Givens Communities and returning for its second year as part of Boomtown FestAVL! This year’s concert features two standout guest artists. Internationally acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Baldwin – praised by the San Francisco Examiner […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
