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].
Dennett – Welcome to Dennys Tour w/ Papajay @ Third Room
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Thursday August 14, 2025 TIME: 9pm TICKETS: $15 presale ga / $20 ga PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/150014 Dennett: HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/dennettofficial SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3giey9CkiCw?si=0rwS7RnjjTV7tcKX Welcome to Dennys Asheville 😎 Dennett starting his tour with a special 360 set on what is going to be a very special weekend. Tickets just dropped […]
Music In the Vines w/ The HSO Brass Quintet
Join 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 August 15th we are hosting the HSO Brass Quintet. Members of the Hendersonville Symphony will take brass to a […]
RAQUY AND THE CAVEMEN with FREE PLANET RADIO
AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NCRaquy and the Cavemen is a musical duo of dynamic drummers and multi-instrumentalists. They bring hard rock energy to the mystical rhythms of the Middle East. While classically trained and culturally immersed in various folk traditions, they famously push boundaries and innovate, fusing different musical genres and even different musical instruments to create a wholly […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Biltmore Village
The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, 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. […]
Toadface w/ Citron @ Third Room
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Friday August 15, 2025 TIME: 9pm TICKETS: $20 early bird ga / $25 ga / $30 d.o.s. PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151936 Toadface: HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/toadface? SEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cBCbIOD-PI
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 […]
Haunt, Woodland Tattoo and Nice Time Glass Announce Grand Opening Celebration in West Asheville.
Asheville, NC — Join us on Saturday, August 16 from 12–7 PM for a vibrant Grand Opening celebration hosted by Haunt, Woodland Tattoo and Nice Time Glass, three creative forces coming together under one roof on Haywood Rd. This daytime, all-local event will feature: -Live Art Demos -Curated Art Vendors -Flash Tattoos -Food & Beverages […]
Elizabeth Alexander: From The Book Of Time
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesTracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present our first solo exhibition with multimedia artist Elizabeth Alexander. Please join us for a reception for the Artist on Saturday, August 16 from 6-8PM. Pulling from a wide array of source materials, Alexander recontextualizes objects traditionally associated with domesticity such as wallpaper, upholstered furniture, and porcelain ware, probing […]
Red Legged Frog Productions Presents The Redd Volkaert Trio
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom country and western swing to jazz and rock, Redd Volkaert is considered a true giant of country music and the Telecaster guitar. Redd is a Grammy-winner and a guitar-playing legend who is renowned throughout the country music world and beyond. Volkaert played in Merle Haggard’s backing band The Strangers in the spot previously staffed […]
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
Mikey Lion w/s/g Klaws @ Third Room
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Saturday August 16, 2025 DOORS: 9pm SHOW: 10pm GENRE: house / tech‑house TICKETS: $28 early bird ga / $33 ga PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151340 Mikey Lion: WEBSITE: https://deserthearts.us/artist/mikeylion HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/mikeylion SEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JSyQiHPpW0 Part mythical desert harlequin, part modern soul conductor, Mikey Lion is more than a DJ––He’s a freak […]
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.) […]
