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].

Rhythm & Brews

Downtown Hendersonville South Main Street 201 Main Street, Hendersonville, NC

Presented by horizon Heating & Air, Experience the ultimate blend of live music, local craft beverages, and community camaraderie at the Rhythm & Brews Concert Series! Taking place on the third Thursday of each month from June to October, this free event transforms South Main Street into a vibrant hub of entertainment. The evening kicks […]

$7

Shop Talk: Hawa and Cynthia

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

These two James Beard award-winning legends will explore their unique journeys, the intersections of food, culture, and history, and the power of storytelling in bridging communities and preserving heritage. Their dialogue will capture the sweetness and harm inherent in their narratives, highlight the importance of honoring the past while shaping the future, and emphasize the […]

$25

Standup at Pulp with Cayla Clark

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Standup Comedy featuring Sarah Love On Wednesday August 15, 7-9p we will be having another professional comedy open mic in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ varieties) located under the iconic stage. No food is served but we do have free snacks while they last and outside food is permitted […]

$15

Modelface Comedy presents Tiffany Anderson at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Tiffany Anderson from Atlanta! Tiffany Anderson is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer based in Atlanta, GA. She is originally from Decatur, GA. She performs improv with Red Pill Players and Other Side of the Wall. She can be […]

$15

UNION: a joining of unique artists + materials

On the Wing Gallery, 20 Artful Way in the RAD 20 Artful Way, Asheville

Artists reseption at On the Wing Gallery. Real hand painted insects combine with real butterflies in captivating entomological works by the artists of On the Wing Gallery. Experience the intriguing intersection of art and nature. Enjoy mixed media in a completely new form in one of the newest galleries in the River Arts District. Participating […]

Free

One Night Stand with Stormy Daniels at Wortham Arts

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents One Night Stand with Stormy Daniels Get ready for a wild night with Stormy Daniels – a one-night-only event full of excitement, laughter, and maybe even a few surprises! Support by Greg Studley and hosted by Neil Rubenstein. Sponsored by Steven Louis Baumohl

$50

One Night Stand with Stormy Daniels at Wortham Arts

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents One Night Stand with Stormy Daniels Get ready for a wild night with Stormy Daniels – a one-night-only event full of excitement, laughter, and maybe even a few surprises! Support by Greg Studley and hosted by Neil Rubenstein. Sponsored by Steven Louis Baumohl

$50

Back To School Bash

Craigfields Hair Studio & Spa 1874 Brevard Rd., Arden

With school right around the corner we want to invite everyone to our Back To School Bash - August 17th, 2024 from 10AM-6PM Come out and Enjoy a FREE fun family event ! 🎈 ⁃ Corn Hole ⁃ Snow Cones 🍧 ⁃ Face painting 🎨 ⁃ Kids nail painting 💅 We will be partnering with […]

Free

GRAND OPENING: Peri Social House

peri social house 406 West State Street, Black Mountain

Hello!! We would love to invite everyone out to our Grand Opening at Peri Social House on Saturday! We are a coffee + beer/wine bar with a 6-room Boutique Hotel 4-7pm Live music with Mutual Love Club @ Peri Social House Grand Opening Event Food Truck 2:30-9pm : Mountain Man BBQ Pop-up with Pure Presence […]

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge South Slope Lounge 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, NC

Modelface 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 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18

$18

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues returns to Hendersonville Theatre in August for HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series! Alabama Blues Hall of Fame member Mac Arnold’s first band included James Brown on piano. He toured and recorded with the Muddy Waters Band and recorded LPs with Otis Spann and John Lee Hooker. Mac moved […]

$50

Carpenter / Cohen + Sounding Arrow

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Carpenter / Cohen + Sounding Arrow play the Citizen Vinyl stage on Saturday, August 17. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Joshua Carpenter and Finn Cohen first met in the early 2000s, when their respective bands — Piedmont Charisma and The White Octave — crossed paths […]

$15 – $18

Secret Garden Comedy at Hi-Wire RAD

Hi-Wire RAD 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

Every 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 Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who […]

$18

August Open Studio + Pop Up Shop at LOOM Imports

YEWŌ Collective x Loom Imports Studio 115 Elk Mountain Road Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC

Join us for our August open studio & pop up shop Sunday, August 18 11-4pm 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin, NC Shop home goods, wooden kitchenware, art, jewelry, accessories + vintage clothing with: @loomimports @gennypopshop @townesandbirdie @annajohnsonjewelry @f.i.n.n.e.y.f.i.n.n.e.y @eastperry @gimmie.good.goodies @ritakovtun Additional parking across street at Woodfin Elementary

free

Comedy at Catawba: Ryan Singer

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have Ryan Singer from Los Angeles! Ryan Singer, "Comedy's Crown Prince of Weird" is a comic's comic who electrifies mainstream audiences with material that is both uncompromising and unpretentious. He recently released his first one-hour special […]

$18

Standup Comedy at Asheville Pizza

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co on Merrimon Ave 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Sunday August 18 at 6:30p is another great comedy show at Asheville Pizza in Theatre 2, get your dinner , drinks & laughs with a comedy open mic & and comedian Jason Webb Art Sturtevant and Jordan Julius in a fun environment.. Hosted by Miranda Allison!

$14

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so […]

$199.00

Breathwork & Sound Bath

Happy Body 1378 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, United States

Get ready for a transformational experience – one that’s sure to supercharge your wellbeing by: • providing clarity and connectedness with the world around us • releasing stress/emotional/trauma responses • creating higher states of bliss • boosting the immune system Join Michele Schalin, a Mental Fitness Coach and Author of "Mindful Metamorphosis: A Compassionate Guide […]

$35

Funky Fresh Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Modelface 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 on the patio at Ginger's Revenge! A fun mix of your favorite local comics and some silly boys from NYC! All for only $7!!! Ginger's […]

$7

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Quiet The Mind: sometimes our minds fill up with so much chatter and thoughts. We get caught up with all our worries, analyzing, comparing, deciphering, decoding, calculating and making small and large decisions! Through movement, we are able to let go of our thoughts to give permission for our intuition and creativity to be more […]

$15 – $25

Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Blowin' Smoke Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new DELUXO vape inspired hard seltzer and we are celebrating with a vape inspired comedy show on the patio. A group of the best local and regional comics will be telling jokes and vaping on stage! The audience is […]

$15

Paddling Film Festival World Tour Screening in Asheville, NC benefiting the French Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue

New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St., Asheville, NC, United States

MountainTrue is excited to bring a showing of the Paddling Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, North Carolina on August 22, 2024! Organized by Paddling Magazine and Rapid Media, sponsored by Headwaters Outfitters, and hosted by New Belgium Brewing, this event is a fundraiser for MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper program, including Swim Guide and the […]

$15 – $20

Into the Woods JR, Live on stage

Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

ASHEVILLE JUNIOR THEATER PRESENTS Into the Woods JR. Thursday – Saturday, August 22-24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A new take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make. Be […]

$20

Buffoonery, a super silly comedy show at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface 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 and he will be hosting a night of pure buffoonery at the LaZoom Room!! Aaron will be joined with a group of silly-billy local and […]

$15

Screening and Discussion of “Genius”

Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Based on A. Scott Berg's biography "Editor of Genius," the film "Genius" focuses on famed literary editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) and his friendship and working relationship with Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law). Join us here at the Memorial for a screening of "Genius" and a short discussion on the real people behind the actors, and […]

Free

Juniper Bends Summer Reading

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for the summer installation of the Juniper Bends quarterly reading series. Held at Story Parlor on Friday, August 23, 7 p.m. doors / 7:30pm show. $15 in advance / $18 day of event. Students can attend for free with proof of current student ID, but MUST RSVP at the ticketing link. The theme […]

$15 – $18

Comedy at Catawba Gus Tate

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Gus Tate from NYC! Originally from Lexington, KY, Gus Tate started performing stand-up in China, slinging jokes to international crowds of expats and locals in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong before settling in the world comedy capital […]

$18

Hot and Horny Comedy at Catawba

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense of humor? Jokes and stories about dating, love, lust and everything else. ages 21+ doors at 8:45pm, show at 9:15pm Tickets $15

$15

Creative Writing Workshop

Re.Imagine Gallery 15 Spivey Lake Dr., Fairview

Do you have a story you want to write, but aren't sure how to start? Then this workshop is for you! By using interactive questions and answers, along with a series of short exercises, you will learn how to get your story from thought to paper. This workshop takes place on two consecutive Saturdays in […]

$125

Mastering Manifestation Through Meditation & Mindfulness

Happy Body 1378 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, United States

Join Michele Schalin, a Mental Fitness Coach and Author of "Mindful Metamorphosis: A Compassionate Guide to Inner Transformation, for Mastering Manifestation Through Meditation & Mindfulness. Unleash your full potential at this empowering workshop on manifesting with meditation and mindfulness. You’ll learn how to elevate your life by raising your vibrational frequency through meditation and visualization. […]

$35

Watercolor 101: Painting the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Art Garden Avl 191 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

In this workshop, you will learn all the foundational skills necessary to enjoy painting with watercolors. All while painting your very own gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain scene! We’ll cover: How to choose and prepare materials based on the type of painting you want to make Basic composition and color selection Foundational watercolor techniques (like wet […]

$100.00

Kelly McFarling Band + Scott Hirsch (Hiss Golden Messenger) at Rare Bird Farm

Rare Bird Farm 91 Duckett Top Tower Rd, Hot Springs

Kelly McFarling Band + Scott Hirsch (Hiss Golden Messenger) at Rare Bird Farm Saturday, August 24th 6PM This concert follows a 2pm concert with Jane Kramer and Hearts Gone South. * CAMPING AVAILABLE 91 DUCKETT TOP TOWER RD HOT SPRINGS, NC, 28743

$20

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Secret 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 sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]

$25

Life Like Water & Høly River

hawk & hawthorne 133 N Fork Rd, Barnardsville

Life Like Water, featuring Matt Smith on pedal steel, dobro and electric guitar is set to perform at Hawk & Hawthorne on Saturday, August 24. Richmond, Virginia’s Høly River will also perform. Life Like Water is the creation of multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, David Matters. It was initially started as a way for him to process […]

$35 – $55

Latinx Brunch with M A R & The Marmeladies

Burial Beer Co. 40 Collier Ave, ASHEVILLE

Last Latinx Brunch of the Summer on Sunday AUGUST 25 at 1pm at Burial Beer. Latin music, dancing, and good times! Join us for some Indie-huayno, cumbia, Latin folk, boleros y mucho más! M A R and the Marmeladies is a spirited 4-piece band rooted in the rich tapestry of Latin American Folk and ventures […]

Free