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].

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

Earth-folk Craft Mentorship

Madison County Arts Council Gallery 90 S. Main Street, Marshall, NC, United States

This 7-month mentorship journey (September–March) brings together a small cohort for 12 immersive class days with 8 different teachers, offering hands-on experiences in broom-making, wild pottery, spoon carving, willow basketry, beeswax candle making, hand quilting, pyrography, and blacksmithing. Rooted in community, presence, and earth-based practice, this mentorship invites participants to slow down, work with their […]

Exhibition on Screen | Michelangelo: Love and Death

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

"Michelangelo – Love and Death" offers a cinematic journey through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican, to the print and drawing rooms of Europe, to explore Michelangelo’s tempestuous life. The film goes in search of a greater understanding of this charismatic and enigmatic figure, both through his relationships with his […]

$12 – $15

Our Global Table

Cooperative Coffee Roasters 210 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville is a community of people who come from everywhere. Let’s celebrate it! What better way to acknowledge our rich diversity than through food and drink? Join us on Sunday, September 13th at Cooperative Coffee in West Asheville for an afternoon filled with the folks and food that represent the rich heritage of our neighbors. […]

$40

PATIO SHOW: Carrie Morrison

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CARRIE MORRISON Carrie Morrison is a popular Brevard, NC-based singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt lyrics, warm, expressive vocals, and piano-driven songs blending folk, Celtic, and rock influences. She has been voted in the top three in the keyboardist/pianist category in Mountain Xpress’s Best of WNC awards […]

$14.23

Centennial Sounds Presents Jake Blount Band with Hubby Jenkins and Hannah Mayree

Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, Brasstown

Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose […]

$5 – $25

mr. phylzzz + JD Pinkus

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY MR. PHYLZZZ Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of […]

$23.76

mr. phylzzz + JD Pinkus

THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

MR. PHYLZZZ Formed in late 2015, mr.phylzzz (pronounced mr. flyzzz) has spent the last decade mutating, evolving, and cementing their reputation as one of the most blistering, uncompromising forces in modern noise rock. What began as a raw, multi-instrumental project has sharpened into a lean, mean, two-piece wall of sound consisting of Clinton Jacob (guitar/vocals) […]

$22.21

Golf Ball Marker/Jewelry Making Drop-In Workshop

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf ball marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something that reflects your own style. Pricing starts at $25 for a brass ball marker, or upgrade to silver and/or personalize it including sterling silver, gemstones, […]

$25

Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

Back by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You'll finish the rings with a custom textured […]

$125

Ron Pope

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY RON POPE Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden. His prolific songwriting is a natural […]

$38.95

The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]

$15 – $20

GUIDED OPEN STUDIO – SEPTEMBER EDITION – WITH ANNE STRUTZ, PSA, IAPS-MC

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Wednesdays from 10-3 September 2, 9, 16, 23 Join Anne in the studio for an open-format pastel class designed to deepen your skills in this richly expressive medium. Each session begins with a guided morning exercise exploring essential artistic principles and techniques that bring depth, energy, and confidence to your work. Bring your own reference […]

$225

Escape to the Page! A Creative Writing Adventure

Online

Escape to the Page, facilitated by Sondra Hall, is a no-pressure, come-as-you-are creative writing adventure for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike. Our focus is on sparking creativity using a variety of generative writing activities. Expect the unexpected!
 We'll meet around the virtual kitchen table and explore all kinds of techniques for diving into writing while […]

$275 – $325

Poetry Primer: The Curious Practice of Paying Attention

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

This full-bodied, 5-week poetry series will guide participants from "Ooof, poetry" to "Where's my journal?!" by buoying artistic play and cultivating attention. We'll take notice of neon color palettes, everyday coffee-shop conversation, rhythmic twitches in the body, the gruff and warm-hearted voice of life, and see what happens when we revolutionize those noticings into language. […]

$275

Golden Folk Sessions

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a […]

$15.30

Soulful Sounds in Asheville

Ella Asheville 49 Broadway St, Asheville

ASHEVILLE, A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO TOWN! For people who crave something beyond the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, step into the candlelit world of Soulful Sounds, a Harlem Renaissance-inspired evening of music, laughter, connection, and vintage glamour. Featuring the Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections, this couple from NYC has entertained more […]

$40.00

Pierre Bensusan

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

About APLR Presents: Pierre Bensusan Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Event 7PM Pierre Bensusan “It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD,” has taken his unique sound […]

$29.21

Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy an evening of live music with DJ Phantom Pantone on the Museum’s rooftop overlooking Mount Pisgah • Perspective Café and Sculpture Terrace, level 4

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Patio Show: Andy Thomas- of Yarn & Trongone Band

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Andy Thomas You may recognize him from his time touring in Trongone Band or Yarn but he has decided to step out on his own to tour full time. His debut album, Highway Junkie, was produced by Dave Schools of Widespread Panic and is a mix […]

$20.54

APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar Friday, September 18th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7PM || Event 8PM Mdou Moctar There is a beauty in listening to music made in the spirit of energetic transformation. When the sounds transform the air and the listener. This record transports the […]

$29.21

Nate Sib: Reborn Tour

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

STANDING ROOM ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE VIP TICKETS INCLUDE: One GA Concert Ticket, Meet & Greet with Nate Sib, Individual Photo with Nate Sib, One Autographed Commemorative VIP Laminate , One VIP-Exclusive Poster , Early Entry, Early Access Merchandise Shopping NATE SIB nate sib has never followed a linear […]

$29.60

nate sib: Reborn Tour

THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Limited number of VIP meet & greet tickets available. VIP tickets include: one GA concert ticket, meet & greet with Nate Sib, individual photo with Nate Sib, one autographed commemorative VIP laminate, one VIP-exclusive poster, early entry, and early access merchandise shopping. nate sib has never followed a linear path. Since emerging in 2023, the […]

$27.66

The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

$15 – $20

Heritage Weekend

Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United States

Celebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity table, presented by the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

Free

ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JOHN DAVIS HELD, ORIGINAL OIL AND PASTEL ARTIST

Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

(FREE) John Davis Held will be available to share his process in creating original oil and pastel paintings, as he probes the extraordinary and sacred mystery in his work. In his many travels, John spent several months living in an African Hut before hitch-hiking across Europe to paint the cathedrals, castles, and countryside. John’s oil […]

Free

ASAP 2026 Farm Tour

ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour is Sept. 19–20, 12–5 p.m. Choose from 18 WNC farms to visit over two days. Take a tour, taste local foods, interact with farm animals, pick your own fruits and flowers, and so much more! These farms showcase the diversity of agriculture in the region, from vegetables to animals, orchards to […]

$35

FREE PATIO SHOW: We Have Ignition

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71 WE HAVE IGNITION We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The band was founded by RL Martin on guitar with original members Jeff Manson on bass and Nick Harvey on […]

Free

FREE PATIO SHOW: We Have Ignition

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71 WE HAVE IGNITION We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The band was founded by RL Martin on guitar with original members Jeff Manson on bass and Nick Harvey on drums. The bands influences stem from […]

Free

AfroRhythm Series 9.13

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join us for a powerful afternoon of rhythm, culture, and artistry that resonates deep within the soul. Part of our Afro Rhythm series produced by Chinobay and White Horse Black Mountain.

$20

APLR Presents: Jane Kramer

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Jane Kramer Saturday, September 19th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7 PM Jane Kramer Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was "...born to bohemian poets and raised in the mountains by Emmylou Harris," Asheville, North […]

$15

RAISING CANE – The Cherokee and Rivercane

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

The world premiere of the Center for Cultural Preservation's newest film on how rivercane is an environmental guardian and Cherokee cultural icon.

$20

The Misfit Improv Long-Form Comedy Show

NC Stage 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

$18