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].

  • Juniper Bends Fall Reading

    Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

    Juniper Bends returns with our fall event, celebrating the Autumn Equinox. Join us for an evening of poetry, fiction, CNF, and music at Story Parlor. Friday, September 19. Doors at […]

    $18
  • Dinner Under Dinos: A Parents’ Night Out

    asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    After all the effort it takes to get kids back to school, parents deserve a night out! Send your kids to Dinner Under Dinos on Saturday September 20, 5 - […]

    $35.00
  • Hendersonville Farmers Market – Hispanic Heritage Day

    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, […]

    Free
  • Asheville Radio Museum 5th Annual Vintage Radio Market

    A-B Tech 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

    The museum and vendors from near and far will offer many kinds of restored and restorable vintage radios, parts, accessories and books. In addition, attendees can visit and tour the […]

    Free
  • Thomas Wolfe’s Buried Lives: Riverside Cemetery Tour

    Riverside Cemetery 53 Birch St, Asheville

    Join us as we welcome Fall and explore portions of Riverside Cemetery, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, […]

    $10.70
  • Haywood County Studio Tour

    Haywood County Arts Council Gallery 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

    The Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour through 20 local studios to meet 38 artists, view demonstrations, and possibly take home a piece of Haywood artistry! Studios […]

    Free
  • Resilience & Renewal Through Art

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

    Rising from the Ashes: Join glass artist, Kelly Carlisle, and other artists working alongside our community to create a unique and ambitious collaborative event celebrating the strength of those rebuilding […]

  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Eroica

    First Baptist Church 5 Oak St., Asheville, NC, United States

    Darko Butorac, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene anniversary program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend […]

  • Stand Up Comedy w/Next Stop Comedy

    12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden

    Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the […]

    $25
  • Blair Crimmins & The Hookers

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

    Hendersonville Theatre welcomes Blair Crimmins & The Hooker as September’s intimate HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert! Blair Crimmins & The Hookers bring the magic of 1920s ragtime and Dixieland […]

    $38.00
  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Eroica

    First Baptist Church 5 Oak St., Asheville, NC, United States

    Darko Butorac, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene anniversary program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend […]

  • Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy

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

    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 […]

    $18
  • Tunnel Studios Inaugural Open Studio Event

    Tunnel Studios 940 Tunnel Road, Asheville

    Tunnel Studios, a new artist studio collective and gallery space in East Asheville, will open its doors to the public on Sunday, September 21, from 12–6 p.m. for its first […]

    Free
  • Vishwas R. Gaitonde Book Launch

    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    This event is co-sponsored by Orison Books and The Great Smokies Writing Program Join UNCA's Great Smokies Writing Program and Asheville-based publisher Orison Books to celebrate the release of Vishwas […]

  • RAD Comedy with Ryan Brown and Friends

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have NC favorite Ryan Brown and a few of his very silly […]

    $15
  • Celebrating the Equinox: Gathering the Light, Honoring the Shadows

    Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

    Celebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga, spirituality and healing, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Labyrinth with nature crafting, followed […]

    $21.05
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • The Asheville Business Summit

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

    A event where entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers gather to learn, grow, and lead with purpose. Together, we’ll rise to meet challenges, rebuild stronger post-crisis, and shape the future of business […]

    $100
  • “The Shark is Broken” at NC Stage

    North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

    Wed-Sun September 24th - October 12th Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 7:30pm Fridays, Sundays: 2:00pm The first summer blockbuster movie, Jaws, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know […]

    $24 – $48
  • 5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

    Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

    Asheville Resilience! On Sept. 27th, it will be one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. The most deadliest and devastating storm ever! We are almost one year in three days that […]

    $15 – $25
  • Career and Internship Fair at UNC Asheville

    UNCA: Highsmith Union, Blue Ridge Room One University Hts., Asheville

    Join us for the Career and Internship Fair this Fall on September 25 from 11:30am -1:30pm. This event is part of UNC Asheville's Helene Symposium, a three day event commemorating […]

  • Call for Art – Old Fort Rising

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

    This show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening of the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene, in which Old Fort suffered greatly. Much […]

    $1 – $20
  • Sunset Yoga & Private Salt Cave – September 25th

    Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

    We’ll begin with a 45-minute private Salt Cave session, soaking in its nourishing properties and benefits of salt therapy together. In the final 15 minutes, your instructor Ceiara, will guide […]

    $48.00
  • RAD Comedy featuring Matt Cobos

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Matt Cobos from Denver! Matt Cobos is a one-dude […]

    $15
  • ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 2025

    OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, Asheville

    The ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference is a forum for scholars and artists to contribute original work on topics related to Black Mountain College and its place in cultural history. […]

    $10 – $85
  • Black Mountain Blues

    White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

    The Black Mountain Blues Festival is presented by the Black Mountain Blues® Society a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The 2nd annual festival will […]

    $349
  • Jonas Gerard Fall 2025 Archive Auction

    Online

    In honor of the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene flood, Jonas Gerard Fine Art is pleased to announce its second Online Auction this fall. Jonas Gerard’s voluminous personal and […]

    Free
  • 43rd September Spectacular – Charming Chalcedony

    HCGMS 2025 Spartanburg Hwy, Flat Rock

    Join us for this exciting annual event at a new location! Rare minerals, exquisite jewelry, gems & more. Club Demo/Displays of lapidary arts and geology. You will have a Gem-tastic […]

    $5.00 – $12
  • Home Decor & Vintage Pop Up at SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS

    SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United States

    Join us for an Open Studio and Pop Up Shop featuring vintage clothing from  @Sure, Please @Lucca Collective  @GennyPop Vintage in addition to home decor and accessories from @LOOM Imports […]

    Free
  • Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Piere Guyton

    Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

    Crisp 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 […]

    Free
  • Experience the spine-chilling Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail!

    Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail 6059 Union Grove Church Rd, Seagrove

    Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! Experience the Ultimate Backwoods Horror Attraction! Dare to Enter the Most Terrifying Haunted Adventure Yet! […]

    $25.00
  • Hendersonville Farmers Market – Meet the Chef with Caffe REL

    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, […]

    Free