The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.

 

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].

AMS Silent Auction

Marquee 36 Foundy St., Asheville

We need YOU at the AMS Silent Auction, a fun-filled event where you can bid on a wide variety of amazing items, all while supporting a great cause! Whether you're […]

$10

J2B2 | John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Four legendary musicians unite to deliver bluegrass as it’s never been heard before, with impeccable musicianship, incomparable songwriting, incredible harmonies and seasoned showmanship. Praised as a “brilliant guitarist” by Elton […]

$45

Nina Howard, Modern Artist – Raffle

Online

Folkmoot USA is pleased to offer an opportunity to own a gorgeous original painting created by modern abstract artist Nina Howard.   A long time supporter, Ms. Howard has graciously […]

$5 – $20.

Modelface Comedy presents: Friday Night Laughs

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 the Freaky Night Laughs stand-up comedy showcase! Some of the best local […]

$15

Whimsical Woods Family Adventure

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

Spend an enchanted evening at Chimney Rock. Our friends at Street Creature Puppets will lead a lantern-building workshop using all recycled materials. Then, join a magical puppet parade through the […]

Cee Cee James & The Mission of S.O.U.L.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Cee Cee James and Rob “Slideboy” Andrews play all original songs in a passionate performance that will draw you in as Cee Cee wields her well honed lyrical and vocal […]

$15

Modelface Comedy Presents Joe Zimmerman at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM PREMIUM SEATING: $33.00 ADVANCED: $25.00 DAY OF: $30.00 - ALL AGES - SEATED SHOW - LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: […]

$25

Book Launch: “Perpetuonics” by Jeffery Melvin Hutchins

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

This event is a launch party for the novel “Perpetuonics”, a futuristic cautionary tale. Jeff, the author, will provide refreshments and have books to sign and sell. The event will […]

Free

Brevard Philharmonic presents Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff

The Porter Center at Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC, United States

Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff November 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm This Russian spectacular features these two titanic composers at their most creative and expressive. Peter Tchaikovsky’s powerful and dramatic Marche Slav […]

$13 – $43

Comedy for Community supporting Marshall, NC

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to […]

$15

Bachelor of Fine Arts Portfolio Exhibition

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

This exhibition highlights their comprehensive course of study at WCU’s School of Art & Design and serves as a preface to their forthcoming careers as professional artists. The School of […]

Free

The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang

BlackBird Frame & Art 365 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang. Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975. During this […]

Free

RECEPTION | Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

This exhibition gives graduating students in the WCU School of Art and Design the opportunity to share their work with the wider community. Fourteen studio art majors will share their […]

Free

Diana’s Circle

RSVP for Location Brevard, NC

A Mentoring Program for Young Adult Women Ages 22-30 in Brevard, NC This circle will be a space for connection, learning, growth and mentoring. The intention is to offer personal/professional […]

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Performing a dynamic blend of favorites, from classical and neoclassical canons to thrilling contemporary works, these vibrant young dancers share all of the talent, artistry and innovation of their parent […]

$65

Wortham Center presents American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will perform in Asheville, North Carolina, from November 14–15, presenting a richly varied program of inventive original commissions plus classical and neoclassical favorites. The performances […]

$65

Book Your Own Tour At PARI

The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute 1 PARI Drive, Rosman

Come for a self guided tour and explore our museum! See how our telescopes work today, and how they communicated with satellites long ago. Learn about historic NASA artifacts like […]

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings […]

$38.52

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Performing a dynamic blend of favorites, from classical and neoclassical canons to thrilling contemporary works, these vibrant young dancers share all of the talent, artistry and innovation of their parent […]

$65

Wortham Center presents American Ballet Theatre Studio Company

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will perform in Asheville, North Carolina, from November 14–15, presenting a richly varied program of inventive original commissions plus classical and neoclassical favorites. The performances […]

$65

Historic Church Tour

St John in the Wilderness 1895 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

Learn about Flat Rock History Tours for St. John in the Wilderness FLAT ROCK, N.C. Tours are again available for the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in […]

Free

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville

$38.52

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville

$38.52

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

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

In celebration of its 23rd anniversary, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville, NC, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday, November 16. […]

$30 – $100

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , Asheville

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville

$40.66

Slow Runner Album Release Show

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

Slow Runner celebrates the release of Yesterday Don't Fail Me Now on Saturday, November 16th. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15 advance / $18 at the door. Slow Runner […]

$15 – $18

“Dance for All” at BMCA

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join us for "Dance For All," a vibrant and inclusive dance performance designed for audiences of all ages! This event, taking place at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, […]

Free

Comedy at Catawba: Matt Taylor

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country, and this week we have Matt Taylor from Nashville! Matt Taylor brings a comedic twist to […]

$18

Comedy for Community supporting Pisgah Legal

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to […]

$15

Lonesome Station Presents: Hayden Pedigo + Special Guest

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

Lonesome Station Presents: Hayden Pedigo + Special Guest at Citizen Vinyl on Sunday, November 17. 7pm doors and 8pm show. $15 advance / $20 at the door. Something happened. Between […]

$15 – $20

No More Climate Havens: Educating for Reality

Online

Our response to the climate crisis has entered a new understanding—there is no longer a false sense of a climate haven. As institutions of higher education have the potential to […]

Free

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

MYSTICAL WAVE Journey into the Wave of Mystery! As we are cleaning up and recovering from the aftermath of Helene there are still things that are unknown. We need to […]

$15 – $25

Handcrafted Holiday Market

Tryon Arts & Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Rd., Tryon, NC, United States

Join us for our annual Handcrafted Holiday Market, a festive craft market with one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork! This market will run from November 21 through December 19, and we invite […]

15th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC

Join the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from noon to 7 pm and enjoy shopping, free snacks, and holiday cheer! Along with the sale, BAC will host […]

Free