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].
Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Piere Guyton
Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NCCrisp 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 […]
Experience the spine-chilling Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail!
Spooky Bottom Haunted Trail 6059 Union Grove Church Rd, SeagroveExperience 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! […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market – Meet the Chef with Caffe REL
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesDiscover 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, […]
Look Homeward, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe’s Eyes
Thomas Wolfe Memorial 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesStep into the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe's hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel. The tour […]
Fusing Bottle Bonanza
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortGlass Studio Opening~ September 27 The new Glass Studio at Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is a place to learn and create stained glass and fused art glass. Students have the […]
Weaverville Strong: A Celebration of Resilience and Recovery from Hurricane Helene
Weaverville Community Center 60 Lakeshore Drive, WeavervilleSeptember 27, 2025, will mark exactly one year since catastrophic Hurricane Helene devastated much of the greater Asheville area, including our cherished, historic mill wheel on Reems Creek. We invite you […]
New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, […]
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra – Masterworks 1
Blue Ridge Community College Concert Hall 180 West Campus Drive, Flat RockOur season opener celebrates composers who preserved their identity amidst pressures to conform to the status quo. Dvorak refused to Germanize his name for his publishers, Sibelius rejected continental Romanticism, […]
Saturday: Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church 101 Chapel Lane, SwannanoaThe Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures […]
Old Fort Rising
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortOld Fort Rising Exhibition Opening and Reception~ September 27 Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit, Old Fort Rising, honoring the enduring […]
Exhibit Opening and Reception
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit, Old Fort Rising, honoring the enduring spirit of Old Fort. Through the eyes and hands […]
Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesSat, Sep 27 • 7 pm When this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs, spirituals, and classics […]
Modelface Comedy presents Blake Wexler
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have Blake Wexler from Philly (go birds)!! Blake Wexler is a New York-based […]
MasterChef All-Starts Live!
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesMasterChef All-Stars Live! The Heat. The Competition. The Culinary Magic—LIVE! Get ready, food lovers! MasterChef All-Stars Live! is hitting the road, bringing your favorite chefs straight from the MasterChef kitchen […]
PERFORMANCE: flux in time
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolinaflux in time: a heterotpic theater from the aborted future (2025) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at 8pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} FREE and open […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Biltmore Village
French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United StatesShow 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 […]
Earthcry ft. Mike Healy w/ Numatik & Will Franke
Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesWHERE: Third Room WHEN: Saturday September 27 2025 DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm GENRE: electronic / experimental / edm TICKETS: $17 early bird GA / $22 ga PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152256 Earthcry: WEBSITE: […]
Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class
Dunn's Rock Community Center 461 Conestee Rd, Brevard, NC, United StatesWild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCEmpowerment vs. Disempowerment On the weekend of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we will move to Empowerment vs. Disempowerment. Empowerment is the positive charge feeling in the body, self-determination and […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCEmpowerment vs. Disempowerment On the weekend of the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, we will move to Empowerment vs. Disempowerment. Empowerment is the positive charge feeling in the body, self-determination and […]
Sunday: Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining
The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures […]
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 […]
Modelface Comedy presents Greg Warren at Eulogy
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Greg Warren at Eulogy in Asheville!! Greg Warren is a beloved stand-up comedian known […]
16th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesJoin the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from 10 am to 5 pm and enjoy shopping, free snacks, and holiday cheer! This event features high-quality, handmade gifts […]
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesJoin Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at […]
Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy
Sparky's Bardega 23 Broadway St., AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Melissa Etheridge
Peace Center 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601, USA, Greenville, SC, United StatesKnown for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. For […]
MountainTrue ONLINE Fall Native Plant & Shrub Sale with pick up in ASHEVILLE, NC
OnlineIs your yard ready for a fresh start after the storm? Or maybe it just needs a little love?🌿 Save the date for our 2025 Fall Native Plant Sale! 🌿 […]
Hemlock Treatment Demonstration at Corneille Bryan Native Gardens
Corneille Bryan Native Garden 94 Stuart Cir, Lake JunaluskaThe Hemlock Restoration Initiative (HRI) is hosting a demonstration of chemical treatment methods to control the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) on Wednesday, October 1st from 1pm to 4pm at […]
North Carolina Glass 2025 | Reception
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesDiscover the brilliance of North Carolina Glass 2025 at our special exhibition reception on Thursday, October 2, 5–7 PM. This landmark show continues a decades-long tradition of honoring the state’s […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Will Abeles
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Will Abeles from Nashville on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes top […]
“New” Ignite Maker Nights – Hammer a Circle Pendant
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studio’s on select Friday night’s from 5-8 for our new Ignite Maker Nights. October 3rd is Hammer a Circle Pendant. You’ll choose from a variety […]
Orison Books’ 10th Anniversary Celebration
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleJoin us for a special evening of literature and dance with Orison Books author Amit Majmudar in a collaborative performance with his wife, classical Indian dancer Ami Buch Majmudar, to […]
Hendersonville Farmers Market- GO PINK DAY!
Historic Train Depot 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, United StatesDiscover 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, […]
Pop-up parking lot Book Sale
Marshall Library 1335 N Main St, MarshallOver 1,000 books including a huge selection of children's books! Sale will be in the parking lot of the Marshall Public Library, 1335 N Main Street, Marshall. Hours will be […]
