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].
PERFORMANCE: Butoh Dance Festival – Frequency in Motion
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaAudio Visual Butoh Performance: Frequency in Motion -- Featuring Atsushi Takenouchi, Hiroko Komiya and Chris H.Lynn. In conjunction with Asheville Butoh Dance Festival 2025 Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 7:30 […]
Songbird Holler @ White Horse
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSongbird Holler is a captivating folk trio featuring three generations of mountain women dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of the Southern Appalachians. Award-winning banjo player Bayla […]
Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesStep into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this […]
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) – Asheville
Hi-Wire Brewing RAD Beer Garden & Distribution Center 284 Lyman Street, Asheville🎃 Get Spooky With Us This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleShow 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 […]
BEYOND WORDS: Create + Connect Workshop
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesDiscover the power of art to connect, heal, and inspire. Join artist Ginger Huebner for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll create an abstract self-portrait using the playful and accessible mediums […]
Weaverville Art Safari
The Fall Weaverville Art Safari will take place November 1 and 2 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity […]
Enamel a Silver Charm
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesSpend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the […]
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Haunted Doll Edition at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]
A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 […]
Karla Bonoff
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesSat, Nov 1 • 8 pm One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare, moving, […]
Hell Hounds: Dark and Dirty Comedy at The Hound
The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! Hell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show […]
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 […]
Comedy Shutdown at The RAD Brew Co.
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! Comedy Shutdown is a showcase of killer […]
Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive NOV 3rd and 4th
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesWant to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NCGlobal Wave! Honoring and celebrating all musicians around the World. Many of their music helps our body and feet move! As we move to the 5Rhythms maps take notice how […]
“Is This A Room” at NC Stage
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleJoin NC Stage Nov. 5th - Nov. 23rd for Is This A Room. Wed., Thurs., Sat. at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sun. at 2pm. (Friday 11/7 at 7:30pm) June 3, 2017: […]
Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor
antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesEvery Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a […]
“Rising from the River” – A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Hamilton
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States"Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton's work is a joyful exploration of […]
Boho Silver Earrings
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. […]
Riveting Sterling Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United StatesCome make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your […]
“Rising from the River” – Opening Reception
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesJoin us for the opening reception of Michelle Hamilton's solo exhibition, Rising from the River, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to […]
Laughs for SNAP supporting MANNA Foodbank
Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: Laughs for SNAP as part of the Comedy For Community series Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings your favorite comedians together […]
Soluna String Quartet in Concert
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesThe Soluna String Quartet is a dynamic new ensemble composed of violinists Mariya Potapova, Jonathan Urizar, violist Cameron Rehberg, and cellist Ashlee Booth. They perform regularly across the region with […]
Appalachian Foodways Tour
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, WeavervilleJoin us on Saturday, November 8th for an exploration of Appalachian foodways in the 1800s! Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving by learning more about Western North Carolina’s food history […]
ThanksLiving Potluck with Gene Baur at Animal Haven of Asheville
Animal Haven of Asheville 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, United StatesCelebrate compassion and community at our 4th annual ThanksLiving event! Bring a vegan dish to share, enjoy a peaceful afternoon with our 70+ rescued animals, and hear from special guest […]
Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesAcademy For The Arts is hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser featuring three local bands including Cast Iron Bluegrass, New Found Gap, and Hightop Mountain Harmony. The event is open […]
Anchoring Trust, Surrender & Faith: A Ceremony of Cacao and Sound
Join Stephanie Graves of The Conscious Crew and astrologer & sound healer David Heiss for a heart-centered evening of cacao, sound healing, and astrology. This sacred gathering will be held […]
PERFORMANCE: Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaLiving Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi A Performance by Jennie MaryTai Liu Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NCShow 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 […]
Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and […]
Jazz Is for Everyone – Swing: Always on Time
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Nov 9 • 3 pm | 60 minutes Swing is more than a rhythm—it’s a manifesto. From […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardBrevard Philharmonic presents rising star pianist Chaeyoung Park in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto in B-Flat Minor, one of the most beloved works in the repertoire. The program also includes Tchaikovsky’s regal […]
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 […]
