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].

Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

PERFORMANCE: Sonic Collage with Drones in the Garden Featuring Patrick Kukucka, Sleep Number, Farewell Phoenix, and Ash Sierra Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts […]

Free

Santiago Y Los Gatos w/ Fashion Bath

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

Santiago y Los Gatos is an Asheville, NC-based indie and roots rock band led by songwriter Jeff Santiago. Known for compelling songwriting, memorable melodies, and engaging live performances, the band […]

$16.44

The Odd Couple – Flat Rock Playhouse – 8/28-9/19

Flat Rock Playhouse 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, United States

Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy. Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late, […]

NIADA Exhibition and Sale

Cambria Hotel 15 Page Avenue

National Institute of American Doll Artists exhibition and sale that is FREE and open to the public.

Nashville Emerging Artist Showcase 8.28

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

Nashville Emerging Artist Night (NEAN) is a premier showcase spotlighting Music City’s most promising up-and-coming artists and songwriters. A carefully curated lineup performing original music, giving audiences an exclusive first […]

$22

Gimme Hendrix

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

GIMME HENDRIX Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Athens, GA, Gimme Hendrix stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest band of the psychedelic era, The […]

$20.28

Gimme Hendrix

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

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Athens, GA, Gimme Hendrix stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest band of the psychedelic era, The Jimi Hendrix […]

$20.28

COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY

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

In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will […]

$385.00

Adult Studio: Papermaking

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

This 4 hour workshop will introduce the basics of hand papermaking along with a guided tour of the Exhibition. Participants will learn to make several sheets of handmade paper that […]

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Film Premiere: Erased

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

Asheville, NC — On August 29, 2026, at 7:30pm, Missy Bell of Mouse House Productions will premiere her debut feature film: Erased, at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing […]

HAPPY LANDING w/ The Band Solstice

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

ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY HAPPY LANDING HAPPY LANDING is an American band formed in Oxford, Mississippi in 2020 by Matthew Hendley (lead vocals, guitar), Keegan Christensen (vocals, keys), Jacob […]

$30.27

Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling Join us for a night of cocktails and ghost stories at Eda Rhyne Distillery. All are welcome to share […]

$15

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every 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 […]

$18

COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY – DAY 2

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

In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will […]

$385.00

Sunday Sounds: Steve Lapointe

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us for a live performance by Steve Lapointe, pianist-in-residence in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. ABOUT THE MUSICIAN Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament

The Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course 75 Club View Rd, Asheville

Join us on Sunday, August 30 for our 6th annual The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament in Asheville, NC at The Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course! Grab your golf […]

$187.25

PATIO SHOW: Cordovas

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

– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CORDOVAS Cordovas are an Americana rock band out of Nashville whose sound, equal parts soulful harmony, poetic craft, and cosmic improvisation, […]

$14.51

Estimated Prophets: Grateful Dead Cover Show

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

Standing Room Only Good Ole Grateful Dead Music! The Estimated Prophets: featuring Spiro Nicolopoulos and Josh Blake on guitars, David Mulder on keyboards, JD Smith on Bass, and Lee Kram […]

$12.09

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, […]

Free

GALLERY WALK – HOLLAND VAN GORES – WOOD & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST

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

(FREE) Meet and talk with Holland Van Gores about his process in creating incredible wooden sculptures. Holland has spent the better part of his life working with wood. As a […]

Free

Wool Spinning Demonstration with Jamie Sparks

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Jamie Sparks is a multidisciplinary artist and educator with more than 30 years of experience teaching learners of all ages. She has spent more than two decades working with natural […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]

$18

Sunday Sounds: Steve Lapointe

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us for a live performance by Steve Lapointe, pianist-in-residence in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. ABOUT THE MUSICIAN Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. […]

$27

Croz Boyce

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

APLR Presents: Croz Boyce - Featuring Avey Tare & Geologist from Animal Collective Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show […]

$25.90

Rooftop Comedy featuring Elliott White

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Elliott White on the rooftop at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes […]

$18

Weaverville Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

Reems Creek Golf Club 36 Pink Fox Cove Road, Weaverville, NC, United States

Registration is now open for the Weaverville Foundation's inaugural charity scramble golf tournament, September 11, 2026, at the beautiful Reems Creek Golf Club in Weaverville NC. As a nonprofit organization, the Foundation […]

$125

YIKES! Travel Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

Cultura 147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of disaster […]

$18

Railway Races 5k & 1 Mile

Hendersonville Welcome Center 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville

Join us in Hendersonville, NC, Saturday, September 12th, for the Inaugural Railway 5k & 1 Mile presented by Aetna! The Railway Races are a running celebration of history, movement, and […]

The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga […]

$15 – $20

COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE – SEPTEMBER EDITION

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

Handmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of […]

$150.00

RADish FEST

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

RADish Fest is a one-day, 12 hour celebration rooted in the River Arts District put on by local creatives, for locals and open to every neighbor, visitor, and friend who […]

$43.69

Makerspace

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission. Registration is not required.