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].

Comedy at Catawba: Alex Falcone

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 Alex Falcone from Los Angeles! Hi, friend! I’m Alex, the only comedian and writer living in Los Angeles (*citation needed). I started comedy in Portland, OR where I lived for many years, eventually winning Portland’s Funniest […]

$18

Legally Blonde The Musical

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

America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge in this fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. In the ultimate tribute to girl power, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s transformation from the UCLA sorority house to the Harvard halls of justice as she tackles stereotypes and scandal to pursue her […]

$26.00

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so […]

$199.00

AARP Event: Brain Health

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

It's never too late to take charge of your brain health! Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA to learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, and how to share your brain-boosting activities and be inspired by others. You will be provided with actionable steps that you can take, along with resources to […]

Free

Standup Comedy Night featuring Cody Hughes

The Bier Garden 46 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC

Join us for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at we The Bier Garden - guaranteed laughs and good times! Welcome to Standup Comedy at The Bier Garden ! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this hilarious event happening in person at The Bier Garden . Te largest selection of beers on […]

$15

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Wake Up! Wake up to sights and sounds that excite you! Wake up to knowing you are alive and well! Wake up to your body knowing that you have choices, openness, freedom to express and feel however you wish! We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC, 5:00-6:45pm, […]

$15 – $25

Sip & Shop at The Omni Grove Park Inn!

The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC, United States

Shop chic styles and stylish deals at The Omni Grove Park Inn, August 8-11! Explore a wide selection of men's and women's multi-season apparel at up to 75% off from the Cloth Boutique and Golf Pro Shop. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine as you shop brands like Marie Oliver, Trina Turk, Mavi and more. Happening August […]

Free

Puppet Paradise – The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival

Warren Wilson College 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, United States

✨ Come experience the ultimate puppetry retreat! Nestled in the beautiful blue ridge mountains of Western North Carolina, it is Puppet Paradise, the Southeast Regional Puppeteers of America Festival! Featuring an all-star line up of some of the best puppeteers working today, workshops, potpourri, puppet slam, and more! ALL are welcome to attend and be […]

$5 – $15

Local Cloth Twelve-by-Twelve Textile Show Closing Reception + Silent Auction

Local Cloth 408 Depot Street, Asheville

The Local Cloth Twelve-by-Twelve Textile Show is an annual exhibit featuring fiber art crafted by Local Cloth member artists that can fit in a 12 inch by 12 inch square space. This year's Textile Show features 45 artists covering the spectrum of fiber art type and technique. As part of the Closing Reception, there will […]

Free

Michelle Malone with Mike Kinnebrew | The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Don't miss Rock Goddess Michelle Malone with special guest Mike Kinnebrew August 8 at The Grey Eagle! Michelle Malone's musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi river, twisting and turning through southern rock, folk and country blues territories. Her powerful live show will take you on a journey from dirty back roads […]

$20 – $25

Modelface Comedy presents: Kevin McCaffrey at LaZoom

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Kevin McCaffrey from NYC! Kevin McCaffrey made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2013, and was a regular for 7 years on truTV Presents: World’s Dumbest, doing 200 episodes that will rerun until […]

$15

Much Ado About Nothing (ASL-interpreted)

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. 5pm Friday, August 2 5pm Saturday, August 3 5pm Sunday, […]

Free

Opening Reception for “Randy Shull: Black & White”

Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Gallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is Shull’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. An opening reception for the Artist is scheduled for Friday, August 9 from 6-8PM.   Shull has the […]

Pasta Making Class at The Farm

The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Make pasta from scratch – ravioli, long noodles, and gnocchi with traditional sauces and accompaniments. Each class includes: 3 hours of instruction, a full meal and drinks! Regardless of your skill level, we are confident you will leave with new tips and tricks to use in your home kitchen. Classes are limited to just 12 […]

$100

Carnatic Music: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri, Krupa Sekhar, and Athrey Nadhan

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

Performance: Kamalakiran Vinjamuri (violin), Krupa Sekhar (violin), and Athrey Nadhan (mridangam) Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Join us for an evening of Carnatic music with the renowned virtuoso Kamalakiran Vinjamuri. A distinguished […]

$10 – $15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]

$25

Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat

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

All-ages show! Secret Monkey Weekend + The Trick Threat take the Citizen Vinyl stage on Friday, August 9, 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. show. $12 advance / $15 at the door. SECRET MONKEY WEEKEND: Fresh from an Emmy win for their role in the PBS NC feature on the family and band, Secret Monkey […]

$12 – $15

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]

$25

Sourwood Festival

Downtown Black Mountain NC, United States

Downtown Black Mountain’s Sourwood Festival is a vibrant celebration of our bees and locally-produced sourwood honey, proudly presented by the local Chamber of Commerce. Wander through several streets adorned with 200 vendors, indulge in festival delicacies, and enjoy a diverse range of live music. As the festival unfolds on side streets, our Main Street stays […]

Free

Blue Ridge Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

Shelton House - WNC History, Heritage and Crafts 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Step into the past at this free-to-enter cultural heritage festival. Featuring artists and artisans from near and far, food vendors, and traditional Appalachian music on the porch of the historic 1875 home. Bring your blankets, chairs, an appetite for fun and settle on the front lawn for two days of fun and entertainment! Enjoy the […]

Free

YMCA of WNC Leaders Club Lock-In

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square Blvd, Asheville

Get introduced to our Leaders Club program with a lock-in on Aug. 10-11! Parents can join for an informational session from 4-5 p.m. and then Teens Only Time begins! Bring a sleeping bag, pillows, swim attire, water bottle, toiletries, and change of clothes.

$25.00 – $50.00

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. 5pm Friday, August 2 5pm Saturday, August 3 5pm Sunday, […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Dustin Nickerson at Eulogy AVL

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: **Dustin Nickerson** Saturday, August 10th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 7PM || Show 8PM **Dustin Nickerson** A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one […]

$25

Xtreme Comedy Showcase at DSSOLVR

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Xtreme Comedy Showcase on the DSSOLVR patio DSSOLVR Brewing is releasing a new XPA (Extra Pale Ale) and we are celebrating with an Xtreme comedy show on the patio. A group of the most XTREME local and regional comics will be telling jokes and drinking beers on stage! ages 21+ Doors at […]

$15

Music from the Crosskeys Tavern

Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Asheville Baroque Concerts presents a program of Scottish Baroque and Traditional Tunes. The program brings to life the unique repertoire of 18th-century Scotland, a mix of homegrown with imported Italian, using baroque instruments on works by Corelli, Geminiani and Oswald, juxtaposed with traditional instruments on Celtic tunes. Experience the contrasting facets of Scottish Baroque music […]

Pay-as-you-can donations

Songs My Daddy Taught Me

Parish Hall - St. John in the Wilderness 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Friends of Music Presents Songs My Daddy Taught Me FLAT ROCK, N.C. The Friends of Music at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock will present a concert, “Songs My Daddy Taught Me” on Sunday afternoon, August 11, at four o’clock in the Parish Hall across the street from the […]

Free

Much Ado About Nothing

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC, United States

It's a whirlwind of wit, romance and mischief when sharp-tongued Beatrice reunites with charming Benedick in Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing"! Bring your chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a little delightful chaos as the Moppets present this classic romantic comedy at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater. 5pm Friday, August 2 5pm Saturday, August 3 5pm Sunday, […]

Free

John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott

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

Malaprop's Bookstore / Café presents: John Vercher in conversation with Jason Mott on August 11 at Citizen Vinyl. Doors at 6 p.m., author event at 7 p.m. Free! John Vercher lives in the Philadelphia region with his wife and two sons and has an MFA in Creative Writing from the Mountainview Master of Fine Arts […]

Free

Comedy for Community at The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy and Ginger's Revenge Present: Comedy For Community Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM DAY OF: $20.00 ADVANCED: $15.00 PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00 ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE Purchase Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/s/38211015 MODELFACE COMEDY AND GINGER'S REVENGE PRESENT: Comedy for Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville Comedy […]

$15

XP League Asheville – Esports Summer Camp!

XP LEAGUE ASHEVILLE 15 LOOP ROAD, SUITE 2B, ARDEN

XP League Camps are designed to engage kids at many different levels. Not only do kids get to meet new friends and improve their skills in the games they love to play, but they will learn about teamwork, communications, sportsmanship, esports health, nutrition, esports psychology, stretching and exercise, mindset and motivation, boosting focus, and so […]

$199.00

Free Hendersonville Rockstar Connect Networking Event (August, NC)

trailside brewing co 873 Lenox Park Drive, Hendersonville

Are you ready to rock the networking scene in Hendersonville? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Trailside Brewing Co. Hosted by Jeff Patterson, this event is all about building meaningful relationships with people […]

Free

The “Hot” Seat

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

A conversation with local industry professionals and economic stakeholders on one of Asheville's biggest exports and industries - Food and Bev. Join local officials and business folks from the food and beverage industry in a discussion about the good, the bad, and the changing. In this “Lunch and Learn” style chat, we’ll tackle where we […]

Free

Bite Me AVL

Rabbit Rabbit 75 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC

Join us for Bite Me AVL 2024 from August 14-18, a unique celebration of Asheville's vibrant food culture. This festival offers a diverse range of experiences, including cooking classes, gourmet dinners, interactive workshops, engaging conversations, and late-night events. Our mission is to support Asheville's local food community by celebrating established businesses, activating communities, and welcoming […]

$25 – $149

2025 Craft Research Fund Virtual Information Session

Center for Craft: Virtual Online Webinar 67 Broadway, Asheville, NC, United States

Applications for the 2025 Craft Research Fund are now open! The Craft Research Fund supports innovative research about craft in the United States. Grants up to $15,000 are available to investigate critical and neglected issues in craft theory, history, and criticism, as well as new cross-disciplinary approaches to scholarship. Apply by October 4, 2024. No […]

Free

The Power of Words to Feed the Soul

YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

Connie Matisse, writer and co-founder of East Fork Pottery, and David Gate, a poet, writer, and visual artist, are teaming up for a laid-back chat about the magic of words. Connie's knack for storytelling has helped turn East Fork into a beloved brand, while David, originally from London and now living in Asheville, focuses on […]

$25