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].

2026 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, […]

Free

Burlesque Brunch

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

-SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month […]

$21.88

Queer Girls Literary Reading

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

The Seventeenth Annual Queer Girls Literary Reading, a series started in 2009 by Lori Horvitz, Professor Emeritus of English at UNC Asheville. For the first six years, the yearly event, […]

$15

The Misfit Improv Long-Form Comedy Show

NC Stage 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

$18

David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour

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

DAVID NIHILL Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has […]

$37.85

The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

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

$15 – $20

Golden Folk Sessions

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

6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of […]

$15.30

Pisgah Legal’s 15th Annual Justice Forum with Brian Goldstone

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Pisgah Legal’s Justice Forum will be held at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville on Thursday, October 22nd. There will be a ticketed, pre-event reception at 5:30pm followed by […]

Free

Nick Shoulders

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY NICK SHOULDERS Refugia Blues, the fifth album from songwriter Nick Shoulders, is a record of big ideas and small, intimate moments. Rooted in the acoustic stylings of […]

$33.44

Drawing on Metal with Deb Karash – October 23/24/25

Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

3 Day Drawing on Metal with Guest Instructor Deb Karash Oct 23rd-25th Who doesn’t want to add a little color to their jewelry, or maybe your own patterns and images? […]

$599.00

AJ Lee & Blue Summit w/ The Cody Sisters

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY AJ LEE & BLUE SUMMIT AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. […]

$29.81

Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile

Nelon's Feed 519 Maple Street, Hendersonville

The 12th Annual Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile presented by Aetna returns to the heart of Hendersonville in 2026! Get ready for spooky fun at the 12th Annual […]

Adult Studio: Introduction to Papermaking

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several pulps to learn the basics of western style mould and deckle papermaking. You will learn: • how to process recycled […]

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9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour

Beaverdam Road, Asheville Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC, United States

A self-guided tour of artists’ studios in North Asheville’s beautiful Beaverdam Valley.

Free

2026 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, […]

Free

Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights

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

STANDING/DANCING ROOM ONLY BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE NIGHTS Experience 90’s country music like never before! Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights is a party hosted by the supergroup Neon Rainbow, a collective of […]

$27.39

Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights

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

Experience 90’s country music like never before! Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights is a party hosted by the supergroup Neon Rainbow, a collective of some of the best musicians in Tennessee. […]

$25.60

2026 Western North Carolina Parade of Homes

The Western North Carolina Parade of Homes, presented by Warmstead, returns October 17-18 and October 24-25 with a free, self-guided tour of new homes and renovations across Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, […]

Free

Exhibition on Screen | The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

"Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius" at the Het Noordbrabants Museum (February 13–May 8, 2016) was the largest ever Bosch retrospective, bringing 36 of his 44 surviving works together in […]

$12 – $15

Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY $1 FROM EACH TICKET SOLD DIRECTLY BENEFITS THE SATO PROJECT PLEASE NOTE, THE VIP PACKAGES OFFERED DO NOT INCLIUDE A TICKET TO THE SHOW. PLEASE CART BOTH […]

$34.51

Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour

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

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour All Ages Standing Room Only ETHAN REGAN Ethan Regan is just the troubadour Gen Z needs. He’s had […]

$32.25

Neal Francis

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY NEAL FRANCIS Neal Francis’ music is an intoxicating blend of funk, soul, and rock that evokes the glory days of the 60s and 70s but is undeniably […]

$38.95

The Arcadian Wild – Make It Out Alive Tour

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

FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE THE ARCADIAN WILD The Arcadian Wild is an indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN, led by songwriters Isaac Horn, Lincoln […]

$29.60

The Halloween Bar Crawl- Asheville

Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top 2A Huntsman Pl, Asheville

Haunt the bars in Asheville with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us! 🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your […]

$19.70

Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour

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

STANDING ROOM ONLY DANA AND ALDEN Jazz duo Dana & Alden have always had a wanderlust, something they credit to their maternal grandfather. Affectionately known as Papa, he was the […]

$28.95

Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour

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

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Dana and Alden: Papa’s Boat Tour Jazz duo Dana & Alden have always had a wanderlust, something they credit to their maternal grandfather. […]

$27.06

Asheville Symphony: ALT ASO @ Highland Brewing – Jazz & Pop

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, , Asheville

ALT ASO is where the Asheville Symphony gets weird in the best way: genre chaos, guaranteed. These on-the-road concerts blend classical music with diverse genres, collaborators, and settings, creating unique […]

$45

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

Hayes Carll

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

Hayes Carll isn’t preaching or teaching. He’s not interested in telling the rest of us what to do or think. But he is charting out a personal guide for his […]

$32.81

GALLERY WALK – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST

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

(FREE) Meet and talk with Anne Strutz during the Gallery Walk in November. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into […]

Free

Downtown Art District’s First Fridays

Lexington Glassworks 81 South Lexington Ave, Asheville

Get ready for an adventure on First Friday! Grab your Passport Card at any participating DAD location and embark on a fun-filled journey through downtown's creative spaces. Collect 5 stamps […]

Free

SATSANG: Elohim Tour 2026

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

Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical traditions, Satsang’s sound is characterized by rich harmonies, infectious rhythms, and thought-provoking lyrics that resonate with audiences across the globe. With roots […]

$30.75

The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle […]

$13 – $18