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].

  • 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
  • RAD WITCHES, Femme Comedy in The RAD

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have a very spooky all femme show! We are […]

    $18
  • 25th Annual NewSong Music Competition

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

    SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE NEWSONG MUSIC COMPETITION Join us for the 25th anniversary NewSong Music Competition, presented by Citizen Vinyl! The program’s curated showcases have […]

    $32.90
  • 25th Annual NewSong Music Competition

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

    Citizen Vinyl and The Grey Eagle Present Join us for the 25th anniversary NewSong Music Competition, presented by Citizen Vinyl. The program’s curated showcases have been a fixture in the […]

    $30.75
  • Spirited Improv Fall Night Time Playshop Series in Asheville

    ccld 83 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa, North Carolina

    ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your […]

  • 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
  • An Evening with David Sedaris

    John W. Bardo Arts Center 200 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee

    Best-selling author and NPR humorist David Sedaris returns to Cullowhee for an evening of sharp wit and storytelling, including a live reading of new material and an audience Q&A. Book […]

  • 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
  • Haunted Higgins, Halloween Comedy w/ Chris Higgins

    French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

    Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country!! We have an extra spooky show this Halloween with Chris Higgins and friends. Chris Higgins is a […]

    $22
  • 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
  • Halloween Hangover Comedy at The RAD

    The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have secret headliners from Chicago! Cure your Halloween Hangover […]

    $18
  • 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
  • Spirited Improv Fall Day Time Playshop Series in Asheville

    Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Ashevill, NC

    ABOUT SPIRITED IMPROV Spirited Improv is a unique fusion of expressive arts, spiritual practice, and group play that helps you release fear, trust the unknown, and show up as your […]

  • Mike Wiley Productions presents “Changing Same”

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    *Please note: All performances will take place at the YMI Cultural Center at 39 S. Market St. Downtown Asheville* On July 8, 1944, Private Booker T. Spicely boarded a bus […]

    $15
  • 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
  • Hayes Carll w/ Joelton Mayfield

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

    STANDING ROOM ONLY CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS, INCLUDING: Acoustic performance and Q&A with Hayes Photo and signing opportunity with Hayes Limited edition tour poster & […]

    $32.81
  • APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty – Boundless

    APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty - Boundless Thursday, November 5th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6PM || Show 7PM Min Xiao-Fen […]

    $23.70 – $29.21
  • Aaron Lee Tasjan

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

    STANDING ROOM ONLY AARON LEE TASJAN Aaron Lee Tasjan was experiencing the worst bout of imposter syndrome of his career when he sat down and wrote Todd Snider a vulnerable […]

    $33.44
  • 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
  • Adult Studio: Needle Felting

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Explore the natural qualities of pure wool roving and a simple handheld tool, the barbed felting needle, to lock fibers together into layered, beautiful art pieces. Easy to learn, impressive […]

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  • Cabochon Basics- Cutting and Polishing with Dan Portale

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Learn to cut rough stone material into cabochons! You’ll learn the basics of cutting, shaping, and plishing a cabachon stone with instructor Dan Portale on a Cab King polishing machine. […]

    $100.00