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].

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, Black Mountain, Weaverville, and surrounding communities. Hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the annual event gives visitors the opportunity to tour […]

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, Black Mountain, Weaverville, and surrounding communities. Hosted by the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the annual event gives visitors the opportunity to tour […]

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 Den Bosch. The exhibition took a radical approach, offering research and conservation expertise in exchange for loans from the world’s best museums. Over 420,000 people […]

$12 – $15

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 a fair share of significant viral moments, but he’s also an accomplished and energetic showman on stage, giving performances I.R.L. that leave a lasting mark. […]

$32.25

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 boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 Click ✅ GOING ✅ On […]

$19.70

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. Affectionately known as Papa, he was the kind of person others naturally gravitate towards. It was a photograph from one of his trips to Asia […]

$27.06

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, queer and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t […]

Free

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 & Julian Kytasty: Boundless “Boundless, a groundbreaking collaboration between two visionary artists: Chinese pipa soloist and composer Min Xiao-Fen and Ukrainian bandurist and composer Julian […]

$23.70 – $29.21

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 her art. For Anne, creating a pastel begins with what you cannot see. What is drawing me to this subject? What is the story I […]

Free

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 the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]

$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 to show off, incredibly soothing to create! This three hour workshop is designed for beginners to wool craft, but all experience levels are welcome. Jessica […]

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Exhibition on Screen | The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something remarkable happened. A new breed of collectors emerged and, before long, they were battling to acquire any work by these new, radical artists that they could […]

$12 – $15

Rumpelstiltskin – Playhouse Jr. – 11/12-11/15

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

​ A world premiere musical spun from the Grimm Brothers’ classic — a tale of gold, grit, and a touch of magic, set to a captivating score that fuses folk, rap, and percussion. The kingdom is in crisis, the villagers are hungry, and their future rests in the hands of a poor miller’s daughter. Her […]

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 in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]

$15 – $20

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 or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

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

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show 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 for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

$27

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 and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]

$15 – $20

Third Thursday | Featuring guitarist Eric Congdon

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Featuring classical guitarist Eric Congdon.

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

$15 – $20

Letterpress Demonstration with Jessica White

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Visitors are invited to print their own keepsakes with Jessica on her vintage letterpress presses, each printed on sheets of handmade paper. Jessica White grew up in Taiwan and spent her childhood transported by storybooks and fairytales. Following a career in academics as the Professor of Printmaking and Chair of the Art Department at Warren […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Gluten-Free Comedy: Cranberry Herb Edition

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy: Blueberry Mosaic Edition at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 7:30, show at 8pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

$18

Exhibition on Screen | The Danish Collector: Delacroix to Gauguin

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

For many years no-one was interested in the art of the Impressionists. Artists like Monet, Degas and Renoir were vilified, attacked, and left penniless as a result. Then, something remarkable happened. A new breed of collectors emerged and, before long, they were battling to acquire any work by these new, radical artists that they could […]

$12 – $15

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase! We get it, you love your family and no one is questioning that but you need to get out of the house drink a beer and laugh it up. Start the holiday weekend de-stressed and ready to handle any conspiracy theories your uncle can't wait to explain to you […]

$18

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show – 10th Anniversary Special – 11/27-12/20

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

Celebrate ten dazzling years of holiday cheer at Flat Rock Playhouse! For a decade, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas has been the cherished gathering that brings our community together, where Broadway sparkle meets small-town heart and the spirit of the season takes center stage. This year’s festivities are stuffed fuller than Santa’s sleigh with the […]

GALLERY WALK – SAM MOORE, WOOD CARVING ARTIST

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

(FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year. Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers to embark on a captivating journey through his work. He achieves this by harnessing the power of strong contrasts, intricate textures, and graceful movements. In […]

Free

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 the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]

$13 – $18

Adult Studio: English Paper Piecing

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

No sewing machine, no problem. Long before home machines were prevalent, this straightforward hand sewing method uses two simple stitches to utilize precious fabric scraps into hexagonal quilt tops. In this three hour workshop, you will learn the techniques and methods brought over from early English settlers that are still used today. All materials provided. […]

$75

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show 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 for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

$27

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 in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]

$15 – $20

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 or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

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

Exhibition on Screen | Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Two hundred years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh artworks, the National Gallery, London is hosting the United Kingdom’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to […]

$12 – $15

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 and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]

$15 – $20

Third Thursday | Featuring Jason DeCristofaro Jazz Trio

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy live music from the Jason DeCristofaro Jazz Trio featuring Jason DeCristofaro (vibraphone), Kevin Kehrberg (bass) and Andy Applegate (drums). For this performance, the trio will be performing special Christmas and […]

Free for Members or included with Museum admission

The Art of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Art Making in the Museum

Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

$15 – $20