The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.
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].
Events for August 8, 2025
Our Living Record at Revolve Gallery
A multimedia exhibit honoring queer and trans archives, memory, and resistance Asheville, NC - Our Living Record, a new exhibition from Southern Equality Studios – – the art program of […]
DJ Sessions at The Radical
The Radical invites guests to The Roof, Thursday through Sunday for live DJ sets, craft cocktails, nostalgic bites (see menu here) and unbeatable views as the sun sets over Asheville. […]
The Furry and Feathered
Art Exhibit ~ Now through August 13, 2025
Bindings Art Exhibit with Randy Siegel at North Asheville Library
Scraps of fabric, rope, string, wire, and thread, along with obsessive stitching and often beading, obscure and obstruct hidden aspects of self often too painful to acknowledge and to beautiful […]
Minecraft Redstone Engineering Youth eSports Camp
Explore the fascinating world of redstone engineering in our Minecraft summer camp, where you'll unravel the mysteries of redstone mechanics and discover their real-life applications in electrical engineering. Dive into […]
Something Rotten!
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick Presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre […]
Colors of the Blue Ridge: The Mountainscapes of Richard Baker
The public is invited to a free exhibition of artwork by Haywood County landscape artist Richard Baker, including a closing reception on Saturday, August 9, from 5-7 p.m.
HSO Presents: Music In the Vines w/ Iliana Rose Trio
Experience the magic of chamber music under the open sky! Join the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) for an unforgettable open air concert series at the picturesque Marked Tree Vineyard. Join […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will […]
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band w/ Ain’t Sisters @ Third Room
Friday, August 8th 2025 at Third Room (46 Wall Street, Downtown Asheville) Show: 9PM (Doors: 8PM) Tickets: $15-$25 21+ Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band: WEBSITE: https://bootyband.com "The only constant […]