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 September 29, 2025
Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College Exhibit
Black Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines, significantly influencing performance, theater, film, music, dance, and visual art worldwide. Points in Space: Performance at Black […]
Looking Back To Move Forward
"Looking Back To Move Forward" features the work of fifty three artists (thirty eight students, nine alumni, five faculty and one staff) who created work addressing both the devastation and […]
“The Shark is Broken” at NC Stage
Wed-Sun September 24th - October 12th Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 7:30pm Fridays, Sundays: 2:00pm The first summer blockbuster movie, Jaws, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know […]
Black Mountain Blues
The Black Mountain Blues Festival is presented by the Black Mountain Blues® Society a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The 2nd annual festival will […]
Simply Charmed- Drop In!
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while […]
Boho Silver Earrings
Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. […]
Riveting Sterling Ring
Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your […]
Silver Stacking Rings
Spend 2+ hours as a jeweler! We will work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, […]
Lake Hickory Haunts 2025
Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large […]
Jonas Gerard Fall 2025 Archive Auction
In honor of the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Helene flood, Jonas Gerard Fine Art is pleased to announce its second Online Auction this fall. Jonas Gerard’s voluminous personal and […]
43rd September Spectacular – Charming Chalcedony
Join us for this exciting annual event at a new location! Rare minerals, exquisite jewelry, gems & more. Club Demo/Displays of lapidary arts and geology. You will have a Gem-tastic […]
Exhibit Opening and Reception
Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios will host a special evening unveiling the new art exhibit, Old Fort Rising, honoring the enduring spirit of Old Fort. Through the eyes and hands […]
16th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale
Join the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from 10 am to 5 pm and enjoy shopping, free snacks, and holiday cheer! This event features high-quality, handmade gifts […]
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at […]
Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy
Every Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky's Bardega! Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local […]