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 October 2, 2026
Evon Streetman: Reflections
Exhibition of vintage photographs by Evon Streetman. Evon Streetman is a seminal figure in Southern photography whose experimental approach helped define the trajectory of contemporary photo-based art in the region. […]
Sister Act – Flat Rock Playhouse – 10/2-10/25
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she hides out in the last place anyone would look — a convent. Suddenly, the sequins are swapped for habits, and […]
Free Art Class for Adults!
The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on […]
Free Art Class for Kids!
The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer […]
Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 – Celebrating 15 Years of Fear
Lake Hickory Haunts, Known as the Premier Haunt of the Carolina’s, is going All Out for its 15th Year of Fear! Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind […]
Beginner Shoemaking, Oxford or Derby
Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all […]
Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop
Join us at Ignite's metalsmithing studio where you'll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you […]
GALLERY WALK – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be the featured artist during the Gallery Walk in October. Rebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville (early show)
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]
Arabian Tribal Culture – Sufra Time at Mocha Box Coffeehouse
For centuries, tribal culture has shaped life across Arabia—not simply as a way of tracing ancestry, but as a powerful system of identity, belonging, protection and responsibility. In Arabian Tribal […]
Sister Sadie & the Kittredge Arts Center Grand Reopening
On Friday October 2nd at 7 PM, Warren Wilson College celebrates the grand reopening of Kittredge Arts Center, with renowned Bluegrass act Sister Sadie headlining! The Kittredge Arts Center grand […]
APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison
APLR Presents: Jahnavi Harrison Friday, October 2nd, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 6 PM || Show 7 PM Jahnavi Harrison Jahnavi Harrison is […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville (late show)
Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. BYOB encouraged Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is […]