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].

  • Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft

    Center for Craft 67 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 67 Broadway St, Asheville

    The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These […]

    Free
  • Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm

    Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains, this 75-minute mindful, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If […]

    $15 – $25
  • Free Art Class for Adults!

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    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!

    Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old Fort

    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 […]

  • World Without End

    Push Skate Shop 25 Patton Ave, Asheville

    World Without End Painting and sculpture by Severn Eaton PUSH Gallery 25 Patton Ave. Opening Fri. Aug 7. 7-10pm Show runs through Sept. 30.

    Free
  • The Odd Couple – Flat Rock Playhouse – 8/28-9/19

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

    Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy. Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late, […]

  • Drop-In Jewelry Making!

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us in our downtown jewelry studio and create a piece of jewelry you'll be proud to wear! Choose from a variety of projects, including rings, earrings, charms, pendants, and […]

    $25.00
  • Evon Streetman: Reflections

    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    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. […]

  • Mixed Metal Mountain Bracelet

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville for a hands-on brass and silver bracelet workshop. You’ll choose your design, then solder (yep with a torch), sand, polish, and […]

    $185
  • Hammered Wide Band Ring

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step […]

    $120
  • Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

    YMI Cultural Center 39 S. Market Street, Asheville

    A powerful American classic returns to Asheville for a second season—bringing exceptional theater, culture, and community together at one of the nation’s most historic African American cultural institutions. Presented by […]

    $35,
  • Lake Hickory Haunts 2026 – Celebrating 15 Years of Fear

    Lake Hickory Haunts 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory

    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 […]

    $32.00
  • Golf Ball Marker/Jewelry Making Drop-In Workshop

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios and create a custom golf ball marker—or a unique piece of jewelry to commemorate your visit! Choose from special golf-themed stamps and create something […]

    $25
  • Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Back by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 […]

    $125
  • Third Thursday | DJ Phantom Pantone

    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 an evening of live music […]

    Free for Members or included with Museum admission
  • Modelface Comedy presents Andrew Rudick

    The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have AVL favorite Andrew Rudick in The Cultura Room! Andrew Rudick is a nationally touring […]

    $18
  • Kruger Brothers with Soluna String Quartet

    John W. Bardo Arts Center 200 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee

    A night of mountain music blending the Kruger Brothers' signature sound with Soluna's expressive chamber arrangements, celebrating classical and contemporary influences rooted in storytelling, collaboration, and Appalachian tradition.

  • THE MOTH Presents: Asheville StorySLAM – “NINE TO FIVE”

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

    The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story on the night’s theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a […]

    $23.76
  • Patio Show: Andy Thomas- of Yarn & Trongone Band

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

    – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Andy Thomas You may recognize him from his time touring in Trongone Band or Yarn but he has decided to step […]

    $20.54
  • Intro to Sewing Machine Maintenance

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Have you ever taken your sewing machine apart? Did you know it’s recommended that you clean and oil your machine after every project or every 3 bobbin changes? Most ‘broken’ […]

    $40
  • The Influence of Arabian Food – Sufra Time at Mocha Box Coffeehouse

    Mocha Box Coffeehouse 1050 Haywood Rd., Asheville

    Arabian food has been traveling the world for centuries—carried by merchants, explorers, migrants and families who brought their flavors and traditions wherever they went. Its influence can be tasted in […]

    $95
  • APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar

    AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

    APLR Presents: EVENING SHOW: Mdou Moctar Friday, September 18th, 2026 AyurPrana Listening Room - 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Doors 7PM || Event 8PM Mdou Moctar There is a […]

    $29.21
  • Nate Sib: Reborn Tour

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

    STANDING ROOM ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE VIP TICKETS INCLUDE: One GA Concert Ticket, Meet & Greet with Nate Sib, Individual Photo with Nate Sib, […]

    $29.60
  • nate sib: Reborn Tour

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

    Limited number of VIP meet & greet tickets available. VIP tickets include: one GA concert ticket, meet & greet with Nate Sib, individual photo with Nate Sib, one autographed commemorative […]

    $27.66
  • 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 […]

    $15 – $20
  • Heritage Weekend

    Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United States

    Celebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity […]

    Free
  • ASAP 2026 Farm Tour

    ASAP’s 2026 Farm Tour is Sept. 19–20, 12–5 p.m. Choose from 18 WNC farms to visit over two days. Take a tour, taste local foods, interact with farm animals, pick […]

    $35
  • FREE PATIO SHOW: We Have Ignition

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

    – FREE SHOW – ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71 WE HAVE IGNITION We Have Ignition plays […]

    Free
  • FREE PATIO SHOW: We Have Ignition

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

    – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – DONATIONS FOR THE ARTISTS ENCOURAGED! VENMO: @RLMARTIN71 WE HAVE IGNITION We Have Ignition plays high energy original instrumental music. The […]

    Free
  • Mike Super: Magic & Illusion

    Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

    Bring the entire family for an electrifying, high-energy event—where the impossible comes to life before your eyes. Winner of NBC’s Phenomenon, a finalist on America’s Got Talent, and featured on […]

    $25 – $48
  • AfroRhythm Series 9.13

    The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

    Join us for a powerful afternoon of rhythm, culture, and artistry that resonates deep within the soul. Part of our Afro Rhythm series produced by Chinobay and White Horse Black […]

    $20
  • schleich® Horse Jump Make & Take 🐴🎉

    25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NJ, United States

    Date: September 19 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (while supplies last) Location: Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters, Tryon International Equestrian Center; 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Get ready […]

    Free