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].
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Taking place at The Horse Shoe Farm in Asheville on Sunday, July 13, the all-inclusive, walk- around tour will feature a lineup of local chefs and artisans, each grilling globally inspired, heritage-breed proteins al fresco. The offerings include a wide array of meats and heirloom vegetables from the region’s top family farms and local purveyors. […]
$125 – $175
On view from March 15, 2024 through February 28, 2025, ‘sov·er·eign·ty: Expressions in Sovereignty of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ illuminates the complexities of tribal sovereignty and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ continuing legacy of resilience. Featuring objects sourced from the Museum of the Cherokee People’s own collections, 'sov·er·eign·ty' is designed to educate […]
$12
Applications are open now for the 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! Festival dates are March 16-23, 2025, with most paid performances taking place between Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23. There is no fee to apply. The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work, to collaborate […]
FREE
Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled, and when the elements can step in to […]
General admission
Ceramic artists throughout history have become masters of all four elements—creating clay from a mixture of earth and water to shape their work, drying it in air, and hardening it in fire. Throughout this process, the artist decides which aspects of the work will be tightly controlled, and when the elements can step in to […]
General admission
Join us for an intimate evening at Bullington Gardens, designed for a select group of eight guests. Enjoy the exclusive use of the dahlia garden after hours while indulging in a unique culinary experience with specialty mocktails curated from Bullington’s own herbs and honey, paired perfectly with a selection of gourmet appetizers. Feel free to […]
$320.00
Gallery hours are Wed - Sat 11am-5pm Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present Black & White, an exhibition of new large-scale, abstract work by artist Randy Shull. This is Shull’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. An opening reception for the Artist is scheduled for Friday, August 9 from 6-8PM. Shull has the […] 
As we enter another fall season, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community, power, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in the exhibition, which feature the recurring motif of the table, both literal and metaphorical, use this common piece of furniture to signify a place where […]
Free
Spend 2+ hours as a jeweler! Work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, hammer, and stamp to your liking, and we'll then polish the rings to a nice shine. Leave class feeling accomplished and ready to show off your work! […]
$85.00
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! You'll leave with a beautiful ring made to size […]
$95.00
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The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present Ginny Ruffner’s Reforestation of the Imagination, organized and toured by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The exhibition imagines an apocalyptic landscape of withered plant forms that come to life when activated with augmented reality. In collaboration with animator and media artist Grant Kirkpatrick, Ruffner illuminates the delicate […]
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12 events,JD Clayton will be playing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville on Sept. 28. Doors: 8pm // Show: 9pm Tickets: $21.71 All Ages JD Clayton, a hardworking musician rooted in Arkansas, blends southern rock and the truth-telling spirit of 70s country. Clayton honed his multi-instrumental talents in his father’s church before pursuing music in Nashville. […]
$21.71
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Join us for an Evening with the Collection on Thursday, September 19, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ET, to celebrate the opening of the Center for Craft Materials Collection. This installation features over 100 materials used in craft - from wild clays to biodegradable foams. Enjoy light refreshments and remarks from Center for Craft staff. The […]
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Slice of Life Standup Comedy Contest Thursday September 19, 2024. 7p-9p, doors at 6:30p The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge, 103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website) Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime! Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some […]
$15
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Tryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
$30
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Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Kenny Stempien from Atlanta! Kenny Stempien is an Atlanta comic, by way of Asheville NC. He has opened for nationally touring acts like Emma Willmann, David Gborie, and Zak Toscani. You can see him touring all throughout the Southeast […]
$15
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Literary nonprofit organization Punch Bucket Lit will present its inaugural literary festival Friday and Saturday September 20-21, 2024. Held at The Wortham Center for Performing Arts and The Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville, the festival will feature over 100 authors, including New York Times bestselling and three-time National Book Award-nominated author, Lauren Groff. Readings, workshops, […]
$30 – $90
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On Friday, September 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative for a walk around the Corneille Bryan Native Garden in Lake Junaluska to learn about the efforts to protect hemlocks from HWA. We will discuss hemlock trees in our Western North Carolina ecosystems and how HWA is threatening them. This informational […]
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The Shiloh Community Association (SCA) presents the Shiloh Legacy Gala, Friday, September 20, 2024 starting at 6:00 PM and lasting until 9:30 PM. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Shiloh Community Association Legacy Gala! This in-person event will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore, located on Hendersonville […]
$50.00
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Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Ronnie Lordi from NYC! Ronnie is a comedian, writer, and pod-caster who made his debut with the comedy special "Live at the Barbershop" on Amazon Prime. His comedy has been featured in the New York Post, The […]
$15
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Tryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
$30
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Eclectic indie power pop fans rejoice! The dB’s have announced their first set of tour dates in 12 years and featuring all original members – Peter Holsapple (vox, guitar), Chris Stamey (vox, guitar), Gene Holder (bass) and Will Rigby (drums). The foursome grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, and helped define what would become the rich […]
$27.01
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There will be ikebana designs for viewing throughout the weekend and membes will be available to explain ikebana flower arranging techniques and materials. Hours Saturday, 9-21 = 9 - 5 Sunday, 9-22 = 9 - 4
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Calling all WNC artists! Come and learn oil and cold wax painting from a master of the medium! Visiting artist Mark Witzling is one of the best-known oil/cold wax painters in the US and is an international award-winning artist. Painting with oil and cold wax is fun and highly creative. Whether new to cold wax […]
$275
The Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour through 20 local studios to meet 38 artists, view demonstrations, and possibly take home a piece of Haywood artistry! Studios are sprinkled throughout Haywood County, trailing through both urban and rural locales. With a vast variety of artists and mediums to see on the studio […]
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Join us to learn about our community’s beautiful history, as we celebrate 20 years of community building, growing, and teaching at the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden. Diana McCall, Garden Manager from 2007-2022, will share stories and wisdom while we walk through the space, appreciating the history and current success of the garden. Learn about […]
$20.00
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Break out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live on-the-glove raptor demonstrations, beginner bird walks, the hawk watch, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong […]
Included with Park admission
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Each year locals look forward to the annual Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 17 and Scouts Troop 17 barbecue dinner benefit, The event set for Saturday, September 21, 2024 offers tender juicy Western North Carolina smoked BBQ dinners with all the fixin’s. Take out dinners will be served behind the Riceville Fire Department and Community […]
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ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of […]
$35
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Join us for a special evening tour as we explore portions of Riverside Cemetery, piecing together fact and fiction by highlighting many of the folks that inspired various characters in Wolfe’s works, as well as a few other notable people in Asheville at that time. The tour will begin at the front gate of Riverside […]
$5
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FALL EQUINOX CELEBRATION: It is a day that shifts where the daylight gets shorter. It is time where the day and night are in equal length. We begin to find balance in our lives and in our bodies. A shift happens of blossoming plants and flowers will begin to wilt and the trees prepare to […]
$15 – $25
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ASAP’s annual Farm Tour is a chance to experience how food is grown and raised through guided tours, demonstrations, and tastings. The Farm Tour showcases the diversity of working farms in Western North Carolina, including vegetables, livestock, vineyards, orchards, flowers, fiber, and more! This is a family-friendly event and a great outing for visitors of […]
$35
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Asheville area rockhounds and mineral enthusiasts! We hope that you will join us at our annual potluck picnic at Lake Julian Park on Sept. 22nd! Whether you're just getting started learning about rock collecting or you're a certified gemologist, the Southern Appalachian Mineral Society welcomes you. Our annual potluck picnic is free and open to […]
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Tryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
$30
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Join the passionate gardeners and volunteers of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden on September 22nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for the garden’s 20th Anniversary Celebration! The evening will include an original play created and performed by community members; live music; a delicious dinner prepared by local restaurants and gardeners, and a cash bar. Tickets are […]
$40.00
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A creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
$11 – $12
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A creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
$11 – $12
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Please join us for the kick-off event in Asheville, North Carolina for the TRANS KIDS, OUR KIDS book tour! *Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth* is a new book that takes readers inside the movement for transgender youth, told through narratives that will open your […]
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Join us for an artful journey to the world’s most exciting art centers: Paris, New York, London, and Venice to virtually tour this year’s best museum exhibitions. Each artful journey will begin with a delightful morning drink and pastry from Recess Cafe in Black Mountain followed by an inspiring lecture and discussion with art historian […]
$25
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A creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
$11 – $12
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A creative spin on a classic tale — now with added bluegrass! Students will learn the true meaning of friendship in this treasured story of selfless love. Recommended for grades K–5. The Student Series is open to school groups, homeschoolers, community groups and families. Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. Reservations for […]
$11 – $12
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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, 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 punch […]
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Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a Candler-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Celebration, "A Wild Night for Wildlife: Ten Years of Saving Wild Lives and Counting!" The event will take place on Thursday, September 26, from 6:30-9:00 pm at The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage, located […]
$50 – $85
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This captivating Art Exhibit with over 80 pieces featured will showcase Nina Howard's artwork. A Haywood County resident, Nina Howard's modern abstract art show is in collaboration with Folkmoot to help raise funds for Folkmoot’s multi-cultural programs. The show will bring color (art) and Michael Fitzpatrick will imbue the painting demonstration with sound (cello) together […]
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Laugh out loud with season-opening stand-up Karen Morgan, who proudly hails from an era when rocks were pets, carpets were shag and bicycle seats were bananas. Stealing the spotlight — for once — from the boomers, zoomers and avocado-loving millennials, this Gen X comedian is here to show her “forgotten generation” some laughter and love, delivering […]
$45
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Tryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
$30
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Andras Jones performs at Citizen Vinyl on Thursday, September 26, 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show. $12 in advance / $15 at the door. ANDRAS JONES is an artist you may know for other reasons. His new album is called “Recognize, De-escalate & De-code.” These three words are Jones’s prescription for a time in […]
$12 – $15
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Our September Asheville gem show will have over 35 vendors with everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals & jewelry in the Southeast! Entering the show is always free and this is a fun family-friendly event. We are located only 15-minutes from Asheville in Swannanoa, NC. Food and drink are available daily. The […]
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Built on more than a decade’s worth of deep, original archival research, this exhibition will constitute a comprehensive new history of Black Mountain College. By focusing on the farm, the exhibition sidesteps the popular paradigm of approaching BMC through its famous faculty and students, and instead offers a new cast of characters, one that includes […]
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Join us for an Encore Screening of Genius! Based on A. Scott Berg's biography "Editor of Genius," the film "Genius" focuses on famed literary editor Maxwell Perkins (Colin Firth) and his friendship and working relationship with Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law). Join us here at the Memorial for a short discussion on the real people behind […]
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Join us the Final Friday of each month at LEAF Global Experience for Fuego Friday!! This is a Salsa Social complete with DJ Dance Party with DJ Haviken Hayes and Dance Lesson with Monika Guerra! 6-10 p.m., $15
$15
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Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Jason Salmon from NYC! Jason Salmon is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.” He’s headlined all over the […]
$18
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Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicesters own Clay Jones! Modelface Comedy brings you a fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we are featuring Zlata Cass from Greenville, SC! Zlata Cass grew up in Columbia, SC, […]
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Tryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
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The Arts Council of Henderson County presents the 65th annual Art on Main fine art / fine craft festival on September 28 & 29, 2024, 10-5pm both days, on Downtown Hendersonville, NC’s Main Street. Art on Main is a juried and judged fine art and fine craft show which brings high quality local and regional […]
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FALL FEST is here! 🍂 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28th 9am-5pm. We will have all sorts of fun fall things including… 🪴25% off your entire purchase. ☕️Hot chocolate 🍪Cookies 🍎Apple cider 🎃Mums and pumpkins 🍁Fall planters and color bowls 🍬Goodie bags for the kiddos 🤩 Win a $75 gift card to the farm […]
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Join us Saturday, September 28, 2024 for the 2nd Annual TreeTops Trail Race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina! This race offers a unique opportunity to explore the spectacular 10,000 acres of rolling hills and towering trees that make up this beautiful forest. Take on the 8.5 mile challenging trail race - […]
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Black Mountain's favorite annual chalk drawing contest is back! Chalk the Walk is a community-wide chalk event that takes place on a beautiful Saturday in downtown Black Mountain. Participants can register only for $5 to participate, and compete to win cash prizes in 4 different categories: elementary (ages 5-11), teen (ages 12-18), adult (over 18), […]
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Join in the celebration of the migration of our endangered Monarch Butterflies at the Mountain Monarch Festival! This event will feature an exciting lineup of events including: -Monarch Migration Programming -Monarch Tagging & Release -Monarch Hike -Food Trucks -Keynote Speaker -Native Plants -Local Vendor Booths -Local and Student Artists -Kid's Crafts & Activities -Face Painting […]
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Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]
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Tryon's Little Theater will present the Great American Trailer Park Musical September 19-22 and September 26-29. Evening performances will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. and Sunday matinees from 3-5 p.m. Performances will be held at the Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 Trade Street, Tryon, NC. Tickets for the show are $30. For information and tickets, […]
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Join us for an afternoon of folk music by The Rough & Tumble and special guest 5j Barrow along the French Broad River in Olivette! THE ROUGH & TUMBLE, a dynamic duo comprised of Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler, have been captivating audiences with their unique blend of dumpster-folk and thrift store-Americana for over a […]
$25
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Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country! This week we have James Harrod from Denver!! James Harrod is a comedian from Raleigh, NC currently based out of Denver, CO. He hosted a beloved weekly show for all types of freaks and weirdos at The Odd in […]
$15
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An evening of top professional entertainment, side-splitting laughter, free delicious hand-crafted food, and a cash bar on Monday September 30th from 6:00-8:00. The free event will be held at Citizen Vinyl (website: citizenvinyl.com) 14 O’Henry Avenue in downtown Asheville to kick off a fundraiser for the campy LIMESTONE GUMPTION: THE STAGE MUSICAL. The event is […]
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SAVE THE DATE! The FALL ONLINE Native Shrub & Plant Sale for Asheville, NC area opens on October 1st at 9 am. Give your yards and gardens a little local love with our Fall ONLINE Native Shrub & Plant Sale (with pick-ups in Asheville, NC). Choose from several native perennial species and shrubs, including azaleas, […]
$12 – $35
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TRUST IN THE BODY! It is important to Trust in the Body! It is important to listen, feel, and see what the Body is telling you. Your Body is a sacred vessel that needs tending to and if you don't tend to your Body and listen to what it is telling you then some serious […]
$15 – $25
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Join us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing journey. It involves the use of special soundscapes that mimic circadian rhythms and enable people to move effortlessly between different brain wave states. As a result, […]
$45
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Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders (CRC for ED) and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) are pleased to present the 2024 HEAL Conference. This program addresses disordered eating and eating disorders recovery by experts speaking on the most current research and practices. Licensed clinical counselors, mental health therapists, nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, dietitians, […]
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As we enter another fall season, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community, power, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in the exhibition, which feature the recurring motif of the table, both literal and metaphorical, use this common piece of furniture to signify a place where […]
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Enjoy a night of fun to benefit children in Henderson County If dancing and craft beer – and the opportunity to sample some fine bourbon - sound like fun, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ fundraiser Oct. 3 at Point Lookout Vineyards will get your toes to tapping. A Taste of the Vineyard, BBBS of Henderson County’s […]
$75
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The Asheville Museum of Science invites you to join us on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 at The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Company for a stellar evening of science, dinner, dancing, premier live music and silent auction! Featuring delicious dinner by Sage and Spice Catering and live music from the talented Queen Bee and the […]
$65 – $80
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Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Jared Kassebaum from Los Angeles! Jared Kassebaum is an LA-based comic whose first album, "The Better Jared”, hit #1 on iTunes in 2023 and can be heard played on SiriusXM. He performs nationally but is originally from Indiana, where […]
$15
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gilt (adjective) : covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold Artist Nikoli Shaver (@_ilokin) showcases his body of work which combines scientific illustration with the ornate – pairing the beauty of florals and the precision of man made objects. The collection features works in watercolor, gouache, epoxy, and gold leaf. On […] 
"Be Real" is an art exhibition dedicated to celebrating the beauty, intricacy, and precision of realism in art. Realism, with its attention to detail and commitment to portraying subjects as they truly appear, offers a window into the artist's meticulous observation and technical skill. This exhibition invites artists to submit works that capture the essence […]
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📱 Smartphone tickets ⚡ Instant access to your tickets ⏳ Duration: up to 2 hours 👉 Available in English Dive into Asheville's exclusive drag queen bar hop, "Beer Flight"! Picture this: sipping on the finest craft beers, wines, and sours with a side of belly laughs courtesy of the funniest drag queen in town
$77.00
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Stop by to meet the artists and enjoy some light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public! "Be Real" is an art exhibition dedicated to celebrating the beauty, intricacy, and precision of realism in art. Realism, with its attention to detail and commitment to portraying subjects as they truly appear, offers a […]
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Join us at the Woodfin YMCA on the first Thursday of the month for this community group that focuses on positive psychology and practical guidance to help cultivate joy, friendships, and relationships! This group is open to all and free.
Free
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Wayne Caldwell will visit City Lights on Friday, October 4th at 6:00pm to read from his new poetry collection, River Road. River Road is a collection of narrative poems in the voice of Susan McFalls, writing from her new home in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Wayne Caldwell, author of Cataloochee, returns to North Carolina’s […]
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Asheville Plays is eeeek!cited to announce the 12th annual Haunted Trail; Asheville's only family friendly haunt! This event is ideal for Halloween lovers of all ages, 3-12 being the suggested age range. The Adventure Center of Asheville is the host of this one of a kind live outdoor theatrical experience where guests are promised an […] |
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The Kenilworth Artists Association will host its 19th annual Fall Art Studio Tour Oct. 5-6. Artists living and creating art in historic Kenilworth will open their studios for visitors to see and purchase their work. Expect unique works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, encaustic, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, glass, fiber, woodcraft, mixed-media, illustration, photography, paper and […]
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The InterBeing Festival takes place at Samasati Sanctuary, a beautiful 10-acre retreat center in Weaverville, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Most festivals are about the music, the food and the fun… the InterBeing Festival includes all of that, but the focus is on meaning and connection. Individuals from all walks of life are invited to […]
$35
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Join us at the Reuter Family YMCA where WildHawk Physical Therapy will be hosting this free, interactive workshop! Attendees will leave with a personalized approach to keep their shoulders injury-free. This event is free and open to everyone.
Free
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Create a wearable garden! Learn to build millefiori petal and leaf canes in polymer clay. Beginning with basic color blending, we will learn to create canes using bulls eyes, stacks and clay wraps. Beginners welcome. Class taught by Barbara A. McGuire. Students must provide clay, (2 white, 1 black, 1 pearl) Basic tools provided. All […]
$60
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Hot Springs Art Trail is a celebration and promotion of the talents, works, and creativity of the many local artists in the Hot Springs area and Madison County. Visitors and residents are invited to walk the self-guided “trail”, see artworks, and meet artists. FREE & family-friendly. 11AM Trailhead Kickoff at Gallery339 / Refreshments / Live […]
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Andrew K. Clark and Nathan Ballingrud will visit City Lights Bookstore on Saturday, October 5th at 3:00pm to share their new books, Where Dark Things Grow and Crypt of the Moon Spider. “If you’re a fan of magical realism and Appalachian Gothic, Andrew K. Clark's Where Dark Things Grow is a must-read—a high and haunting […] |
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España! October 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm The Brevard Philharmonic's 2024-25 season begins with flair! Three different composers capture the essence of Spain: Emmanuel Chabrier’s rhapsodic España opens the program, Nicolai Rimsky-Korasakov’s Capriccio espagñol is an exciting showcase for the orchestra, and Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole features the brilliant SooBean Lee, violin. Fantástico! Lalo's Symphonie […]
$13 – $43
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The Kittredge Arts Center proudly presents acclaimed singer-songwriter/vocalist/classical guitarist Laura Boswell for a special duo concert with multi-instrumentalist Jason DeCristofaro (marimba, piano, percussion). The concert will be held in the Williams Recital Hall at the Kittredge Arts Center at Warren Wilson College, Sunday October 7 from 5 PM to 7 PM. Alternate site is Kittredge […]
$16
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Drumming Bird and BAERD's co-headlining tour graces the Citizen Vinyl stage on Sunday, October 6. 8 p.m. show, 7 p.m. doors. $15 in advance / $18 at the door. Drumming Bird is the main vehicle of singer-songwriter Austin Sawyer. The 24-year-old has been writing and performing music as Drumming Bird for over 8 years, meticulously […]
$15 – $18
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