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. (To Note: We are currently having issues with our submission page, but it should be fixed soon. If your event is taking place before October 12, 2026, please email your event information and image to the address below.)

 

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.

 

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Please allow up to 5 days for your event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Darko Butorac, conductor Jakob Aumiller, piano What does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding […]

  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Fellowship

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Darko Butorac, conductor Jakob Aumiller, piano What does genius look like? Often it looks like community. Brahms crafted his exuberant First Piano Concerto through years of collaboration with close friends and mentors, including Clara Schumann who inspired the concerto’s dreamy second movement. Beethoven’s relentless Seventh Symphony — a personal favorite of his with its unyielding […]

  • Piano Recital: Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin and more with Adam Golka

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Described as having “brilliant technique and real emotional depth” by the Washington Post, Adam Golka joins the Asheville Symphony for a solo recital program featuring works by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin and Schoenberg. Golka leads a rich artistic life as orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, recording artist, pedagogue, and innovator. A first-generation American, born to Polish […]

    $45
  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 7: Unbroken

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Adam Golka, piano The Asheville Symphony's season finale opens with RAINN, a newly commissioned work by Karena Ingram, whose music is celebrated for its vivid textures. Mozart’s twenty-third piano concerto follows, balancing sophistication with elegance. Finally, Shostakovich’s striking Tenth emerges from darkness into light; searing drama gives […]

  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Two performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic shorelines, ruined castles, and […]

  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 4: Scottish

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Two performances: 2pm and 8pm James Lowe, guest conductor Geneva Lewis, violin Three composers paint a vivid portrait of rugged Caledonia: Scottish composer Aileen Sweeney’s Glisk captures moments of fleeting light breaking through ever-present clouds, Bruch’s spirited fantasy for violin reshapes traditional folk melodies, and Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony brings the dramatic shorelines, ruined castles, and […]

  • Asheville Symphony: Handel’s Messiah

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season with the might and emotional weight of Handel’s iconic Messiah. One of our biggest performances of the season, the Asheville Symphony Chorus shares the stage with four incredible soloists and your Asheville Symphony. Darko Butorac, conductor Jessica Beebe, soprano Clifton Massey, countertenor Jacob Perry, tenor Kenneth Overton, bass Asheville Symphony Chorus

  • Asheville Symphony Masterworks 3: Renegade

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Darko Butorac, conductor Elinor Frey, cello Discover the defiant (and devilish) spirit of four Classical revolutionaries. Boccherini and Haydn explore their dark sides, bringing new depth to their work. C.P.E. Bach challenges aristocratic tastes and elevates the cello to new heights, while Stravinsky resurrects the Classical style through a bold 20th-century lens. Boccherini: Symphony No. […]

  • Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Academy For The Arts is hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser featuring three local bands including Cast Iron Bluegrass, New Found Gap, and Hightop Mountain Harmony. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20 for the meal and the performance. Academy For The Arts is non-profit organization that is dedicated […]

    $20
  • PERFORMANCE: Asheville Symphony – Masterworks Concert (Convergence)

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    PERFORMANCE: Asheville Symphony – Masterworks Concert (Convergence) Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at 2pm AND 8 pm Live at First Baptist Church of Asheville {5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC 28801} TICKETS – Seats range from $20 to $85 depending on location The Asheville Symphony will present a performance celebrating the history of Black Mountain College. The […]

    $20 – $85
  • The Real Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theology for Faith In Times of Crisis

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was a beloved pastor and theologian whose work has blessed countless people around the world. Christians especially have cherished his practical theology, approachable writing style, and prophetic vision. This Epiphany chapel study will engage Bonhoeffer’s works to help us learn how to be faithful in times of political and social upheaval.

  • Many Moods of Christmas

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    Experience the magic of Christmas with The Many Moods of Christmas Concert! This joyous concert is our gift to the community and the perfect way to celebrate the season. Sunday, December 22 7:00 PM First Baptist Church of Asheville Performers include: • The First Baptist Church of Asheville Adult Choir • The Asheville Symphony Orchestra […]

    Free
  • Asheville Nativity Exhibition “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”

    First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

    “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World” First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St, downtown Asheville Free Admission Over 250 Nativity sets from more than seventy countries will be on display December 6-15, 2024 Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sundays: 12:00 p.m. […]

    Free