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].
Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College Exhibit
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, AshevilleBlack 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 […]
Wistfulness & Whimsy Art Exhibit
Toe River Arts Mitchell and Yancey CountiesSolo Art Exhibit of Burnsville Artist, Melissa L. Flattery, Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine, Owen Gallery, October 25-December 13, 2025. Reception November 14, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Deck the Trees
peri social house 406 West State Street, Black MountainMark your calendars — December 5, 2025, through January 5, 2026 — the beloved Deck the Trees holiday tradition is back, bigger and brighter than ever! Now celebrating 15 years, […]
New Glass Studio in Old Fort
Arrowhead Gallery and Studios 77 Catawba Ave.,, Old FortArrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort, NC, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln, cutting room, […]
Enamel a Silver Charm
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleSpend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the […]
Ornament Tree in the Stairway Gallery
Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, AshevilleHandmade, one-of-a-kind ornaments adorn a ten-foot tall wire tree in the Stairway Gallery at Trackside Studios. Ornaments are a great gift for oneself, friends and family, workplace gift exchanges, and […]
Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards
Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCStep into the magic of the season at the Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards - the destination for ice skating in Asheville, NC. Glide across our real, outdoor ice […]
Drop In Simply Charmed and Copper Ornament Making
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and […]
BMCA Holiday Pottery Market
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain"Celebrate the season with handcrafted beauty at BMCA’s annual Holiday Pottery Market! Discover an extraordinary collection of one-of-a-kind ceramics made by 14 talented local potters, all members of the BMCA […]
Woven Word Retreat
House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, RutherfordtonJoin us for the Woven Word Retreat – a cozy bohemian winter writing retreat for women nestled in the tranquil beauty of House Boheme. This is a transformative, creative, all-inclusive […]
Woven Word: A Winter Retreat for Story, Soul, and Stillness
House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, RutherfordtonJoin local writer, Yoga Nidra facilitator, and Reiki Master teacher, Kate Wargo, for the Woven Word Retreat – a cozy bohemian winter writing retreat for women nestled in the tranquil […]
Bullington Gardens Holiday Market
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, HendersonvilleJoin the Bullington Elves for our annual Holiday Market! Shop for handmade crafts, gifts, Bullington honey, gorgeous greenery, wreaths, and so much more.
Holly Jolly Christmas Markets
The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain3rd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market Series at White Horse Black Mountain The holiday season in Black Mountain shines a little brighter each year, and the 3rd Annual Holly Jolly […]
Art Place Gallery – Opening Reception
The Art Place Gallery in downtown Hendersonville NC holds an opening reception for its monthly exhibits on the first Friday of every month. December's reception features "Wonder," an exhibition of […]
Don’t Tell Comedy Downtown Asheville
RADA Outpost 24 North Lexington Avenue, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food permitted.. BYOB This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About […]
Juniper Bends December Reading
Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, AshevilleThe next Juniper Bends reading is set for Friday, December 5, at Story Parlor. Readers are: RK Faulk, Lindsey Pharr, Brinn Langdale, and Alli Marshall, with music by special guest […]
The Comedy Zone: Helen Hong
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & Sat, Dec 5 & 6 • 8 pm Helen Hong, a fan favorite on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me and host of Go Fact Yourself, has acted […]