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].

Hammered Wide Band Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

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 by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]

$120.00

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Haunted Doll Edition at Ginger’s Revenge

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, […]

$1 – $34

A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 pm. This year’s lineup (Andy Russell, Christine Phillips Westfeldt, Dada Maheshvarananda, Larry Pearlman, Nancy Reeder, Naomi Faw, and Pepper Ellis-Hagebak) promises an unforgettable night of […]

$22

Karla Bonoff

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

Sat, Nov 1 • 8 pm One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare, moving, and transformative—showcase a voice that works timeless magic and continues to captivate audiences around the world. “Her voice is perfection.” —Huffington Post “Like hearing from […]

Hell Hounds: Dark and Dirty Comedy at The Hound

The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! Hell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Arrive early for dinner from the Hound ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm Tickets $15 advance, […]

$18

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]

Free

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive NOV 3rd and 4th

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This Intensive 16 hour 2 day workshop will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, bezel setting, textures, […]

$499.00

Riveting Sterling Ring

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your piece is complete. You'll use a variety of common metalsmithing tools including a torch, rolling mill, and more! Choose from 4 textures: Hammered/ Striped/Boho/Smooth All […]

$120.00

Soluna String Quartet in Concert

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

The Soluna String Quartet is a dynamic new ensemble composed of violinists Mariya Potapova, Jonathan Urizar, violist Cameron Rehberg, and cellist Ashlee Booth. They perform regularly across the region with ensembles such as the Asheville and Greenville Symphonies, among others, and for various performances in many different chamber music settings. Soluna is committed to performing […]

$25

Appalachian Foodways Tour

Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville

Join us on Saturday, November 8th for an exploration of Appalachian foodways in the 1800s! Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving by learning more about Western North Carolina’s food history and culture with snacks and cooking demonstrations along the way. You will even receive some historic recipes to take home and try for yourself! Food […]

$10.70

ThanksLiving Potluck with Gene Baur at Animal Haven of Asheville

Animal Haven of Asheville 65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd, Asheville, United States

Celebrate compassion and community at our 4th annual ThanksLiving event! Bring a vegan dish to share, enjoy a peaceful afternoon with our 70+ rescued animals, and hear from special guest Gene Baur, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and renowned animal advocate. Schedule: 11-1: Potluck | 1-2:30: Animal visits | 2:30-4:30: Gene Baur presentation & Q&A 🎟️ […]

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

Anchoring Trust, Surrender & Faith: A Ceremony of Cacao and Sound

Join Stephanie Graves of The Conscious Crew and astrologer & sound healer David Heiss for a heart-centered evening of cacao, sound healing, and astrology. This sacred gathering will be held during Scorpio season, a time of transformation, release, and renewal. Together, we will: 🌿 Honor grief and release what has passed 🌿 Awaken the heart […]

$25 – $50

PERFORMANCE: Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi A Performance by Jennie MaryTai Liu Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Jennie MaryTai Liu’s Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi, a dance performance created with […]

$15

Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville

Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

$27

Jazz Is for Everyone – Swing: Always on Time

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Nov 9 • 3 pm | 60 minutes Swing is more than a rhythm—it’s a manifesto. From the lean precision of Count Basie to the buoyant lift of Fletcher Henderson, the world-weary elegance of Billie Holiday to the dazzling joy of Ella […]

Brevard Philharmonic presents Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1

Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Brevard Philharmonic presents rising star pianist Chaeyoung Park in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto in B-Flat Minor, one of the most beloved works in the repertoire. The program also includes Tchaikovsky’s regal Festival Coronation March and Borodin’s colorful music from Prince Igor. It’s an afternoon to experience extraordinary talent and unforgettable music on the stage of the […]

$15 – $47

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]

Free

Creating a Sustainable Native Landscape

OLLI at UNC Asheville - Reuter Center One University Heights, Asheville

Plant ecologist Lisa K. Wagner presents images and information to power your winter dreams of a native plant garden. By introducing a diversity of plants and focusing on species that support a wide range of wildlife, your landscape can become not only sustainable, but attractive and easily maintained. Learn how to choose plants that naturally […]

Free

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts 733 Riverside Dr., Boone, NC, United States

Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience […]

$1 – $100

When We Were Queens… Murielle Elizéon and Shana Tucker

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Acclaimed Durham-based cellist Shana Tucker and Saxapahaw-based French choreographer Murielle Elizéon (co-creator of Culture Mill) present When We were Queens…, a powerful multidisciplinary performance presented as a diptych—two solos in conversation. "When We were Queens… is shaped as a ritual to call the ancestors. It is the whispering of a spell. It is an attempt […]

$15

Antidote Comedy featuring Trey Galyon

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC's Trey Galyon on the rooftop bar at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. […]

$15

Chopin: Master of the Modern Piano

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Experience the artistry of William Yang, the 2025 National Chopin Piano Competition first prize winner, in an intimate all-Chopin recital at Brevard Music Center’s Parker Concert Hall. Hailed for his expressive power and technical brilliance, Yang brings new life to the works of one of history’s most beloved composers. Presented in partnership with the Chopin […]

Toe River Arts Studio Tour

Mitchell and Yancey Counties, NC 269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine, NC, United States

SEMI-ANNUAL TOE RIVER ARTS STUDIO TOUR November 14-16, 2025, 10am to 5pm. Tour art studios of 100+ artists in Yancey & Mitchell counties—one of the most significant concentrations of skilled craftspeople in the country. Go to toeriverarts.org for more info.

Free

Under the Stars

Company Event Center | 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200 12 Old Charlotte Highway, suite 200, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Us for Our 11th Annual Fundraiser – Friday Nov. 14th! At the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) stars reflect an important message, especially after a year of community resilience post-Helene. While we might exist in different orbits, we all play an integral part of connecting for a bigger picture. Under the Stars is our […]

$75

Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque

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

Fri, Nov 14 • 7 pm In bursts of vivid color, acrobats expertly execute gravity-defying moves to the exhilarating beat of live music—somersaulting in sync with the percussive rhythms of Afro-Jazz. Truly a circus experience like no other, this production vibrates with energy—showcasing the strength, agility, youth and artistry of African culture. Spotlight on Cirque […]

Toe River Arts Studio Tour

Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty to the world by sharing their craft. All of the artists featured have a fascinating story, interesting background, and their own “Journey of the Arts.” […]

Caribbean Cowboys

Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville

Steve Weams & The CARIBBEAN COWBOYS BAND have been entertaining audiences for over 34 years. They play primarily in Western North Carolina but have traveled from Key West, Florida to New York City & through the British Virgin Islands. The CCB perform a wide variety of music - from Jimmy Buffett to other troubadours such […]

$20

Modelface Comedy presents Gluten-Free Comedy

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and all your local favorites! This Saturday we have Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger's Revenge. Enjoy a cold pint of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating

$18

LOOM Imports + Fields Outfitting Collaboration Launch Party

80 N LEXINGTON AVE ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 80 N LEXINGTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC

LOOM Imports + Fields Outfitting Collaboration Launch Party Featuring our latest custom jackets handmade in Argentina, Mexico & Asheville Hosted at Yewo Collective SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 11AM-6PM 80 N LEXINGTON AVE ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

Free

Slice Comedy Standup Picture Show

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Standup Comedy Picture Show with headliner Petey Smith McDowell Comics on the show do standup with slide show pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you in your seats figuring out what you just looked at! Thursday November 20, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ […]

$17

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their […]

$15

Buncombe Turnpike in Concert

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Buncombe Turnpike is a long-time staple in the Asheville bluegrass scene. Their sets are made up of primarily hand-crafted original songs, but the band also plays a variety of other heartfelt tunes ranging from traditional and contemporary bluegrass. With their crowd-pleasing demeanor, seasoned musicianship, and powerful vocals the band has made a name for themselves […]

$20

Tuatha Dea

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Hendersonville Theatre welcomes back one of the top 10 Celtic bands in the United States, Tuatha Dea, for our Hometown Sound Music Series finale! Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable experience born of a family drum circle that will draw you into the music! Tuatha Dea is a progressive Americana band with a Rock edge, […]

$38.00