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.

 

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  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Intermediate Block Printing: Create Your own Gift Wrap

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    This is a TWO SESSION Workshop. Attendees will need to attend BOTH sessions. Session 1: Friday December 11th, 6pm-8pm. Session 2: Wednesday December 16th, 6pm-8pm Carve, ink, and print your way through this two-session deep dive into linoleum block printing. In the first session, you'll learn the full arc of block carving — from composition […]

    $55
  • The Misfit Improv Comedy Show

    NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

    Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

    $18
  • Chatham County Line: “Winter Wilder” Holiday Tour 2026

    The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

    Chatham County Line marks its 20-year holiday touring tradition with a set of original songs spanning ten albums, followed by AM Gold covers that inspired the band to pick up instruments. Special guests will be announced in November. All ages; partially seated, with seated and standing ticket options. Doors open at 7 PM.

    $25.60
  • The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]

    $15 – $20
  • Mingle and Jingle: Holiday Craft Market

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

    Join us for our annual Holiday Mingle & Jingle: Holiday Craft Market at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC! We’ll have local vendors set up selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts just in time for holiday gift-giving. Be sure to grab a bite from our in-house Taqueria and a drink from the bar as you […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Makerspace

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

    Free for Members or included with Museum admission. Registration is not required.
  • Welding: DIY Wall Shelf Brackets

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    In this workshop, participants will each make a pair of wall shelf brackets for mounting a wooden shelf to the wall. Expect to practice an array of metalworking skills including: -Measuring and cutting steel -Drilling and countersinking holes -Bending curved root designs with round rod -Welding and grinding to clean up welds. -Forge welding for […]

    $125
  • Candlelight Christmas Tours

    Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville

    With the holidays just around the corner, experience the season at a local historic treasure. Historic Johnson Farm will be hosting a number of Christmas tours throughout December. For those looking for an evening experience, Candlelight Christmas tours will be offered on Saturday, December 12. There will be four tours offered: 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, and […]

    $15 – $20
  • Exhibition on Screen | Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Two hundred years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh artworks, the National Gallery, London is hosting the United Kingdom’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to […]

    $12 – $15
  • Spirited Improv Holiday Performance: “PLAYformance”

    Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Ashevill, NC

    You're Invited! We invite you into our heart-centered audience for a Holiday Spirited Improv performance-- a PLAYformance. What to Expect: Join us in the transformational playspace of the heart. All audience members are asked to bring their full presence, and be open to receive from the collective experience. You choose whether you want to stay […]

    $10 – $50
  • The 2026 Christmas YARN Ball

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

    STANDING ROOM ONLY YARN You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and in the studio, truth and fiction”,singer/songwriter Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt for consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from what comes through […]

    $29.60
  • The 2026 Christmas YARN Ball

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

    The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present The 2026 Christmas YARN Ball All Ages • Standing Room Only Schedule: Doors 7:00 pm • Show 8:00 pm Featuring: YARN You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and […]

    $27.66
  • The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Join us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]

    $15 – $20
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Intermediate Block Printing: Create Your own Gift Wrap

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    This is a TWO SESSION Workshop. Attendees will need to attend BOTH sessions. Session 1: Friday December 11th, 6pm-8pm. Session 2: Wednesday December 16th, 6pm-8pm Carve, ink, and print your way through this two-session deep dive into linoleum block printing. In the first session, you'll learn the full arc of block carving — from composition […]

    $55
  • Golden Folk Sessions

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

    6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a […]

    $15.30
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Third Thursday | Featuring Jason DeCristofaro Jazz Trio

    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 live music from the Jason DeCristofaro Jazz Trio featuring Jason DeCristofaro (vibraphone), Kevin Kehrberg (bass) and Andy Applegate (drums). For this performance, the trio will be performing special Christmas and […]

    Free for Members or included with Museum admission
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • The Misfit Improv Long-Form Comedy Show

    NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

    Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.

    $18
  • 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 art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]

    $15 – $20
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • 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, featuring the Asheville Symphony Chorus, four incredible soloists, and your Asheville Symphony. Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Jessica Beebe, soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, alto Ben Gulley, tenor Sam Dhobhany, bass The Asheville Symphony Chorus

    $25 – $85
  • 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, featuring the Asheville Symphony Chorus, four incredible soloists, and your Asheville Symphony. Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Jessica Beebe, soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, alto Ben Gulley, tenor Sam Dhobhany, bass The Asheville Symphony Chorus

    $25 – $85
  • Burlesque Brunch

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

    -SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase […]

    $21.88
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Candler Rice ~ Debut EP Release Show

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

    Standing Room Only Candler Rice is a Nashville keyboardist, guitarist, and backup vocalist for rising country/folk stars like Adam Church, Nathan Cox, Bailey Marie, Jordan Rainer, and more! Rice has helped shape the sound behind sold-out shows and major festivals across the country; including a standout 2022 tour with country superstar Luke Combs.”

    $23.65
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]

    Free
  • Exhibition on Screen | Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Two hundred years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh artworks, the National Gallery, London is hosting the United Kingdom’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to […]

    $12 – $15
  • Stevie Tombstone, Dylan Walshe, and Jade Moore

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

    SEATED SHOW Stevie Tombstone, Dylan Walshe, and Jade Moore Stevie Tombstone’s saga canopies like a rock n’ roll oak, the kind with wild, ever-searching roots that tangle and gnarl above the earth. Career-wise, his box set would be monstrous, a cornucopia of lost highway narratives hauled from Georgia to Texas to California to New York […]

    $17.66