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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Please allow up to 5 days for your event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.
Events
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Drop-In Jewelry Making!
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleCreate Something You’ll Love in Downtown Asheville Looking for a fun, creative experience in Asheville? Drop in to Ignite Jewelry Studios and make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! Choose from a selection of pre-created projects, then make it your own with different stamps, textures, and finishing touches, all while learning basic jewelry-making techniques in […]
$25.00 -
David Wilcox Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesALL AGES FULLY SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLEDAVID WILCOX There are songwriters who chronicle life, and then there’s David Wilcox—an artist who metabolizes it. He has long been a quiet force in American folk music; a musician’s musician, a writer’s writer, and a seeker whose gift lies in making the personal […]
$35.90 -
Pebble Stacker Silver Rings Workshop
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on metalsmithing experience where you’ll create a set of three rings in sterling silver! Your skilled instructor will guide you through each step of the process, from shaping and forming your rings to torch soldering and finishing. You’ll leave with a complete set of custom-sized rings that […]
$125.00 -
Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! One of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process, including measuring, shaping, soldering with a torch, hammering, and […]
$120.00 -
Don’t Tell Comedy South Slope Asheville
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food 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 Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can […]
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Talking Turkeys: Fully Stuffed Comedy
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a very full comedy showcase!! Gobble Gobble A gaggle of Asheville's best comedians are talking turkey in the RAD. After a long weekend of leftovers and too much family come laugh it up with us […]
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An Evening With Ellis Paul
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleSinger-songwriter and guitarist Ellis Paul presents an evening of folk music and storytelling. His songs pair vivid characters and observational lyrics with contemporary Americana, drawing on a catalogue that includes 55, The Storyteller’s Suitcase and Chasing Beauty. All ages; seated show with limited premium seating in the first three rows. Doors open at 7 PM.
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Daytime Christmas Tours at Historic Johnson Farm
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road, HendersonvilleWith 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. On weekdays from December 1 through 18, the farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each day. While drop-ins are allowed, those […]
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Project HNG Winter Benefit
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleProject HNG, a Fairview farm and equine nonprofit, is hosting its first Winter Benefit on Giving Tuesday, December 1, at the Wicked Weed Funkatorium. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner by Chef Ashleigh Shanti and a live auction, with every dollar going to camp scholarships. Project HNG awards more than $40,000 in scholarships each summer, […]
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“Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” at NC Stage
North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, AshevilleJacob Marley is dead — and things are about to get worse. Shackled, miserable, and tormented by a hell-sprite who is far too enthusiastic about his work, Marley faces an eternity of exactly what he deserves. Unless, of course, he can do something about Ebenezer Scrooge. In this re-imagining of the classic Christmas Carol story, […]
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Drop-In Jewelry Making + Ornament Stamping 11-4
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleDROP-IN JEWELRY MAKING & COPPER ORNAMENT STAMPING Create Something You’ll Love in Downtown Asheville Looking for a fun, creative experience in Asheville? Drop in to Ignite Jewelry Studios and make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or stamp a copper ornament and/or turn them into earrings. Choose from a selection of pre-created projects, then make […]
$25.00 -
Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleJoin 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, queer 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 […]
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Deck the Trees — Making Spirits Bright
Deck the Trees will be Making Spirits Bright across the Swannanoa Valley December 3, 2026 - January 1, 2027! Now in its 16th year, Deck the Trees is an annual Christmas fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, helping neighbors in need to keep their homes warm during winter. Visitors can drop […]
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Deck the Trees
peri social house 406 W State Street, Black MountainDeck the Trees will be Making Spirits Bright across the Swannanoa Valley December 3, 2026 - January 1, 2027! Now in its 16th year, Deck the Trees is an annual Christmas fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, helping neighbors in need to keep their homes warm during winter. Visitors can drop […]
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Drop-In Jewelry Making + Ornament Stamping 11-4
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleDROP-IN JEWELRY MAKING & COPPER ORNAMENT STAMPING Create Something You’ll Love in Downtown Asheville Looking for a fun, creative experience in Asheville? Drop in to Ignite Jewelry Studios and make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or stamp a copper ornament and/or turn them into earrings. Choose from a selection of pre-created projects, then make […]
$25.00 -
Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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PERFORMANCE: Nicole Mitchell + Joe Westerlund
Join us for an evening performance at BMCM+AC by internationally acclaimed flutist Nicole Mitchell + visionary percussionist Joe Westerlund.
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Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! One of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process, including measuring, shaping, soldering with a torch, hammering, and […]
$120.00 -
GALLERY WALK – SAM MOORE, WOOD CARVING ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year. Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers to embark on a captivating journey through his work. He achieves this by harnessing the power of strong contrasts, intricate textures, and graceful movements. In […]
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Ignite’s Holiday Soirée + First Friday!
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us for Ignite’s combined First Friday, Holiday Party, and Jeweler’s Social all rolled into one fun evening in downtown Asheville! Choose from a special selection of brass charms and stamp your own unique design starting at $15. Plus we’ll have our Copper Ornament stamping selection to choose from and personalize, perfect for holiday gifting. […]
$15.00 -
Modelface Comedy at the Funk: Mandee McKelvey
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Mandee McKelvey from Louisville! Mandee McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillist, and it's not hard to see why. As one of the midwest's most acclaimed stand-up comedians, her […]
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Southern Culture on the Skids
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., AshevilleSTANDING ROOM ONLY SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken […]
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Land O’Sky Christmas Bazaar in Hendersonville
First Congregational Church - Hendersonville 1735 5th Ae. W., Hendersonville, NCLocals know the best places to shop, and for years the Land O’ Sky Garden Club’s annual Christmas Bazaar has offered the best in fresh greenery and gifts. Proceeds from this one-day-only sale return to our community, funding gardens, scholarships, and programs right here in Henderson County. This year we will be located at Hendersonville’s […]
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The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleStep into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]
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Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleBack by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 silver stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You'll finish the rings with a custom […]
$125.00 -
Pattern Sew-Along: Make Your Own Crescent Bag
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleMake a crossbody crescent bag! In this four hour class you will gain the confidence to sew from a pattern with the goal of walking away with your very own crescent Baggu-dupe. With hands-on instruction and support, participants will follow a provided sewing pattern, learn the ins and outs of bag construction, and level up […]
$100 -
38th Annual Appalachian Potters Market
McDowell High School 600 McDowell High Dr, Marion, NC, United StatesJoin us for the 38th Annual Appalachian Potters Market at McDowell High School on Saturday December 5th 2026 from 10 to 4pm! More information, including the full list of Potters, available at mcdowellarts.org/apm Saturday December 6th from 10 to 4pm McDowell High School 600 Mcdowell High Dr, Marion, NC 28752 828-652-8610 Admission is $5 for […]
$5.00 -
Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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FREE TO CREATE: AN INTRODUCTION TO INTUITIVE PAINTING with Pamela Cisneros
310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NCWhat would it feel like to create with no rules, no critique, and no pressure to make something “good”? In this beginner-friendly half-day class, you’ll explore intuitive process painting as a way to reconnect with your natural creativity, quiet the inner critic, and experience the simple joy of creating freely. This is not a class […]
$155.00 -
Adult Studio: English Paper Piecing
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleNo sewing machine, no problem. Long before home machines were prevalent, this straightforward hand sewing method uses two simple stitches to utilize precious fabric scraps into hexagonal quilt tops. In this three hour workshop, you will learn the techniques and methods brought over from early English settlers that are still used today. All materials provided. […]
$75 -
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! One of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process, including measuring, shaping, soldering with a torch, hammering, and […]
$120.00 -
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Winter Witches Edition
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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, […]
$18
