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].

Don’t Tell Comedy Downtown Asheville

RADA Outpost 24 North Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Show 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 Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise […]

$27

Juniper Bends December Reading

Story Parlor 227 Haywood Road, Asheville

The 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 MAR. The theme for the evening is Metamorphosis and Transformation. 
Doors at 7 p.m. and show at 7:30. Seating is limited so grab your tickets […]

$18

The Comedy Zone: Helen Hong

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

Fri & 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 on Never Have I Ever, Silicon Valley, and The Thundermans. Her stand-up special Well Hong streams on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. The Comedy Zone: […]

Holly Jolly Christmas Markets

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

3rd 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 Holiday Market Series at White Horse Black Mountain is one of the highlights of the season. Shoppers are invited to browse handcrafted treasures, seasonal treats, […]

The Big Crafty

Harrah's Cherokee Center-Asheville 87 Haywood Street, Asheville

The Big Crafty is back! Join us Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. Noon to 6 p.m. both days. $10 admission on Saturday; Sunday is free. The Big Crafty is a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance at the heart of Asheville, NC. We believe in supporting creative venturers by […]

$10

What’s Shaking Music presents: Jingle Bell Jam

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville

We’re bringing the Jingle Bell Jam back to The Mule on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3-4pm. Join us holiday cheer for cool kids of all ages … fave festive songs, special guests, drums and bells for all, sing-alongs, food truck + tasty beverages from Devil's Foot. Wear your silliest holiday sweater. Tell your friends and […]

Free

BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday, 1st Performance

First Baptist Church Weaverville 63 N Main St., Weaverville

BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s 26th annual holiday celebration fosters a joyful spirit for all. The Blue Ridge Orchestra rings in the winter season with BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday—two festive performances featuring chamber and orchestral works by British composers Handel, Walton, Coleridge-Taylor, Holst, and more, followed by beloved […]

$20

The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, […]

$5 – $65

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Winter Witches Edition

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

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger's Revenge! Winter Witches Edition 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 […]

$18

Tuatha Dea

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Tuatha Dea combines primal rhythms, melodic and ethereal ballads, and screaming guitar riffs with an Appalachian/Celtic vibe. Born of a family drum circle, they deliver an authentic tribal and clannish feel that not only draws the audience into the music but also into the moment and clan as well. Their rhythmic groove and interaction naturally […]

Free

The Comedy Zone: Helen Hong

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

Fri & 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 on Never Have I Ever, Silicon Valley, and The Thundermans. Her stand-up special Well Hong streams on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. The Comedy Zone: […]

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, […]

$15

Wild Souls Authentic Movement

Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress and celebrate community. Show up 10 mins early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle and journal! Location: Brevard, NC. […]

$20 – $25

BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday, 2nd Performance

Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church 101 Chapel Lane, Swannanoa

BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s 26th annual holiday celebration fosters a joyful spirit for all. The Blue Ridge Orchestra rings in the winter season with BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday—two festive performances featuring chamber and orchestral works by British composers Handel, Walton, Coleridge-Taylor, Holst, and more, followed by beloved […]

$20

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

Monster Comedy Jam at RAD Brewing

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!! Modelface Comedy brings you the Monster Comedy Jam in the RAD Comedy Basement! Your favorite Asheville comics are revving their engines and ready to crush! This month we have an extra special secret guest! Hosted by Jason Reel ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $12

$12

Handel’s Messiah

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Celebrate the season with a stirring performance of Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved works in all of classical music. From its triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus to its deeply moving arias, this masterpiece has inspired audiences for generations. Experience the joy and majesty of this holiday tradition in Brevard Music Center’s Parker Concert Hall, an […]

MAC ARNOLD | Nothin’ But the Blues | Blues Society All-Star Jam

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

A powerhouse of blues is stepping into the spotlight—this week’s Nothing But Blues Jam welcomes the legendary Mac Arnold for a night you’ll be talking about long after the last note fades. This electrifying event happens every Tuesday night! Bill and Peggy will rotate as hosts, generally every other week, and will kick off the […]

Free

Spirited Improv Performance

Center for Conscious Living & Dying 82 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa

What happens when a room full of humans walk on stage with no script… and only Love guiding the moment? Come witness the magic of a Spirited Improv Performance. A Spirited Improv performance is unlike anything you’ve ever witnessed. More than entertainment, Spirited Improv is an enlivening emergent experience of collective creativity. It’s an improvisational […]

pay what you can

FILM SCREENING: Taking Venice (2024)

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

This 2024 documentary tells the story of the 1964 Venice Biennale. A cast of influential figures—Alice Denney, Washington insider; Alan Solomon, ambitious curator; and Leo Castelli, a powerful New York art dealer—embark on a daring plan to make American artist Robert Rauschenberg the winner of the Grand Prize. Their deft maneuvers leave the international press […]

Free

Random Act Productions Presents “A Christmas Carol” at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Join us at NC Stage for Random Act Productions' "A Christmas Carol: A Play With Music" December 11th - December 21st Experience Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL the way it was intended. From 1853 to 1870, Dickens gave public readings of his story, touring America and Great Britain — even going so far as to […]

$10

Modelface Comedy presents Sean Patton

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Sean Patton at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!! Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and […]

$25

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

In celebration of its 24th anniversary, the NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition — presented by Citizen Vinyl — will welcome eight finalists from across North America to Asheville for an evening of songs and connection The event takes place at The Grey Eagle on Thursday, December 11. The internationally recognized event, previously held at […]

$30

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Boho Silver Earrings

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

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. All Materials Included! Makes […]

$85.00

Craft + Comfort: A Holiday Gathering

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Celebrate the season with Craft + Comfort: A Holiday Gathering. Join us for a festive evening that brings together the warmth of handmade goods, fresh loaves, and community spirit. Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping, a spread of local cheese and bread platters, and seasonal refreshments including mulled wine, hot cider, and cocoa. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan […]

Free

New Moon Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice, guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and being asleep. And within this space, a dream will be induced, taking you into a state of consciousness that can bring about immense healing in […]

$58.00

Reasonably Priced Babies – Naughty or Nice (6:00 Show)

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

Award-winning comed troupe The Reasonably Priced Babies are bringing the holiday cheer! They are not doing 1 but 2 HOLIDAY SHOWS on December 12th at 6:30pm and 9pm! Expect all the dreidels, cookies, carols, candles, coal and Krampus they can pack into 2 shows. All 6 of the original babies will be present (including Tom […]

$20

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

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Reasonably Priced Babies – Naughty or Nice (9:00pm Show)

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

Award-winning comed troupe The Reasonably Priced Babies are bringing the holiday cheer! They are not doing 1 but 2 HOLIDAY SHOWS on December 12th at 6:30pm and 9pm! Expect all the dreidels, cookies, carols, candles, coal and Krampus they can pack into 2 shows. All 6 of the original babies will be present (including Tom […]

$20

Holly Jolly Christmas Markets

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

3rd 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 Holiday Market Series at White Horse Black Mountain is one of the highlights of the season. Shoppers are invited to browse handcrafted treasures, seasonal treats, […]

Holiday Market at Trackside Studios

Shop local this season! Sixty artists offer original art, prints, cards and more. Join us for hot apple cider, snacks and holiday shopping. Enjoy our Ornament Tree in the Stairway Gallery featuring scores of one-in-a-kind, handmade ornaments.

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 (pay what you can available 11/27) Fridays at 7:30 Saturday at 3 pm Sundays at 3 pm Director: Abigail Dover Thomas Approximate Run Time: 2 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

AVL Clay Winter Wonderland Pottery Sale

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Join us at AVL Clay for our first Winter Wonderland Pottery Sale and Manna FoodBank fundraiser. Shop local this season at AVL Clay! We’re excited to share the latest handmade pieces from our talented members. Support Manna Food Bank, enjoy live music, and discover a lovely assortment of ceramic gifts. And be sure to swing […]

Free