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].

RAD Comedy featuring Tiffany Burke

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Tiffany Burke from Atlanta!!! Tiffany Burke is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer based in Atlanta, GA. She is originally from Decatur, GA. She performs improv with Red Pill Players and Other Side of the Wall. She […]

$15

BMCA Holiday Pottery Market

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

"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 Clay Studio. From functional wares to decorative treasures, every piece is thoughtfully crafted — perfect for holiday gifting or adding warmth to your own home. […]

Free

Stamp a Copper Ornament- Drop In!

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

This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting downtown Asheville. Come stamp a copper ornament to your liking! Choose from more than 50 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. After a quick demo by the instructor you can take up to […]

$45.00

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

The Tamed and Untamed Body! The Tamed Body is relaxed, in control, calm, happy, sad, joyful, playful and living life everyday! The Untamed Body is wild, free, releasing, loose, agile, flexible and open to all new possibilities that will come your way! We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Picture by Wilhelm Gunkel […]

$15 – $25

Woven Word Retreat

House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, Rutherfordton

Join 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 gathering designed to awaken your inner storyteller. This 4-day, 3-night experience at House Boheme in Rutherfordton, NC weaves together poetry, movement, ritual, nourishment, and embodied […]

Woven Word: A Winter Retreat for Story, Soul, and Stillness

House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, Rutherfordton

Join 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 beauty of House Boheme in Rutherfordton, NC (1 hour from Asheville) This is a transformative, creative, all-inclusive gathering designed to stoke your fire of aliveness, […]

$1,997

PERFORMANCE: Tesla Quartet: The Music of Hugo Kauder

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

BMCM+AC is excited to welcome back The Tesla Quartet! This special performance, presented in conjunction with our Points in Space exhibition, will bring to life the music of Hugo Kauder, who served as composer-in-residence at Black Mountain College during the summer of 1945. The program will feature Kauder’s Seventh String Quartet, the same work first […]

$15

Asheville Symphony: Cirque de la Symphonie

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

The Asheville Symphony combines forces with the incredible Cirque de la Symphonie for a family-friendly holiday-themed performance featuring favorite tunes from Tchaikovsky, John Williams, Brahms, and much more — all while acrobats perform death-defying feats, tumbling through the air and across the stage. Members of the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra will join the Asheville Symphony […]

American Roots with The Wildwoods

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Join us for an evening of authentic Americana with The Wildwoods, an award-winning trio celebrated for their rich harmonies and roots-inspired sound. Blending folk, bluegrass, and indie into a style uniquely their own, The Wildwoods create music that is both timeless and fresh. Their heartfelt performance brings warmth and soul to Brevard Music Center’s Parker […]

MAKE THE YULETIDE GAY AT THE GREY EAGLE

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

It’s your newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, and storytelling! 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a […]

$25 – $30

Deck the Trees

peri social house 406 West State Street, Black Mountain

Mark 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, Deck the Trees will once again bring holiday wonder to Black Mountain and Swannanoa, all for a great cause. This cherished fundraiser benefits the Swannanoa […]

Free

Bullington Gardens Holiday Market

Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Join the Bullington Elves for our annual Holiday Market! Shop for handmade crafts, gifts, Bullington honey, gorgeous greenery, wreaths, and so much more.

Free

Holly Jolly Christmas Markets

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, 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, […]

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 work by sculptor Susan Smith Perry, a South Carolina-based artist. For this exhibition, Perry will transform bamboo and handmade paper into a kinetic sculptural installation. […]

Free

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