The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.

 

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].

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

Comedy Shutdown at The RAD Brew Co.

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! Comedy Shutdown is a showcase of killer local and regional comedians at RAD Brew Co. doing their best political material while the government is shutdown. We know anyone who's been furloughed this […]

$15

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

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Global Wave! Honoring and celebrating all musicians around the World. Many of their music helps our body and feet move! As we move to the 5Rhythms maps take notice how your body responds to different beats and sounds of Global music. Join us for this movement experience. We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle […]

$15 – $25

“Is This A Room” at NC Stage

North Carolina Stage Company 15 Stage Lane, Asheville

Join NC Stage Nov. 5th - Nov. 23rd for Is This A Room. Wed., Thurs., Sat. at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sun. at 2pm. (Friday 11/7 at 7:30pm) June 3, 2017: A 25-year-old former Air Force linguist named Reality Winner is surprised at her home by the FBI, interrogated, and then charged with leaking classified information […]

$24 – $48

Antidote Comedy featuring Aaron Naylor

antidote 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about whales and his mom. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff's Comedy Caffe after […]

$15

“Rising from the River” – A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Hamilton

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

"Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton's work is a joyful exploration of encaustics, mixed media, and resin, where bold colors and layered textures converge to create harmonious compositions. Drawing inspiration from nature and her surroundings, Hamilton's art […]

Free

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

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

“Rising from the River” – Opening Reception

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

Join us for the opening reception of Michelle Hamilton's solo exhibition, Rising from the River, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This free event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to meet the artist and explore her vibrant works that […]

Free

Laughs for SNAP supporting MANNA Foodbank

Eulogy at Burial Beer Company 10 Buxton Avenue, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Laughs for SNAP as part of the Comedy For Community series Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings your favorite comedians together each month to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with MANNA Foodbank! The […]

$18

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

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]

$18

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

Simply Charmed- Drop In!

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

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal […]

$45.00

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

AwakeningSoul

Kanuga 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville

Acclaimed authors and spiritual leaders Cynthia Bourgeault and Matthew Wright lead the annual “AwakeningSoul” retreat, a weekend of connection, worship, music and spiritual reflection at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C., Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 13–16, 2025. Special rates available for local commuters. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/awakening.

$400

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 […]

The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays

Tryon Little Theater Workshop 516 S. Trade St., Tryon

Tryon Little Theater's production of "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays", Ken Ludwig's hilarious whodunit about William Gillette and the weekend party at his castle in Connecticut where there's a murder - and the perfect person to solve it!

$25

George Terry McDonald Paintings @ Static Age

Static Age Records 110 N Lexington Ave, Asheville

GTM's exhibit of paintings are at Static Age from Sept. 6-November 14th. The hours are 12pm -12am. The closing party features GT & the Zealots on Friday, Nov. 14th at 9pm.

Free

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 […]

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be 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 Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]

$27