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].
Hustle Souls in Concert
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesHustle Souls, based in Asheville, NC, masterfully blend Retro-Soul, New Orleans Brass, and Americana into a unique and captivating sound. Lauded by American Blues Scene as a "generation-jumping mashup of […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleSecret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be […]
Miguel Zenón
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleJoin this Grammy-winning master musician for drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage in a special, exclusive black tie event to support Wortham’s Arts for All Kids program. […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCGRATITUDE AND CONNECTION! The invitation is to move your Gratitude and Connection to all people, family members or loved ones in our different communities! As we approach our Thanksgiving Holiday, […]
Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleJoin us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing […]
Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic
LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin 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, […]
South Asheville Turkey Trot p/b Hunter Subaru
Biltmore Park 8 Town Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us in Biltmore Park Town Square for the 6th Annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru! This classic holiday tradition in South Asheville, NC includes a FREE […]
24th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe 24th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 28, 2024. Portions of the proceeds will […]
2024 Kenilworth Artists Open Studio Tour and Sale
KenilworthThe artists of Kenilworth Artists Association are excited to reschedule its Annual Studio Tour and Sale after originally planning it for early October. We've taken a tumble, but in spite […]
Historic Johnson Farm Christmas Tours
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road, HendersonvilleOn weekdays from December 2 through 20, Historic Johnson Farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Tour the decorated historic house, visit the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists, and enjoy hot […]
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
Greenville Convention Center 1 Exposition Dr, GreenvilleEnjoy a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village. Holiday Fair & Kringle Village […]
M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Holiday Gem Show 2024
Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., SwannanoaCome see us Dec. 6-8 at our Holiday Gem Show! You’ll find everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, and jewelry in the Southeast. Admission is free and […]
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCJoin 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 […]
The Comedy Zone – Andy Beningo
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThe nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends […]
Breakfast with the Elves at the Old Rock Cafe
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesSanta’s helpers have taken over the Old Rock Cafe and are dishing up festive pancakes and breakfast favorites! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet elves straight from the North Pole, then […]
Holiday Greens Market
Clem's Cabin 1000 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NCAnnual Greens Market Event at Clem's Cabin 1000 Hendersonville Rd. just south of Biltmore Village. It's the French Broad River Garden Club's annual fundraiser for local college scholarships in Horticulture, […]
27th Annual Santa on the Chimney
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesSanta has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. But where better to practice than one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Santa […]
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NCJoin 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 […]
The Comedy Zone – Andy Beningo
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThe nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends […]
Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work
The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, HendersonvilleJoin us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing […]
Breakfast with the Elves at the Old Rock Cafe
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesSanta’s helpers have taken over the Old Rock Cafe and are dishing up festive pancakes and breakfast favorites! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet elves straight from the North Pole, then […]
27th Annual Santa on the Chimney
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United StatesSanta has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. But where better to practice than one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Santa […]
Kellin Watson and Friends
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesKellin Watson is an internationally-touring singer-songwriter, whose award-winning sound blends elements of blues, pop, folk, and soul. Hailing from Black Mountain, NC, Kellin draws on her Appalachian roots to bring […]
Embrace Your Shadow & Light: 5Rhythms® Movement and Expressive Arts Workshop!
Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NCThe invitation for this workshop is to discover and uncover the polarities of Shadow and Light Maps created by Gabrielle Roth through movement and Art Expression! Shadow has a way […]
December Gathering of Harp and Story
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesSit back and get ready for an afternoon of Classy and Sassy as Martha Geouge Hill, Celtic harper, and Cynthia Geouge Davis, author and storyteller, combine their sisterly stylings of […]
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” and More
Asheville Masonic Temple 80 Broadway , AshevilleCandlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover Holiday inspired music at […]
A Swannanoa Solstice
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFor two decades and counting, this beloved local holiday tradition has brought warmth and light to winter’s darkest days — offering a comforting blend of global folk traditions from the diverse, […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents Christmastime in Brevard
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardChristmastime in Brevard December 22, 2024 at 3:00 pm Celebrate the holidays with the Brevard Philharmonic! All of your favorite holiday tunes, Haydn’s Toy Symphony, “The Night Before Christmas,” and […]
A Swannanoa Solstice
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFor two decades and counting, this beloved local holiday tradition has brought warmth and light to winter’s darkest days — offering a comforting blend of global folk traditions from the diverse, […]
New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre you ready for a strong start to 2025? The 11th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2025 at 10am! What […]
ACMS Presents Lysander Piano Trio
First Presbyterian Church Asheville 40 Church Street, Asheville, NCRevel in one of chamber music's most beloved forms, the piano trio, with this “incredible ensemble” known for its “passionate playing, articulate and imaginative ideas and wide palette of colors” […]
ACMS Presents the Goldmund String Quartet
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, United StatesBe inspired by this ensemble’s unbelievably fine intonation and phrasing, carefully honed and polished to the smallest detail. These rising stars of the classical music world are well known across […]
Worldwide Quilting Day Free Exhibit Quilt Show
Worldwide Quilting Day Free Exhibit Quilt Show Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10 am-3pm Viewers Choice voting Scholarship Opportunity Quilt Drawing Blue Ridge Mall 1800 Four Seasons Blvd Hendersonville, NC 28792 […]
ACMS Presents the Aspen String Trio
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, United StatesThis visionary trio is back in Asheville by popular demand to deliver another round of virtuosic performance with its signature humor and insight. Be sure to get your tickets early […]
Faraway Tunes
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesAsheville Baroque Concerts' presents Faraway Tunes, a concert showcasing eclectic repertoire of the Baroque, with English divisions by a French viol master; Spanish influences, as well as Scottish and English […]