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].

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 […]

$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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$20

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

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 […]

$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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$1 – $100

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 […]

$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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$25

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

Toe River Arts Studio Tour

Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty […]

Caribbean Cowboys

Wells Events and Reception Center 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville

Steve Weams & The CARIBBEAN COWBOYS BAND have been entertaining audiences for over 34 years. They play primarily in Western North Carolina but have traveled from Key West, Florida to […]

$20

Modelface Comedy presents 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 […]

$18

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

What is Your Home Rhythm? Join us to explore your home Rhythm. They are the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth. The Rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. They […]

$15 – $25

LOOM Imports + Fields Outfitting Collaboration Launch Party

80 N LEXINGTON AVE ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 80 N LEXINGTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC

LOOM Imports + Fields Outfitting Collaboration Launch Party Featuring our latest custom jackets handmade in Argentina, Mexico & Asheville Hosted at Yewo Collective SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 11AM-6PM 80 N LEXINGTON […]

Free

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

Grateful Wave! What are you grateful for today? It is important to love yourself and give thanks to the body that we inhabit. We are fortunate to live, breathe, walk, […]

$15 – $25

Poppets for Healing with MuggaRose

calamus and honey 278 Haywood Rd Unit B Asheville, NC 28806, 278 Haywood Rd Unit B Asheville, NC 28806

Step into a sacred space of remembrance and creation with the Poppets as Healing Tools Workshop — a hands-on experience designed to honor, release, and transform grief through art and […]

$33

Slice Comedy Standup Picture Show

PULP Under The Orange Peel 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Standup Comedy Picture Show with headliner Petey Smith McDowell Comics on the show do standup with slide show pictures to illustrate their sets. This is sure to keep you in […]

$17

YIKES! Dating Disaster Comedy with Sarah Love

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Sarah Love from Asheville and her friends!!! YIKES! is a show of […]

$15

FREE Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard Holiday Market

Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse) 91 Holbrook Road, Candler

Get ready for holiday magic at Ross Farm, our sweet 22-greenhouse winter wonderland! Join us for the Holiday Farm Market on November 22, 2025 (12-4pm) presented by Ross Farm and […]

Free

Buncombe Turnpike in Concert

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

Buncombe Turnpike is a long-time staple in the Asheville bluegrass scene. Their sets are made up of primarily hand-crafted original songs, but the band also plays a variety of other […]

$20

Tuatha Dea

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

Hendersonville Theatre welcomes back one of the top 10 Celtic bands in the United States, Tuatha Dea, for our Hometown Sound Music Series finale! Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable […]

$38.00

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase! We get it, you love your family and no one is questioning that but you need to get out of the house drink a […]

$15