The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. […]
RAD Comedy featuring Tiffany Burke
The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Woven Word Retreat
House Boheme 872 Freemantown Rd, RutherfordtonJoin 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 […]
PERFORMANCE: Tesla Quartet: The Music of Hugo Kauder
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaBMCM+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, […]
American Roots with The Wildwoods
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardJoin 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 […]
Deck the Trees
peri social house 406 West State Street, Black MountainMark 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, […]
Bullington Gardens Holiday Market
Bullington Gardens 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesJoin the Bullington Elves for our annual Holiday Market! Shop for handmade crafts, gifts, Bullington honey, gorgeous greenery, wreaths, and so much more.
The Comedy Zone: Helen Hong
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & 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 […]
The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesJoin 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: Helen Hong
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & 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 […]
Hell Hounds: Dark and Dirty Comedy at The Hound
The Hound 2 Tunnel Rd, AshevilleModelface 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 […]
Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, AshevilleEvery 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 […]
Handel’s Messiah
Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, BrevardCelebrate 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 […]
NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleIn 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 […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
Kellin Watson & Friends’ Holiday Special Featuring Aaron Price
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States"Ring in the holiday season with a myriad of musicians! Kellin Watson and some talented friends will be taking the BMCA stage. Featured musicians are Ashley Heath, Sarah Siskind, and […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
The Unteachables Comedy Tour at The Funkatorium
The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this weekend we are excited to host The Unteachables Comedy Tour at the Funkatorium! One was […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
A Swannanoa Solstice
Sun, Dec 21 • 2 pm & 7 pm Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesBy 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 […]
Brevard Philharmonic presents Christmastime in Brevard
Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, BrevardChristmastime in Brevard is a heartwarming holiday tradition that brings the whole community together in celebration. Filled with joyful classics and seasonal favorites, it’s the perfect way to share the […]
A Swannanoa Solstice
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesSun, Dec 21 • 2 pm & 7 pm Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of […]
New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k
Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United StatesAre you ready to hit the ground running in 2026? The 12th Annual New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru is January 1, 2026 at 10am! […]
The Slocan Ramblers
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesFri, Jan 16 • 8 pm With raw emotion, tight harmonies, and impeccable musicianship, The Slocan Ramblers will light up the stage and lift your spirits. Their latest album Up […]
The Comedy Zone: Sid Davis
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy […]
The Comedy Zone: Sid Davis
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleFri & Sat, Jan 16 & 17 • 8 pm Sid Davis impressed A-list comics with his unique style, earning “Best in Fest” honors at the San Luis Obispo Comedy […]
Jazz Is for Everyone – Bebop: Jazz Takes Flight
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleA Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Jan 18 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes In the 1940s, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious […]
The Acting Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesWritten by William Shakespeare Directed by Risa Brainin Fri, Jan 23 • 8 pm In this rapturous, fresh take on one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, a mischievous fairy creates […]
Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera
WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesA new work that explores the unique and tragic conflicts faced by settlers of Western North Carolina during the Civil War. Set in rural Madison County, this opera is a […]
The Acting Company presents Great Expectations
Diana Wortham Theatre 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesBy Nikki Massoud From the novel by Charles Dickens Directed by Devin Brain Sat, Jan 24 • 8 pm Akin to a bingeable dramedy carved with the beautiful prose that […]
Creative Writing Essentials with Shelby Wardlaw
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States"Do you have a story to tell? Do you scribble ideas down on napkins and notecards? Have you always felt the urge to write, but are unsure how to get […]