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.

 

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Please allow up to 5 days for your event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.

 

  • Deck the Trees — Making Spirits Bright

    Deck the Trees will be Making Spirits Bright across the Swannanoa Valley December 3, 2026 - January 1, 2027! Now in its 16th year, Deck the Trees is an annual […]

    Free — donations encouraged!
  • Deck the Trees

    peri social house 406 W State Street, Black Mountain

    Deck the Trees will be Making Spirits Bright across the Swannanoa Valley December 3, 2026 - January 1, 2027! Now in its 16th year, Deck the Trees is an annual […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these […]

    Free
  • Hammered Wide Band Ring

    Hammered Wide Band Ring
    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! […]

    $120.00
  • GALLERY WALK – SAM MOORE, WOOD CARVING ARTIST

    Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

    (FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year. Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers […]

    Free
  • Ignite’s Holiday Soirée + First Friday!

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us for Ignite’s combined First Friday, Holiday Party, and Jeweler’s Social all rolled into one fun evening in downtown Asheville! Choose from a special selection of brass charms and […]

    $15.00
  • Modelface Comedy at the Funk: Mandee McKelvey

    The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Mandee McKelvey from Louisville! Mandee McKelvey was recently named one of the 50 […]

    $18
  • Southern Culture on the Skids

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    STANDING ROOM ONLY SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar […]

    $28.95
  • Land O’Sky Christmas Bazaar in Hendersonville

    First Congregational Church - Hendersonville 1735 5th Ae. W., Hendersonville, NC

    Locals know the best places to shop, and for years the Land O’ Sky Garden Club’s annual Christmas Bazaar has offered the best in fresh greenery and gifts. Proceeds from […]

    Free
  • The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle […]

    $13 – $18
  • Pattern Sew-Along: Make Your Own Crescent Bag

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Make a crossbody crescent bag! In this four hour class you will gain the confidence to sew from a pattern with the goal of walking away with your very own […]

    $100
  • 38th Annual Appalachian Potters Market

    McDowell High School 600 McDowell High Dr, Marion, NC, United States

    Join us for the 38th Annual Appalachian Potters Market at McDowell High School on Saturday December 5th 2026 from 10 to 4pm! More information, including the full list of Potters, […]

    $5.00
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these […]

    Free
  • Adult Studio: English Paper Piecing

    Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, Asheville

    No sewing machine, no problem. Long before home machines were prevalent, this straightforward hand sewing method uses two simple stitches to utilize precious fabric scraps into hexagonal quilt tops. In […]

    $75
  • Hammered Wide Band Ring

    Hammered Wide Band Ring
    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! […]

    $120.00
  • 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! Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring […]

    $18
  • 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
  • The Lemon Twigs

    The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

    STANDING ROOM ONLY THE LEMON TWIGS The Lemon Twigs’ two previous Captured Tracks albums, A Dream Is All We Know (2024) and Everything Harmony (2023), certainly indicated something of a […]

    $33.44
  • The Lemon Twigs

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

    The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present The Lemon Twigs’ two previous Captured Tracks albums, A Dream Is All We Know (2024) and Everything Harmony (2023), certainly indicated something of […]

    $31.25
  • Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy

    Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

    Modelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! […]

    $18
  • “Chicken Bone” Sterling Silver Necklace with Molly Sharp

    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join Molly at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a fun, beginner-friendly necklace-making workshop—perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself! Using sterling silver wire, a torch, pliers, and cutters, you’ll create a […]

    $55.00
  • Make Your Own Willow Lantern w/ Street Creature Puppet Collective

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Join Jennifer Murphy of Street Creature Puppet Collective to brighten the dark of winter with your own hand-crafted lantern made from paper and willow branches. In this cozy, creative workshop, […]

    $60
  • Rope Rework: From Climbing Rope to Cozie

    Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville

    Transform old climbing gear into functional art! In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the anatomy of kernmantle ropes and learn how to give retired outdoor gear a second life. […]

    $40
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these […]

    Free
  • Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes

    Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
    Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

    The works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these […]

    Free
  • Hammered Wide Band Ring

    Hammered Wide Band Ring
    Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville

    Join us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! […]

    $120.00