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].
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 […]
Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
Matinee Movie—Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a matinee screening of Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint. This film features narration by significant Black Mountain College figures John Cage and Merce Cunningham. About the Film: […]
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 […]
Comedy for Community supporting Brother Wolf
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleLocals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through […]
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, […]
Many Moods of Christmas
First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesExperience the magic of Christmas with The Many Moods of Christmas Concert! This joyous concert is our gift to the community and the perfect way to celebrate the season. Sunday, […]
Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, 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 […]
Makerspace: Mixed Media Still Life
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin us for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff! Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by on-view exhibitions. All ages and abilities […]
Hot & Horny Holiday Comedy Showcase
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents Hot & Horny Comedy Showcase Celebrate the hottest/ funniest time of the year with some of the horniest comics around! And what is sexier than a sense […]
Comedy for Community supporting Helpmate
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleLocals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through […]
Winter Art Camp: Grades K–2
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesDesigned for students in grades K–2 and 3–5, this dynamic, two-session camp offers a fun, art-filled experience led by our expert educators. Your child will explore their creativity in the […]
Winter Art Camp: Grades K–2
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesDesigned for students in grades K–2 and 3–5, this dynamic, two-session camp offers a fun, art-filled experience led by our expert educators. Your child will explore their creativity in the […]
Winter Art Camp: Grades 3–5
Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesDesigned for students in grades K–2 and 3–5, this dynamic, two-session camp offers a fun, art-filled experience led by our expert educators. Your child will explore their creativity in the […]
Billy Jonas Band “Welcome the New Year!” Family Concert
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleThe Billy Jonas Band loves to engage and delight both young and adult audiences. Whether performing for adults, families, school groups, faith communities, or a mix, they strive for a […]
NYE Comedy with Caleb Synan
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Caleb Synan from Los Angeles for an early NYE show! Caleb Synan is one […]
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 […]
Mike Farris at The Grey Eagle
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleGRAMMY winner Mike Farris brings his raw and heavenly rock/blues sound to Asheville! Mike Farris is a Grammy, Americana and Dove Music Award winner with multiple solo recordings, including his […]
Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge
Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United StatesModelface 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 […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCA Sense of Renewal! 2025 Happy New Year Everyone, every New Year we have the opportunity to reset and renew aspirations, dreams and inspirations in our bodies and lives. We […]
Open-Level Adult Dance at BMCA
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesStart dancing in BMCA’s low-pressure environment with Open-Level Adult Dance. Each class will feature a full-body warm-up, specific skill practice, and a dance combination to your favorite music! Dance combinations […]
Book Launch Party — A Feral Church by H. Byron Ballard
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesMalaprop's Bookstore / Café presents a book launch for A Feral Church: A Guided Journey to Find Magic, Kinship, and the Goddess by H. Byron Ballard. Held at Citizen Vinyl […]
The Stakeout
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThis fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following […]
FILM SCREENING: home
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaHOME, a collaboration of Sue Schroeder (dancemaker) and Adam Larsen (filmmaker), connects the foundations of human existence — home, body and nature — as inextricably linked. Experienced through the integration […]
“Valley Talent” Student Art Exhibit
Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United StatesValley Talent is an annual gallery exhibit that BMCA has been hosting since 2020. The organization invites eight local valley schools/programs to have their art teachers select works to be […]
The Stakeout
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThis fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following […]
ELEMENTS OF BMC: Fiber Workshop
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North CarolinaELEMENTS OF BMC is a new series that explores the fundamental parts of creative practice at Black Mountain College, highlighting a range of artistic mediums and techniques. The series investigates […]
Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville
Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NCThis show will be at an indoor location. At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food and buy snacks at the venue. This show […]
The Stakeout
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., AshevilleThis fresh, funny and fearless two-man play is one part comedy, one part drama and fully Fringe-fest approved. A moving parable about dysfunctional relationships between fathers and sons — following […]
NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition
Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesIn celebration of its 23rd anniversary, NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition will welcome eight finalists to Asheville, NC, for an evening of songs and connection on Saturday, January 11. […]
5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NCCultivating Being Vibrant and Wonder of it All for 2025! It's an Ah-Ha moment when you are moving! Also it is the moment when you see a beautiful rainbow in […]
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” […]
Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul
Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, AshevilleModelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to […]
5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NCOpen and Closed in the Body! How do you find the balance between being Open and Closed in your body and life? Staying Open, we allow ourselves freedom to explore […]