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 , Asheville

Candlelight 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 […]

$38.52

Gluten-Free Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

Matinee Movie—Jasper Johns: Ideas in Paint

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Join 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: […]

General admission

A Swannanoa Solstice

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

For 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, […]

$60

Brevard Philharmonic presents Christmastime in Brevard

Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard

Christmastime 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 […]

$13 – $43

Comedy for Community supporting Brother Wolf

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Locals 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 […]

$15

A Swannanoa Solstice

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

For 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, […]

$60

Many Moods of Christmas

First Baptist Church of Asheville 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Experience 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, […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Secret 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 […]

$25

Makerspace: Mixed Media Still Life

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Join 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 […]

General admission

Hot & Horny Holiday Comedy Showcase

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$18

Comedy for Community supporting Helpmate

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Locals 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 […]

$15

Winter Art Camp: Grades K–2

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Designed 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 […]

$50

Winter Art Camp: Grades K–2

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Designed 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 […]

$50

Winter Art Camp: Grades 3–5

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Designed 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 […]

$50

Billy Jonas Band “Welcome the New Year!” Family Concert

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

The 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 […]

$12 – $15

NYE Comedy with Caleb Synan

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$25

New Year’s Resolution Run 5k & 10k

Pack Square Park 121 College St, Asheville, NC, United States

Are 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, Asheville

GRAMMY 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 […]

$30 – $35

Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge

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

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC

A 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 […]

$15 – $25

Open-Level Adult Dance at BMCA

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

Start 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 […]

$20

Book Launch Party — A Feral Church by H. Byron Ballard

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Malaprop'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 […]

Free

The Stakeout

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

This 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 […]

$28

FILM SCREENING: home

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

HOME, 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 […]

Free

“Valley Talent” Student Art Exhibit

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

Valley 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 […]

Free

The Stakeout

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

This 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 […]

$28

ELEMENTS OF BMC: Fiber Workshop

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina

ELEMENTS 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 […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy West Asheville

Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 9 Midnight Drive, Asheville, NC

This 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 […]

$25

The Stakeout

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

This 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 […]

$28

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

Citizen Vinyl 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

In 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. […]

$30 – $100

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House 828 119 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC

Cultivating 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 […]

$15 – $25

ACMS Presents Lysander Piano Trio

First Presbyterian Church Asheville 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC

Revel 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” […]

$48

Comedy for Community supporting Bounty & Soul

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Modelface 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 […]

$15