The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar

If you would like to submit an event to appear in our online Community Events Calendar, please visit our submission page.

 

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].

Wes Collins Band

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

At age 44, Wes Collins and his wife Anita made a pact to become writers. She started writing fiction, Wes penned his first song, and few years later they were […]

Free

Misfit Improv Comedy Show

NC Stage 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, NC, United States

Asheville's best improvisers will make you laugh until your sides hurt with this interactive improv comedy show. Join us for a night of improvised scenes, songs, games, and non-stop laughter […]

$15

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Every Sunday Josie Beers hosts Freshen Up at VOWL Bar. Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material. Bring your best new jokes each week or just […]

Free

Bottoms Up! Comedy Showcase at The RAD Brew Co.

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a special AVL Beer themed comedy showcase!!! A killer lineup of local favorites and nationally […]

$15

UNC Asheville’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Fall Symposium

UNC Asheville UNC Asheville Highsmith Student Union - Blue Ridge Room 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC, United States

The UNC Asheville Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium is a semi-annual event that showcases capstone projects and other scholarship of students across disciplines. Throughout the Symposium, you will have […]

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

Jokes for Jamaica at Eda Rhyne

Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Modelface Comedy Presents: Jokes for Jamaica as part of the Comedy For Community series Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings your favorite comedians together […]

$15

Ornament Tree in the Stairway Gallery

Trackside Studios 375 Depot Street, Asheville

Handmade, one-of-a-kind ornaments adorn a ten-foot tall wire tree in the Stairway Gallery at Trackside Studios. Ornaments are a great gift for oneself, friends and family, workplace gift exchanges, and […]

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

East Asheville Holiday Tailgate Market

954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 954 Tunnel Rd, Asheville

Join the East Asheville Tailgate market in celebrating the close to our season on November 21st for our annual Holiday Market! Not only will your favorite vendors from throughout the […]

Free

Womansong Fall Concert – Keep Marching

1 Edwin Place 1 Edwin Place, Asheville

An eclectic blend of music will make you feel energized, empowered, and uplifted!

$12 – $20.00

Don’t Tell Comedy, Biltmore Village

The Mule at Devi's Foot Brewing 131 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will […]

$27

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

A Magical Nutcracker Tea Party

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

"Step into a winter wonderland and experience the enchantment of the Nutcracker like never before! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon tea party featuring talented performers from the Asheville Ballet […]

$10

PERFORMANCE: UNCA Experimental Ensemble

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

The UNCA Experimental Ensemble is dedicated to expanding our students’ ideas about what music is and how it is made. Incorporating electronics, found instruments, and performance art as well as […]

Free

Open Hearts Annual Holiday Market

Open Hearts Art Center 217 Coxe Ave #4006, Asheville

It’s that time of year again! Our Annual Open Hearts Holiday Market is right around the corner! Join us Saturday, November 22nd from 2–5:30 PM at our downtown studio (217 […]

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

WRONG! A F*cked Up Comedy Game Show

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this week we have A F*cked Up Comedy Game Show hosted by Jay Light! WRONG is […]

$18

SVCC Fall Concert

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

"Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of choral song as the Swannanoa Valley Community Chorus presents its Fall Concert at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Our singers—drawn from […]

By Donation

RAD Comedy featuring Jay Light

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we are excited to have Jay Light from LA! Jay Light is a comedian […]

$18

Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards

Asheville Yards 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC

Step into the magic of the season at the Holiday Ice Rink at Asheville Yards - the destination for ice skating in Asheville, NC. Glide across our real, outdoor ice […]

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

South Asheville Turkey Trot

Biltmore Park Town Square One Town Square Blvd, Asheville

This is how South Asheville does Turkey Day! Kick off Thanksgiving morning with a relaxed 5K through the beautiful Biltmore Park neighborhood - where the vibes are festive, the shirts […]

Drop In Simply Charmed and Copper Ornament Making

Ignite Jewelry Studios 191 Lyman Street, Suite #262, Asheville, NC, United States

**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and […]

$45.00

Modelface Comedy presents Baron Vaughn

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Baron Vaughn from Atlanta! Baron Vaughn is an actor, writer, director, and comedian. He’s […]

$20

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester, featuring Clay Jones

Noble Cidery and Taproom 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC

Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we […]

Free

Alan Mearns Classical Guitar

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Alan Mearns was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He began his musical studies with the classical violin at age five, switching to the guitar at age ten. Moving to the […]

Free

Leftovers, a Post-Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase

Ginger's Revenge 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, United States

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this week we have a full showcase...literally! Need an excuse to ditch your family? Or maybe y'all […]

$18

The Music Of Norah Jones & Bonnie Raitt featuring Lillie Syracuse

The White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Lillie Syracuse’s music pours deep from the heart of the in between. For a decade, Lillie honed her craft in Nashville, TN, where she wrote and released her debut album […]

Free

Don’t Tell Comedy, River Arts District

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Show 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. […]

$27