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].

Don’t Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville

Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville 32 Banks Avenue, 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 sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]

$25

Miguel Zenón

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

Join this Grammy-winning master musician for drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage in a special, exclusive black tie event to support Wortham’s Arts for All Kids program. Widely considered one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation, Miguel has developed a unique voice as a conceptualist, “creating […]

$100

TANASI feat. Anya Hinkle, Billy Cardine, Mary Lucey

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

Join us for an evening with TANASI on Saturday, November 23. 7 p.m. doors and 8 p.m. show. $22 advance / $25 at the door. Tanasi’s world-inspired mountain music taps into the similarities of roots artists across the globe and crafts it into a sound that has a way of seeping into those deep parts […]

$22 – $25

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen

Asia House828 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC

GRATITUDE AND CONNECTION! The invitation is to move your Gratitude and Connection to all people, family members or loved ones in our different communities! As we approach our Thanksgiving Holiday, we have so much to be grateful for. The aftermath of Hurricane Helene was devastating and emotional for us all. Throughout our difficulties connections to […]

$15 – $25

Defying Gravity; A Celebration of Women in Musical Theater

Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, United States

The 4SCO is pleased to present a dazzling program titled “Defying Gravity; A Celebration of Women in Musical Theater.” The concert features an excursion down Broadway, celebrating women in musical theater. This uplifting program includes music from popular musicals; Chicago, Frozen, Legally Blonde, and Wicked. The musicals featured highlight women who break barriers, challenge the […]

$10.00

Innerdance: Altered States of Consciousness with Soundscapes & Energy Work

The Horse Shoe Farm 155 Horse Shoe Farm Drive, Hendersonville

Join us for a healing journey into altered states of consciousness as we flow through brain wave states with soundscapes & energy work! The Innerdance is a music-based, meditative, healing journey. It involves the use of special soundscapes that mimic circadian rhythms and enable people to move effortlessly between different brain wave states. As a result, […]

$45

Everybody But You Bro Comedy Open Mic

LaZoom Room 76 Biltmore Avenue, LaZoom Room: 76 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

Join Eyes Up Here Comedy & Modelface Comedy for the premiere open mic for the rest of us -- Everybody But You Bro is a comedy mic for women, non-binary, and femme folks to take the stage and tell jokes -- up to 5 minutes. This is a queer and trans-inclusive mic. We don’t punch […]

Free

Family Avoidance, a Thanksgiving Comedy Showcase

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, 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 beer and laugh it up. Start the holiday weekend de-stressed and ready to handle any conspiracy theories your uncle can't wait to explain to you […]

$15

South Asheville Turkey Trot p/b Hunter Subaru

Biltmore Park 8 Town Square, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us in Biltmore Park Town Square for the 6th Annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru! This classic holiday tradition in South Asheville, NC includes a FREE comfy race shirt (through Nov 3rd), and a unique, custom FINISHER MEDAL! The course is professionally chip-timed, fully-marked and USATF Certified!

24th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run

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

The 24th Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 28, 2024. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Come out with your family and friends to burn some calories before your Thanksgiving feast! Early packet pickup will be […]

$45.00

Thanksgiving Dinner with Ruth’s Chris Asheville

Ruth's Chris Asheville 26 All Souls Crescent, Asheville

This Thanksgiving, take a break from cooking and let us host your celebration! Enjoy a delightful three-course turkey dinner in our beautiful dining room, where you can relax and spend quality time with family and friends. If you're hosting gatherings at home or visiting loved ones, our signature sides are available for takeaway. Choose from […]

$12 – $49.95

Comedy Roast of Hurricane Helene at Eulogy

Eulogy 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy and Blind Date Live present: **The Comedy Roast of Hurricane Helene** Friday, November 29th, 2024 Eulogy - 10 Buxton Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 Doors 6:30PM || Show 7PM Performances from victims of Hurricane Helene as a fundraiser for the Western North Carolina Community. Join all your favorite local comedians as we roast Hurricane […]

$15

All Is Calm

NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, Asheville

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary time of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. “A beautiful musical retelling […]

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Stay, Dine and Play… Shop Burnsville Today!

Monkey Business Toy Shop 12 W Main Street, Burnsville

Holiday shopping in Burnsville is more than just checking off your gift list—it’s a way to uplift and sustain the heart of our community. This year, “Shop Small” Saturday on November 30th carries special significance. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many local businesses are still working toward recovery. By choosing to shop locally, you […]

2024 Kenilworth Artists Open Studio Tour and Sale

Kenilworth

The artists of Kenilworth Artists Association are excited to reschedule its Annual Studio Tour and Sale after originally planning it for early October. We've taken a tumble, but in spite of Hurricane Helene, we will carry on and celebrate our good fortune. Artists will open their studios in the Kenilworth Neighborhood to showcase works in […]

Free

Artist ReLEAF Concert feat. Chinobay

LEAF Global Arts 19 Eagle St., Asheville

LEAF Global Arts hosts an Artist ReLEAF Concert series on Saturdays through December 14. The events will both benefit the artists who perform (through the LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund) AND help to raise money for the fund. Chinobay performs on November 30, 4-6 p.m. The incomparable and uber-talented Chinobay (LEAF’s board chair) is a […]

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 sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on […]

$25

LAST CALL late nite comedy at VOWL bar

DSSOLVR 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy presents LAST CALL! A late nite comedy show at VOWL bar on the last Saturday every month. LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! With a different show every month you never want to miss Last Call at DSSOLVR/ […]

$12

STEAM Advent Calendar Family Workshop

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for a Family Workshop at AMOS! Design, decorate and create your own unique countdown calendars all about your STEAM interests! Work with AMOS educators to stock them with treats and gifts that will keep you full of surprises for the rest of the month! Date: Sunday December 1st, 2024 Time: 10am-11:30am OR 12pm-1:30pm […]

$7 – $15

Day With(out) Art

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

Citizen Vinyl is proud to partner with Visual Aids for Day With(out) Art 2024 by presenting Red Reminds Me..., a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. Join us on Sunday, December 1, at 4 p.m. for this World Aids Day event. Free! The program features new work by […]

Free

Comedy for Community supporting WNCAP

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 support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with WNCAP (Western North Carolina Aids Project)! […]

$15

Comedy for Community supporting WNCAP

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 support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with WNCAP (Western North Carolina Aids Project)! […]

$15

Historic Johnson Farm Christmas Tours

Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville

On weekdays from December 2 through 20, Historic Johnson Farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Tour the decorated historic house, visit the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each day. While drop-ins are allowed, those with reservations take priority, so please consider making a […]

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

Homewood 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC

Dreams Wave In your dreams you can take on so many roles! You can shapeshift into so many different scenarios! Do you have multiple, fragments, parts, series or even fun adventurous dreams. Join us to move your experience of your dreams! We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, […]

$15 – $25

Town Hall on the Future of End-of-Life Psychedelic Care

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

The Institute for Psychedelics & Death presents The World's First Town Hall on the Future of End of Life Psychedelic Care at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday, December 4, 7-9 p.m. Free. The event will be led by Diana McCall, founder if Artemesis Facilitation. Special guests include Michael Mithoefer & Annie Mithoefer, MDMA-assisted therapy researchers; Aditi […]

Free

Holiday Fair & Kringle Village

Greenville Convention Center 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville

Enjoy a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village. Holiday Fair & Kringle Village will delight locals and draw visitors to the Upstate for three days of holiday fun December 5-7, 2024, at the Greenville Convention Center. Greenville Convention […]

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Hendersonville Theatre 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Frank Capra’s beloved American holiday classic film is reimagined as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Set in Studio A at WBFR in Manhattan on Christmas Eve 1946, this hilarious re-enactment, with the help of a live Foley and a talented small ensemble, brings the entire town of Bedford Falls to life on stage. Small-town everyman […]

$5 – $32

Deck the Trees

Monte Vista Hotel 308 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

Deck the Trees Celebrates 14th Anniversary to Support Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry's Fuel Fund December 6, 2024 – January 6, 2025 Black Mountain, NC – November 6th, 2024 Deck the Trees Celebrates 14 Years! Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, the community’s resilience continues to shine through, and the need to help keep our […]

Free

M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Holiday Gem Show 2024

Land of the Sky Event Venue 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa

Come see us Dec. 6-8 at our Holiday Gem Show! You’ll find everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, and jewelry in the Southeast. Admission is free and this is a fun family friendly event. Food and drink are available daily. There’s something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry […]

Asheville Nativity Exhibition “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”

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

“Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World” First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St, downtown Asheville Free Admission Over 250 Nativity sets from more than seventy countries will be on display December 6-15, 2024 Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sundays: 12:00 p.m. […]

Free

For the Record: Jeremy Phillips art opening

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

"For the Record," a new exhibition by Jeremy Phillips opens at Citizen Vinyl on Friday, December 6, 6-9 p.m. Jupiter, experimental music from Jeff Arnal, Kris Gruda, and John English, will also perform in celebration of their new, eponymous album. Jeremy Phillips is an Asheville based artist and educator. He paints out of his River […]

Free

Under the Stars 2024

asheville museum of science 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

Join us for Under the Stars 2024, a fundraiser for AMOS and the communities in our orbit! The Asheville Museum of Science invites you to join us for a night at the museum on December 6th, 2024 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm with a VIP reception from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. This year’s Under the Stars fundraiser, […]

$65 – $80

The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville

WCU Bardo Arts Center 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, United States

Join 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 midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, […]

$5 – $65

The Comedy Zone – Andy Beningo

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

The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver […]

$28

Breakfast with the Elves at the Old Rock Cafe

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main St, NC, United States

Santa’s helpers have taken over the Old Rock Cafe and are dishing up festive pancakes and breakfast favorites! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet elves straight from the North Pole, then head into the park to see Santa climb down Chimney Rock.