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].

Handel’s Messiah

Parker Concert Hall 349 Andante Ln, Brevard

Celebrate the season with a stirring performance of Handel’s Messiah, one of the most beloved works in all of classical music. From its triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus to its deeply moving […]

MAC ARNOLD | Nothin’ But the Blues | Blues Society All-Star Jam

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

A powerhouse of blues is stepping into the spotlight—this week’s Nothing But Blues Jam welcomes the legendary Mac Arnold for a night you’ll be talking about long after the last […]

Free

Spirited Improv Performance

Center for Conscious Living & Dying 82 Sanctuary Road, Swannanoa

What happens when a room full of humans walk on stage with no script… and only Love guiding the moment? Come witness the magic of a Spirited Improv Performance. A […]

pay what you can

FILM SCREENING: Taking Venice (2024)

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

This 2024 documentary tells the story of the 1964 Venice Biennale. A cast of influential figures—Alice Denney, Washington insider; Alan Solomon, ambitious curator; and Leo Castelli, a powerful New York […]

Free

Modelface Comedy presents Sean Patton

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Sean Patton at AyurPrana Listening Room in West Asheville!! Sean Patton is a comedian […]

$25

NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

In celebration of its 24th anniversary, the NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition — presented by Citizen Vinyl — will welcome eight finalists from across North America to Asheville for […]

$30

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Boho Silver Earrings

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

Come spend 1.5 hours at Ignite jewelry Studios and create this dazzling pair of earrings! Each textured design is individually chosen and pressed into sterling silver using a rolling mill. […]

$85.00

Craft + Comfort: A Holiday Gathering

Center for Craft 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, United States

Celebrate the season with Craft + Comfort: A Holiday Gathering. Join us for a festive evening that brings together the warmth of handmade goods, fresh loaves, and community spirit. Enjoy […]

Free

New Moon Yoga Nidra & Reiki in the Cave

Asheville Salt Cave 16 North Liberty St, Asheville

Join Reiki Master Teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Kate Wargo in a soothing Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep) practice, guiding you into the “in between”; that space between being awake and […]

$58.00

Reasonably Priced Babies – Naughty or Nice (6:00 Show)

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

Award-winning comed troupe The Reasonably Priced Babies are bringing the holiday cheer! They are not doing 1 but 2 HOLIDAY SHOWS on December 12th at 6:30pm and 9pm! Expect all […]

$20

Gluten-Free Comedy

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

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Reasonably Priced Babies – Naughty or Nice (9:00pm Show)

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

Award-winning comed troupe The Reasonably Priced Babies are bringing the holiday cheer! They are not doing 1 but 2 HOLIDAY SHOWS on December 12th at 6:30pm and 9pm! Expect all […]

$20

Holly Jolly Christmas Markets

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

3rd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market Series at White Horse Black Mountain The holiday season in Black Mountain shines a little brighter each year, and the 3rd Annual Holly Jolly […]

Holiday Market at Trackside Studios

Shop local this season! Sixty artists offer original art, prints, cards and more. Join us for hot apple cider, snacks and holiday shopping. Enjoy our Ornament Tree in the Stairway […]

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

AVL Clay Winter Wonderland Pottery Sale

AVL Clay 4 Mulvaney St, Asheville

Join us at AVL Clay for our first Winter Wonderland Pottery Sale and Manna FoodBank fundraiser. Shop local this season at AVL Clay! We’re excited to share the latest handmade […]

Free

Kellin Watson & Friends’ Holiday Special Featuring Aaron Price

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

"Ring in the holiday season with a myriad of musicians! Kellin Watson and some talented friends will be taking the BMCA stage. Featured musicians are Ashley Heath, Sarah Siskind, and […]

$25

2025 Community Holiday Extravaganza

Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center 133 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC, United States

Celebrate the season through the joy of arts and literature at Read 2 Succeed’s 4th Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! This free, family-friendly event invites families to explore storytelling, creativity, and […]

Free

Holiday Open Studio Party with Shopping & Special Guest Artist

SHARED LANGUAGE STUDIOS 115 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Suite A, Asheville, NC, United States

Holiday Open Studio Party with Shopping & Special Guest Artist Local Gifts including Ceramics, Accessories, Home Goods + Vintage Clothing 115 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin NC Sunday, December 14th 12-4:00pm […]

Free

Tales of Chanukah

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

Join us as three storytellers share tales of Chanukah - the Festival of Lights. These varied stories will warm your hearts and uplift your spirits regardless of your religious background. […]

$15

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Totally Radical Comedy at The RAD Brew Co.

The River Arts District Brewing Company 13 Mystery Street, Asheville

Every Weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. We are kickflipping excited for another night of totally radical live comedy at The RAD Brew […]

$12

PERFORMANCE: Johnny Loves Johann – Music and Dance

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

PERFORMANCE: Johnny Loves Johann – Music and Dance With violinist Johnny Gandelsman and choreographers Melissa Toogood and John Heginbotham Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + […]

$15

Stamp a Copper Ornament- Drop In!

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

This DIY workshop is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting downtown Asheville. Come stamp a copper ornament, or earrings to your liking! Choose from […]

$45.00

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 anytime between 11am and 3pm to make your charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our […]

$45.00

Modelface Comedy presents Kendall Farrell

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

Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Kendall Farrell from NYC! Kendall Farrell is a New York City based standup comedian […]

$15

The Unteachables Comedy Tour at The Funkatorium

The Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Modelface Comedy brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville and this weekend we are excited to host The Unteachables Comedy Tour at the Funkatorium! One was […]

$18

Dashing Through The Snow

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

By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) December 11-21, 2025 Thursday, 12/11 at 7:30 […]

$21.75 – $32.00

Holly Jolly Christmas Markets

White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd , Black Mountain, NC, United States

3rd Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market Series at White Horse Black Mountain The holiday season in Black Mountain shines a little brighter each year, and the 3rd Annual Holly Jolly […]

Tunnel Studios Holiday Open House

Tunnel Studios 940 Tunnel Road, Asheville

Tunnel Studios, a new artist studio collective and gallery space in East Asheville, will host a Holiday Open Studio event on Saturday, December 20, from 12–6 p.m. The event will […]

Free