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.
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Please allow up to 5 days for your event to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email amy@thelaurelofasheville.com.
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Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]
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FREE TO CREATE: AN INTRODUCTION TO INTUITIVE PAINTING with Pamela Cisneros
310 Art 191 Lyman Street, Asheville, NCWhat would it feel like to create with no rules, no critique, and no pressure to make something “good”? In this beginner-friendly half-day class, you’ll explore intuitive process painting as a way to reconnect with your natural creativity, quiet the inner critic, and experience the simple joy of creating freely. This is not a class […]
$155.00 -
Adult Studio: English Paper Piecing
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleNo sewing machine, no problem. Long before home machines were prevalent, this straightforward hand sewing method uses two simple stitches to utilize precious fabric scraps into hexagonal quilt tops. In this three hour workshop, you will learn the techniques and methods brought over from early English settlers that are still used today. All materials provided. […]
$75 -
Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! One of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process, including measuring, shaping, soldering with a torch, hammering, and […]
$120.00 -
Eyes Up Here Comedy: Winter Witches Edition
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 comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry. ages 18+ doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, […]
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Don’t Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NCShow Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]
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The Lemon Twigs
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., AshevilleSTANDING ROOM ONLY THE LEMON TWIGS The Lemon Twigs’ two previous Captured Tracks albums, A Dream Is All We Know (2024) and Everything Harmony (2023), certainly indicated something of a ground zero in their then five album career. “It was the beginning of making records that we would listen to ourselves,” says Michael D’Addario, the […]
$33.44 -
The Lemon Twigs
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present The Lemon Twigs’ two previous Captured Tracks albums, A Dream Is All We Know (2024) and Everything Harmony (2023), certainly indicated something of a ground zero in their then five album career. “It was the beginning of making records that we would listen to ourselves,” says Michael D’Addario, […]
$31.25 -
Witching Hour, Dark and Dirty Comedy
Eda Rhyne 101 Fairview Rd, AshevilleModelface Comedy presents The Witching Hour Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Witching Hour is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm Tickets $18
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“Chicken Bone” Sterling Silver Necklace with Molly Sharp
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin Molly at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a fun, beginner-friendly necklace-making workshop—perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself! Using sterling silver wire, a torch, pliers, and cutters, you’ll create a delicate, handmade necklace that makes a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. Molly will demonstrate the process step by step, then guide you as you create your own […]
$55.00 -
Make Your Own Willow Lantern w/ Street Creature Puppet Collective
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleJoin Jennifer Murphy of Street Creature Puppet Collective to brighten the dark of winter with your own hand-crafted lantern made from paper and willow branches. In this cozy, creative workshop, you’ll build and decorate a glowing lantern using paper cutouts and colorful tissue designs while learning about lantern-making traditions and festivals from around the world. […]
$60 -
Rope Rework: From Climbing Rope to Cozie
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleTransform old climbing gear into functional art! In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the anatomy of kernmantle ropes and learn how to give retired outdoor gear a second life. We provide all the tools, materials, and step-by-step instruction you need to craft your very own custom can cozie to take home. Gain the foundational […]
$40 -
Drop-In Jewelry Making + Ornament Stamping 11-4
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleDROP-IN JEWELRY MAKING & COPPER ORNAMENT STAMPING Create Something You’ll Love in Downtown Asheville Looking for a fun, creative experience in Asheville? Drop in to Ignite Jewelry Studios and make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or stamp a copper ornament and/or turn them into earrings. Choose from a selection of pre-created projects, then make […]
$25.00 -
Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]
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Drop-In Jewelry Making + Ornament Stamping 11-4
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleDROP-IN JEWELRY MAKING & COPPER ORNAMENT STAMPING Create Something You’ll Love in Downtown Asheville Looking for a fun, creative experience in Asheville? Drop in to Ignite Jewelry Studios and make your own one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or stamp a copper ornament and/or turn them into earrings. Choose from a selection of pre-created projects, then make […]
$25.00 -
Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]
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Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]
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Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! One of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process, including measuring, shaping, soldering with a torch, hammering, and […]
$120.00 -
Intermediate Block Printing: Create Your own Gift Wrap
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleThis is a TWO SESSION Workshop. Attendees will need to attend BOTH sessions. Session 1: Friday December 11th, 6pm-8pm. Session 2: Wednesday December 16th, 6pm-8pm Carve, ink, and print your way through this two-session deep dive into linoleum block printing. In the first session, you'll learn the full arc of block carving — from composition […]
$55 -
The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
NC Stage Company 15 Stage Ln, AshevilleAsheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.
$18 -
Chatham County Line: “Winter Wilder” Holiday Tour 2026
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, AshevilleChatham County Line marks its 20-year holiday touring tradition with a set of original songs spanning ten albums, followed by AM Gold covers that inspired the band to pick up instruments. Special guests will be announced in November. All ages; partially seated, with seated and standing ticket options. Doors open at 7 PM.
$25.60 -
The Art of Yoga | Summer-Fall Series 2026
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]
$15 – $20 -
Silver Stacking Rings with Gemstone
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleBack by popular demand, but with a twist! Join us to make this set of 3 silver stacking rings in our downtown Asheville jewelry maker studio. You will make your 3 rings then add a tube setting to one, and finish by setting a gemstone of your choosing. You'll finish the rings with a custom […]
$125.00 -
Mingle and Jingle: Holiday Craft Market
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., AshevilleJoin us for our annual Holiday Mingle & Jingle: Holiday Craft Market at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC! We’ll have local vendors set up selling handmade goods, arts, and crafts just in time for holiday gift-giving. Be sure to grab a bite from our in-house Taqueria and a drink from the bar as you […]
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Margaret Curtis: Mental Notes
Tracey Morgan Gallery 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe works included in this exhibition span over a decade and focus on themes of climate change, societal decay, and apocalyptic dread. With distinct wit and craftsmanship, Curtis addresses these universal threats from a deeply personal perspective. The work, Spot Fire and Flash Flood, is informed by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire of 2022, which […]
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Makerspace
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).
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Hammered Wide Band Ring
Ignite Jewelry Studios 84 W Walnut St Unit A, AshevilleJoin us at Ignite Jewelry Studios for a hands-on jewelry-making workshop in downtown Asheville where you’ll create your own hammered sterling silver wide-band ring. No previous jewelry-making experience is required! One of Ignite’s skilled metalsmithing instructors will guide you step by step through the entire process, including measuring, shaping, soldering with a torch, hammering, and […]
$120.00 -
Welding: DIY Wall Shelf Brackets
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleIn this workshop, participants will each make a pair of wall shelf brackets for mounting a wooden shelf to the wall. Expect to practice an array of metalworking skills including: -Measuring and cutting steel -Drilling and countersinking holes -Bending curved root designs with round rod -Welding and grinding to clean up welds. -Forge welding for […]
$125 -
Candlelight Christmas Tours
Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road, HendersonvilleWith the holidays just around the corner, experience the season at a local historic treasure. Historic Johnson Farm will be hosting a number of Christmas tours throughout December. For those looking for an evening experience, Candlelight Christmas tours will be offered on Saturday, December 12. There will be four tours offered: 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, and […]
$15 – $20 -
Holiday Candle Making
Asheville Tool Library 16 Smith Mill Rd, AshevilleJoin Carmen of Feral Farms Beekeeping to make your very own hand-dipped beeswax candles. In this workshop participants will explore the wonderful world of beeswax, including its many uses from the hive to the home. After learning the history, science, and art behind beeswax and traditional candle making, participants will create their own pair of […]
$40 -
Exhibition on Screen | Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleTwo hundred years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh artworks, the National Gallery, London is hosting the United Kingdom’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood. This film is a chance to […]
$12 – $15 -
Spirited Improv Holiday Performance: “PLAYformance”
Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Ashevill, NCYou're Invited! We invite you into our heart-centered audience for a Holiday Spirited Improv performance-- a PLAYformance. What to Expect: Join us in the transformational playspace of the heart. All audience members are asked to bring their full presence, and be open to receive from the collective experience. You choose whether you want to stay […]
$10 – $50 -
The 2026 Christmas YARN Ball
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 185 Clingman Ave., AshevilleSTANDING ROOM ONLY YARN You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and in the studio, truth and fiction”,singer/songwriter Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt for consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from what comes through […]
$29.60 -
The 2026 Christmas YARN Ball
THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, United StatesThe Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present The 2026 Christmas YARN Ball All Ages • Standing Room Only Schedule: Doors 7:00 pm • Show 8:00 pm Featuring: YARN You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and […]
$27.66 -
The Art of Yoga | Wednesdays
Asheville Art Museum 2 S Pack Square, AshevilleJoin us at the Museum every third Wednesday for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Wednesday sessions are from 9:30–11am. Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in […]
$15 – $20
