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].
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8 events,
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal […]
$45.00
Black Mountain College’s interdisciplinary and collaborative philosophy fostered groundbreaking time-based experiments across disciplines, significantly influencing performance, theater, film, music, dance, and visual art worldwide. Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College will feature visual and time-based artworks that echo BMC’s innovative spirit from 1933 to 1957. BMC was a nexus of avant-garde activity, fostering […]
Free
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. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. All Materials Included! Makes […]
$85.00
Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your piece is complete. You'll use a variety of common metalsmithing tools including a torch, rolling mill, and more! Choose from 4 textures: Hammered/ Striped/Boho/Smooth All […]
$120.00
Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique full-scale haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, over 100 live […]
$30.00
Is your yard ready for a fresh start after the storm? Or maybe it just needs a little love?🌿 Save the date for our 2025 Fall Native Plant Sale! 🌿 Whether you’re rebuilding or reimagining, we’ve got the plants to help your yard thrive. Proceeds benefit MountainTrue. All plants are sourced from Carolina Native Nursery. […]
$12 – $38
Join Cary for a swinging honky tonk singing class full of heartache, spit fire, country two steps, and wallowing in our sorrows as we sing songs from classic country strong women with strong voices: Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, and Wanda Jackson. In this class, we will learn some of the top hits of these tough […]
$80
Solo Art Exhibit of Burnsville Artist, Melissa L. Flattery, Toe River Arts, Spruce Pine, Owen Gallery, October 25-December 13, 2025. Reception November 14, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Free
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11 events,
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many Western North Carolina nonprofits are facing damaged facilities, burnout, and uncertainty. This free half-day event brings local leaders and experts together to share strategies for rebuilding stronger. The program includes a keynote panel with Andy Barnett (Asheville Habitat for Humanity) and Claire Neal (MANNA FoodBank), moderated by Stephanie […]
Free
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Join Hemlock Restoration Initiative on Tuesday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). Instead of chemically treating hemlock trees, volunteers will be combating hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) by supporting the FRA's work at their research facility in Waynesville, where they […]
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Tue, Oct 28 • 7 pm Master storyteller Donna Washington delivers delightfully disquieting tales of skin-spinners, sweet-toothed child-eaters, undead lovers, and blood-hungry captains. Perfectly timed for the Halloween season, these stories will get under your skin and revisit you deep in the night. Recommended for ages 18+ Spotlight on Donna Washington: Called a “Walking Disney […] |
12 events,
Arrowhead Art Gallery and Studios in Old Fort, North Carolina, is accepting entries for their next judged exhibit, ‘Circles.’ Circles are everywhere....in art, nature, and daily life. Explore the significance of circles as they represent unity, wholeness, and eternity, allowing us to connect with ourselves, one another, and with nature. EXHIBIT DATES: November 1 – […]
$1 – $20
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Join us at Optix Eye Care on October 30th from 8:00–4:30 for exclusive one-day discounts on Dry Eye (OSD) Treatments, Accufit body sculpting, and optical purchases. Enjoy up to 25% off select services and products, plus enter our raffle for great prizes! Call to reserve a consult or join us in person. Don’t miss this […]
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Enter the world of Appalachia's cryptids, ancient monsters, and weirdest wilds. What separates fact and fiction? What mysteries are still waiting to be solved? What do YOU really want to believe? Get your tickets this month's After Hours: CREATURE FEATURE. --------------------------------------------------------------- Meet community groups in WNC who are working to make you a true believer! […]
$30
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Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings, Stories, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life through the spirited tunes of the Junior Appalachian Musicians, the captivating stories of Cherokee storyteller Kathi Littlejohn, and […]
$5 – $65
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Audio Visual Butoh Performance: Frequency in Motion -- Featuring Atsushi Takenouchi, Hiroko Komiya and Chris H.Lynn. In conjunction with Asheville Butoh Dance Festival 2025 Thursday, October 30th, 2025 at 7:30 pm Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC Members + Students w/ ID […]
$15
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Songbird Holler is a captivating folk trio featuring three generations of mountain women dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich musical traditions of the Southern Appalachians. Award-winning banjo player Bayla Davis, fifth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton, and veteran Appalachian old-time singer Cary Fridley have come together to share folk harmonies, ballads, and banjo tunes, […]
$22
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9 events,
🎃 Get Spooky With Us This Halloween! 🎃 Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹 Click ✅ GOING ✅ On The Facebook Event ⬇️ So You Don't Miss Updates https://www.facebook.com/events/1237286354152581 Here's What You Get: 👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd […]
$12.78
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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 be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
$27
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13 events,
The Fall Weaverville Art Safari will take place November 1 and 2 2025. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 77 artists at 42 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals […]
Free
Spend an hour +/- in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm. Choose your charm shape and your favorite color(s) of enamel. You’ll sift the enamel onto the silver charm then fire it in a kiln to flow the glass enamel onto the silver, and repeat until your piece is complete! Leave class […]
$40.00
Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite's fabulous instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring. These also make great wedding bands! Come make your own wedding bands (or each other’s) […]
$120.00
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Discover the power of art to connect, heal, and inspire. Join artist Ginger Huebner for an unforgettable workshop where you’ll create an abstract self-portrait using the playful and accessible mediums of collage and chalk. Guided by Ginger’s Create + Connect process, you’ll go beyond words—turning personal stories, experiences, and emotions into vibrant, meaningful works of […]
$125
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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 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, […]
$1 – $34
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Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her talented workshop participants to the stage for A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 pm. This year’s lineup (Andy Russell, Christine Phillips Westfeldt, Dada Maheshvarananda, Larry Pearlman, Nancy Reeder, Naomi Faw, and Pepper Ellis-Hagebak) promises an unforgettable night of […]
$22
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Sat, Nov 1 • 8 pm One of the finest singer-songwriters of her generation, Bonoff’s ballads became hits for legends like Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt. Her live shows—spare, moving, and transformative—showcase a voice that works timeless magic and continues to captivate audiences around the world. “Her voice is perfection.” —Huffington Post “Like hearing from […]
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Modelface Comedy presents Hell Hounds Comedy Showcase at The Hound! Hell Hounds is a dark and dirty comedy show featuring some of the filthiest comics in the South!! This show is ages 21 and up and NC17 Arrive early for dinner from the Hound ages 21+ Doors at 9:30pm, show at 10pm Tickets $15 advance, […]
$18
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9 events,
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Modelface Comedy brings you the best stand up comedians from all over the country and this week with have a special comedy showcase!! Comedy Shutdown is a showcase of killer local and regional comedians at RAD Brew Co. doing their best political material while the government is shutdown. We know anyone who's been furloughed this […]
$15
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Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host 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 come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Free
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6 events,
Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio. This Intensive 16 hour 2 day workshop will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, bezel setting, textures, […]
$499.00
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7 events,
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Global Wave! Honoring and celebrating all musicians around the World. Many of their music helps our body and feet move! As we move to the 5Rhythms maps take notice how your body responds to different beats and sounds of Global music. Join us for this movement experience. We move to the Maps created by Gabrielle […]
$15 – $25
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Join NC Stage Nov. 5th - Nov. 23rd for Is This A Room. Wed., Thurs., Sat. at 7:30pm; Fri. & Sun. at 2pm. (Friday 11/7 at 7:30pm) June 3, 2017: A 25-year-old former Air Force linguist named Reality Winner is surprised at her home by the FBI, interrogated, and then charged with leaking classified information […]
$24 – $48
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6 events,
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Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have local favorite Aaron Naylor on the rooftop at Antidote! Aaron Naylor is a stand-up comedian known for his one-liners about whales and his mom. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff's Comedy Caffe after […]
$15
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11 events,
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. A few more steps and you will be amazed that you were able to make these yourself in our metalsmithing studio. All Materials Included! Makes […]
$85.00
"Experience the vibrant world of Michelle Hamilton in Rising from the River, a captivating exhibition at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Hamilton's work is a joyful exploration of encaustics, mixed media, and resin, where bold colors and layered textures converge to create harmonious compositions. Drawing inspiration from nature and her surroundings, Hamilton's art […]
Free
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Come make this textured and riveted sterling silver ring in a hands on workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios. A qualified instructor will safely take you through the steps until your piece is complete. You'll use a variety of common metalsmithing tools including a torch, rolling mill, and more! Choose from 4 textures: Hammered/ Striped/Boho/Smooth All […]
$120.00
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Join us for the opening reception of Michelle Hamilton's solo exhibition, Rising from the River, at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Friday, November 7, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This free event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to meet the artist and explore her vibrant works that […]
Free
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Modelface Comedy Presents: Laughs for SNAP as part of the Comedy For Community series Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville. Comedy for Community brings your favorite comedians together each month to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with MANNA Foodbank! The […]
$18
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The Soluna String Quartet is a dynamic new ensemble composed of violinists Mariya Potapova, Jonathan Urizar, violist Cameron Rehberg, and cellist Ashlee Booth. They perform regularly across the region with ensembles such as the Asheville and Greenville Symphonies, among others, and for various performances in many different chamber music settings. Soluna is committed to performing […]
$25
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14 events,
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Join us on Saturday, November 8th for an exploration of Appalachian foodways in the 1800s! Get in the spirit of Thanksgiving by learning more about Western North Carolina’s food history and culture with snacks and cooking demonstrations along the way. You will even receive some historic recipes to take home and try for yourself! Food […]
$10.70
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Celebrate compassion and community at our 4th annual ThanksLiving event! Bring a vegan dish to share, enjoy a peaceful afternoon with our 70+ rescued animals, and hear from special guest Gene Baur, co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and renowned animal advocate. Schedule: 11-1: Potluck | 1-2:30: Animal visits | 2:30-4:30: Gene Baur presentation & Q&A 🎟️ […]
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Academy For The Arts is hosting a Bluegrass & BBQ Fundraiser featuring three local bands including Cast Iron Bluegrass, New Found Gap, and Hightop Mountain Harmony. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $20 for the meal and the performance. Academy For The Arts is non-profit organization that is dedicated […]
$20
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Join Stephanie Graves of The Conscious Crew and astrologer & sound healer David Heiss for a heart-centered evening of cacao, sound healing, and astrology. This sacred gathering will be held during Scorpio season, a time of transformation, release, and renewal. Together, we will: 🌿 Honor grief and release what has passed 🌿 Awaken the heart […]
$25 – $50
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Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi A Performance by Jennie MaryTai Liu Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7PM Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street} TICKETS – $15 General Admission / $10 for BMCM+AC members + Students w/ID Jennie MaryTai Liu’s Living Female Respondent or 53 Yakshi, a dance performance created with […]
$15
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10 events,
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Brevard Philharmonic presents rising star pianist Chaeyoung Park in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto in B-Flat Minor, one of the most beloved works in the repertoire. The program also includes Tchaikovsky’s regal Festival Coronation March and Borodin’s colorful music from Prince Igor. It’s an afternoon to experience extraordinary talent and unforgettable music on the stage of the […]
$15 – $47
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A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee Sun, Nov 9 • 3 pm | 60 minutes Swing is more than a rhythm—it’s a manifesto. From the lean precision of Count Basie to the buoyant lift of Fletcher Henderson, the world-weary elegance of Billie Holiday to the dazzling joy of Ella […]
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Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host 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 come watch your favorite local comedians Anyone is welcome to participate Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm no cover ages […]
Free
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9 events,
**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11am and 3pm to make one of these charms! This is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal […]
$45.00
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Plant ecologist Lisa K. Wagner presents images and information to power your winter dreams of a native plant garden. By introducing a diversity of plants and focusing on species that support a wide range of wildlife, your landscape can become not only sustainable, but attractive and easily maintained. Learn how to choose plants that naturally […]
Free
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9 events,
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Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience […]
$1 – $100
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13 events,
Acclaimed authors and spiritual leaders Cynthia Bourgeault and Matthew Wright lead the annual “AwakeningSoul” retreat, a weekend of connection, worship, music and spiritual reflection at Kanuga in Hendersonville, N.C., Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 13–16, 2025. Special rates available for local commuters. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/awakening.
$400
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Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have NYC's Trey Galyon on the rooftop bar at Antidote! Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail. […]
$15
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Acclaimed Durham-based cellist Shana Tucker and Saxapahaw-based French choreographer Murielle Elizéon (co-creator of Culture Mill) present When We were Queens…, a powerful multidisciplinary performance presented as a diptych—two solos in conversation. "When We were Queens… is shaped as a ritual to call the ancestors. It is the whispering of a spell. It is an attempt […]
$15
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Tryon Little Theater's production of "The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays", Ken Ludwig's hilarious whodunit about William Gillette and the weekend party at his castle in Connecticut where there's a murder - and the perfect person to solve it!
$25
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Experience the artistry of William Yang, the 2025 National Chopin Piano Competition first prize winner, in an intimate all-Chopin recital at Brevard Music Center’s Parker Concert Hall. Hailed for his expressive power and technical brilliance, Yang brings new life to the works of one of history’s most beloved composers. Presented in partnership with the Chopin […] |
15 events,
SEMI-ANNUAL TOE RIVER ARTS STUDIO TOUR November 14-16, 2025, 10am to 5pm. Tour art studios of 100+ artists in Yancey & Mitchell counties—one of the most significant concentrations of skilled craftspeople in the country. Go to toeriverarts.org for more info.
Free
GTM's exhibit of paintings are at Static Age from Sept. 6-November 14th. The hours are 12pm -12am. The closing party features GT & the Zealots on Friday, Nov. 14th at 9pm.
Free
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Join Us for Our 11th Annual Fundraiser – Friday Nov. 14th! At the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) stars reflect an important message, especially after a year of community resilience post-Helene. While we might exist in different orbits, we all play an integral part of connecting for a bigger picture. Under the Stars is our […]
$75
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Fri, Nov 14 • 7 pm In bursts of vivid color, acrobats expertly execute gravity-defying moves to the exhilarating beat of live music—somersaulting in sync with the percussive rhythms of Afro-Jazz. Truly a circus experience like no other, this production vibrates with energy—showcasing the strength, agility, youth and artistry of African culture. Spotlight on Cirque […]
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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 be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
$27
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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 based on audience suggestions. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind comedy experience! For more info about us, visit Instagram @misfitavl or our website at www.misfitavl.com. […]
$15
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16 events,
Since 1992, the Toe River Arts Studio Tour has showcased the talent and studios of North Carolina’s Yancey and Mitchell County artists. These world-renowned, well-traveled, and skilled artists bring beauty to the world by sharing their craft. All of the artists featured have a fascinating story, interesting background, and their own “Journey of the Arts.” […]
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Note: Each workshop is a separate session with its own registration. You are welcome to attend one or both. 📅 Saturday, November 15th 📍 217 Coxe Ave, Asheville 🎨 All supplies provided 💛 Pay-What-You-Can (suggested $25–$35) 🌿 All are welcome- no art experience necessary Register and learn more at https://openheartsartcenter.org/november-events/ 1:30–3:00 PM | Contemplative Collage-Making […]
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Darko Butorac, conductor Elinor Frey, cello Discover the defiant (and devilish) spirit of four Classical revolutionaries. Boccherini and Haydn explore their dark sides, bringing new depth to their work. C.P.E. Bach challenges aristocratic tastes and elevates the cello to new heights, while Stravinsky resurrects the Classical style through a bold 20th-century lens. Boccherini: Symphony No. […]
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Steve Weams & The CARIBBEAN COWBOYS BAND have been entertaining audiences for over 34 years. They play primarily in Western North Carolina but have traveled from Key West, Florida to New York City & through the British Virgin Islands. The CCB perform a wide variety of music - from Jimmy Buffett to other troubadours such […]
$20
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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 of ginger beer while you laugh it up with Modelface Comedy ages 18+ doors at 6:30, show at 7pm Tickets $18 GA, $23 premium seating
$18
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Come celebrate Deep River’s 33rd year of making music with our special show featuring the greatest hits of one of America’s legendary bands, who’ve also been a huge influence on us, the Eagles. Created from Linda Ronstadt’s backing band in 1971, the Eagles are famous for fusing country and rock (Take It Easy, Peaceful Easy […]
$22.00
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20 events,
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What is Your Home Rhythm? Join us to explore your home Rhythm. They are the Maps created by Gabrielle Roth. The Rhythms are Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness. They have their unique qualities, Flowing- inward, grounded, and fluid. Staccato- outward, shapes and beat. Chaos- rearranging, unpredictable, and releasing. Lyrical-transformation, light and joyful. Stillness-integration, slow […]
$15 – $25
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LOOM Imports + Fields Outfitting Collaboration Launch Party Featuring our latest custom jackets handmade in Argentina, Mexico & Asheville Hosted at Yewo Collective SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 11AM-6PM 80 N LEXINGTON AVE ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Free
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The musical was conceived in the midst of Hurricane Helene as a collaboration by Asheville and Nashville musicians promoting a message of peace, hope, and a search for meaning in life. The musical is narrated by local actress Krista Tortura. The narration is the story of a fictional Jewish Woman whose family escaped from the […]
Free
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The concert features an ethereal and emotive selection of musical compositions with themes along French Impressionism, contrasts of darkness and light, hope and despair. This experience features two selections by Claude Debussy; Reverie and Clair de Lune. Lili Boulanger’s D'un matin de Printemps brings the joy of a spring morning. Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique Movements […]
$15.00
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Live performance of the Sarah Arthur Musical (www.saraharthurproject.com) Musicians from Asheville and Nashville come together to perform a folk musical--narration and folk music --tickets are free.
Free
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9 events,
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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 the opportunity to engage with inspiring presentations, participate in insightful discussions, and connect with fellow students, faculty, staff, and community members. Together, let's explore the […]
Free
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11 events,
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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, and do physical activity without getting hurt. Many people do not always have this experience. Some people have balance issues and are prone to falling, […]
$15 – $25
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 ritual. Since 2012 MuggaRose has led these intimate workshops that have guided participants in crafting personal poppets — rooted in ancient folk and ancestral traditions. […]
$33
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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 each month to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we reaching out to our friends in […]
$15
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12 events,
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 hospitality thank-yous! Open daily during studio hours.
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Join naturalist and educator, Jessie Wilder, for a thoughtful conversation on the benefits of living a place-based life, Thurs. November 20 at Kanuga. Part of Kanuga's Lunch & Learn series, the event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. followed by the conversation with Jessie Wilder at 11 a.m. Enjoy […]
$24.74
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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 your seats figuring out what you just looked at! Thursday November 20, 7:30-9p in The Orange Peel's comedy basement. PULP is a bourbon speakeasy (400+ […]
$17
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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 dating disaster stories and stand up comedy hosted by local favorite Sarah Love. Join Sarah and a group of amazing comedians as they share their […]
$15
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12 events,
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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 season be there with winter vegetables, meat, bread, and value added items, but so will a large variety of craft and specialty vendors to provide […]
Free
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An eclectic blend of music will make you feel energized, empowered, and uplifted!
$12 – $20.00
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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 be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a surprise. […]
$27
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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 Appalachian Standard. ~Local craft vendors (Pottery, baking, and plants!!) ~Seasonal treats with a dessert food truck AND hot dogs ~Caroling & community sing-a-long (Get ready […]
Free
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"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 Theater. An Afternoon of Holiday Magic Your family will be transported into Clara's magical world as you: ✨ Savor Delicious Sweet Treats - Indulge in […]
$10
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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 traditional musical elements, the ensemble collaborates to create a full concert of new, original music every semester.
Free
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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 Coxe Ave.) Come shop one-of-a-kind, hand-made crafts and gifts created with love by our talented Open Hearts artists. Half of all sales go directly back […]
Free
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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 experience born of a family drum circle that will draw you into the music! Tuatha Dea is a progressive Americana band with a Rock edge, […]
$38.00
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10 events,
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"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 across the valley—will share seasonal favorites, new choral works, and pieces to inspire hope and community as winter approaches. Admission: by donation All proceeds will […]
By Donation
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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 and writer based in Los Angeles. He is the host/creator of acclaimed live comedy show “WRONG! A F*cked Up Game Show.” After making his bones […]
$18
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9 events,
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 rink, surrounded by twinkling lights, festive music and holiday vibes. Whether you're planning a family outing, a festive date night or a weekend adventure, we […]
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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
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8 events,
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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 are vintage-cool, and the finisher medals are worth the effort! Whether you’re running, walking, or just trotting it out for the pie, this event is […] |
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**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 gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers […]
$45.00
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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 best known as “Bud”, sharing the screen with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on the hit Netflix series, Grace & Frankie. Baron also lends his […]
$20
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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 have Birthday Boy Clay Jones from Asheville! Clay Jones got his start in the Atlanta comedy scene, before moving to Asheville. Delivering as many punchlines […]
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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 United States in his late teens, he studied classical guitar performance at Appalachian State University (where he held the prestigious Fletcher Scholarship) and as a […]
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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 like each other and want a fun family* activity. We all know laughter is the best thing for the body after 48 hours of constant […]
$18
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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 Coming Up Diamonds in 2020, with producer and Grammy-nominated drummer Mike Marsh (The Avett Brothers, Dashboard Confessional). Lillie was raised in Pumpkintown, SC, the cradle […]
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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. Outside snacks allowed. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Shhh...it's a […]
$27
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Celebrate the season with creativity and community! Join Local Cloth for a free, hands-on Holiday Make + Take event — open to all ages. Participants can craft ornaments and small fiber-inspired gifts to keep or give away. It’s a perfect opportunity to engage with family and friends, including holiday visitors, while enjoying a festive afternoon […]
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Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Tiffany Burke from Atlanta!!! Tiffany Burke is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer based in Atlanta, GA. She is originally from Decatur, GA. She performs improv with Red Pill Players and Other Side of the Wall. She […]
$15
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