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].
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The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! Class meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 
The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm. The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! All supplies will be provided. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! […] 
Enroll now for the next 10-class session of handmade shoemaking. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. The workshop covers all the skills required for making a pair of shoes by hand and is taught through demonstrations and instruction. Some of the skills covered in the […]
$1500
Celebrate ten dazzling years of holiday cheer at Flat Rock Playhouse! For a decade, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas has been the cherished gathering that brings our community together, where Broadway sparkle meets small-town heart and the spirit of the season takes center stage. This year’s festivities are stuffed fuller than Santa’s sleigh with the […] |
5 events,Jacob Marley is dead — and things are about to get worse. Shackled, miserable, and tormented by a hell-sprite who is far too enthusiastic about his work, Marley faces an eternity of exactly what he deserves. Unless, of course, he can do something about Ebenezer Scrooge. In this re-imagining of the classic Christmas Carol story, […]
$15 – $55
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(FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year. Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers to embark on a captivating journey through his work. He achieves this by harnessing the power of strong contrasts, intricate textures, and graceful movements. In […]
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STANDING ROOM ONLY SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken […]
$28.95
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Step into the Museum’s galleries before the doors open for a quiet and contemplative morning of meditation, mindful walking, and reflection. This guided experience invites participants to slow down, settle the nervous system, and explore the Museum as a place of sanctuary, spaciousness, and renewal. The session will begin with a brief seated meditation, followed […]
$13 – $18
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No 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
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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. 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 […]
$27
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The 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
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Asheville’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
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Join 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
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Join 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).
Free for Members or included with Museum admission. Registration is not required.
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Two 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
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The 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
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Join 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
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6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW FULLY SEATED SHOW GOLDEN FOLK SESSIONS Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music. Each event showcases six handpicked artists, performing three-song sets in a quiet, seated environment where the music takes center stage. To add a […]
$15.30
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Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Enjoy live music from the Jason DeCristofaro Jazz Trio featuring Jason DeCristofaro (vibraphone), Kevin Kehrberg (bass) and Andy Applegate (drums). For this performance, the trio will be performing special Christmas and […]
Free for Members or included with Museum admission
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Asheville’s top improvisers perform long-form improv—full stories and characters sparked by a single audience suggestion. Each Misfit team brings its own style, creating sharp, surprising worlds in real time.
$18
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Art has the power to heal, restore, and reconnect us to what matters most. Join us at the Asheville Art Museum for a guided art-making session led by a registered art therapist, designed to explore how art can be a tool to nurture your mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or have […]
$15 – $20
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Celebrate the holiday season with the might and emotional weight of Handel’s iconic Messiah, featuring the Asheville Symphony Chorus, four incredible soloists, and your Asheville Symphony. Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Jessica Beebe, soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, alto Ben Gulley, tenor Sam Dhobhany, bass The Asheville Symphony Chorus
$25 – $85
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Celebrate the holiday season with the might and emotional weight of Handel’s iconic Messiah, featuring the Asheville Symphony Chorus, four incredible soloists, and your Asheville Symphony. Two performances: 2pm and 8pm Darko Butorac, conductor Jessica Beebe, soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, alto Ben Gulley, tenor Sam Dhobhany, bass The Asheville Symphony Chorus
$25 – $85
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-SEATED SHOW BURLESQUE BRUNCH Welcome to the most dazzling brunch experience in Asheville! Producer and award-winning burlesque sensation, Madison Jane brings you WNC’s only all BIPOC burlesque showcase. Each month we celebrate a different lineup of delectable performers for a Sunday extravaganza of tantalizing tastes and titillating performances. The Haus of Jane’s Burlesque Brunch Showcase […]
$21.88
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Two 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 […]
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Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Caleb Synan from Los Angeles for a NYE show! Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives […]
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