Laurel Magazine

Nature Center Drawing Club at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Do you like to draw or are you inspired by what you see in nature? If so please come the Nature Center’s Drawing Club! Supplies will be available, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and materials. Some time will be spent walking around the garden trails, followed by an optional drawing prompt and time to draw, as well as time to share our drawings.
All ages welcome
Free | Open to the public

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-06-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Cashiers, 7 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
Each week will offer a new concept created by Chef Kelly and will include a starter, entree, and desert as well as special pricing on wine selections curated by our very own sommelier, Gabriel.
Advance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.

Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
2025-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Ugly Dog Pub – Highlands, 294 S 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!
Come enjoy dinner and your favorite bluegrass band!

Mountain Theatre Company presents The Marvelous Wonderettes at Highlands PAC
2025-06-18 19:30, 2025-06-19 14:30, 2025-06-20 19:30, 2025-06-21 14:30 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In act two, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the young women have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!

CHS | Jan Wyatt Symposium at Chimney Pond Farm
2025-06-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Chimney Pond Farm, 240 Chimney Pond Rd, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Jan Wyatt Symposium: Campfires & the Embers of Youth: The History of Residential Summer Camps in Western North Carolina
This engaging topic allows us to explore the many ways summer camps have shaped the social, economic, and cultural history of western North Carolina.
The event will include a slate of speakers and presentations, round-table panel discussions, and a catered lunch.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-06-19 11:30 | NC
Come join us for lunch each Thursday at 11:30 at a local restaurant and then quilting at the church.
Held at St Jude’s Catholic Church in Cashiers.

Summer Writing Workshop at Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library
2025-06-19 13:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Beginning on June 5 at 1:00 p.m. and continuing every Thursday until August 28, ACCCL staff member Michael Redman will lead a writing workshop that is free and open to everyone, regardless of previous writing experience.
The workshop will be a place to be introduced to techniques, perspectives, and exercises to help you develop your writing. It will also provide a safe,welcoming environment for you to share your own thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Candle Pour Party with Desert Stream Candle Co. at The Molly Grace
2025-06-19 16:30 | The Molly Grace, 207 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
If you love a candle, you don’t want to miss pouring your own! Sign up NOW for a Candle Pour Party with Desert Stream Candle Co. at The Molly Grace on Thursday, June 19th.
Classes will happen at 4:30 & 6:30 pm, but spots are limited so sign up ASAP to get in on the fun! You’ll get to grab a beautiful dough bow, set your wicks, pick your favorite scent, pour the organic soy wax, add dried flowers if you wish & watch your candle come to life!

Great Art On Screen | Florence & The Uffizi Gallery at Highlands PAC
2025-06-19 17:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Florence and the Uffizi Gallery is a journey into the Italian Renaissance through the most beautiful, representative works of art of the period. It is a totally immersive and unique experience and allows the audience t0 see, listen, feel and savor the most outstanding and celebrated breeding ground of creativity in the history of art.

Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-06-19 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class. Using a combination of dynamic and static stretches, this practice is perfect for anyone looking to increase functional movement, release tension, and move with greater ease in daily life. Ideal for most levels.

Zahner Lecture Series 2 | Are You BearWise? at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-19 18:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Are you BearWise? with Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission
It’s spring and you know what that means. Warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers, trees blooming, and people venturing out to enjoy it all. It turns out black bears are coming out in large numbers to enjoy some of the same things that humans enjoy. Learn about the conditions that contribute to the black bear population continuing to thrive in Western North Carolina in proximity to so many people. Tanya Poole, Conservation Initiatives Engagement Coordinator for NC Wildlife Resources Commission, discusses BearWise strategies recommended by wildlife experts that will help people better coexist with these amazing animals.

Hudson Library Foundation's Books and Bluegrass Fundraiser at Fire Mountain Inn
2025-06-19 18:00 | Fire Mountain Inn, 700 Happy Hill Rd, Scaly Mountain, NC, 28775, United States
Books and Bluegrass, Hudson Library Foundation’s fun frolic of food, drink and lively conversation, is punctuated with the music of The Foxfire Boys – 6:00 P.M. Thursday, June 19, at Fire Mountain Inn.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
2025-06-19 19:30, 2025-06-20 14:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company, they became “Forever Plaid”. On the way to their first big gig, the “Plaids” are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins…
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the “Plaids” are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some of the greatest hits of all time.

Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
2025-06-20 11:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
One Friday a month from March-October at 11:00 AM, the library hosts a talk / Q&A with Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor. Each month a different local non-profit is invited to sponsor the event and provide refreshments.
Community Coffee is a collaboration between the Town of Highlands and Hudson Library.

Rockin H & C Jewelry Pop Up at The Molly Grace
2025-06-20 11:00 - 18:00 | The Molly Grace, 207 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday, June 20th Rockin H & C will join us for a permanent jewelry pop up from 11 am to 6 pm. Come shop & get your new favorite bling!

Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-06-20 12:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Friday classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9:00 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.

Le Grand Bordeaux at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-06-20 17:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Get ready for a grand tasting event featuring over 10 exceptional wines! We’ll journey from Champagne to some of Bordeaux’s most celebrated names, including Chateau LaFleur Petrus and Anseillan of Chateau Lafitte Rothschild. Plus, selections from @davisfamilyvineyards along the way! Hosted by winemakers Cooper & Guy Davis and French wine expert Christophe Courtreaud.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-06-20 17:30 - 22:00 | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Groovin' on the Green with The Commodore Fox Band at The Village Green
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Groovin’ on The Green featuring the Commodore Fox Band! Towing the line as your favorite party band, cranking out rock and dance hits from the 70s, 80s, to today!
Groovin’ on The Green is FREE and takes place rain or shine on the Commons Lawn at The Village Green.

Friday Night Live Concert Series with Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys at Town Square
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys  Curtis has had a band since 1965 and was recognized in 2011 as a pioneer of bluegrass music at the International Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro, KY. He is a former member of the Bluegrass Boys, having played with Bill Monroe in the sixties, and is also part of the Atlanta Music Hall of Fame.

Saturday Market at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-06-21 08:00 - 12:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Highlands is serving up the bounties of its local farmers, artisans, and kitchen masters at Highlands Farmers’ Marketplace from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Saturdays at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Historical Homes Tour with Highlands Historical Society
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Highlands Historical Society, 520 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
To celebrate Highlands’ 150th Anniversary, Highlands Historical Society is hosting a tour of four of Highlands’ grandest and most important historical homes.
This fundraiser will shuttle guests from home to home where they will be welcomed by “ghosts” from the past who will introduce them to the history of their former home.
Visit highlandshistory.com for more information.

Artist Feature: Bill DeBilzan at Art Highlands Gallery
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Art Highlands, 521 N 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
William DeBilzan: The Art of Good vibes and Bold Journeys.
Art Highlands Gallery introduces William’s globally celebrated work to the Blue Ridge Mountains. His presence offers residents and visitors alike the chance to engage with works of an artist who transcends borders and speaks to universal human experience. Visit Art Highlands and experience the immersive and loving creativity of William DeBilzan.

Concert Series at First Presbyterian Church of Highlands
2025-06-21 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 471 Main Street, HIghlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for Coro Vocati Choral Concert.

Low Country Shrimp Boil at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-06-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
What’s the best way to enjoy the sumptuous taste of southern coastal cuisine known as the shrimp boil without the effort of cooking one yourself – by joining the Friends of Founders Park for their annual low country shrimp boil fundraiser on Saturday, June 21, at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
