Laurel Magazine

Kids Nature Series at The Village Green
2025-06-10 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Fungi Fanatics
Join Gina Patton of Balsam Mountain Trust to learn about the fantastic world of fungi!

Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-06-10 17:30, 2025-06-11 10:30, 2025-06-12 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.

Salamander Meander at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-10 20:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Join our Naturalists on a nighttime search for our secretive salamander friends!
Please bring a flashlight for this adventure! This program is weather-dependent.
We will meet in the amphitheater behind the Nature Center (930 Horse Cove Road).

Tinker Time for Tots at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Literacy & Learning Center is excited to bring back another season of engaging workshops tailored for preschoolers and their parents. The aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children’s educational benefit.
These sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into their daily routines, fostering a rich learning environment at home.

Locally Grown on The Green at The Village Green
2025-06-11 11:00 - 15:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Choose the Food Less Traveled at Locally Grown on The Green
Discover the taste of homegrown goodness at Locally Grown on The Green, Cashiers’ farm stand market featuring local growers.
This producer-only market showcases the best of our region, with vendors who grow and make their products within a 50-mile radius of Cashiers.

Tech Time at Hudson Library
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Hudson Library, 554 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Have you ever received the gift of a new digital device, like an iPad, smartphone or laptop, but had no idea how to use it? Hudson Library has the perfect solution-
Tech Time sessions offer one-on-one help on any personal digital device. Tech Time is a chance for residents of all ages to bring their devices and ask any questions. Learn how to set up an email account, mute your cell phone, back up and store files, and more.
Tech Times are free. No library card is required and no appointment is necessary. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

4th Annual Rosé Soirée Summer Kickoff at Highlands Wine Shoppe
2025-06-11 16:30 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Join us for our “4th Annual Rosé Soirée Summer Kickoff” tasting as we celebrate the start of Summer + sample glorious dry rosé wines from around the globe. We’ll be sipping in style with selections curated + presented by Certified Sommelier + Owner, Stephanie Miskew.
From bright + crisp to bold + juicy, discover your favorite just in time for maximum Summer sipping enjoyment. Enjoy our featured selections alongside a beautiful charcuterie board – the perfect pairing for pink wine! So bring your friends, raise a glass + let’s toast to Summer.
Tasting is $45 + can be purchased online or at the door. We hope to see you then ~ Cheers!

Rosé Soirée Summer Kickoff at Buck's Coffee Cafe & Wine Atelier
2025-06-11 16:30 | Buck’s, 6 State Rte 107, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us as we celebrate the start of Summer + sample glorious dry rosé wines from around the globe. We’ll be sipping in style with selections curated + presented by Certified Sommelier + Owner, Stephanie Miskew.
From bright + crisp to bold + juicy, discover your favorite just in time for maximum Summer sipping enjoyment. Enjoy our featured selections alongside a beautiful charcuterie board – the perfect pairing for pink wine! So bring your friends, raise a glass + let’s toast to Summer.
Tickets are $45 + can be purchased online or at the door. We hope to see you then!

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-06-11 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.

Orchard Sessions with Andrew Wooten at The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Farm at Old Edwards invites you to join us for the return of our live concert series, Orchard Sessions.
Settle into comfortable seating in the magical setting of The Orchard, and just relax into a special evening with the sounds of well-known headliners. For a small cover charge, you will enjoy light bites and a cash bar.
The music of Andrew Wooten feels like a pine-covered moonshine still on a foggy mountainside somewhere in the Carolinas. Writing from the heart Andrew seamlessly blends ear-catching vocals and genuine lyrics into a song that will leave you wanting more. This last year has seen Andrew’s career kick into gear as he has signed with Roadside Music Management, was nominated for two Upstate Music Awards in South Carolina, and performed live on Charlotte Today.

Bluegrass Wednesday at The Ugly Dog Pub
2025-06-11 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
2025-06-11 19:30, 2025-06-12 19:30 | 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!

HMF | One Lap of the Mountains-Grande Driving Tour
2025-06-12 08:00 - 16:00 | NC
Join us for a wonderful, driving tour of the winding, and scenic roads of Western North Carolina mountain. Two tour groups daily with a longer more spirited drive on Thursday and the shorter more casual paced drive on Friday.

Volunteer Fair at Highlands Community Building
2025-06-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Highlands Community Building, 869 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Stop by to hear about opportunities to give time and talent to Highlands-area nonprofit organizations. This free event is organized and hosted by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC.
For more information call 828-526-2112 or go to visithighlandsnc.com.

Cashiers Quilters at St Jude's Catholic Church
2025-06-12 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
2025-06-12 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.

Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Albert-Carlton Community Library
2025-06-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Join a welcoming group of people that understand what you are going through. We come together to offer each other support, resources, and a listening ear.
The group is a safe place for judgement free discussion.
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Zahner Lecture Series at Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-12 18:00 | Highlands Nature Center, 930 Horse Cove Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741
Healthy Land, Healthy People: Centering Indigenous Voices in Conservation with Bonnie Claxton (Chickasaw) Deputy Director, The Center for Native Health
The health of the land and the health of the people are deeply interconnected—a truth long understood by Indigenous communities. Yet, conservation efforts often overlook Native voices, traditional ecological knowledge, and Indigenous-led solutions. This talk will explore the importance of Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship and offer practical ways for non-Indigenous allies to support and uplift these efforts. Through insights from the Center for Native Health’s Land & Wellness Program, we will discuss the role of land-based healing, policy, and community-driven solutions in restoring balance between people and place.
Sponsored by Diane Lennox & Paul Manos, Janet & Scott Clarke, Richard Yow, and Liz Sargent.
For more information highlandsbiological.org or call 828-526-2623.

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-06-12 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!

HMF | One Lap of the Mountains-Speciale Driving Tour
2025-06-13 08:00 | NC

Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-06-13 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.

PAC Movies | Ford v Ferrari at Highlands PAC
2025-06-13 14:00 | Highlands PAC, 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Friday Night Vibes at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Every Friday, we’re throwing a lively party featuring incredible local talent! But that’s not all – we’ll also have special wine tastings, wine dinners, and other unique experiences. We’re kicking it off with Zorki on Friday, June 13th, from 5-7 pm!

HMF | Main Street Parade of Classic Cars, Downtown Highlands
2025-06-13 17:30 | NC
On Friday evening, spectators will gather along Main Street in Highlands to watch over a hundred classic cars cruise by, driven just as they were meant to be. This event is always free for both spectators and participants.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-06-13 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.

Friday Night Live with Southern Highland Band at Town Square
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Town Square, Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Friday Night Live  Showcasing Traditional Mountain Music and Local Talent
Southern Highland Band (a spin-off of FoxFire Boys) Owners of Blue Ridge Music. We are musicians and trained teachers. Our mission is to share our love of good MUSIC! We do ALL things music.
Bluegrass/Mountain music.
Banjo, Guitar, Bass
Dean English & Tom Nixon

Mountain Theatre Company Presents Forever Plaid at Highlands PAC
2025-06-13 19:30 | 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.
