Mufasa: The Lion King

Monday, February 10 | 2 & 5:30pm

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Hotel Cashiers
Supper Social Club

Join in every Wednesday this Winter 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.

Youth Pottery Programs

The Bascom’s Youth Pottery Homeschool and Afterschool Programs continue in February with exciting handbuilding projects designed to build foundational ceramics skills. After a fantastic start to the year on the wheel, students will now explore the art of constructing lidded boxes, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Class Schedule: Homeschool Pottery – Wednesdays, February 12, 19, & 26 | 1:30–3 PM Afterschool Pottery – Thursdays, February 13, 20, & 27 | 3:45–5 PM

Landscape Elements with a Focus on Trees

6-session Online Course beginning Thursday, February 13

Master tree painting techniques and integrate them into cohesive landscapes in this 6-session online course. Includes lectures, demos, critiques, and access to recordings.
$695 

Highlands Ice Skating Rink

This Week's Schedule 

Thursday 3:30-8pm;
Friday 3:30-10pm;
Saturday 1-1pm;
Sunday 1-5pm 

Through Sunday, March 2 (weather permitting)

Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands

Thursday, February 13 | 6-9pm

Brooke Campbell is a singer-songwriter known for her emotive melodies & vocals. Her music blends folk and atmospheric sounds, drawing comparisons to artists like Jonatha Brooke & Nancy Griffith. Her live performances are intimate and engaging, with a raw emotional quality that connects deeply with listeners.

Highlands Cashiers Players' Valentine Dinner Theatre

Thurs.-Fri., February 13-14 | 7:30pm

Join us for a delicious dinner catered by Kristy Martin, and enjoy scenes and vignettes performed by some of your HCP favorites as well as some newcomers, including an original one-act written by Scott Ewing.

Wine and Chocolate Flight
at High Country Wine
& Provisions

Thurs.-Sun., February 13-16

Wine and chocolate? Yes, please! Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special wine & chocolate flight at High Country Wine & Provisions! Enjoy six wines each paired perfectly with six chocolates. Join in this Thursday - Sunday!

Valentine's Day Wines at Highlands Wine Shoppe

Friday, February 14 | 4-6pm

Bring your Bestie or your Boo + join the fun! Certified Sommelier + Owner, Stephanie Miskew will pour a lovely lineup of 4 wines from around the world featuring a variety of colors, textures & styles inspired by L-O-V-E! Enjoy a delicious selection of cheese & charcuterie & the romantic musical stylings of Steve Miskew. $35 per person

Winter Beer Fest at Whiteside Brewing

Friday, February 14 | 4-8pm

Join us for our 2nd Annual Winter Beer Fest from 4-8. Six different local breweries participating, live music, prizes, and fire pits to keep cozy. More details to come soon.

Valentine Dinner at The Vineyard at High Holly

Friday, February 14 | 6:30pm

Join us for our Valentines Wine Dinner and Live Music w/ Monica Spears

A Valentine Surprise Opening at M&Co!

Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15
11:30am-4:30pm

Join M&Co, known for Beautiful Upscale Interiors for a A Valentine Surprise Opening!
782 Dillard Road, Highlands, NC
770-815-2696
Seasonal Hours June-November
Wednesday-Saturday 11-5

Presidents Day Weekend Sale at Vivianne Metzger Antiques

Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15
10am-4pm

Visit Vivianne Metzger Antiques during their first ever Presidents Day Weekend Sale for 20% off everything in shop and warehouse.

Sapphire’s Outhouse Races

Saturday, February 15 | 2:30pm

Registration is at 1:30 P.M. Saturday. Static parade (the viewing and judging) is at 2:30 P.M. with the races to follow in the Sapphire Valley Ski Area, 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. It’s $125 per homebuilt entry. If you want to rent an outhouse from Sapphire, there’s an additional charge. Checks payable to SVMA.

Sing Sing at Highlands PAC

Saturday - Monday, February 15-17
2:00 & 5:30PM

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

We Love Locals at Old Edwards Hospitality

Sunday - Thursday, January - March

Old Edwards Hospitality welcomes residents of Clay, Graham, Haywood, Cherokee, Macon, Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Rabun counties to enjoy the comforts of Old Edwards Inn and Spa or Half-Mile Farm at a locals-only rate.

Lights on The Green

Through February

The Village Green and surrounding shops and businesses in Cashiers will be a Glittering Wonderland throughout the grey days and dark nights of this winter.

Community Coat Drive

through March 15

Coat donations needed for our kids on the Highlands Cashiers Plateau through March 15. Donation boxes for new and gently used coats are located throughout Highlands. Powered by Mountaintop Rotary and Highlands Emergency Council. 

Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs at The Bascom

On Display through April 26

Emergence places mentorship at its center, emphasizing the transformative role of teaching and guidance in nurturing artistic growth. This exhibition explores the collaborative relationships between faculty mentors and their students, offering a compelling perspective on the dynamic interplay between instruction and creativity.

Celebrating 40 Years of The Bascom!

2025 classes and workshops are now open for registration

Don’t miss your chance to explore an exciting array of art experiences for all ages and skill levels. Celebrate this milestone year with us and secure your spot today at TheBascom.org!

Read the Winter 2025 Laurel 

Discover the shows to see, where to shop, stay & dine, who to know, places to go…and the magic that is the plateau in the new issue of Laurel!

Studio Alive at The Bascom

Mondays | 9:30am - 1pm

Figure Drawing Open Studio for Artists of every skill level in any medium

Bluegrass Wednesdays at The Ugly Dog

Wednesdays | 6pm

Bluegrass Wednesday with Nitrograss is back at The Ugly Dog!

Highlander Mountain House &
The Ruffed Grouse Tavern 

Lunch: Wed .- Sat., 11am- 3pm; Dinner: Wed.- Sat.,  5:30- 9pm;  Bluegrass Brunch: 10am- 3pm, Sundays (Sunday music is 10:30-12:30) ;  Blues Music: 6- 8pm -  Thursdays.; Live Music on the Patio: 1-3 pm - Saturdays.

Lobby Coffee and Wine Bar at Outpost Inn

Coffee Bar: Daily | 8am-4pm
Wine Bar: Thurs. - Sat. | 5-10pm

Enjoy Coffee by day and Wine by night at the cozy Lobby Bar and Outpost Inn.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge

Fridays and Saturdays

Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, wine, and craft beer - and live music beginning at 5:30pm.

Weekly Yoga Classes & Wellness Services

Yoga, Salt Room, Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Reiki, Massage, Skin Care/Facials, Monthly Journal Classes, Life Coaching, Sound Healing, Parkinson's Classes, Wellness Events, and Bungalow Boutique.

Mountain Findings Open

Fri. & Sat., Feb. 21 & 22 | 10am - 1pm

A non-profit resale store featuring furniture, home accessories, lamps, tools, linens, pictures, tableware and more at reasonable prices!

Author and Photographer Chris Aluka Berry

Wednesday, February 26 | 3-4pm

The Cashiers Historical Society will host author and photographer Chris Aluka Berry at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. Through captivating photography, narratives, and poetry, Affrilachia: Testimonies, is the first visual history book dedicated to honoring and preserving the history of Black communities in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. 

NTL: The Importance of Being Ernest at Highlands PAC

Thursday, February 27 | 5pm

A Trivial Comedy for Serious People. Being sensible can be excessively boring. At least Jack thinks so. While assuming the role of dutiful guardian in the country, he lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy takes on a similar facade.
Unfortunately, living a double life has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to love.

Tool & Knife Sharpening Happy Hour at Hagan Binder Landscape Architects

Friday, February 28 | 3-6pm

Bring up to 3 garden hand tools or pocket knives for complimentary sharpening. No kitchen knives please. Get your garden tools ready for Spring! Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the HBLA team.

Highlands Rotary Bingo Benefiting Highlands PTO

Monday, March 17 | 6:30-8:30pm

Join us for Rotary Club Bingo at Highlands Rec Center. This month proceeds will benefit Highlands PTO. Come out and have some fun for our community!

Bowl for Kid's Sake

Saturday, March 22

This year's theme is "Yabba Dabba Do!"—so don your best prehistoric or caveman costume for some fun (costumes are not required to participate). Choose from two sessions: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM or 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM. It’s just $50 per bowler or $250 per team. Sponsorships are available too! All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina. 

Highlands Cashiers
Film Festival

September 18-21

The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival will be held September 18 - 21, 2025 in the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, North Carolina, where film, filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, and writers will be promoted, featuring screenings of the film festival finalists, an industry professional panel, a Director and Film Critic workshop, and an awards ceremony celebrating the winners of the festival.