Cool Craft Holiday Market

A one-stop shop for purchasing locally made items for the holidays. Gift givers can purchase quality handmade goods, and support our local economy. The Market takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 13-15. Friday, 5-8; Saturday 10-6; and Sunday 10-4 at HandMade in America, 125 S. Lexington Ave., Ste. 101, Asheville. Entrance on Hilliard between Church Street and Lexington Avenue. Visit www.handmadeinamerica.org for more information.

The Santaland Diaries

Asheville’s favorite holiday tradition returns December 19-22! David Sedaris’ hilarious comedy comments on the best and worst of people from a retail employee’s point of view. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 East Walnut St., downtown Asheville. (828) 254-1320, www.ashevilletheatre.org