Asheville Community Square Dance
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
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Fun, social contra dancing with a beginner lesson at 7 p.m., followed by caller led sets to a lively old-time band at 7:30 — a weekly community dance welcoming all experience levels.
Fun, social contra dancing with a beginner lesson at 7 p.m., followed by caller led sets to a lively old-time band at 7:30 — a weekly community dance welcoming all experience levels.
Fun, social contra dancing with a beginner lesson at 7 p.m., followed by caller led sets to a lively old-time band at 7:30 — a weekly community dance welcoming all experience levels.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.
Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.
Upbeat social line dancing in a cozy taproom with a caller teaching easy country steps; beginner friendly, no boots, partners, or experience required, and free admission on the second Sunday of each month.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
Participatory old time jam sessions bring Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar tunes into a lively English Irish style downtown pub. Pair a pint and dinner with a rotating cast of local WNC pickers from 5–9pm.
A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.
A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.
A free, citywide celebration of Asheville’s street performing scene with scheduled sets and pop-up gatherings across multiple stages. Catch roaming buskers and curated performances at Pack Square, Pritchard Park, Reuter Terrace, and the River Arts District.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.
Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.
Old-time and bluegrass stringband tunes drive a lively community square dance with Phil Jamison calling. A free pre-dance lesson runs 7:30–8:00, followed by dancing from 8:00–11:00 in the Bryson Gym.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
Evening community foraging walks exploring local wild edible plants and seasonal edibles, teaching plant identification and ethical harvesting along Asheville greenways with hands-on guidance from local foragers.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
An afternoon pop-up market of local makers and small businesses with browseable vendor booths and handmade goods. Casual community hangout vibes in the Foundy Street courtyard for shopping, chatting, and discovering new Asheville vendors.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Celtic reels and jigs fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from WNC and beyond trade tunes in a traditional Irish session. Expect a casual, community-driven night of acoustic ensemble playing and listening.
Rhythmic Latin steps from salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, with an 8:30–9 PM beginner friendly lesson followed by open social dancing in a lively brewery taproom until midnight; $10 cover.
Rhythmic Latin steps from salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, with an 8:30–9 PM beginner friendly lesson followed by open social dancing in a lively brewery taproom until midnight; $10 cover.
Rhythmic Latin steps from salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, with an 8:30–9 PM beginner friendly lesson followed by open social dancing in a lively brewery taproom until midnight; $10 cover.
Rowdy, cozy pub-stage Irish and Celtic session with fiddles, tin whistle, and bouzouki driving foot-stomping reels; local WNC musicians trade tunes while patrons sip pints or afternoon Irish coffee.
Rowdy, cozy pub-stage Irish and Celtic session with fiddles, tin whistle, and bouzouki driving foot-stomping reels; local WNC musicians trade tunes while patrons sip pints or afternoon Irish coffee.
Rowdy, cozy pub-stage Irish and Celtic session with fiddles, tin whistle, and bouzouki driving foot-stomping reels; local WNC musicians trade tunes while patrons sip pints or afternoon Irish coffee.
Flash mob style street dancing with feel good music turns strangers into friends in downtown Asheville. A weekly sober movement party centered on connection, joy spreading, and beginner friendly dancing through the streets.
Flash mob style street dancing with feel good music turns strangers into friends in downtown Asheville. A weekly sober movement party centered on connection, joy spreading, and beginner friendly dancing through the streets.
Flash mob style street dancing with feel good music turns strangers into friends in downtown Asheville. A weekly sober movement party centered on connection, joy spreading, and beginner friendly dancing through the streets.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a First Friday street stroll with live music and social dancing alongside pop-up art, shopping, and local vendors. Grab food, browse small businesses, and soak up an easygoing community nightlife vibe.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a First Friday street stroll with live music and social dancing alongside pop-up art, shopping, and local vendors. Grab food, browse small businesses, and soak up an easygoing community nightlife vibe.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a First Friday street stroll with live music and social dancing alongside pop-up art, shopping, and local vendors. Grab food, browse small businesses, and soak up an easygoing community nightlife vibe.