
Asheville Drum Circle
An energetic outdoor drum circle in the heart of downtown, where hand drums and percussion build into improvisational grooves and spontaneous movement. A casual, come and go community hang with room to play, dance, or just listen.
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Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Community-led drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and a come as you are vibe in an outdoor downtown park. Drop in to play, dance, or listen and connect with neighbors on a Friday evening.

Community-led drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and a come as you are vibe in an outdoor downtown park. Drop in to play, dance, or listen and connect with neighbors on a Friday evening.
Community-led drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and a come as you are vibe in an outdoor downtown park. Drop in to play, dance, or listen and connect with neighbors on a Friday evening.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.

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.

High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.

High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.
High-energy solstice dance in Pack Square Park with a live David Starfire set blasted through a 24-speaker sound system. Sober, smoke-free 18+ outdoor community gathering with presale-only tickets and a 500-person cap, rain or shine.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.
Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.

Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.

Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.
Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.

A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Sunday-morning ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ Mikaya, blending many styles and flavors into a continuous movement journey. Begins with warmups and an opening circle for each wave, creating a conscious dance container for embodiment and reset.

Sunday-morning ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ Mikaya, blending many styles and flavors into a continuous movement journey. Begins with warmups and an opening circle for each wave, creating a conscious dance container for embodiment and reset.
Sunday-morning ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ Mikaya, blending many styles and flavors into a continuous movement journey. Begins with warmups and an opening circle for each wave, creating a conscious dance container for embodiment and reset.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.

Bass-heavy ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Robert Kochka, blending high-energy builds with feeling-forward grooves and fresh vibrations. Two morning sets include guided warmups and an opening circle for intention-setting and embodied connection.

Bass-heavy ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Robert Kochka, blending high-energy builds with feeling-forward grooves and fresh vibrations. Two morning sets include guided warmups and an opening circle for intention-setting and embodied connection.
Bass-heavy ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Robert Kochka, blending high-energy builds with feeling-forward grooves and fresh vibrations. Two morning sets include guided warmups and an opening circle for intention-setting and embodied connection.

A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.

A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.