Asheville Drum Circle
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Similar Events
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
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 guided ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Esmae, blending tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer heart centered passages. Starts with a warmup and opening circle before a freeform, communal movement journey.
A guided ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Esmae, blending tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer heart centered passages. Starts with a warmup and opening circle before a freeform, communal movement journey.
A guided ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Esmae, blending tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer heart centered passages. Starts with a warmup and opening circle before a freeform, communal movement journey.
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.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alex & Friends, beginning with a guided warmup and a focused opening circle. Doors close at circle time to hold a secure container; sliding scale pricing with pay what you can.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alex & Friends, beginning with a guided warmup and a focused opening circle. Doors close at circle time to hold a secure container; sliding scale pricing with pay what you can.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alex & Friends, beginning with a guided warmup and a focused opening circle. Doors close at circle time to hold a secure container; sliding scale pricing with pay what you can.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from a warmup into an opening circle, then opens the floor for freeform movement and connection. Guest DJ Bobcat blends layered genres and global rhythms for an emotionally immersive, community-minded dance journey.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from a warmup into an opening circle, then opens the floor for freeform movement and connection. Guest DJ Bobcat blends layered genres and global rhythms for an emotionally immersive, community-minded dance journey.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from a warmup into an opening circle, then opens the floor for freeform movement and connection. Guest DJ Bobcat blends layered genres and global rhythms for an emotionally immersive, community-minded dance journey.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. Global music textures and freeform, body-led movement create a communal, spirit-forward dancefloor.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. Global music textures and freeform, body-led movement create a communal, spirit-forward dancefloor.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. Global music textures and freeform, body-led movement create a communal, spirit-forward dancefloor.
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 welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves build from gentle warmup into a sacred, rhythm-driven inward journey of world beats, moving through embodied intensity, chaos, and settling into stillness and integration. Circles anchor intention and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves build from gentle warmup into a sacred, rhythm-driven inward journey of world beats, moving through embodied intensity, chaos, and settling into stillness and integration. Circles anchor intention and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves build from gentle warmup into a sacred, rhythm-driven inward journey of world beats, moving through embodied intensity, chaos, and settling into stillness and integration. Circles anchor intention and community connection.
Monthly swing social with a beginner friendly lesson followed by open dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM; $10 covers lesson and dance, with ages 12+ and cash or Venmo at the door.
Monthly swing social with a beginner friendly lesson followed by open dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM; $10 covers lesson and dance, with ages 12+ and cash or Venmo at the door.
Monthly swing social with a beginner friendly lesson followed by open dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM; $10 covers lesson and dance, with ages 12+ and cash or Venmo at the door.
Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.
Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.
Pedaling through Asheville neighborhoods to an outdoor coffee stop, this relaxed community ride by Asheville on Bikes focuses on casual social cycling, beginner friendly pace, frequent stops, and coffee fueled conversation.
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.
Unplugged bluegrass jam where players circle up with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars for a participatory pickin’ session. Held in a craft brewery taproom with patio hangouts on nice evenings, welcoming all skill levels.
Unplugged bluegrass jam where players circle up with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars for a participatory pickin’ session. Held in a craft brewery taproom with patio hangouts on nice evenings, welcoming all skill levels.
Unplugged bluegrass jam where players circle up with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars for a participatory pickin’ session. Held in a craft brewery taproom with patio hangouts on nice evenings, welcoming all skill levels.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from warmup and opening circle into a rhythm-driven inward journey with world beats, moving from quiet embodiment to cathartic chaos and back to stillness and integration.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from warmup and opening circle into a rhythm-driven inward journey with world beats, moving from quiet embodiment to cathartic chaos and back to stillness and integration.
A guided ecstatic dance wave builds from warmup and opening circle into a rhythm-driven inward journey with world beats, moving from quiet embodiment to cathartic chaos and back to stillness and integration.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, comedy, music, literature, and dance in an all arts variety open mic. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local creatives in a supportive community room.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, comedy, music, literature, and dance in an all arts variety open mic. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local creatives in a supportive community room.
Five minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, comedy, music, literature, and dance in an all arts variety open mic. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local creatives in a supportive community room.