
Asheville Drum Circle
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
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Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.

Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.

Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Pritchard Park with rotating local creatives and community-centered performances. Expect a casual, come-and-go public space vibe geared toward locals and visitors mingling.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Pritchard Park with rotating local creatives and community-centered performances. Expect a casual, come-and-go public space vibe geared toward locals and visitors mingling.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Pritchard Park with rotating local creatives and community-centered performances. Expect a casual, come-and-go public space vibe geared toward locals and visitors mingling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.

Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

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.

Free line dance and two step lessons roll into a relaxed brewery floor with plenty of room to practice and socialize. Beginner friendly and welcoming to all, with no boots, partner, or experience required.

Free line dance and two step lessons roll into a relaxed brewery floor with plenty of room to practice and socialize. Beginner friendly and welcoming to all, with no boots, partner, or experience required.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into a relaxed brewery floor with plenty of room to practice and socialize. Beginner friendly and welcoming to all, with no boots, partner, or experience required.

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.

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.

Saturday morning outdoor yoga on the Town Square Green, blending gentle breathwork and energizing flows across multiple styles. YMCA instructors lead an all-levels session designed to calm the mind, reset the body, and start the weekend centered.

Saturday morning outdoor yoga on the Town Square Green, blending gentle breathwork and energizing flows across multiple styles. YMCA instructors lead an all-levels session designed to calm the mind, reset the body, and start the weekend centered.
Saturday morning outdoor yoga on the Town Square Green, blending gentle breathwork and energizing flows across multiple styles. YMCA instructors lead an all-levels session designed to calm the mind, reset the body, and start the weekend centered.

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.

Beginner swing fundamentals at 7 PM break down basic footwork and confidence-building rhythms before the floor opens up for two hours of rotating-partner social dancing. A lively, meet-new-people vibe where most attendees come solo.

Beginner swing fundamentals at 7 PM break down basic footwork and confidence-building rhythms before the floor opens up for two hours of rotating-partner social dancing. A lively, meet-new-people vibe where most attendees come solo.
Beginner swing fundamentals at 7 PM break down basic footwork and confidence-building rhythms before the floor opens up for two hours of rotating-partner social dancing. A lively, meet-new-people vibe where most attendees come solo.

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.

Unplugged bluegrass jam circles take over the taproom, with pickers swapping fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar breaks in a come-and-play format. Rotates to the patio on nice evenings, welcoming all skill levels in a craft-beer brewery setting.

Unplugged bluegrass jam circles take over the taproom, with pickers swapping fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar breaks in a come-and-play format. Rotates to the patio on nice evenings, welcoming all skill levels in a craft-beer brewery setting.
Unplugged bluegrass jam circles take over the taproom, with pickers swapping fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar breaks in a come-and-play format. Rotates to the patio on nice evenings, welcoming all skill levels in a craft-beer brewery setting.

Casual morning group ride that rolls through Asheville’s streets to neighborhood cafés for coffee and conversation; welcoming all skill levels, bike friendly routes, and community focused social cycling hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Casual morning group ride that rolls through Asheville’s streets to neighborhood cafés for coffee and conversation; welcoming all skill levels, bike friendly routes, and community focused social cycling hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Casual morning group ride that rolls through Asheville’s streets to neighborhood cafés for coffee and conversation; welcoming all skill levels, bike friendly routes, and community focused social cycling hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.
Freeform, guided movement designed for release and embodied connection, blending a journey style dance flow with restorative stillness. Ambient sound bath tones support nervous system reset, reflection, and communal grounding.