Asheville Drum Circle
Pulsing hand drums draw players, dancers, and curious onlookers into a spontaneous Friday night gathering. Feel the infectious rhythms, individual expression, and shared energy of Asheville’s community drum circle.
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After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Rhythm-heavy communal drumming fills Pritchard Park as people sway, clap, and dance in an informal circle. A Friday-evening downtown tradition with a come-as-you-are, bring-a-drum vibe for players and listeners alike.
Rhythm-heavy communal drumming fills Pritchard Park as people sway, clap, and dance in an informal circle. A Friday-evening downtown tradition with a come-as-you-are, bring-a-drum vibe for players and listeners alike.
Rhythm-heavy communal drumming fills Pritchard Park as people sway, clap, and dance in an informal circle. A Friday-evening downtown tradition with a come-as-you-are, bring-a-drum vibe for players and listeners alike.
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 welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
Explore shared rhythm through guided African hand drumming led by Ugandan musician Chinobay. This welcoming, pressure-free circle invites beginners and experienced players to listen, connect, and make music together.
Explore shared rhythm through guided African hand drumming led by Ugandan musician Chinobay. This welcoming, pressure-free circle invites beginners and experienced players to listen, connect, and make music together.
Explore shared rhythm through guided African hand drumming led by Ugandan musician Chinobay. This welcoming, pressure-free circle invites beginners and experienced players to listen, connect, and make music together.
Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.
Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.
Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.
A judgment-free evening of freeform movement and DJ-driven electronic rhythms, with a warmup and opening circle creating space to dance, connect, and move without alcohol.
A judgment-free evening of freeform movement and DJ-driven electronic rhythms, with a warmup and opening circle creating space to dance, connect, and move without alcohol.
A judgment-free evening of freeform movement and DJ-driven electronic rhythms, with a warmup and opening circle creating space to dance, connect, and move without alcohol.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Lively contra dance with do si dos and long-line figures in a fun-loving, sober and safety-minded community setting. Expect partner changes, friendly caller guidance, and upbeat traditional dance tunes in a campus-style hall.
Lively contra dance with do si dos and long-line figures in a fun-loving, sober and safety-minded community setting. Expect partner changes, friendly caller guidance, and upbeat traditional dance tunes in a campus-style hall.
Lively contra dance with do si dos and long-line figures in a fun-loving, sober and safety-minded community setting. Expect partner changes, friendly caller guidance, and upbeat traditional dance tunes in a campus-style hall.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Rotating local bands and musicians bring Asheville sounds into the night, followed by upstairs DJ sets from 10pm to 1am in a lively downtown bar.
Rotating local bands and musicians bring Asheville sounds into the night, followed by upstairs DJ sets from 10pm to 1am in a lively downtown bar.
Rotating local bands and musicians bring Asheville sounds into the night, followed by upstairs DJ sets from 10pm to 1am in a lively downtown bar.
Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.
Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.
Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
An eclectic Monday-night musical gathering brings a lively, social atmosphere to a West Asheville brewery taproom, with a mashup of sounds for a relaxed evening out.
An eclectic Monday-night musical gathering brings a lively, social atmosphere to a West Asheville brewery taproom, with a mashup of sounds for a relaxed evening out.
An eclectic Monday-night musical gathering brings a lively, social atmosphere to a West Asheville brewery taproom, with a mashup of sounds for a relaxed evening out.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.
Celtic-rooted Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC players trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect an acoustic, community-driven night with fiddles, flutes, and rhythmic accompaniment.