Asheville Drum Circle
Twilight rhythms spill into the streets as people drum, dance, or watch, creating an open-air gathering centered on spontaneous percussion, individual expression, and Asheville community connection.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Funky grooves and energetic rhythms from a house band and rotating special guests create a lively Thursday night party, with a suggested donation supporting Asheville’s music scene.
Funky grooves and energetic rhythms from a house band and rotating special guests create a lively Thursday night party, with a suggested donation supporting Asheville’s music scene.
Funky grooves and energetic rhythms from a house band and rotating special guests create a lively Thursday night party, with a suggested donation supporting Asheville’s music scene.
Lively contra dance with caller-led, partner-changing figures set to upbeat traditional folk tunes in a welcoming community atmosphere. Held in a sober, safety-focused dance space that’s friendly for newcomers and regular dancers alike.
Lively contra dance with caller-led, partner-changing figures set to upbeat traditional folk tunes in a welcoming community atmosphere. Held in a sober, safety-focused dance space that’s friendly for newcomers and regular dancers alike.
Lively contra dance with caller-led, partner-changing figures set to upbeat traditional folk tunes in a welcoming community atmosphere. Held in a sober, safety-focused dance space that’s friendly for newcomers and regular dancers alike.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
A late-night brewery hangout built around a Monday “mashup” vibe—expect a loose, social crowd and a rotating mix of sounds and scenes in a laid-back West Asheville taproom.
Funk grooves and soulful rhythms fill a downtown dance party as the TNFJ House Band welcomes rotating guest performers around 8PM. A suggested door donation supports Asheville musicians.
Funk grooves and soulful rhythms fill a downtown dance party as the TNFJ House Band welcomes rotating guest performers around 8PM. A suggested door donation supports Asheville musicians.
Funk grooves and soulful rhythms fill a downtown dance party as the TNFJ House Band welcomes rotating guest performers around 8PM. A suggested door donation supports Asheville musicians.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
Community Waltz
MoreA welcoming gathering for musicians and dancers to share waltzes, with informal instruction to help newcomers find their footing. All experience levels are invited to join the dance.
A welcoming gathering for musicians and dancers to share waltzes, with informal instruction to help newcomers find their footing. All experience levels are invited to join the dance.
A welcoming gathering for musicians and dancers to share waltzes, with informal instruction to help newcomers find their footing. All experience levels are invited to join the dance.
Rotating local bands and musicians bring changing sounds to the bar, while upstairs DJs keep the dance floor moving from 10 PM to 1 AM in a lively late-night Asheville mix.
Rotating local bands and musicians bring changing sounds to the bar, while upstairs DJs keep the dance floor moving from 10 PM to 1 AM in a lively late-night Asheville mix.
Rotating local bands and musicians bring changing sounds to the bar, while upstairs DJs keep the dance floor moving from 10 PM to 1 AM in a lively late-night Asheville mix.
Balboa Night
MoreA drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
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.
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.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.