
Free Community Drum Class w/ Larry McDowell
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.
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Hands-on community drumming class led by Larry McDowell with practical rhythm exercises and group playing. A free, welcoming session at The Well geared for beginners and experienced drummers looking to build timing and groove together.

Hands-on community drumming class led by Larry McDowell with practical rhythm exercises and group playing. A free, welcoming session at The Well geared for beginners and experienced drummers looking to build timing and groove together.
Hands-on community drumming class led by Larry McDowell with practical rhythm exercises and group playing. A free, welcoming session at The Well geared for beginners and experienced drummers looking to build timing and groove together.

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.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

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.

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.

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.

Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.

Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.

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.

A free Monday residency where local Asheville musicians roam through folk, funk, blues, and improvisational jams, blending fiddle-driven mountain roots with exploratory grooves in a family- and pet-friendly brewery setting.

A free Monday residency where local Asheville musicians roam through folk, funk, blues, and improvisational jams, blending fiddle-driven mountain roots with exploratory grooves in a family- and pet-friendly brewery setting.
A free Monday residency where local Asheville musicians roam through folk, funk, blues, and improvisational jams, blending fiddle-driven mountain roots with exploratory grooves in a family- and pet-friendly brewery setting.

Call and response kirtan chanting with harmonium rhythms and devotional vocals creates a warm bhakti sangha space for all experience levels. In person or livestream, with optional donations supporting Homeward Bound of WNC.

Call and response kirtan chanting with harmonium rhythms and devotional vocals creates a warm bhakti sangha space for all experience levels. In person or livestream, with optional donations supporting Homeward Bound of WNC.
Call and response kirtan chanting with harmonium rhythms and devotional vocals creates a warm bhakti sangha space for all experience levels. In person or livestream, with optional donations supporting Homeward Bound of WNC.

Meditation class
MoreLearn silent or continuous mantra meditation with an experienced teacher, then explore walking meditation, group sharing, and questions in a welcoming, donation based class.

Learn silent or continuous mantra meditation with an experienced teacher, then explore walking meditation, group sharing, and questions in a welcoming, donation based class.
Learn silent or continuous mantra meditation with an experienced teacher, then explore walking meditation, group sharing, and questions in a welcoming, donation based class.

Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.
Monday-night acoustic jam built around old-time Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar, with a welcoming circle for players and listeners. Tips support the Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians program and regional music education.

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.

A Monday night gathering for Asheville’s hospitality and service industry community, with an after-work social atmosphere for local workers to connect and unwind.

A Monday night gathering for Asheville’s hospitality and service industry community, with an after-work social atmosphere for local workers to connect and unwind.
A Monday night gathering for Asheville’s hospitality and service industry community, with an after-work social atmosphere for local workers to connect and unwind.

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.

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 casual downtown taproom open mic night with a hosted sign-up list at 6:30 PM and performances starting at 7:30 PM. Grab a pint and catch a rotating mix of local singers, songwriters, and spoken-word acts in an intimate brewery setting.

A casual downtown taproom open mic night with a hosted sign-up list at 6:30 PM and performances starting at 7:30 PM. Grab a pint and catch a rotating mix of local singers, songwriters, and spoken-word acts in an intimate brewery setting.
A casual downtown taproom open mic night with a hosted sign-up list at 6:30 PM and performances starting at 7:30 PM. Grab a pint and catch a rotating mix of local singers, songwriters, and spoken-word acts in an intimate brewery setting.

A high-energy funk party brings a house band and rotating guest performers to the stage around 8PM. A suggested $10 door donation supports Asheville musicians and the local live music scene.

A high-energy funk party brings a house band and rotating guest performers to the stage around 8PM. A suggested $10 door donation supports Asheville musicians and the local live music scene.
A high-energy funk party brings a house band and rotating guest performers to the stage around 8PM. A suggested $10 door donation supports Asheville musicians and the local live music scene.

Settle into a restorative sound meditation and immersive sound healing journey during weekend sessions at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., or 6 p.m., marking the facilitator’s final month.

Settle into a restorative sound meditation and immersive sound healing journey during weekend sessions at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., or 6 p.m., marking the facilitator’s final month.
Settle into a restorative sound meditation and immersive sound healing journey during weekend sessions at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., or 6 p.m., marking the facilitator’s final month.
