Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.
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Hands-on community drumming class led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm fundamentals and group participation. A beginner-friendly, free session designed for learning beats together and building connection through percussion.
Hands-on community drumming class led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm fundamentals and group participation. A beginner-friendly, free session designed for learning beats together and building connection through percussion.
Hands-on community drumming class led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm fundamentals and group participation. A beginner-friendly, free session designed for learning beats together and building connection through percussion.
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.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Communal hand-drum rhythms and call-and-response beats fill an outdoor downtown park as locals gather to play, dance, or listen. Drop-in friendly circle format makes it easy for newcomers and regulars to connect through percussion.
Communal hand-drum rhythms and call-and-response beats fill an outdoor downtown park as locals gather to play, dance, or listen. Drop-in friendly circle format makes it easy for newcomers and regulars to connect through percussion.
Communal hand-drum rhythms and call-and-response beats fill an outdoor downtown park as locals gather to play, dance, or listen. Drop-in friendly circle format makes it easy for newcomers and regulars to connect through percussion.
Call and response kirtan blends devotional chanting, simple melodies, and shared rhythm in an intimate song circle. A late night community gathering centered on voice, breath, and collective presence.
Call and response kirtan blends devotional chanting, simple melodies, and shared rhythm in an intimate song circle. A late night community gathering centered on voice, breath, and collective presence.
Call and response kirtan blends devotional chanting, simple melodies, and shared rhythm in an intimate song circle. A late night community gathering centered on voice, breath, and collective presence.
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Hands-on doundou stick drumming builds powerful West African rhythms with technique, history, and cultural context from a 33rd generation Ivorian musician. All ages gather for skill-building, connection, and tradition-rooted community energy.
Hands-on doundou stick drumming builds powerful West African rhythms with technique, history, and cultural context from a 33rd generation Ivorian musician. All ages gather for skill-building, connection, and tradition-rooted community energy.
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Hands-on West African drumming sessions led by cultural ambassador Adama Dembele, blending call and response rhythms with heritage stories and community connection. Bring your own drum or borrow onsite instruments; welcoming for families and all experience levels.
Hands-on West African drumming sessions led by cultural ambassador Adama Dembele, blending call and response rhythms with heritage stories and community connection. Bring your own drum or borrow onsite instruments; welcoming for families and all experience levels.
An intimate circle for developing intuition through guided exercises, shared reflections, and subtle energy awareness practices. Calm, supportive setting geared toward spiritual growth, self trust, and community connection.
An intimate circle for developing intuition through guided exercises, shared reflections, and subtle energy awareness practices. Calm, supportive setting geared toward spiritual growth, self trust, and community connection.
An intimate circle for developing intuition through guided exercises, shared reflections, and subtle energy awareness practices. Calm, supportive setting geared toward spiritual growth, self trust, and community connection.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Resonant sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, with immersive tones designed for deep relaxation and stress release. Weekly Saturday session; advance reservation required and $28 per person.
Resonant sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, with immersive tones designed for deep relaxation and stress release. Weekly Saturday session; advance reservation required and $28 per person.
Resonant sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, with immersive tones designed for deep relaxation and stress release. Weekly Saturday session; advance reservation required and $28 per person.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
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.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting—no boots, partner, or experience needed. Expect easy to follow steps, social mingling, and a welcoming dance floor for newcomers.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting—no boots, partner, or experience needed. Expect easy to follow steps, social mingling, and a welcoming dance floor for newcomers.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting—no boots, partner, or experience needed. Expect easy to follow steps, social mingling, and a welcoming dance floor for newcomers.
A weekly 11am sound-bath meditation led by Billy Zanski in a cozy sound shop studio. Slow, resonant tones support deep relaxation and nervous-system reset; advance reservation required ($28 per person).
A weekly 11am sound-bath meditation led by Billy Zanski in a cozy sound shop studio. Slow, resonant tones support deep relaxation and nervous-system reset; advance reservation required ($28 per person).
A weekly 11am sound-bath meditation led by Billy Zanski in a cozy sound shop studio. Slow, resonant tones support deep relaxation and nervous-system reset; advance reservation required ($28 per person).
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.