
Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on drumming session centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building in a welcoming community space. Designed for all skill levels, with an interactive, participatory format led by Larry McDowell.
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Hands-on community drumming session centered on rhythm basics and group groove, led by Larry McDowell. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class with shared drums and an upbeat, participatory feel at a community space.

Hands-on community drumming session centered on rhythm basics and group groove, led by Larry McDowell. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class with shared drums and an upbeat, participatory feel at a community space.
Hands-on community drumming session centered on rhythm basics and group groove, led by Larry McDowell. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class with shared drums and an upbeat, participatory feel at a community space.

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.

Devotional kirtan chanting and communal song circle with call-and-response melodies in an intimate gathering space. A heart-centered late-night circle focused on shared voices, simple rhythms, and collective intention.

Devotional kirtan chanting and communal song circle with call-and-response melodies in an intimate gathering space. A heart-centered late-night circle focused on shared voices, simple rhythms, and collective intention.
Devotional kirtan chanting and communal song circle with call-and-response melodies in an intimate gathering space. A heart-centered late-night circle focused on shared voices, simple rhythms, and collective intention.

Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.

Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.
Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.
Gentle, facilitated storytelling practice focused on concise personal narratives and empathetic, acceptance-based listening. A reflective circle designed to build communication skills, deepen self-understanding, and restore connection through shared true stories.

Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.

Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.
Internal movement focused bellydance class exploring isolations, smooth travel, hip articulation, and arm fluidity to awaken shimmy technique and expressive movement. Breath centering and somatic cues support beginner friendly skill building and joyful embodiment.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.
A gentle, circle-style practice for telling personal stories with clarity and listening with acceptance and empathy. Builds practical communication skills for deeper self-understanding and more connected relationships in everyday life.

Immersive sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, using resonant tones to support deep relaxation and nervous system reset. Weekly Sunday morning session with advance reservation and a per-person fee.

Immersive sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, using resonant tones to support deep relaxation and nervous system reset. Weekly Sunday morning session with advance reservation and a per-person fee.
Immersive sound bath meditation led by Billy Zanski inside a drum and sound shop, using resonant tones to support deep relaxation and nervous system reset. Weekly Sunday morning session with advance reservation and a per-person fee.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.

Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.
Ceremonial cacao opens a heart-centered night of intention setting, breathwork, and guided shamanic journeying. Expect drum-led visualization, grounding practices, and a restorative group container for inner exploration and emotional release.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.

A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
A moderate-paced, participatory old-time music jam where rotating leaders teach tunes and guide players through learning by playing. Musicians and listeners gather for a welcoming community session.
Hands-on ukulele strumming practice demystifying patterns like chuck and shmute, with guided rhythm drills and technique breakdowns. Ideal for building steady groove and cleaner accompaniment in a casual, supportive workshop setting.
Hands-on ukulele strumming practice demystifying patterns like chuck and shmute, with guided rhythm drills and technique breakdowns. Ideal for building steady groove and cleaner accompaniment in a casual, supportive workshop setting.
Hands-on ukulele strumming practice demystifying patterns like chuck and shmute, with guided rhythm drills and technique breakdowns. Ideal for building steady groove and cleaner accompaniment in a casual, supportive workshop setting.

An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.

An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.
An electric jam opens with the house band before welcoming musicians to plug in and play. Expect an informal, collaborative session built around spontaneous group performance.

A Saturday-morning sound bath led by Billy Zanski uses resonant tones and sustained vibrations for a calming, body-centered reset. Reserve ahead for the 11am weekly session at a drum and sound shop; $30 per person.

A Saturday-morning sound bath led by Billy Zanski uses resonant tones and sustained vibrations for a calming, body-centered reset. Reserve ahead for the 11am weekly session at a drum and sound shop; $30 per person.
A Saturday-morning sound bath led by Billy Zanski uses resonant tones and sustained vibrations for a calming, body-centered reset. Reserve ahead for the 11am weekly session at a drum and sound shop; $30 per person.

A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.

A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.

Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, creating a calm, contemplative rhythm for steady attention and relaxation. Beginner friendly and free, held in person with a welcoming community atmosphere.

Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, creating a calm, contemplative rhythm for steady attention and relaxation. Beginner friendly and free, held in person with a welcoming community atmosphere.
Guided shamatha silent sitting practice with periods of walking meditation, creating a calm, contemplative rhythm for steady attention and relaxation. Beginner friendly and free, held in person with a welcoming community atmosphere.