
Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community space, centered on rhythm basics, technique, and group playing. A free, low-pressure class geared toward learning and connecting through percussion.
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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.

Learn foundational rhythm through a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drum patterns and musical concepts. No experience is needed; the welcoming workshop suits beginners ages 12 and up.

Learn foundational rhythm through a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drum patterns and musical concepts. No experience is needed; the welcoming workshop suits beginners ages 12 and up.
Learn foundational rhythm through a guided, hands-on session exploring hand drum patterns and musical concepts. No experience is needed; the welcoming workshop suits beginners ages 12 and up.

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.

Build rhythm foundations in a guided, beginner-friendly drumming session with provided djembes or your own percussion instrument. Play Halloween-themed songs together in a lively, family-friendly class for ages 10 and up.

Build rhythm foundations in a guided, beginner-friendly drumming session with provided djembes or your own percussion instrument. Play Halloween-themed songs together in a lively, family-friendly class for ages 10 and up.
Build rhythm foundations in a guided, beginner-friendly drumming session with provided djembes or your own percussion instrument. Play Halloween-themed songs together in a lively, family-friendly class for ages 10 and up.

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.

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.

Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.

Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.
Learn rhythm foundations through a hands-on drumming workshop with shared drums or your own instrument. All ages can explore percussion, build beginner skills, and make music together.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free, welcoming bluegrass jam with an open, participatory feel for musicians and listeners alike. Gather for an evening of traditional acoustic music and community connection.

Free, welcoming bluegrass jam with an open, participatory feel for musicians and listeners alike. Gather for an evening of traditional acoustic music and community connection.
Free, welcoming bluegrass jam with an open, participatory feel for musicians and listeners alike. Gather for an evening of traditional acoustic music and community connection.

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.

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.

An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.

An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.
An open-air drum circle pulses through Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Expect a casual, come-and-go community gathering where dancers, listeners, and players share the groove.