
Free Community Drum Class with Larry McDowell
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on rhythm basics and ensemble listening in a welcoming community space. A free, beginner-friendly class geared toward connection, coordination, and shared grooves.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves ripple through downtown as locals and visitors form an open, participatory circle. Expect a come-and-go vibe in a public park with dancing, chanting, and all-skill-level jamming.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves ripple through downtown as locals and visitors form an open, participatory circle. Expect a come-and-go vibe in a public park with dancing, chanting, and all-skill-level jamming.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves ripple through downtown as locals and visitors form an open, participatory circle. Expect a come-and-go vibe in a public park with dancing, chanting, and all-skill-level jamming.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly instruction and social dancing with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly instruction and social dancing with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly instruction and social dancing with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

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.

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Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.
Ceremonial cacao opens the evening with heart-centered intention setting, followed by a guided shamanic journey into trance states for inner insight and energetic clearing. A monthly ritual space emphasizing grounded embodiment, reflection, and community connection.