
š„ Friday Spirit Express: Drum Circle
Spontaneous drumming and flute improvisation create a playful, energetic evening of communal music-making. Bring an instrument, dance, listen, or simply enjoy the shared rhythm and creative spirit.
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After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Ashevilleās 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 Ashevilleās 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 Ashevilleās Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.

A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.

A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.

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.

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.

Morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alexander Caruso and friends, starting with guided warmups and an opening circle. A community movement practice with a facilitator-led container for freeform, embodied dancing in a school gym setting.

Morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alexander Caruso and friends, starting with guided warmups and an opening circle. A community movement practice with a facilitator-led container for freeform, embodied dancing in a school gym setting.
Morning ecstatic dance waves with live accompaniment from Alexander Caruso and friends, starting with guided warmups and an opening circle. A community movement practice with a facilitator-led container for freeform, embodied dancing in a school gym setting.

Participants draw Miracle Cards for Spirit-guided messages, then share lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows. A welcoming spiritual study circle encourages reflection, connection, and community.

Participants draw Miracle Cards for Spirit-guided messages, then share lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows. A welcoming spiritual study circle encourages reflection, connection, and community.
Participants draw Miracle Cards for Spirit-guided messages, then share lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows. A welcoming spiritual study circle encourages reflection, connection, and community.

Soothing vibrations and resonant tones create space to release tension, quiet outside distractions, and reconnect with inner calm. Settle into a restorative new moon practice with a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and eye mask.

Soothing vibrations and resonant tones create space to release tension, quiet outside distractions, and reconnect with inner calm. Settle into a restorative new moon practice with a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and eye mask.
Soothing vibrations and resonant tones create space to release tension, quiet outside distractions, and reconnect with inner calm. Settle into a restorative new moon practice with a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and eye mask.

Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920sā40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.

Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920sā40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920sā40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.

Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.
Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

A anything-goes expression night where songs, silly jokes, improvised performance art, and even live psychic readings take the mic. Built as a safe, playful container for truth-telling, community healing, and bold creative risk-taking.

A anything-goes expression night where songs, silly jokes, improvised performance art, and even live psychic readings take the mic. Built as a safe, playful container for truth-telling, community healing, and bold creative risk-taking.
A anything-goes expression night where songs, silly jokes, improvised performance art, and even live psychic readings take the mic. Built as a safe, playful container for truth-telling, community healing, and bold creative risk-taking.

A candlelit new moon sound bath invites deep rest with resonant singing bowls and soothing tones that quiet the mind and settle the nervous system. Gentle intention setting and guided stillness create a reflective, grounding reset.

A candlelit new moon sound bath invites deep rest with resonant singing bowls and soothing tones that quiet the mind and settle the nervous system. Gentle intention setting and guided stillness create a reflective, grounding reset.
A candlelit new moon sound bath invites deep rest with resonant singing bowls and soothing tones that quiet the mind and settle the nervous system. Gentle intention setting and guided stillness create a reflective, grounding reset.

A two-hour freeform movement journey moves from warmup and opening circle into DJ sets weaving tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer sounds. Expect an expressive, heart-centered dance gathering.

A two-hour freeform movement journey moves from warmup and opening circle into DJ sets weaving tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer sounds. Expect an expressive, heart-centered dance gathering.
A two-hour freeform movement journey moves from warmup and opening circle into DJ sets weaving tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer sounds. Expect an expressive, heart-centered dance gathering.

Interactive healing workshop centered on returning to love, blending reflective practices with an inspirational talk and intimate singer songwriter performances. Hosted at a spiritual center with a love offering model and an earlier Sunday celebration featuring the same guest artist.

Interactive healing workshop centered on returning to love, blending reflective practices with an inspirational talk and intimate singer songwriter performances. Hosted at a spiritual center with a love offering model and an earlier Sunday celebration featuring the same guest artist.
Interactive healing workshop centered on returning to love, blending reflective practices with an inspirational talk and intimate singer songwriter performances. Hosted at a spiritual center with a love offering model and an earlier Sunday celebration featuring the same guest artist.

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.

A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.

A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.
A welcoming spiritual study circle uses Miracle Cards for moment-specific reflection and shares lessons from A Course in Miracles when time allows, with a love offering supporting the community.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.
Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.

A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.

A community-style healing exchange where participants offer and receive modalities like reiki, massage, activations, crystals and gemstone work, and didgeridoo sound healing. Emphasis on group intention, asking for what you need, and collective care in a cozy gathering space.

A community-style healing exchange where participants offer and receive modalities like reiki, massage, activations, crystals and gemstone work, and didgeridoo sound healing. Emphasis on group intention, asking for what you need, and collective care in a cozy gathering space.
A community-style healing exchange where participants offer and receive modalities like reiki, massage, activations, crystals and gemstone work, and didgeridoo sound healing. Emphasis on group intention, asking for what you need, and collective care in a cozy gathering space.
A free evening conversation exploring how art and creativity can serve as divine inspiration and spiritual practice. Gather at a neighborhood community center for reflective dialogue and meaningful connection around faith, imagination, and purpose.
A free evening conversation exploring how art and creativity can serve as divine inspiration and spiritual practice. Gather at a neighborhood community center for reflective dialogue and meaningful connection around faith, imagination, and purpose.
A free evening conversation exploring how art and creativity can serve as divine inspiration and spiritual practice. Gather at a neighborhood community center for reflective dialogue and meaningful connection around faith, imagination, and purpose.