
Joy Parade! ~ Flash Mob, Spread Joy, Sober Fun ~
Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.
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Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.

A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup, then an opening circle that begins promptly and locks the doors for a focused, safe container. Sliding scale pricing supports an inclusive, community-centered movement night with a guest DJ.

A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup, then an opening circle that begins promptly and locks the doors for a focused, safe container. Sliding scale pricing supports an inclusive, community-centered movement night with a guest DJ.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup, then an opening circle that begins promptly and locks the doors for a focused, safe container. Sliding scale pricing supports an inclusive, community-centered movement night with a guest DJ.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

Soul-centered improvisational play blends expressive arts with spiritual practice to release fear, trust the unknown, and step into authentic self-expression. Beginner-friendly group exercises emphasize creativity, consciousness, and community connection.

Soul-centered improvisational play blends expressive arts with spiritual practice to release fear, trust the unknown, and step into authentic self-expression. Beginner-friendly group exercises emphasize creativity, consciousness, and community connection.
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Two morning ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ facilitator Rory Jagdeo, starting with a warmup and transitioning into an opening circle before freeform movement. Doors close at circle for a focused, safe container with sliding scale and no one turned away.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ facilitator Rory Jagdeo, starting with a warmup and transitioning into an opening circle before freeform movement. Doors close at circle for a focused, safe container with sliding scale and no one turned away.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves guided by DJ facilitator Rory Jagdeo, starting with a warmup and transitioning into an opening circle before freeform movement. Doors close at circle for a focused, safe container with sliding scale and no one turned away.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle led by DJ Jeannie Adair. Expect a soulful, beat-driven movement journey designed for emotional release, intention setting, and authentic community connection.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle led by DJ Jeannie Adair. Expect a soulful, beat-driven movement journey designed for emotional release, intention setting, and authentic community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle led by DJ Jeannie Adair. Expect a soulful, beat-driven movement journey designed for emotional release, intention setting, and authentic community connection.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.
Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.

Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.
Morning coffee fueled group ride through Asheville neighborhoods, blending relaxed cycling and casual conversation; riders of all abilities meet at local coffee spots for a social, bike friendly loop.

Free-form embodied dance flows into a grounding gong bath, blending somatic movement and breath-led release with deep vibration. A studio-based practice space for nervous-system reset, mindfulness, and expressive movement.

Free-form embodied dance flows into a grounding gong bath, blending somatic movement and breath-led release with deep vibration. A studio-based practice space for nervous-system reset, mindfulness, and expressive movement.
Free-form embodied dance flows into a grounding gong bath, blending somatic movement and breath-led release with deep vibration. A studio-based practice space for nervous-system reset, mindfulness, and expressive movement.

A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.

A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.
A relaxed early evening group walk through the River Arts District, starting at 229 Riverside Dr. and heading down Lyman Street past Hi Wire toward Amboy Road before turning back. Expect an easygoing, kindness focused pace with flexible distance (up to 3–4 miles) over about 1.5 hours.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.

Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.

Heart-centered improv games and playful exercises designed for presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection rather than performance. A facilitated community playshop using improvisational practice as a container for spiritual growth and personal transformation.

Heart-centered improv games and playful exercises designed for presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection rather than performance. A facilitated community playshop using improvisational practice as a container for spiritual growth and personal transformation.
Heart-centered improv games and playful exercises designed for presence, trust, curiosity, and authentic connection rather than performance. A facilitated community playshop using improvisational practice as a container for spiritual growth and personal transformation.

A casual after work group bike ride that rolls through Asheville streets at a social pace. Expect a friendly community meetup vibe with riders of mixed experience and a focus on safe, fun miles together.

A casual after work group bike ride that rolls through Asheville streets at a social pace. Expect a friendly community meetup vibe with riders of mixed experience and a focus on safe, fun miles together.
A casual after work group bike ride that rolls through Asheville streets at a social pace. Expect a friendly community meetup vibe with riders of mixed experience and a focus on safe, fun miles together.

Morning ecstatic dance in two waves with warmup and an opening circle, then doors close for a focused, late free container. Live accompaniment by Servants of Music with a sliding scale pay what you can ticket.

Morning ecstatic dance in two waves with warmup and an opening circle, then doors close for a focused, late free container. Live accompaniment by Servants of Music with a sliding scale pay what you can ticket.
Morning ecstatic dance in two waves with warmup and an opening circle, then doors close for a focused, late free container. Live accompaniment by Servants of Music with a sliding scale pay what you can ticket.

Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.

Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.

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All-levels yoga flows unfold outdoors on the grass at West Asheville Park, running weekends from April through October. Attendance is capped at 20, so advance signup is required for a reserved spot.
All-levels yoga flows unfold outdoors on the grass at West Asheville Park, running weekends from April through October. Attendance is capped at 20, so advance signup is required for a reserved spot.

Gentle no drop mountain bike ride covering 6–8 miles of singletrack, paced for beginners and social riders, led by Asheville on Bikes to build trail skills and community connections.

Gentle no drop mountain bike ride covering 6–8 miles of singletrack, paced for beginners and social riders, led by Asheville on Bikes to build trail skills and community connections.
Gentle no drop mountain bike ride covering 6–8 miles of singletrack, paced for beginners and social riders, led by Asheville on Bikes to build trail skills and community connections.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ facilitator Ted Riskin, starting with a warmup and moving into an opening circle for a focused, safe dance container. Doors close at circle time with a sliding scale, pay what you can ticket.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ facilitator Ted Riskin, starting with a warmup and moving into an opening circle for a focused, safe dance container. Doors close at circle time with a sliding scale, pay what you can ticket.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ facilitator Ted Riskin, starting with a warmup and moving into an opening circle for a focused, safe dance container. Doors close at circle time with a sliding scale, pay what you can ticket.