
The Friday Drum Circle
Hands-on community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and improvised call and response grooves. Gather outdoors at Pritchard Park on Friday evenings for an all skill levels, come and go jam vibe.
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Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.

Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.

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.
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.

Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.

Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.

Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.
Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.

Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.

A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.

A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.
A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Celtic pub session vibes fill a cozy downtown taproom with traditional Irish reels and jigs led by rotating regional musicians. Expect an informal, community-style night where listening and casual participation are both welcome.

Celtic pub session vibes fill a cozy downtown taproom with traditional Irish reels and jigs led by rotating regional musicians. Expect an informal, community-style night where listening and casual participation are both welcome.
Celtic pub session vibes fill a cozy downtown taproom with traditional Irish reels and jigs led by rotating regional musicians. Expect an informal, community-style night where listening and casual participation are both welcome.

Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.

Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.

A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.

Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.

Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.
Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.

Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.

Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.
Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.

A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old time tunes—fiddle, banjo, and guitar—where musicians can jump in or listeners can soak up the folk melodies. Late night gathering in a casual taproom atmosphere.

House band kicks off early with an electric set, then opens the stage for sit-in musicians to trade solos and build spontaneous group grooves. Expect an informal, community jam vibe with rotating players and improvisation.

House band kicks off early with an electric set, then opens the stage for sit-in musicians to trade solos and build spontaneous group grooves. Expect an informal, community jam vibe with rotating players and improvisation.
House band kicks off early with an electric set, then opens the stage for sit-in musicians to trade solos and build spontaneous group grooves. Expect an informal, community jam vibe with rotating players and improvisation.

Traditional Brazilian samba de roda gathers musicians in a circle for participatory percussion and song while dancers jump in and out. Third Sunday afternoon vibe in a brewery taproom with an open, community jam feel.

Traditional Brazilian samba de roda gathers musicians in a circle for participatory percussion and song while dancers jump in and out. Third Sunday afternoon vibe in a brewery taproom with an open, community jam feel.
Traditional Brazilian samba de roda gathers musicians in a circle for participatory percussion and song while dancers jump in and out. Third Sunday afternoon vibe in a brewery taproom with an open, community jam feel.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.