
The Friday Drum Circle
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
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Communal hand-drum rhythms and call-and-response beats fill an outdoor downtown park as locals gather to play, dance, or listen. Drop-in friendly circle format makes it easy for newcomers and regulars to connect through percussion.

Communal hand-drum rhythms and call-and-response beats fill an outdoor downtown park as locals gather to play, dance, or listen. Drop-in friendly circle format makes it easy for newcomers and regulars to connect through percussion.
Communal hand-drum rhythms and call-and-response beats fill an outdoor downtown park as locals gather to play, dance, or listen. Drop-in friendly circle format makes it easy for newcomers and regulars to connect through percussion.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm basics and group coordination. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class at The Well with space for all skill levels and a free drop-in vibe.

Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm basics and group coordination. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class at The Well with space for all skill levels and a free drop-in vibe.
Hands-on community drumming led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm basics and group coordination. A welcoming, beginner-friendly class at The Well with space for all skill levels and a free drop-in vibe.

Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.

Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.

A weekly Friday-night rotation of local and touring artists playing in a brewery taproom, rain or shine. Grab a fresh pint and settle in for a casual, no cover music hangout.

A weekly Friday-night rotation of local and touring artists playing in a brewery taproom, rain or shine. Grab a fresh pint and settle in for a casual, no cover music hangout.
A weekly Friday-night rotation of local and touring artists playing in a brewery taproom, rain or shine. Grab a fresh pint and settle in for a casual, no cover music hangout.

Afternoon open air bazaar of vintage oddities, handmade artisan goods, and quirky collectibles, with family friendly activities, live street musicians, and local makers selling one of a kind curiosities on Independence Day.

Afternoon open air bazaar of vintage oddities, handmade artisan goods, and quirky collectibles, with family friendly activities, live street musicians, and local makers selling one of a kind curiosities on Independence Day.
Afternoon open air bazaar of vintage oddities, handmade artisan goods, and quirky collectibles, with family friendly activities, live street musicians, and local makers selling one of a kind curiosities on Independence Day.

Call and response kirtan blends devotional chanting, simple melodies, and shared rhythm in an intimate song circle. A late night community gathering centered on voice, breath, and collective presence.

Call and response kirtan blends devotional chanting, simple melodies, and shared rhythm in an intimate song circle. A late night community gathering centered on voice, breath, and collective presence.
Call and response kirtan blends devotional chanting, simple melodies, and shared rhythm in an intimate song circle. A late night community gathering centered on voice, breath, and collective presence.

Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.

Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.
Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.

House band sets the groove early, then the night turns into an electric sit in jam where musicians rotate onstage for improvised songs. Expect a casual, late night bar vibe with plenty of player participation.

House band sets the groove early, then the night turns into an electric sit in jam where musicians rotate onstage for improvised songs. Expect a casual, late night bar vibe with plenty of player participation.
House band sets the groove early, then the night turns into an electric sit in jam where musicians rotate onstage for improvised songs. Expect a casual, late night bar vibe with plenty of player participation.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.

Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.

Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.
Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.

Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.

Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.

Friday-night sets in an intimate listening room as Elizabeth and Her Band plays a full show within a weekly summer series. Expect a locally rooted mix that can drift from singer songwriter folk into jazz, bluegrass, indie, and experimental sounds.

Friday-night sets in an intimate listening room as Elizabeth and Her Band plays a full show within a weekly summer series. Expect a locally rooted mix that can drift from singer songwriter folk into jazz, bluegrass, indie, and experimental sounds.
Friday-night sets in an intimate listening room as Elizabeth and Her Band plays a full show within a weekly summer series. Expect a locally rooted mix that can drift from singer songwriter folk into jazz, bluegrass, indie, and experimental sounds.

Late-night jazz jam built around rotating improvisation, spontaneous solos, and collaborative rhythm-section grooves. A come-and-go club setting that welcomes players and listeners for a loose, after-hours session.

Late-night jazz jam built around rotating improvisation, spontaneous solos, and collaborative rhythm-section grooves. A come-and-go club setting that welcomes players and listeners for a loose, after-hours session.
Late-night jazz jam built around rotating improvisation, spontaneous solos, and collaborative rhythm-section grooves. A come-and-go club setting that welcomes players and listeners for a loose, after-hours session.

Weekly musician jam in a cozy living room style kava lounge, with experienced players swapping ideas, chatting between sets, and rotating through informal collaborative performances. Sign-up begins at 7:30 PM.

Weekly musician jam in a cozy living room style kava lounge, with experienced players swapping ideas, chatting between sets, and rotating through informal collaborative performances. Sign-up begins at 7:30 PM.
Weekly musician jam in a cozy living room style kava lounge, with experienced players swapping ideas, chatting between sets, and rotating through informal collaborative performances. Sign-up begins at 7:30 PM.

An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.

An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.