
The Friday Drum Circle
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand drums and percussion grooves in the open air at Pritchard Park. A laid-back Friday-evening gathering for all skill levels centered on rhythm, connection, and downtown energy.
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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.

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.
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.

Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.

Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a casual, come and go vibe. Expect public space creativity and community hang time centered on local culture in an open air park setting.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a casual, come and go vibe. Expect public space creativity and community hang time centered on local culture in an open air park setting.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a casual, come and go vibe. Expect public space creativity and community hang time centered on local culture in an open air park setting.

Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.

Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.

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.

A weekly Friday night set of rotating local artists in a brewery setting, rain or shine. Expect an easygoing hang with pints on tap and a no cover show vibe.

A weekly Friday night set of rotating local artists in a brewery setting, rain or shine. Expect an easygoing hang with pints on tap and a no cover show vibe.
A weekly Friday night set of rotating local artists in a brewery setting, rain or shine. Expect an easygoing hang with pints on tap and a no cover show vibe.

Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.

Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Rhythm-driven drumming session set to upbeat tunes that doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner friendly and playful, with a community-class vibe focused on movement, coordination, and fun.

Rhythm-driven drumming session set to upbeat tunes that doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner friendly and playful, with a community-class vibe focused on movement, coordination, and fun.
Rhythm-driven drumming session set to upbeat tunes that doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner friendly and playful, with a community-class vibe focused on movement, coordination, and fun.

A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating locations for a giveaway of local gift cards and prizes.

A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating locations for a giveaway of local gift cards and prizes.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating locations for a giveaway of local gift cards and prizes.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

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.
Live drumming sets a trance-like rhythm to shift brainwaves for a shamanic journey circle focused on connecting with ancestors and seasonal ritual. Grounding integration time emphasizes reflection, renewal, and community support.
Live drumming sets a trance-like rhythm to shift brainwaves for a shamanic journey circle focused on connecting with ancestors and seasonal ritual. Grounding integration time emphasizes reflection, renewal, and community support.
Live drumming sets a trance-like rhythm to shift brainwaves for a shamanic journey circle focused on connecting with ancestors and seasonal ritual. Grounding integration time emphasizes reflection, renewal, and community support.

Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.

Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.
Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.