The Friday Drum Circle
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amplified house-band grooves kick off early evening, then the stage opens up for sit-in players to trade solos and back a rotating lineup. Expect a casual, plug-in jam vibe with spontaneous collaborations and crowd energy.
Amplified house-band grooves kick off early evening, then the stage opens up for sit-in players to trade solos and back a rotating lineup. Expect a casual, plug-in jam vibe with spontaneous collaborations and crowd energy.
Amplified house-band grooves kick off early evening, then the stage opens up for sit-in players to trade solos and back a rotating lineup. Expect a casual, plug-in jam vibe with spontaneous collaborations and crowd energy.
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Devotional kirtan chants and a communal song circle built around call and response melodies, shared harmonies, and rhythmic clapping. A late-night gathering centered on heart-opening singing, connection, and contemplative energy.
Devotional kirtan chants and a communal song circle built around call and response melodies, shared harmonies, and rhythmic clapping. A late-night gathering centered on heart-opening singing, connection, and contemplative energy.
Devotional kirtan chants and a communal song circle built around call and response melodies, shared harmonies, and rhythmic clapping. A late-night gathering centered on heart-opening singing, connection, and contemplative energy.