The Friday Drum Circle
Steady communal rhythms and improvised percussion build into an open drum circle in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or just listen as neighbors gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for a weekly Friday-night groove.
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Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms gather a mixed crowd for an open, participatory circle with call-and-response beats and spontaneous movement. Bring your own drum or dance along in the heart of downtown at Pritchard Park.
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.
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.
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.
An open air arts and culture night in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local artists, pop up creative experiences, and a relaxed hangout vibe. Expect a casual community crowd, summer evening energy, and occasional live performances.
An open air arts and culture night in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local artists, pop up creative experiences, and a relaxed hangout vibe. Expect a casual community crowd, summer evening energy, and occasional live performances.
An open air arts and culture night in downtown’s Pritchard Park with rotating local artists, pop up creative experiences, and a relaxed hangout vibe. Expect a casual community crowd, summer evening energy, and occasional live performances.
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.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle, guided by DJ Esmæ’s arc from tribal rhythms and textured intensity into softer heart centered release. Movement focused community space for freeform, intentional dancing.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle, guided by DJ Esmæ’s arc from tribal rhythms and textured intensity into softer heart centered release. Movement focused community space for freeform, intentional dancing.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle, guided by DJ Esmæ’s arc from tribal rhythms and textured intensity into softer heart centered release. Movement focused community space for freeform, intentional dancing.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Unplugged bluegrass jam circles fill the taproom with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a participatory acoustic session. Bring an instrument or listen over craft ales, with patio picking on fair-weather evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass jam circles fill the taproom with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a participatory acoustic session. Bring an instrument or listen over craft ales, with patio picking on fair-weather evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass jam circles fill the taproom with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a participatory acoustic session. Bring an instrument or listen over craft ales, with patio picking on fair-weather evenings.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Rotating sets from local and touring artists bring a lively Friday-night soundtrack to a Black Mountain brewery. Expect a casual taproom vibe with craft beer pours, rain-or-shine music, and no cover charge.
Rotating sets from local and touring artists bring a lively Friday-night soundtrack to a Black Mountain brewery. Expect a casual taproom vibe with craft beer pours, rain-or-shine music, and no cover charge.
Rotating sets from local and touring artists bring a lively Friday-night soundtrack to a Black Mountain brewery. Expect a casual taproom vibe with craft beer pours, rain-or-shine music, and no cover charge.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
A citywide music festival vibe with multiple venues pulsing after dark across downtown Asheville. Expect rotating sets from local and touring acts, crowd energy, and late-night hangouts for fans exploring new sounds.
Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with local gift cards.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with local gift cards.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with local gift cards.
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Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels and jigs in a lively, communal session. Expect an intimate, acoustic vibe with room for listening and socializing.
Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating musicians from across WNC trade reels and jigs in a lively, communal session. Expect an intimate, acoustic vibe with room for listening and socializing.
Call and response kirtan chanting with harmonium rhythms and devotional vocals creates a warm bhakti sangha space for all experience levels. In person or livestream, with optional donations supporting Homeward Bound of WNC.
Call and response kirtan chanting with harmonium rhythms and devotional vocals creates a warm bhakti sangha space for all experience levels. In person or livestream, with optional donations supporting Homeward Bound of WNC.
Call and response kirtan chanting with harmonium rhythms and devotional vocals creates a warm bhakti sangha space for all experience levels. In person or livestream, with optional donations supporting Homeward Bound of WNC.