The Friday Drum Circle
After-work rhythms spill through downtown as hand drums and percussion build a communal pulse for swaying and dancing. An iconic open-air gathering in Pritchard Park where anyone can listen, move, or join the beat.
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A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
Hand-played rhythms set an easygoing, communal pace as people gather after work to sway, drum, and connect in an open-air downtown setting on Friday evening.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Hands-on group percussion led by Larry McDowell with shared drums and rhythmic call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class focused on foundational beats, timing, and collective energy at The Well.
Hands-on group percussion led by Larry McDowell with shared drums and rhythmic call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class focused on foundational beats, timing, and collective energy at The Well.
Hands-on group percussion led by Larry McDowell with shared drums and rhythmic call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class focused on foundational beats, timing, and collective energy at The Well.
An open-air curiosity market fills downtown’s Pritchard Park with local makers, eclectic finds, and handmade goods. Browse vendor booths in a casual, walkable setting built for community mingling and easy afternoon shopping.
An open-air curiosity market fills downtown’s Pritchard Park with local makers, eclectic finds, and handmade goods. Browse vendor booths in a casual, walkable setting built for community mingling and easy afternoon shopping.
An open-air curiosity market fills downtown’s Pritchard Park with local makers, eclectic finds, and handmade goods. Browse vendor booths in a casual, walkable setting built for community mingling and easy afternoon shopping.
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.
Old-time mountain and folk jam session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar tunes echoing through a cozy downtown pub. A come as you are, community-style circle for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk jam session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar tunes echoing through a cozy downtown pub. A come as you are, community-style circle for pickers and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk jam session with fiddles, banjo, and guitar tunes echoing through a cozy downtown pub. A come as you are, community-style circle for pickers and listeners alike.
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.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
A women’s circle gathers for ritual movement, celebrating shared spirit and warmth through communal dance. Expect an intimate, heart-centered evening rooted in connection, ceremony, and collective expression.
A women’s circle gathers for ritual movement, celebrating shared spirit and warmth through communal dance. Expect an intimate, heart-centered evening rooted in connection, ceremony, and collective expression.
A women’s circle gathers for ritual movement, celebrating shared spirit and warmth through communal dance. Expect an intimate, heart-centered evening rooted in connection, ceremony, and collective expression.
A midweek Latin dance night brings rhythmic music and social dancing to a relaxed brewery taproom, creating a lively setting to move, mingle, and unwind.
A midweek Latin dance night brings rhythmic music and social dancing to a relaxed brewery taproom, creating a lively setting to move, mingle, and unwind.
A midweek Latin dance night brings rhythmic music and social dancing to a relaxed brewery taproom, creating a lively setting to move, mingle, and unwind.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and deepen ancestral connection. A late-night community circle tied to seasonal ritual, with space for reflection and integration of personal transformation.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Candlelit kirtan-style chanting and a participatory song circle with call-and-response melodies and simple harmonies. A late-night gathering centered on devotional music, breath, and communal uplift.
Candlelit kirtan-style chanting and a participatory song circle with call-and-response melodies and simple harmonies. A late-night gathering centered on devotional music, breath, and communal uplift.
Candlelit kirtan-style chanting and a participatory song circle with call-and-response melodies and simple harmonies. A late-night gathering centered on devotional music, breath, and communal uplift.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Improvised jazz unfolds as local musicians bring instruments, trade ideas, and build spontaneous grooves together. Settle in to listen or join the relaxed, collaborative Sunday jam.
Warm, playful expressive arts sessions blending movement, dance, vocal play, and improvisational acting into a heart opening spiritual practice. All levels experiment, sing, move, and connect in a judgment free community circle.
Warm, playful expressive arts sessions blending movement, dance, vocal play, and improvisational acting into a heart opening spiritual practice. All levels experiment, sing, move, and connect in a judgment free community circle.
Warm, playful expressive arts sessions blending movement, dance, vocal play, and improvisational acting into a heart opening spiritual practice. All levels experiment, sing, move, and connect in a judgment free community circle.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly instruction and social dancing with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly instruction and social dancing with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly instruction and social dancing with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.