Asheville Drum Circle
Rhythmic drums pulse through Pritchard Park at twilight every Friday, inviting a participatory percussion circle for dancing, communal polyrhythms, and spontaneous performance that draws locals and visitors into vibrant street energy.
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Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal drum circle in a downtown park, with hand drums, shakers, and improvised grooves under the evening sky; open to all ages and skill levels for spontaneous rhythm, social connection, and outdoor music-making.
Communal drum circle in a downtown park, with hand drums, shakers, and improvised grooves under the evening sky; open to all ages and skill levels for spontaneous rhythm, social connection, and outdoor music-making.
Communal drum circle in a downtown park, with hand drums, shakers, and improvised grooves under the evening sky; open to all ages and skill levels for spontaneous rhythm, social connection, and outdoor music-making.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Pulsating live drumming guides a trance-inducing shamanic journey to alter brain waves, access spirit guidance, and mark seasonal rites in a supportive community circle for all experience levels.
Pulsating live drumming guides a trance-inducing shamanic journey to alter brain waves, access spirit guidance, and mark seasonal rites in a supportive community circle for all experience levels.
Pulsating live drumming guides a trance-inducing shamanic journey to alter brain waves, access spirit guidance, and mark seasonal rites in a supportive community circle for all experience levels.
Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
Live old time string band accompanies a caller leading easy to follow square dances with a short flatfoot lesson; no partner or experience required, all ages welcome, plus a cake raffle and accessible parking.
Live old time string band accompanies a caller leading easy to follow square dances with a short flatfoot lesson; no partner or experience required, all ages welcome, plus a cake raffle and accessible parking.
Live old time string band accompanies a caller leading easy to follow square dances with a short flatfoot lesson; no partner or experience required, all ages welcome, plus a cake raffle and accessible parking.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.
Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.
Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Women’s Ways Circle at The Well, 3 Louisiana Ave, featuring a heritage-style women’s circle with a welcoming healing chant (bring a rattle), ritual dress suggestion (skirt/dress), and a refillable water bottle. Open to all women regardless of age or spiritual practice.
Immersive ecstatic dance with guest DJ Fiddlehead and facilitator Kris Hostikka, beginning with a communal warmup and 7:30 opening circle; strict door policy preserves an intentional, safety-focused container and sliding-scale tickets.
Immersive ecstatic dance with guest DJ Fiddlehead and facilitator Kris Hostikka, beginning with a communal warmup and 7:30 opening circle; strict door policy preserves an intentional, safety-focused container and sliding-scale tickets.
Immersive ecstatic dance with guest DJ Fiddlehead and facilitator Kris Hostikka, beginning with a communal warmup and 7:30 opening circle; strict door policy preserves an intentional, safety-focused container and sliding-scale tickets.
Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.
High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.
High-energy bluegrass and jamgrass sessions with a rotating cast of Asheville all-star musicians delivering face-melting folk, funk, and blues-inflected jams; free, family- and pet-friendly nights in a relaxed brewery taproom.
Rhythmic drum guided Core Shamanism journeys into the lower, middle, and upper worlds, preceded by communal earth songs and chanting; bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal, and optional drum or crystal.
Rhythmic drum guided Core Shamanism journeys into the lower, middle, and upper worlds, preceded by communal earth songs and chanting; bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal, and optional drum or crystal.
Rhythmic drum guided Core Shamanism journeys into the lower, middle, and upper worlds, preceded by communal earth songs and chanting; bring a blanket, eye pillow, journal, and optional drum or crystal.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Taproom open-jam at Pisgah Brewing’s stage invites musicians of all skill levels to sit in for a free, community-focused Sunday night jam featuring rotating guest hosts and occasional touring artists, starting at 6:30pm.
Biweekly Tuesday evenings focused on developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, pair practice, and group sharing in a quiet community space; registration and payment required via organizer's form.
Biweekly Tuesday evenings focused on developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, pair practice, and group sharing in a quiet community space; registration and payment required via organizer's form.
Biweekly Tuesday evenings focused on developing intuitive skills through guided exercises, pair practice, and group sharing in a quiet community space; registration and payment required via organizer's form.