Asheville Drum Circle
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.
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Communal hand-drumming and percussion in Pritchard Park every Friday evening, an open, participatory circle of hand drums, shakers, and body percussion that draws locals for relaxed outdoor rhythm and social connection.
Communal hand-drumming and percussion in Pritchard Park every Friday evening, an open, participatory circle of hand drums, shakers, and body percussion that draws locals for relaxed outdoor rhythm and social connection.
Communal hand-drumming and percussion in Pritchard Park every Friday evening, an open, participatory circle of hand drums, shakers, and body percussion that draws locals for relaxed outdoor rhythm and social connection.
Live drumming induces altered brainwave states for a guided shamanic journey connecting participants to seasonal rituals, spirit allies, and personal integration, ideal for beginners building their multidimensional practice within a supportive circle.
Live drumming induces altered brainwave states for a guided shamanic journey connecting participants to seasonal rituals, spirit allies, and personal integration, ideal for beginners building their multidimensional practice within a supportive circle.
Live drumming induces altered brainwave states for a guided shamanic journey connecting participants to seasonal rituals, spirit allies, and personal integration, ideal for beginners building their multidimensional practice within a supportive circle.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.
Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.
Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
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.
Flow with earthlike pulses as live drumming drives a rhythmic vinyasa of flowing sequences and grounding postures, cultivating inner strength and somatic attunement in a soulful studio practice for all levels.
Flow with earthlike pulses as live drumming drives a rhythmic vinyasa of flowing sequences and grounding postures, cultivating inner strength and somatic attunement in a soulful studio practice for all levels.
Flow with earthlike pulses as live drumming drives a rhythmic vinyasa of flowing sequences and grounding postures, cultivating inner strength and somatic attunement in a soulful studio practice for all levels.
Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.
Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.
Beginner-friendly swing lesson at 7pm followed by DJ-led social dancing until 10:30, with Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa on a roomy dance floor. $10 admission includes the lesson and dance, and solo dancers are welcome.
Pulsing EDM influenced ecstatic dance with a warmup, opening circle, and two hour evening wave in a sober, judgment free space for freeform movement, presence, and communal embodiment.
Pulsing EDM influenced ecstatic dance with a warmup, opening circle, and two hour evening wave in a sober, judgment free space for freeform movement, presence, and communal embodiment.
Pulsing EDM influenced ecstatic dance with a warmup, opening circle, and two hour evening wave in a sober, judgment free space for freeform movement, presence, and communal embodiment.
Bass and groove driven ecstatic dance set by DJ Sara Bensman guiding somatic movement during a 7–9pm evening wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, designed for safe, expressive community release.
Bass and groove driven ecstatic dance set by DJ Sara Bensman guiding somatic movement during a 7–9pm evening wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, designed for safe, expressive community release.
Bass and groove driven ecstatic dance set by DJ Sara Bensman guiding somatic movement during a 7–9pm evening wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, designed for safe, expressive community release.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
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.
Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.
Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.
Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.
Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, and driving bodhrán rhythms. A rotating mix of WNC and visiting players creates a lively, listen or linger community hang.
Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, and driving bodhrán rhythms. A rotating mix of WNC and visiting players creates a lively, listen or linger community hang.
Celtic session tunes fill a cozy downtown pub with fiddles, flutes, and driving bodhrán rhythms. A rotating mix of WNC and visiting players creates a lively, listen or linger community hang.
A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.
A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.
A weekly Sunday-night open jam in a brewery taproom, led by rotating special guests and shaped by whoever jumps in. Bring an instrument or just listen as local players trade songs and improvise together.
Weekly unplugged bluegrass circle of banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin on the taproom patio; players of all levels bring instruments for a relaxed community jam each Tuesday evening.
Weekly unplugged bluegrass circle of banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin on the taproom patio; players of all levels bring instruments for a relaxed community jam each Tuesday evening.
Weekly unplugged bluegrass circle of banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin on the taproom patio; players of all levels bring instruments for a relaxed community jam each Tuesday evening.
Breezy after work gathering on the outdoor 80 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville, where locals mingle and unwind during a weekday evening of casual socializing and low-key nightlife energy.
Breezy after work gathering on the outdoor 80 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville, where locals mingle and unwind during a weekday evening of casual socializing and low-key nightlife energy.
Breezy after work gathering on the outdoor 80 Court Plaza in downtown Asheville, where locals mingle and unwind during a weekday evening of casual socializing and low-key nightlife energy.
A cappella community hymn singing with hymnbooks available to borrow or purchase; beginner friendly, accessible meeting room setting for twice monthly Thursday evenings, 6:30–8:30.
A cappella community hymn singing with hymnbooks available to borrow or purchase; beginner friendly, accessible meeting room setting for twice monthly Thursday evenings, 6:30–8:30.
A cappella community hymn singing with hymnbooks available to borrow or purchase; beginner friendly, accessible meeting room setting for twice monthly Thursday evenings, 6:30–8:30.