Asheville Drum Circle
Pulsing communal hand‑percussion at twilight invites improvised drumming, dancing, and open-air procession; a participatory, inclusive Friday-night gathering built on powerful synchronicity, individual expression, and neighborhood vibrancy.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.
Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.
Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
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.
Circle singing of pagan and folklore hymns honoring old gods, animate forces, and wild spirits, leading participatory harmonies and ritual chants. Weekly Tuesday evenings across a nine-week season; beginners welcome.
Circle singing of pagan and folklore hymns honoring old gods, animate forces, and wild spirits, leading participatory harmonies and ritual chants. Weekly Tuesday evenings across a nine-week season; beginners welcome.
Circle singing of pagan and folklore hymns honoring old gods, animate forces, and wild spirits, leading participatory harmonies and ritual chants. Weekly Tuesday evenings across a nine-week season; beginners welcome.
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.
Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
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.