Asheville Drum Circle
Hand-drummed rhythms ripple through the park under evening skies in a participatory percussion circle, welcoming all skill levels for communal grooves, call and response beats, and open air social drumming.
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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.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Twilight drum beats pulse through the streets, inviting communal drumming and dancing in an open air Friday night circle; all skill levels gather for rhythmic synchronization, movement, and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.

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.
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.

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.
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.

Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.

Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.
Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.

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.

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.

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 Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

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.

Evening taproom gatherings for crokinole—flicking polished wooden discs on a lacquered circular board, strategic shots toward high-scoring center zones, and lighthearted, beginner-friendly competition with local players and community camaraderie.

Evening taproom gatherings for crokinole—flicking polished wooden discs on a lacquered circular board, strategic shots toward high-scoring center zones, and lighthearted, beginner-friendly competition with local players and community camaraderie.
Evening taproom gatherings for crokinole—flicking polished wooden discs on a lacquered circular board, strategic shots toward high-scoring center zones, and lighthearted, beginner-friendly competition with local players and community camaraderie.

Heavy roots reggae and dub sound system sessions pump deep bass from stacked speakers straight to the crowd, blending community education and culture with late night free entry vibrations.

Heavy roots reggae and dub sound system sessions pump deep bass from stacked speakers straight to the crowd, blending community education and culture with late night free entry vibrations.
Heavy roots reggae and dub sound system sessions pump deep bass from stacked speakers straight to the crowd, blending community education and culture with late night free entry vibrations.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.
Upbeat communal bluegrass pickin' and singing around fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass in a casual brewery taproom; monthly first Wednesday 6-9pm session welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels.

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.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaches simple steps and partner rotations to get you dancing right away, followed by a social dance where solo attendees meet new people in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaches simple steps and partner rotations to get you dancing right away, followed by a social dance where solo attendees meet new people in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.
One-hour beginner swing lesson teaches simple steps and partner rotations to get you dancing right away, followed by a social dance where solo attendees meet new people in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.

Pedal through tree lined Asheville streets in a relaxed, all levels group ride that pauses for steaming local coffee at outdoor patios, fostering neighborhood cycling camaraderie and bike friendly community connections.

Pedal through tree lined Asheville streets in a relaxed, all levels group ride that pauses for steaming local coffee at outdoor patios, fostering neighborhood cycling camaraderie and bike friendly community connections.
Pedal through tree lined Asheville streets in a relaxed, all levels group ride that pauses for steaming local coffee at outdoor patios, fostering neighborhood cycling camaraderie and bike friendly community connections.

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).

Casual weekly Wednesday meetup for tabletop and card games, spanning strategy, party, and cooperative titles; experienced players teach newcomers so no experience is needed for a social, beginner friendly evening (5:30–9:30 p.m.).

Casual weekly Wednesday meetup for tabletop and card games, spanning strategy, party, and cooperative titles; experienced players teach newcomers so no experience is needed for a social, beginner friendly evening (5:30–9:30 p.m.).
Casual weekly Wednesday meetup for tabletop and card games, spanning strategy, party, and cooperative titles; experienced players teach newcomers so no experience is needed for a social, beginner friendly evening (5:30–9:30 p.m.).