
Joy Parade! ~ Flash Mob, Spread Joy, Sober Fun ~
Playful sober flash mob parades through downtown Asheville with feel good music and guided choreography by upbeat hosts; strangers become friends as participants dance through the streets, spreading infectious, community centered joy.
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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.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

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.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

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.

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.

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.

Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.

Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.

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.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.

Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.

Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.
Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.

Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.

Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.

Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.
Guided evening foraging walks through Asheville green spaces exploring seasonal wild edible plants, hands-on identification and sustainable harvest techniques for beginners, with a focus on community connection and low impact practices.

Playful movements, deep breathing, and sustained hearty laughter create a gentle, restorative group practice that supports social, mental, spiritual, and physical healing; accessible to all ages and abilities, free with registration.

Playful movements, deep breathing, and sustained hearty laughter create a gentle, restorative group practice that supports social, mental, spiritual, and physical healing; accessible to all ages and abilities, free with registration.
Playful movements, deep breathing, and sustained hearty laughter create a gentle, restorative group practice that supports social, mental, spiritual, and physical healing; accessible to all ages and abilities, free with registration.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.
One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.

Morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warm ups and opening circles for intentional movement and emotional release; soulful DJ led movement medicine sessions that invite authentic connection and are accessible to all levels.

Morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warm ups and opening circles for intentional movement and emotional release; soulful DJ led movement medicine sessions that invite authentic connection and are accessible to all levels.
Morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warm ups and opening circles for intentional movement and emotional release; soulful DJ led movement medicine sessions that invite authentic connection and are accessible to all levels.

Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.

Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.

Participatory intuitive sessions and one to one tarot readings in a relaxed, welcoming storefront where practitioners share energy work, guidance, and short readings for personal insight, recharge, and community connection.

Participatory intuitive sessions and one to one tarot readings in a relaxed, welcoming storefront where practitioners share energy work, guidance, and short readings for personal insight, recharge, and community connection.
Participatory intuitive sessions and one to one tarot readings in a relaxed, welcoming storefront where practitioners share energy work, guidance, and short readings for personal insight, recharge, and community connection.