The Friday Drum Circle
Hand-drummed communal rhythms fill Pritchard Park on Friday evenings, inviting drop-in participation for all skill levels in an informal outdoor percussion circle that emphasizes rhythm, social connection, and communal music-making.
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Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Communal evening drum circle at Pritchard Park, where neighborhood participants trade beats and shared percussion rhythms every Friday; informal, participatory atmosphere welcoming players and listeners for a public outdoor gathering.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Open-air drum circle where hand drums, shakers, and improvised rhythms build into a communal groove in the heart of downtown. Drop in to play or listen, with a spontaneous, danceable, all-levels vibe in a public park.
Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.
Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.
Rhythmic hand drumming workshop emphasizing groove, call and response, and ensemble timing in a welcoming community circle, ideal for beginners and experienced players seeking hands-on percussion practice and collaborative rhythm play.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Hands-on frame drumming immersion that teaches fundamental strokes, ensemble rhythms, and somatic practices for beginners, tapping the sacred pulse to cultivate healing arts community in a women focused circle.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
Group devotional kirtan and communal song circle centered on call-and-response Sanskrit chants with harmonium and hand percussion; welcoming singers of all levels for meditative, heart-centered practice and community connection.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.
A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.
A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
A gentle guided meditation paired with a soothing sound bath to support self care, inner peace, and quiet presence. Free monthly community gathering with no experience required, welcoming newcomers and regular practitioners alike.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Hands-on frame drum instruction with pulse-based exercises that build coordination, body awareness, and confident rhythm-making. Designed for beginners and returning players seeking a supportive women-centered practice space.
Acoustic old time mountain and folk jam session fills a cozy pub with fiddles, banjos, and front porch rhythms. Drop in to play along or listen in for a laid back late night community hang.
Acoustic old time mountain and folk jam session fills a cozy pub with fiddles, banjos, and front porch rhythms. Drop in to play along or listen in for a laid back late night community hang.
Acoustic old time mountain and folk jam session fills a cozy pub with fiddles, banjos, and front porch rhythms. Drop in to play along or listen in for a laid back late night community hang.
Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.
Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.
Hands-on West African drumming workshop centered on djembe and dununs, exploring how foundational patterns connect into teachable progressions. Bring your own drums for an all-levels, participatory rhythm-building session in an in-person classroom setting.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old-time tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—play along or settle in as a listener. Laid-back late-night community vibes in a brewery taproom setting.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old-time tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—play along or settle in as a listener. Laid-back late-night community vibes in a brewery taproom setting.
A participatory circle jam of traditional Appalachian old-time tunes with fiddles, banjos, and guitars—play along or settle in as a listener. Laid-back late-night community vibes in a brewery taproom setting.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Outdoor bazaar of vintage curios, handmade goods, and artisanal wares; local makers and collectors run pop-up stalls offering small batch gifts, oddities, and family friendly browsing on a sunny afternoon.
Outdoor bazaar of vintage curios, handmade goods, and artisanal wares; local makers and collectors run pop-up stalls offering small batch gifts, oddities, and family friendly browsing on a sunny afternoon.
Outdoor bazaar of vintage curios, handmade goods, and artisanal wares; local makers and collectors run pop-up stalls offering small batch gifts, oddities, and family friendly browsing on a sunny afternoon.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and support inner exploration. A community circle weaves in seasonal rites and reflection to help integrate personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and support inner exploration. A community circle weaves in seasonal rites and reflection to help integrate personal transformation.
Live drumming guides a shamanic journey practice designed to shift brainwave states and support inner exploration. A community circle weaves in seasonal rites and reflection to help integrate personal transformation.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
Celtic-influenced Irish traditional tunes played in a lively pub session with rotating local and regional musicians. Expect an intimate, social atmosphere centered on acoustic melodies and communal listening.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.
A weekly bluegrass jam where musicians trade breaks on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass in a casual, participatory circle. Free and open to all skill levels for listening, playing along, and community hangout.