
The Friday Drum Circle
Pulsing communal rhythms and hand percussion fill Pritchard Park every Friday evening, welcoming drummers and listeners of all ages for a weekly participatory circle in the heart of downtown.
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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.

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.
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.

Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.

Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.
Heart-centered kirtan—devotional call-and-response chanting—accompanied by harmonium, drums, and guitar, creates an uplifting, meditative song circle. Open, inclusive communal vibe welcomes singers and listeners of all experience levels.

Communal hand-drumming workshop exploring foundational rhythms, call-and-response patterns, and group improvisation; approachable pace for beginners through experienced players, fostering rhythmic connection and embodied movement at The Well.

Communal hand-drumming workshop exploring foundational rhythms, call-and-response patterns, and group improvisation; approachable pace for beginners through experienced players, fostering rhythmic connection and embodied movement at The Well.
Communal hand-drumming workshop exploring foundational rhythms, call-and-response patterns, and group improvisation; approachable pace for beginners through experienced players, fostering rhythmic connection and embodied movement at The Well.

Open-voiced communal kirtan and song circle of call and response devotional chants and simple harmonies, inviting singers of all levels to contribute meditative, heart centered melodies in an intimate community space at The Well.

Open-voiced communal kirtan and song circle of call and response devotional chants and simple harmonies, inviting singers of all levels to contribute meditative, heart centered melodies in an intimate community space at The Well.
Open-voiced communal kirtan and song circle of call and response devotional chants and simple harmonies, inviting singers of all levels to contribute meditative, heart centered melodies in an intimate community space at The Well.

Round robin circle of Appalachian old time fiddle, banjo, and guitar invites players and listeners into a laid back brewery taproom; participatory jams welcome all skill levels for communal traditional tunes.

Round robin circle of Appalachian old time fiddle, banjo, and guitar invites players and listeners into a laid back brewery taproom; participatory jams welcome all skill levels for communal traditional tunes.
Round robin circle of Appalachian old time fiddle, banjo, and guitar invites players and listeners into a laid back brewery taproom; participatory jams welcome all skill levels for communal traditional tunes.

Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.

Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.
Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.

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.

Late night Sunday jazz jam focused on improvisational standards, call and response solos, and spontaneous small-group combos; musicians of all levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up warm, intimate barroom grooves.

Late night Sunday jazz jam focused on improvisational standards, call and response solos, and spontaneous small-group combos; musicians of all levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up warm, intimate barroom grooves.
Late night Sunday jazz jam focused on improvisational standards, call and response solos, and spontaneous small-group combos; musicians of all levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up warm, intimate barroom grooves.

Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.

Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.
Evening of communal old-time mountain and folk music with fiddles, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting; informal pickup jams welcome players and listeners of all skill levels.

Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.

Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.
Celtic influenced acoustic session of fiddle, flute, bodhrán, and guitar in Jack of the Wood’s cozy pub setting; regional and visiting musicians trade reels, airs, and jigs in a participatory evening circle.

Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.

Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.
Long-running traditional Irish and old time mountain jam on a lively pub stage, where local fiddles, flutes, and guitars meet for drop-in sessions over pints and afternoon Irish coffees.

A tight house band set gives way to a loose open jam inviting pickup musicians and listeners into spontaneous solos, rollicking grooves, and collaborative improvisation in a late night music hall atmosphere.

A tight house band set gives way to a loose open jam inviting pickup musicians and listeners into spontaneous solos, rollicking grooves, and collaborative improvisation in a late night music hall atmosphere.
A tight house band set gives way to a loose open jam inviting pickup musicians and listeners into spontaneous solos, rollicking grooves, and collaborative improvisation in a late night music hall atmosphere.

Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.

Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.
Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.

Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Lively old-time acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, guitar, and upright bass fills a local brewery taproom on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

Late-night participatory jam of old-time mountain and folk songs, with fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting. Musicians and listeners mingle for communal traditional tunes.

Late-night participatory jam of old-time mountain and folk songs, with fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting. Musicians and listeners mingle for communal traditional tunes.
Late-night participatory jam of old-time mountain and folk songs, with fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar in a cozy pub setting. Musicians and listeners mingle for communal traditional tunes.

Crackling vinyl and intimate record spins create a laid back listening party in a cozy kava lounge, where collectors bring records to share and chat during a monthly third Friday meetup.

Crackling vinyl and intimate record spins create a laid back listening party in a cozy kava lounge, where collectors bring records to share and chat during a monthly third Friday meetup.
Crackling vinyl and intimate record spins create a laid back listening party in a cozy kava lounge, where collectors bring records to share and chat during a monthly third Friday meetup.