The Friday Drum Circle
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.
Similar Events
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
A pulsing, participatory drum circle fills Pritchard Park with improvised hand-drum rhythms, shakers, and spontaneous dancing as passersby gather. Expect an outdoor, community-led jam where listening, playing, and moving are all welcome.
Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.
Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.
Hand-drum rhythms pulse through downtown as a loose, come-and-go drum circle forms in the open air. Sway, dance, or listen from the park edges while locals and visitors build a lively Friday-night groove.
Spontaneous drumming and flute improvisation create a playful, energetic evening of communal music-making. Bring an instrument, dance, listen, or simply enjoy the shared rhythm and creative spirit.
Spontaneous drumming and flute improvisation create a playful, energetic evening of communal music-making. Bring an instrument, dance, listen, or simply enjoy the shared rhythm and creative spirit.
Spontaneous drumming and flute improvisation create a playful, energetic evening of communal music-making. Bring an instrument, dance, listen, or simply enjoy the shared rhythm and creative spirit.
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.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Local mountain makers fill Pack Square Park with an artisan expo of handmade goods and craft demos. Stroll open-air booths to meet creators, shop one-of-a-kind pieces, and soak up a community market vibe downtown.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Sunset-hour sets roll into a late-night hang with upbeat live tunes in a tropical Cuban cocktail bar atmosphere. Expect a lively Friday crowd, drinks flowing, and an easygoing patio-to-bar vibe in downtown Asheville.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Acoustic guitarists and singers gather for a relaxed community song circle, sharing songs and playing together in an informal afternoon session. Expect guitar-led singalongs and a welcoming, participatory atmosphere in Fairview.
Browse contemporary and traditional mountain art, including ceramics, glass, woodworking, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, and textiles, while meeting local artists at an open-air market near downtown galleries.
Browse contemporary and traditional mountain art, including ceramics, glass, woodworking, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, and textiles, while meeting local artists at an open-air market near downtown galleries.
Browse contemporary and traditional mountain art, including ceramics, glass, woodworking, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, and textiles, while meeting local artists at an open-air market near downtown galleries.
Car enthusiasts gather for a casual Saturday-night cruise-in along Patton Avenue, sharing vehicle photos and community conversation despite the weather. This recurring outdoor meetup welcomes drivers and spectators.
Car enthusiasts gather for a casual Saturday-night cruise-in along Patton Avenue, sharing vehicle photos and community conversation despite the weather. This recurring outdoor meetup welcomes drivers and spectators.
Car enthusiasts gather for a casual Saturday-night cruise-in along Patton Avenue, sharing vehicle photos and community conversation despite the weather. This recurring outdoor meetup welcomes drivers and spectators.
A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
A bustling outdoor festival in Pack Square Park with vegan food vendors, plant based product booths, and community-friendly browsing in the heart of downtown. Expect local makers, advocacy tables, and plenty of grazing-friendly bites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
An open-air afternoon of hands-on artmaking and casual browsing with local artists in the heart of downtown. Expect a relaxed, all-ages vibe on the lawn with pop-up creativity, sketches, and community mingling.
An open-air afternoon of hands-on artmaking and casual browsing with local artists in the heart of downtown. Expect a relaxed, all-ages vibe on the lawn with pop-up creativity, sketches, and community mingling.
An open-air afternoon of hands-on artmaking and casual browsing with local artists in the heart of downtown. Expect a relaxed, all-ages vibe on the lawn with pop-up creativity, sketches, and community mingling.