
The Friday Drum Circle
Rhythmic community drum circle animates Pritchard Park every Friday evening with hand percussion and communal grooves; open participation invites players and listeners to a relaxed outdoor downtown gathering.
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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.

Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.

Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.
Participatory hand drumming workshop focusing on rhythm fundamentals, call and response grooves, and group ensemble techniques, with a beginner friendly, community oriented vibe and guided exercises for all skill levels.

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.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.

Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.
Rotating circles of old time tunes and traditional mountain songs create a participatory jam where players trade leads and lock into steady grooves. Expect an acoustic, community-driven session that changes week to week.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, community jam atmosphere. Expect an informal night of traditional string-band sounds and laid-back listening and playing.

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.

Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.

Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.
Heart-centered call and response kirtan with devotional chanting, harmonium, and acoustic guitar in a welcoming community song circle emphasizing breath, mantra, and communal singing for beginners and experienced vocalists.

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.

Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.
Hands-on rhythm lesson centered on djembes and basic hand-drum techniques in a guided, beginner-friendly session. A small group builds foundational timing and grooves, then plays a couple songs together; bring your own percussion or reserve a library drum.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.

Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.
Toe-tappin’ bluegrass sets fill a cozy downtown pub as brunch plates and drinks roll out at midday. A laid-back Sunday ritual with fast picking, tight harmonies, and a lively crowd.

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.

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.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.
Open air funk and groove set by Gotcha Groove on the Village Green lawn, delivering danceable rhythms, tight grooves and summery horn driven arrangements for a community summer concert experience.

An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.

An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.
An outdoor summer gathering with old time and bluegrass tunes echoing across Pack Square, drawing circles of flatfooters and social dancers. Bring a blanket for an all-ages park hang with a community-festival feel.

Folk, soul, Americana, and rock n roll blend into a warm, buttery vocal set powered by nimble red Telecaster riffs and a boot-tambourine backbeat. Youthful stage energy meets lived-in songwriting in a downtown brewery taproom.

Folk, soul, Americana, and rock n roll blend into a warm, buttery vocal set powered by nimble red Telecaster riffs and a boot-tambourine backbeat. Youthful stage energy meets lived-in songwriting in a downtown brewery taproom.
Folk, soul, Americana, and rock n roll blend into a warm, buttery vocal set powered by nimble red Telecaster riffs and a boot-tambourine backbeat. Youthful stage energy meets lived-in songwriting in a downtown brewery taproom.

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.