
The Friday Drum Circle
Communal hand drumming and rhythmic improvisation each Friday evening under the open sky, welcoming players of all levels to a free, family friendly weekly gathering.
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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.

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.

Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.

Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.
Browse eclectic booths of curios, vintage finds, and handmade goods in Pritchard Park's open-air Curiosity Market, where local artisans and collectors create a family friendly daytime popup of oddities and crafts.

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.

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.

High energy, low pressure bluegrass jam of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar every Tuesday evening (6:30–9pm); free and welcoming to musicians and listeners of all skill levels.

High energy, low pressure bluegrass jam of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar every Tuesday evening (6:30–9pm); free and welcoming to musicians and listeners of all skill levels.
High energy, low pressure bluegrass jam of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar every Tuesday evening (6:30–9pm); free and welcoming to musicians 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.
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.

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.

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.

Rowdy yet intimate pub session of traditional Irish reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flutes, bouzouki, and guitar. Local and visiting musicians convene for informal rounds, tunes, and singalongs.

Rowdy yet intimate pub session of traditional Irish reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flutes, bouzouki, and guitar. Local and visiting musicians convene for informal rounds, tunes, and singalongs.
Rowdy yet intimate pub session of traditional Irish reels, jigs, and ballads driven by fiddles, flutes, bouzouki, and guitar. Local and visiting musicians convene for informal rounds, tunes, and singalongs.

Spontaneous jazz jam sessions with improvised small group combos, horns, keys, bass, and drums; players of all skill levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up late-evening swing and modal explorations.

Spontaneous jazz jam sessions with improvised small group combos, horns, keys, bass, and drums; players of all skill levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up late-evening swing and modal explorations.
Spontaneous jazz jam sessions with improvised small group combos, horns, keys, bass, and drums; players of all skill levels bring instruments to sit in while listeners soak up late-evening swing and modal explorations.

Round-robin circle of old time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and flatpicked guitar where musicians trade reels and songs; listeners relax in a convivial taproom atmosphere while beginners and seasoned players take turns joining the jam.

Round-robin circle of old time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and flatpicked guitar where musicians trade reels and songs; listeners relax in a convivial taproom atmosphere while beginners and seasoned players take turns joining the jam.
Round-robin circle of old time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and flatpicked guitar where musicians trade reels and songs; listeners relax in a convivial taproom atmosphere while beginners and seasoned players take turns joining the jam.

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.