
The Friday Drum Circle
Rhythmic community drum circle with shared hand drums and layered percussion grooves in an outdoor downtown park setting. An informal, all skill levels gathering focused on collective beats and social connection.
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Hands-on community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and improvised call and response grooves. Gather outdoors at Pritchard Park on Friday evenings for an all skill levels, come and go jam vibe.

Hands-on community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and improvised call and response grooves. Gather outdoors at Pritchard Park on Friday evenings for an all skill levels, come and go jam vibe.
Hands-on community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and improvised call and response grooves. Gather outdoors at Pritchard Park on Friday evenings for an all skill levels, come and go jam vibe.

Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm basics and group timing, led by Larry McDowell in a community-focused setting. Expect call-and-response patterns, shared grooves, and an encouraging, participatory circle.

Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm basics and group timing, led by Larry McDowell in a community-focused setting. Expect call-and-response patterns, shared grooves, and an encouraging, participatory circle.
Hands-on drumming instruction centered on rhythm basics and group timing, led by Larry McDowell in a community-focused setting. Expect call-and-response patterns, shared grooves, and an encouraging, participatory circle.

Hands-on introduction to hand drums and foundational rhythm patterns in a welcoming library setting. Expect guided practice on basic beats, timing, and group groove-building geared toward beginners.

Hands-on introduction to hand drums and foundational rhythm patterns in a welcoming library setting. Expect guided practice on basic beats, timing, and group groove-building geared toward beginners.
Hands-on introduction to hand drums and foundational rhythm patterns in a welcoming library setting. Expect guided practice on basic beats, timing, and group groove-building geared toward beginners.

Slow-paced outdoor connection circle rooted in medicine wheel teachings, blending guided invocation prayer and nature-based ceremony. A supportive space for grounding, reconnection, and communal resilience amid intense times at a riverside park.

Slow-paced outdoor connection circle rooted in medicine wheel teachings, blending guided invocation prayer and nature-based ceremony. A supportive space for grounding, reconnection, and communal resilience amid intense times at a riverside park.
Slow-paced outdoor connection circle rooted in medicine wheel teachings, blending guided invocation prayer and nature-based ceremony. A supportive space for grounding, reconnection, and communal resilience amid intense times at a riverside park.

Old-time tune swapping and traditional mountain singing in a casual, community jam format. Expect rotating sets each week with an acoustic, front-porch Appalachian vibe for players and listeners alike.

Old-time tune swapping and traditional mountain singing in a casual, community jam format. Expect rotating sets each week with an acoustic, front-porch Appalachian vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old-time tune swapping and traditional mountain singing in a casual, community jam format. Expect rotating sets each week with an acoustic, front-porch Appalachian vibe for players and listeners alike.

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.

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.

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.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and a participatory song circle in a warm, intimate space. Expect devotional melodies, gentle rhythm, and a late night community practice focused on presence and connection.
Live drumming drives a shamanic journeying circle designed to shift brain waves and enter guided trancework. Seasonal ritual themes support ancestral connection, integration, and reflective community sharing in an intimate late-night setting.
Live drumming drives a shamanic journeying circle designed to shift brain waves and enter guided trancework. Seasonal ritual themes support ancestral connection, integration, and reflective community sharing in an intimate late-night setting.
Live drumming drives a shamanic journeying circle designed to shift brain waves and enter guided trancework. Seasonal ritual themes support ancestral connection, integration, and reflective community sharing in an intimate late-night setting.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.
Freeform ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, led by guest DJ Yaku Beat’s water inspired beats and live instrumentation. Movement centric space geared toward release, self revelation, and collective energy.

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.

Late-night jam energy in a brewpub as rotating local musicians blend genres into an unpredictable mashup set. Expect a dance-forward crowd, amplified improvisation, and a casual bar-night vibe with craft beer flowing.

Late-night jam energy in a brewpub as rotating local musicians blend genres into an unpredictable mashup set. Expect a dance-forward crowd, amplified improvisation, and a casual bar-night vibe with craft beer flowing.
Late-night jam energy in a brewpub as rotating local musicians blend genres into an unpredictable mashup set. Expect a dance-forward crowd, amplified improvisation, and a casual bar-night vibe with craft beer flowing.

An experienced-musician jam session with a conversational, living room feel for swapping ideas and trading spontaneous grooves. Arrive early for the 7:30 PM sign-up and settle in at a cozy kava lounge.

An experienced-musician jam session with a conversational, living room feel for swapping ideas and trading spontaneous grooves. Arrive early for the 7:30 PM sign-up and settle in at a cozy kava lounge.
An experienced-musician jam session with a conversational, living room feel for swapping ideas and trading spontaneous grooves. Arrive early for the 7:30 PM sign-up and settle in at a cozy kava lounge.

Traditional Brazilian samba do roda unfolds in a community circle with hand percussion, vocals, and call and response grooves. Dancing is encouraged in a lively brewery taproom gathering held every third Sunday starting at 4pm.

Traditional Brazilian samba do roda unfolds in a community circle with hand percussion, vocals, and call and response grooves. Dancing is encouraged in a lively brewery taproom gathering held every third Sunday starting at 4pm.
Traditional Brazilian samba do roda unfolds in a community circle with hand percussion, vocals, and call and response grooves. Dancing is encouraged in a lively brewery taproom gathering held every third Sunday starting at 4pm.

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.

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.

Guided shamatha practice centered on silent sitting with periods of mindful walking, creating a calm, steady rhythm for attention training. Beginner friendly and free, with an all levels in person gathering at a local dharma space.

Guided shamatha practice centered on silent sitting with periods of mindful walking, creating a calm, steady rhythm for attention training. Beginner friendly and free, with an all levels in person gathering at a local dharma space.
Guided shamatha practice centered on silent sitting with periods of mindful walking, creating a calm, steady rhythm for attention training. Beginner friendly and free, with an all levels in person gathering at a local dharma space.

Uplifting kirtan with call and response chanting, singing, and joyful dancing that builds into a heart-opening devotional groove. A welcoming community circle for connection, expression, and inspiration in a spiritual center setting.

Uplifting kirtan with call and response chanting, singing, and joyful dancing that builds into a heart-opening devotional groove. A welcoming community circle for connection, expression, and inspiration in a spiritual center setting.
Uplifting kirtan with call and response chanting, singing, and joyful dancing that builds into a heart-opening devotional groove. A welcoming community circle for connection, expression, and inspiration in a spiritual center setting.

A downtown brewery open mic night with early sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, supportive stage for musicians, poets, and first-timers alongside regulars.

A downtown brewery open mic night with early sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, supportive stage for musicians, poets, and first-timers alongside regulars.
A downtown brewery open mic night with early sign-ups at 6:30 PM and performances kicking off at 7:30 PM. Expect a casual, supportive stage for musicians, poets, and first-timers alongside regulars.