
The Friday Drum Circle
A weekly community drum circle where hand drums and percussion build layered rhythms in an open, come and go gathering. Held outdoors in Pritchard Park for participatory, all skill levels jamming and connection.
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Community-led drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and a come as you are vibe in an outdoor downtown park. Drop in to play, dance, or listen and connect with neighbors on a Friday evening.

Community-led drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and a come as you are vibe in an outdoor downtown park. Drop in to play, dance, or listen and connect with neighbors on a Friday evening.
Community-led drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and a come as you are vibe in an outdoor downtown park. Drop in to play, dance, or listen and connect with neighbors on a Friday evening.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.
Hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors form a participatory drum circle with spontaneous movement, clapping, and dancing. A casual, come-and-go outdoor gathering that welcomes first-timers and regulars alike.

Hands-on group drumming session focused on rhythm fundamentals and collective groove. Expect call-and-response patterns, guided practice, and a welcoming all-levels community vibe in a casual gathering space.

Hands-on group drumming session focused on rhythm fundamentals and collective groove. Expect call-and-response patterns, guided practice, and a welcoming all-levels community vibe in a casual gathering space.
Hands-on group drumming session focused on rhythm fundamentals and collective groove. Expect call-and-response patterns, guided practice, and a welcoming all-levels community vibe in a casual gathering space.

Celtic pub session vibes fill a cozy downtown taproom with traditional Irish reels and jigs led by rotating regional musicians. Expect an informal, community-style night where listening and casual participation are both welcome.

Celtic pub session vibes fill a cozy downtown taproom with traditional Irish reels and jigs led by rotating regional musicians. Expect an informal, community-style night where listening and casual participation are both welcome.
Celtic pub session vibes fill a cozy downtown taproom with traditional Irish reels and jigs led by rotating regional musicians. Expect an informal, community-style night where listening and casual participation are both welcome.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.
Appalachian old time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub for an informal jam session. Expect fiddles and banjos in a communal, listen or play along atmosphere.

An Americana song circle where singers and pickers trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory jam. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just listen while connecting with locals over pints in a brewery taproom.

An Americana song circle where singers and pickers trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory jam. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just listen while connecting with locals over pints in a brewery taproom.
An Americana song circle where singers and pickers trade tunes in a relaxed, participatory jam. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just listen while connecting with locals over pints in a brewery taproom.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

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 communal devotional singing in a welcoming song circle. A late night gathering centered on shared mantra, simple melodies, and collective connection.

Call and response kirtan chanting and communal devotional singing in a welcoming song circle. A late night gathering centered on shared mantra, simple melodies, and collective connection.
Call and response kirtan chanting and communal devotional singing in a welcoming song circle. A late night gathering centered on shared mantra, simple melodies, and collective connection.

An experienced-musician jam night in a cozy, living room-like kava lounge, built around conversation, idea swapping, and spontaneous collaboration. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating sets and shared grooves.

An experienced-musician jam night in a cozy, living room-like kava lounge, built around conversation, idea swapping, and spontaneous collaboration. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating sets and shared grooves.
An experienced-musician jam night in a cozy, living room-like kava lounge, built around conversation, idea swapping, and spontaneous collaboration. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating sets and shared grooves.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

An electric house band starts the night, then the stage opens for sit-in players to jump into a plug-in jam session. Expect a loose, community-driven set with rotating musicians and spontaneous grooves.

An electric house band starts the night, then the stage opens for sit-in players to jump into a plug-in jam session. Expect a loose, community-driven set with rotating musicians and spontaneous grooves.
An electric house band starts the night, then the stage opens for sit-in players to jump into a plug-in jam session. Expect a loose, community-driven set with rotating musicians and spontaneous grooves.

An outdoor community meditation circle meets on the grass at Carrier Park near the covered picnic area, with a brief intro before settling into quiet practice. All levels are welcome; bring a mat, cushion, or chair.

An outdoor community meditation circle meets on the grass at Carrier Park near the covered picnic area, with a brief intro before settling into quiet practice. All levels are welcome; bring a mat, cushion, or chair.
An outdoor community meditation circle meets on the grass at Carrier Park near the covered picnic area, with a brief intro before settling into quiet practice. All levels are welcome; bring a mat, cushion, or chair.

A slow, grounding connection circle in the park with an invocation prayer rooted in medicine wheel teachings. Nature-based ceremonial guidance weaves reflection, resilience, and belonging through seen and unseen relationships.

A slow, grounding connection circle in the park with an invocation prayer rooted in medicine wheel teachings. Nature-based ceremonial guidance weaves reflection, resilience, and belonging through seen and unseen relationships.
A slow, grounding connection circle in the park with an invocation prayer rooted in medicine wheel teachings. Nature-based ceremonial guidance weaves reflection, resilience, and belonging through seen and unseen relationships.

An open-air mountain-music gathering with bluegrass and old-time strings, informal jam circles, and crowd dancing on the grass. A classic Pack Square Park summer tradition with a welcoming, festival-style community vibe.

An open-air mountain-music gathering with bluegrass and old-time strings, informal jam circles, and crowd dancing on the grass. A classic Pack Square Park summer tradition with a welcoming, festival-style community vibe.
An open-air mountain-music gathering with bluegrass and old-time strings, informal jam circles, and crowd dancing on the grass. A classic Pack Square Park summer tradition with a welcoming, festival-style community vibe.

Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.

Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.
Guided shamatha practice with quiet seated meditation periods broken up by mindful walking to reset attention and posture. Beginner friendly, all levels welcome for an in person, no cost evening sit centered on calm focus and community practice.

Weekly open jam centered on traditional tunes and shared set-leading in a laid-back brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in while local players trade melodies and build community.

Weekly open jam centered on traditional tunes and shared set-leading in a laid-back brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in while local players trade melodies and build community.
Weekly open jam centered on traditional tunes and shared set-leading in a laid-back brewery taproom. Bring an instrument or listen in while local players trade melodies and build community.

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.