The Friday Drum Circle
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
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Hand-drummed rhythms pulse through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors gather in an open-air circle to play, dance, and move together. Expect an informal, come-and-go community vibe with lots of audience participation.
Hand-drummed rhythms pulse through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors gather in an open-air circle to play, dance, and move together. Expect an informal, come-and-go community vibe with lots of audience participation.
Hand-drummed rhythms pulse through Pritchard Park as locals and visitors gather in an open-air circle to play, dance, and move together. Expect an informal, come-and-go community vibe with lots of audience participation.
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.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
A downtown park dance party with DJ Mikaya and StarTribe spinning high-energy, groove-driven sets under the open sky. Expect a community-forward outdoor vibe at Pack Square Park with plenty of room to move.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling energy.
Eclectic open air market of vintage, handmade, and oddity vendors, inviting browsing and discovery of artisanal goods, curios, and small batch makers; casual, family friendly vibe with community focused stalls and live strolling 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.
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.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
An open-air art market fills Pack Square Park with local artist booths, handmade goods, and browseable displays under the trees. Expect a casual daytime stroll vibe with community mingling in a downtown green space.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle, then a DJ journey designed to spark emotional release and embodied expression. Expect a community dancefloor vibe with immersive, remembrance themed sound pathways.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
Downtown streets turn into a First Friday block party with live bands, casual dancing, and pop-up art and shopping from local businesses and vendors. Expect a lively small-town festival feel with plenty of food and community browsing.
Downtown streets turn into a First Friday block party with live bands, casual dancing, and pop-up art and shopping from local businesses and vendors. Expect a lively small-town festival feel with plenty of food and community browsing.
Downtown streets turn into a First Friday block party with live bands, casual dancing, and pop-up art and shopping from local businesses and vendors. Expect a lively small-town festival feel with plenty of food and community browsing.
Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.
Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.
Participatory old time jam with Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and guitar rhythm led by a rotating crew of WNC pickers. Set in a lively English Irish style downtown pub with pints and dinner flowing all evening.
A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.
A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.
A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
Deep guided yoga nidra paired with a live drum journey and resonant sound healing to induce deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and restorative inner travel in a dim, cushion friendly West Asheville yoga studio.
Deep guided yoga nidra paired with a live drum journey and resonant sound healing to induce deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and restorative inner travel in a dim, cushion friendly West Asheville yoga studio.
Deep guided yoga nidra paired with a live drum journey and resonant sound healing to induce deep relaxation, nervous system reset, and restorative inner travel in a dim, cushion friendly West Asheville yoga studio.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Guided dusk foraging stroll around Asheville identifying wild edible plants, berries, and seasonal mushrooms, emphasizing safe identification, sustainable harvesting, and hands-on community learning for beginners and curious local foragers.
Acoustic bluegrass jam night where players pass tunes around the circle in a brewery taproom and patio setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, community-forward session alongside Pisgah’s craft ales and deli bites.
Acoustic bluegrass jam night where players pass tunes around the circle in a brewery taproom and patio setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, community-forward session alongside Pisgah’s craft ales and deli bites.
Acoustic bluegrass jam night where players pass tunes around the circle in a brewery taproom and patio setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, community-forward session alongside Pisgah’s craft ales and deli bites.
All-levels yoga flows unfold outdoors on the grass at West Asheville Park, running weekends from April through October. Attendance is capped at 20, so advance signup is required for a reserved spot.
All-levels yoga flows unfold outdoors on the grass at West Asheville Park, running weekends from April through October. Attendance is capped at 20, so advance signup is required for a reserved spot.
All-levels yoga flows unfold outdoors on the grass at West Asheville Park, running weekends from April through October. Attendance is capped at 20, so advance signup is required for a reserved spot.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.
A welcoming, courage-building open stage for original poetry, stand-up bits, and songs, with room for brand-new ideas and first-timers. Come to perform or listen in a supportive community atmosphere.