The Friday Drum Circle
Communal percussion jam where hand drums and found rhythms build into an evolving groove under the evening sky in Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen for a laid-back, all-levels gathering with a strong local vibe.
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Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Rhythmic hand-drum jams and spontaneous movement fill Pritchard Park as locals and visitors circle up for call-and-response grooves. A casual, participatory outdoor gathering that’s welcoming to beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on core rhythms, timing, and listening skills in a supportive circle format. Expect an upbeat, communal vibe geared toward beginners and curious first-timers.
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.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
A weekly Friday night set of rotating local artists in a brewery setting, rain or shine. Expect an easygoing hang with pints on tap and a no cover show vibe.
A weekly Friday night set of rotating local artists in a brewery setting, rain or shine. Expect an easygoing hang with pints on tap and a no cover show vibe.
A weekly Friday night set of rotating local artists in a brewery setting, rain or shine. Expect an easygoing hang with pints on tap and a no cover show vibe.
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.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
Celtic tunes and traditional Irish melodies fill a cozy downtown pub as local and visiting musicians trade reels, jigs, and ballads. Expect an informal session vibe with acoustic instrumentation and a lively pint-in-hand atmosphere.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A late-night brewery hang built around a rotating mashup-style jam, where local players blend genres and trade solos in an energetic, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Expect a casual bar crowd, spontaneous collaborations, and plenty of danceable moments.
A late-night brewery hang built around a rotating mashup-style jam, where local players blend genres and trade solos in an energetic, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Expect a casual bar crowd, spontaneous collaborations, and plenty of danceable moments.
A late-night brewery hang built around a rotating mashup-style jam, where local players blend genres and trade solos in an energetic, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Expect a casual bar crowd, spontaneous collaborations, and plenty of danceable moments.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.
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.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Improvisational jazz jam where local players trade solos and build spontaneous sets; bring your instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Hosted in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere.
Improvisational jazz jam where local players trade solos and build spontaneous sets; bring your instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Hosted in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere.
Improvisational jazz jam where local players trade solos and build spontaneous sets; bring your instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Hosted in a lively brewery taproom atmosphere.
Weekly musician jam in a cozy living room style kava lounge, geared toward experienced players to trade ideas and collaborate. Sign up at 7:30 PM for an informal, community focused set of rotating performances.
Weekly musician jam in a cozy living room style kava lounge, geared toward experienced players to trade ideas and collaborate. Sign up at 7:30 PM for an informal, community focused set of rotating performances.
Weekly musician jam in a cozy living room style kava lounge, geared toward experienced players to trade ideas and collaborate. Sign up at 7:30 PM for an informal, community focused set of rotating performances.
Rhythm-driven drumming session set to upbeat tunes that doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner friendly and playful, with a community-class vibe focused on movement, coordination, and fun.
Rhythm-driven drumming session set to upbeat tunes that doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner friendly and playful, with a community-class vibe focused on movement, coordination, and fun.
Rhythm-driven drumming session set to upbeat tunes that doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner friendly and playful, with a community-class vibe focused on movement, coordination, and fun.
Amplified house-band grooves kick off early evening, then the stage opens up for sit-in players to trade solos and back a rotating lineup. Expect a casual, plug-in jam vibe with spontaneous collaborations and crowd energy.
Amplified house-band grooves kick off early evening, then the stage opens up for sit-in players to trade solos and back a rotating lineup. Expect a casual, plug-in jam vibe with spontaneous collaborations and crowd energy.
Amplified house-band grooves kick off early evening, then the stage opens up for sit-in players to trade solos and back a rotating lineup. Expect a casual, plug-in jam vibe with spontaneous collaborations and crowd energy.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Core Shamanism journey circle using steady drumbeat trance to explore the lower, middle, and upper worlds and connect with spirit guides. Early doors include earth songs and instrument jamming, with space for blankets, eye pillows, journaling, and charging crystals on an altar.
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.