
The Friday Drum Circle
Participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and call and response grooves in an open downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen for a relaxed, all skill levels Friday evening jam.
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Communal hand drumming and spontaneous rhythm-building fill an outdoor downtown park on Friday evenings. Drop in to play percussion or listen as the circle ebbs from steady grooves to lively call-and-response beats.

Communal hand drumming and spontaneous rhythm-building fill an outdoor downtown park on Friday evenings. Drop in to play percussion or listen as the circle ebbs from steady grooves to lively call-and-response beats.
Communal hand drumming and spontaneous rhythm-building fill an outdoor downtown park on Friday evenings. Drop in to play percussion or listen as the circle ebbs from steady grooves to lively call-and-response beats.

A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.

A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on rhythm fundamentals, coordination, and listening skills in a supportive circle. A free daytime community class suited to curious beginners and returning players alike.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on rhythm fundamentals, coordination, and listening skills in a supportive circle. A free daytime community class suited to curious beginners and returning players alike.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell, focusing on rhythm fundamentals, coordination, and listening skills in a supportive circle. A free daytime community class suited to curious beginners and returning players alike.

Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.

Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.

A weekly Friday night rotation of local artists brings laid-back sets to a brewery setting, with music continuing rain or shine. Casual drop-in vibes with no cover make it easy to hang out over pints.

A weekly Friday night rotation of local artists brings laid-back sets to a brewery setting, with music continuing rain or shine. Casual drop-in vibes with no cover make it easy to hang out over pints.
A weekly Friday night rotation of local artists brings laid-back sets to a brewery setting, with music continuing rain or shine. Casual drop-in vibes with no cover make it easy to hang out over pints.

A downtown park gathering celebrating local arts and culture in an open-air setting. Expect a casual community vibe with creative pop-up style experiences and room to mingle in the heart of Asheville.

A downtown park gathering celebrating local arts and culture in an open-air setting. Expect a casual community vibe with creative pop-up style experiences and room to mingle in the heart of Asheville.
A downtown park gathering celebrating local arts and culture in an open-air setting. Expect a casual community vibe with creative pop-up style experiences and room to mingle in the heart of Asheville.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.

Old time mountain and folk jam tunes fill a downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies. A community oriented, come as you are atmosphere welcomes pickers and listeners alike.

Old time mountain and folk jam tunes fill a downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies. A community oriented, come as you are atmosphere welcomes pickers and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk jam tunes fill a downtown pub, with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies. A community oriented, come as you are atmosphere welcomes pickers and listeners alike.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where players trade solos and build grooves in real time—bring an instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Laid-back brewery taproom vibe with rotating local musicians and plenty of audience energy.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where players trade solos and build grooves in real time—bring an instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Laid-back brewery taproom vibe with rotating local musicians and plenty of audience energy.
Spontaneous jazz jam session where players trade solos and build grooves in real time—bring an instrument to sit in or hang back and listen. Laid-back brewery taproom vibe with rotating local musicians and plenty of audience energy.

Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.

Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.
Free community Reiki share in Triangle Park with a Reiki Master and local practitioners offering short, first come first served mini sessions. Outdoor, drop in energy healing support for beginners, regulars, and skeptics alike.

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.

Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional tunes for players to follow, learn, and play along. A friendly, participatory circle geared toward intermediate musicians and community pickers.

Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional tunes for players to follow, learn, and play along. A friendly, participatory circle geared toward intermediate musicians and community pickers.
Moderate-paced old-time jam with rotating leaders calling traditional tunes for players to follow, learn, and play along. A friendly, participatory circle geared toward intermediate musicians and community pickers.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass breaks in an open, participatory circle. Drop in any Tuesday evening to play along or listen in a welcoming, no cover setting.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass breaks in an open, participatory circle. Drop in any Tuesday evening to play along or listen in a welcoming, no cover setting.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass breaks in an open, participatory circle. Drop in any Tuesday evening to play along or listen in a welcoming, no cover setting.

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.

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.

Rotating local performers take the mic for a casual, come as you are night of songs, poems, and short sets in a cozy kava bar. Expect a supportive crowd, easy signups, and spontaneous collaborations.

Rotating local performers take the mic for a casual, come as you are night of songs, poems, and short sets in a cozy kava bar. Expect a supportive crowd, easy signups, and spontaneous collaborations.
Rotating local performers take the mic for a casual, come as you are night of songs, poems, and short sets in a cozy kava bar. Expect a supportive crowd, easy signups, and spontaneous collaborations.

Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.

Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.

Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.

Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.
Raw community blues jams start with a stripped back front porch style acoustic circle, then shift into a plugged in electric set as the room heats up. Expect rotating players, call and response energy, and rootsy tradition keeping.

An afternoon hangout in Martin Luther King Park built around “Meet. Play. Connect.” with casual games, laughter, and low pressure social time. A free, all ages community meetup designed for making friends and strengthening neighborhood ties.

An afternoon hangout in Martin Luther King Park built around “Meet. Play. Connect.” with casual games, laughter, and low pressure social time. A free, all ages community meetup designed for making friends and strengthening neighborhood ties.
An afternoon hangout in Martin Luther King Park built around “Meet. Play. Connect.” with casual games, laughter, and low pressure social time. A free, all ages community meetup designed for making friends and strengthening neighborhood ties.