
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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rhythm-driven drumming to upbeat tunes turns into a low-impact arm and core workout. Designed for non drummers and first timers who want a fun, sweat-light group exercise session in a community center.

Rhythm-driven drumming to upbeat tunes turns into a low-impact arm and core workout. Designed for non drummers and first timers who want a fun, sweat-light group exercise session in a community center.
Rhythm-driven drumming to upbeat tunes turns into a low-impact arm and core workout. Designed for non drummers and first timers who want a fun, sweat-light group exercise session in a community center.

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.

Improvised jazz jam where players bring instruments to trade solos and build spontaneous grooves, while listeners catch the creative spark from the crowd. Set in a lively brewery taproom with a casual Sunday-evening vibe.

Improvised jazz jam where players bring instruments to trade solos and build spontaneous grooves, while listeners catch the creative spark from the crowd. Set in a lively brewery taproom with a casual Sunday-evening vibe.
Improvised jazz jam where players bring instruments to trade solos and build spontaneous grooves, while listeners catch the creative spark from the crowd. Set in a lively brewery taproom with a casual Sunday-evening vibe.

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.

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.

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.

Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.

Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.
Gentle outdoor yoga beneath shady trees pairs slow stretching and breathwork with grounding live didgeridoo tones and sound healing. Restorative, most bodies welcome, with an unhurried vibe for releasing tension and reconnecting.

An electric house band set starts the night, then the stage opens for sit in players to plug in and trade solos. Expect a casual, bar style jam atmosphere with rotating musicians and spontaneous collaboration.

An electric house band set starts the night, then the stage opens for sit in players to plug in and trade solos. Expect a casual, bar style jam atmosphere with rotating musicians and spontaneous collaboration.
An electric house band set starts the night, then the stage opens for sit in players to plug in and trade solos. Expect a casual, bar style jam atmosphere with rotating musicians and spontaneous collaboration.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

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.

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.

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.