The Friday Drum Circle
Rhythm-forward community drum circle with shared percussion grooves and spontaneous call-and-response beats in an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd each Friday evening.
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Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand drums and percussion grooves in the open air at Pritchard Park. A laid-back Friday-evening gathering for all skill levels centered on rhythm, connection, and downtown energy.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand drums and percussion grooves in the open air at Pritchard Park. A laid-back Friday-evening gathering for all skill levels centered on rhythm, connection, and downtown energy.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand drums and percussion grooves in the open air at Pritchard Park. A laid-back Friday-evening gathering for all skill levels centered on rhythm, connection, and downtown energy.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
Hands-on community drumming session led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building. A relaxed, beginner-friendly class with shared percussion and supportive guidance for all skill levels.
Hands-on community drumming session led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building. A relaxed, beginner-friendly class with shared percussion and supportive guidance for all skill levels.
Hands-on community drumming session led by Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm fundamentals and group groove-building. A relaxed, beginner-friendly class with shared percussion and supportive guidance for all skill levels.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk jam with fiddles, banjo, and guitar in a cozy downtown pub setting. Expect an informal circle where players of all levels trade tunes and keep the groove going.
Weekly Friday night sets in a laid-back brewpub with a rotating lineup of local artists. Rain-or-shine hangout with no cover, pints flowing, and an easygoing late-night vibe.
Weekly Friday night sets in a laid-back brewpub with a rotating lineup of local artists. Rain-or-shine hangout with no cover, pints flowing, and an easygoing late-night vibe.
Weekly Friday night sets in a laid-back brewpub with a rotating lineup of local artists. Rain-or-shine hangout with no cover, pints flowing, and an easygoing late-night 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.
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.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
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.
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.
Lively English country dance with rotating callers leading accessible figures to recorded tunes. A free weekly community night where you can drop in solo and get swept into group sets and partner changes.
Lively English country dance with rotating callers leading accessible figures to recorded tunes. A free weekly community night where you can drop in solo and get swept into group sets and partner changes.
Lively English country dance with rotating callers leading accessible figures to recorded tunes. A free weekly community night where you can drop in solo and get swept into group sets and partner changes.
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.
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.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
Appalachian old time and bluegrass stage performances mix with informal pickin’ circles around the park at sundown. Bring instruments, blankets, and lawn chairs for a multi generation downtown gathering at Pack Square Park.
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.
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.