
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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Hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms build into a communal groove under the trees at Pritchard Park. Bring a drum or just listen as the circle welcomes all skill levels for an open, participatory Friday-night jam.

Hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms build into a communal groove under the trees at Pritchard Park. Bring a drum or just listen as the circle welcomes all skill levels for an open, participatory Friday-night jam.
Hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms build into a communal groove under the trees at Pritchard Park. Bring a drum or just listen as the circle welcomes all skill levels for an open, participatory Friday-night jam.

A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.

A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.

Pulsing hand drums and improvised percussion rhythms fill the open-air park as people sway, dance, and contribute to the beat. A casual Friday-evening downtown gathering that’s equal parts street performance and community ritual.

Pulsing hand drums and improvised percussion rhythms fill the open-air park as people sway, dance, and contribute to the beat. A casual Friday-evening downtown gathering that’s equal parts street performance and community ritual.
Pulsing hand drums and improvised percussion rhythms fill the open-air park as people sway, dance, and contribute to the beat. A casual Friday-evening downtown gathering that’s equal parts street performance and community ritual.

Pulsing hand drums and improvised rhythms build into a communal drum circle in a downtown park setting. Bring a drum or simply listen, as locals and visitors gather for an energetic, participatory late-evening jam.

Pulsing hand drums and improvised rhythms build into a communal drum circle in a downtown park setting. Bring a drum or simply listen, as locals and visitors gather for an energetic, participatory late-evening jam.
Pulsing hand drums and improvised rhythms build into a communal drum circle in a downtown park setting. Bring a drum or simply listen, as locals and visitors gather for an energetic, participatory late-evening jam.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell with guided rhythm practice and call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class geared toward learning fundamental beats, timing, and ensemble listening.

Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell with guided rhythm practice and call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class geared toward learning fundamental beats, timing, and ensemble listening.
Hands-on group drumming led by Larry McDowell with guided rhythm practice and call-and-response grooves. A free, beginner-friendly community class geared toward learning fundamental beats, timing, and ensemble listening.
West African djembe and traditional percussion lock in with guitar and bass for polyrhythmic grooves that blend funky, soulful blues with dance-ready energy. Expect global influences, lyrical storytelling, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
West African djembe and traditional percussion lock in with guitar and bass for polyrhythmic grooves that blend funky, soulful blues with dance-ready energy. Expect global influences, lyrical storytelling, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
West African djembe and traditional percussion lock in with guitar and bass for polyrhythmic grooves that blend funky, soulful blues with dance-ready energy. Expect global influences, lyrical storytelling, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.

A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a casual, participatory jam session. Expect fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading traditional melodies in a welcoming community circle.

A downtown park pop up market with a mix of local makers, quirky finds, and browseable vendor booths spread through Pritchard Park. Casual community hangout energy for a relaxed Saturday afternoon stroll and shopping.

A downtown park pop up market with a mix of local makers, quirky finds, and browseable vendor booths spread through Pritchard Park. Casual community hangout energy for a relaxed Saturday afternoon stroll and shopping.
A downtown park pop up market with a mix of local makers, quirky finds, and browseable vendor booths spread through Pritchard Park. Casual community hangout energy for a relaxed Saturday afternoon stroll and shopping.

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.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading breaks in a craft-beer taproom. Grab a pint, bring an instrument, and hop into an all-levels session that moves to the patio on fair-weather evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading breaks in a craft-beer taproom. Grab a pint, bring an instrument, and hop into an all-levels session that moves to the patio on fair-weather evenings.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars trading breaks in a craft-beer taproom. Grab a pint, bring an instrument, and hop into an all-levels session that moves to the patio on fair-weather evenings.

Devotional kirtan chanting with call and response melodies in an intimate song-circle setting. Voices blend into a communal, heart-forward singalong geared toward connection, reflection, and shared spiritual practice late in the evening.

Devotional kirtan chanting with call and response melodies in an intimate song-circle setting. Voices blend into a communal, heart-forward singalong geared toward connection, reflection, and shared spiritual practice late in the evening.
Devotional kirtan chanting with call and response melodies in an intimate song-circle setting. Voices blend into a communal, heart-forward singalong geared toward connection, reflection, and shared spiritual practice late in the evening.