RICHMOND, Ky. — A new community event is joining Richmond’s Tuesday night routine this season, focusing on rhythm and local inclusion.
Richmond Parks and Recreation has introduced the Richmond Drum Circle, a free drop-in gathering scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month from May through September. The circle runs from 5:15 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. at Irvine-McDowell Park as part of the weekly Tasty Tuesdays series.
🫶 A Community Project Built Around Inclusion
The drum circle is sponsored by Sanjay Blevins, a 21-year-old Richmond resident with Down syndrome who was recently awarded a Community Involvement Grant. The purpose of the grant is to help residents develop projects centered around their personal passions to foster deeper inclusion in the community.
Sanjay’s project brings that mission to life through music, creating a space where residents of all ages and abilities can gather to share a beat.
🥁 What to Expect
The drum circle is designed to be simple and welcoming. It is a free community drop-in event, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and join in.
That timing lets families join the drum circle first, then grab dinner from the food vendors or stay for the 6:00 p.m. live music. This creates a full evening of activity at Irvine-McDowell Park, allowing visitors to participate in the circle before the main musical performance begins.
🅿️ Location and Parking
Tasty Tuesdays and the drum circle take place at Irvine-McDowell Park, 345 Lancaster Avenue. While the Lancaster Avenue lot is open during the event, additional parking is available nearby in the EKU Adams Lot and the EKU Crabbe Street Lot for those looking for extra space.
Updates and Details:
https://richmondky.gov/business_detail_T14_R159.php
Questions: 859-623-8753 | parksandrec@richmondky.gov
Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🌿 Community, Arts & Outdoors
- Eastern Kentucky University Commencement — May 7–8
- Studio Space Spring Soiree (105 Jackson St.) — Friday, May 8, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Berea Runners Saturday Group Run (Native Bagel Co.) — Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m.
- Berea Farmers Market (Chestnut Street Pavilion) — Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Berea Arts Council Plant Sale (444 Chestnut St.) — Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Berea College Commencement — Sunday, May 10
- Tasty Tuesdays (Irvine-McDowell Park) — Tuesday, May 12 (every Tuesday), 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Richmond Drum Circle (Irvine-McDowell Park) — Tuesday, June 2 (first Tuesdays), 5:15 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
- Amy Lewis “Origins” Reception (444 Chestnut St.) — Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
- SummerFest (The Pinnacles) — Sunday, May 17, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
🎭 Theater & Performance at The Spotlight Playhouse
Tickets and info for all shows: TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com
- Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. — May 10
- The Secret Garden (The Bluegrass Players) — May 10
- Annie: The Musical (The Bluegrass Players) — May 15–24
- Annie KIDS (Spotlight Acting School) — May 29–June 7
- Creative Arts Camp (“New York, New York”) — June 8–12
- “Oh, Those Summer Nights” Intergenerational Intensive — June 14–27
- Macbeth (The Bluegrass Players) — June 19–28
- Film Acting Camp (Rising 6th–Age 18) — June 29–July 3
- Seussical the Musical (Ages 14–18) — July 31–Aug. 9