Join liked-minded souls on a drum journey all about unity, spirituality, and community. No experience necessary! Drums provided.  Ages 16 & up only. A brief lesson and guided meditation will be included. This group is about using drumming to transform our awareness to deeper states, and most of all, to have fun! We are all drummers. Purchase tickets through meetup using PayPal. More information at www.GlobalDrumCircles.com FYI cost of the meetup helps cover facility rental, drum rental (I p …

Welcome to RaveMeetup - Southern California Chapter! Who We Are Our group shares a common passion--we live for Electronic Dance Music. We are overwhelmed by stunning lights, sounds, and we are part of a growing community of people. We are one. Here we come together to live and enjoy the pulsating rhythms and melodies of EDM.  Come be a part of our open group, and discover why raves and EDM festivals have been growing strong for over 20 years! Although our group has its traditional organizers, we …

This is a group for fans of Reggae in LA.  Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Roots, Dancehall, Dub, Bashment, Ragga, Reggae-Rock, Soca, Calypso, etc. The goal is to get like-minded individuals together to share albums, go to shows/concerts, and make new friends. Anybody who appreciates Reggae should join.  You will be introduced to some new music and new friends.

How lucky we are to live in a city of so many wonderful museums--world renown museums for art like The Getty Center, LACMA, Norton Simon and the Hammer; small eclectic ones such as the Neon Museum; profound ones such as The Museum of Tolerance, and a museum where your imagination can soar--the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport. If you are curious and would like to explore the wonders to be found at L.A. museums, please join us.  We don't have to see everything or spend all day. We can …

DJs of LA is a group for all DJs who are interested in uniting together to organize events. Our main goal will be to put together events, share ideas, music, network, or just kick back and practice mixing. This group is limited for electronic dance music DJs only. But, it doesn't matter if you spin Trance, Progressive House, Tech House, Electro, Drum N Base, Jungle, House, Tribal or ect. Join us introduce yourself and lets start this journey united as one. Cheers, HiKe

Earth based spirituality is about primal, deep connection.  It's the connection we long for with others and from nature's beauty - trees, plants, and animals.  It's the missing link for many people who've been relying on 'thinking' to seek higher consciousness - either by using thoughts to create more of we want, or by attempting to alter thinking through meditation.  Instead, this group is about nourishing ourselves through nature - plants, animals and other loving humans. Nourishment is what w …

What? We love drums!  What kinds? *    Aburukuwa   *    Acha drum   *    Agogô   *    Anvil   *    Apito   *    Ashiko   *    Atabaque   *    Balafon   *    Bass drum   *    Batá drum   *    Bedug   *    Bell Chime   *    Bell Tree   *    Bendir   *    Bodhrán with cipín (tipper)   *    Bombo   *    Bonang   *    Bongo   *    Bougarabou   *    Cabasa   *    Cabasa/Afuche   *    cachimbo (smallest drum, highest pitch)   *    Caisa   *    Caixa   *    caja (largest drum, lowest pitch)   *    Caj …

Modern Shamanism is a spiritual discipline devoted to people living in modern societies. Its purpose is to transcend the dullness and disenchantment endemic to modern living and replace it with a renewed sense of wonder and enthusiasm. It does this by connecting individuals with their inner knowledge and personal truth via the exploration of their connection to every aspect of life. Modern Shamanism teaches through core principles, allowing the student to uncover his or her own unique understand …

This is a MeetUp for all those excited about Kizomba in Southern California! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of …

A video of this group is at http://www.pasadenadrums.com. This group meets at local Pasadena parks and plays drums in the evenings. The drums can be store-bought or homemade. We try to improvise cool rhythms and blend together. If you want to unwind, release the stresses of the day and have your mind wander to let the day melt off, please join in. We will start off with easy rhythms that everyone can play in unison. Later, parts of the group will play syncopated rhythms on top of what the others …

A unique event that uses drumming, journaling, and discussing for exploring joy and discovering your heart's desires. No experience required, drums and journal provided.

This is a DRUM CIRCLE GROUP!!! I've been wanting to play my djembe but there's no group out there! If you play hand drums or if you have one and looking for a group to jam with, then join us. ALL LEVELS welcome! We'll just have FUN, learn and make music. You gotta have a hand drum ie. djembe, congas, bongos, cajon, doumbeks, meinl etc. Please, no sticks on drums.  We'll schedule meetups here in Burbank or nearby areas, at a park or open spaces.

The Los Angeles Homeschool Community Center (LAHCC) is a club in West LA that offers free playgroups, discounted classes, free member-run workshops and events. We are a non-profit that meets in an incredible indoor/outdoor facility which includes a gardening space, a moon-bounce, board-game room and a growing library. Our daily programs are run by volunteers and provide families with the opportunity to connect, create, and learn. Our classes are taught by experienced teachers who are the best in …

• Have fun while learning the rhythms that will allow you play in drum circles anywhere, anytime • Learn the correct way to play this powerful, sacred instrument • You will be introduced to the history of the instrument and it’s healing power • Includes end of class DRUM CIRCLE graduation and certificate! Be welcomed into the drumming community! This class is taught by Master Drummer Gerald C. Rivers who for over 10 years had lead drum circles across the US and teaches African Djembe Drumming t …

Inspired by the documentary "The Blue Jewel", powered by a strong belief in collective consciousness and driven by a deep desire to contribute to the healing of our beautiful mother earth, we (my friend Sheryl and I) felt called to gather those that share a concern for our planet. Earth Healing Circle meets every other Sunday to join our spiritual energies toward personal and planetary healing. Join us in meditation, drum circles, and other energy generating activities. We have only one Earth. S …

Shamanic Yoga employs techniques from the dawn of human consciousness as well those developed by cave-dwelling Himalayan mystics to bring about profound states of relaxation and focus through energy purification and cultivation. These techniques are designed to prepare the body and mind for a deep shamanic journey into the realms of Inner Space and Non-Ordinary Reality. Through guided meditation and ecstatic drumming and rattling, the practitioner is invited to locate the Higher Self, power anim …