WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF THIS? FUN • SELF-EXPRESSION • STRESS REDUCTION • SOCIAL INTERACTION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING • EXERCISE FOR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT • CAMARADERIE AND SUPPORT • MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY ACTIVITY • DEVELOP MUSICAL SKILLS; SUCH AS RHYTHMICITY, IMPROVISATION, AND ENSEMBLE PLAYING. COME CELEBRATE LIFE, COMMUNITY, FAMILY, FRIENDSHIPS AND MUSIC-MAKING • SIT WITH US IN A CIRCLE, PLAYING DRUMS AND HAND PERCUSSION • JOIN IN CREATING A GROUP RHYTHM LED BY FACILITATOR, SCOTT CINCOTTA, W …

This group lets anyone post and declare a drum circle. So if you feel like playing drums at the beach or park, post a meetup, and drum friends will follow!  This group is *open to all* - everyone is organizer!

Learn and develop traditional djembe technique, rhythms and drum songs. All skill levels are welcomed.

I decided to start this group because I love drumming, playing drums, teaching drumming and all things drummy (especially with the West African djembe drum).

Meet other local Hand-Drummers who are interested in forming a drum circle.

Simple Beats Valley Drumming Circle Facilitated by: Dragonfly Medicine by Wende 815 382 3255 When: We meet the 1st Saturday of every month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Join us on Meet Up. Com: http://www.meetup.com/Simple-Beats-Valley-Drumming-Circle/ Location: Simple Balance Holistic Center, 221 East Chicago St Elgin IL 60120 Across from the YWCA and Free Parking Garage A $5 donation requested to support Simple Balance Holistic Center Please join us as we create a new Drumming Circle in the Valle …

Please join our Drumming Circle as we promote, expand and enjoy social connections with hand drummers in the area of all levels of experience and style.

Shalom and Welcome The Shiviti Drum Circle is a non-denominational monthly Jewish spiritual musical event. ALL ARE WELCOME. This is a facilitated participatory musical event which has been meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month for almost 7 years now. Each gathering is always a Unique Experience! Sometimes more spiritual, Sometimes more fun. Sometimes more energetic, Sometimes more laid back. Sometimes indoors, Sometimes outdoors. Sometimes you will learn, Sometimes we will learn from you …

Are you on your personal spiritual journey? Would you like to explore, discover, learn about metaphysics, spirituality, alternative healing modalities and much more. Then the JOURNEY INWARD GROUP is for you!! Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for the Journey Inward Group. We meet here at Countryside either in room 6 or in Atherton Hall depending on the event.  Come explore with us!!!! Journey Inward Meetup Group is part of the CCUU (Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist) Stu …

Our Vision is to create a spiritual community of musicians, artists, singers, chanters, and dancers who come together on mother earth under our father sky. We will play the rhythms and sounds of ancient & modern tribes, aboriginal groups and devotional music. The musicians will play music, while the artists are welcome to paint or sculpt their visions. The chanters will immerse their vocals to the ethnic vibes while the dancers will move their bodies beautifully. Some of the various sounds will …

Learn and share the art of taiko - Japanese drumming. This is fundamentally a drum class program through the chicago park district instructed by John Yost.

Healing Spirit Native American Flute Circle is for anyone, any age! No experience necessary, most of our members play from the heart and have many extra flutes so no flute is necessary. Come to just listen to the soothing sounds and relax into the music or bring a hand drum and add a heartbeat. We are all mostly beginners and practice in a comfortable circle.

Pagan Unity is run by members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin with the intent of hosting public Wheel of the Year Ritual Celebrations at the church. This is in accordance with our denomination's 7th Principle: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part" that is drawn from "Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature." We encourage those who p …

Ringing Anvil is a program for personal transformation and spiritual development. We host activities, gatherings, and education to help seekers learn to be better leaders, ritualists, and agents of transformation. We believe that change begins with you, and becoming a change agent means doing deeply intensive personal and spiritual work. Together, we reach for our dreams, we explore our shadows, and we connect to the divine within and without. Ringing Anvil events include monthly activities th …

Chicago Electronic Music Meetup Guidelines for members - updated 2013.05.25 MEETUPS for this group can now be categorized into TWO EVENT TYPES. EVENT HOSTS will classify each meetup so standard expectations can be met by both members and event hosts. TYPE 1 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given contact info to the host and will meetup on a case by case basis. No meetup beforehand is scheduled and it is up to the member and host to coordinate. TYPE 2 MEETUP: Those that RSVP will be given time …

This class began in 1999. It is specifically designed for anyone curious about rhythm. While focused on traditional West African rhythms, it expands to include students general rhythmic interests. Experience what a rhythmic family and community can offer. Come check it out for free. No experience necessary.

Art of Healing Music is dedicated to rhythm and healing sounds that create harmony within body, mind and heart. During 2 hour you will hear tunes played on: guitar, harmonica, conga drums, tuning bowls, tank drums and other instruments. You will hear unique healing chants. You are welcome to come and meditate or to dance and move (in any respectful way) as your heart desires. For those who are interested we will talk about principles of creating healing music.

We will try each of these coffee shops 1. BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE The coffee-roasting operation on the corner of Morgan and 31st Street is a point of pride for Bridgeport and a source of jealousy for almost every other neighborhood. Housed in a prototypically warm-toned, wood-heavy coffeehouse (only without the fleabag couches and drum-circle vibe), Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-ov …

Most of us have been led to lead our lives as separate, not only from one another and the Universe in general, but even from our own Selves.  We seek help from different sources for different aspects of our beings - mental, spiritual, emotional, physical - rather than addressing the whole.  Living this way can cause a feeling of disconnectedness, un-ease, and confusion, not to mention leaving our questions unanswered.  This group is designed for those seeking to bring whole-ness to their lives. …

A community building council which explores the full potential of human BEINGS.

We're about attracting our heart's desire. Fun! Happiness! Love! Prosperity! Health! A career that makes your heart zing! Whatever YOU want! Our focus is on letting your intuition lead the way. Relax. Enjoy yourself. Meet others who are creating what they want in their lives. Our ancient healing sounds--Ancient Tibetan Singing Bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, bells, drums, Native American flutes and songs--harmonize the body energy systems to create an abundance of fun, happiness, love, pros …

The Milwaukee Women’s Sacred Singing Circle meets to sing as a circle of women every other Tuesday (once every two weeks) for 75-90 minutes. Women may attend regularly or just occasionally. It is not necessary to have prior experience nor to be a “great” singer. We ask that participants simply come with the intent to sing for healing and celebration of life—for oneself, others near and far, and for the world. Drums and rhythm instruments are welcomed, though singing together is our main activity …

The intention of 'Creative Spirit 'is to create a community of like-minded people who are excited about learning, sharing, growing, healing and simply living life with a higher purpose....on purpose.

We are a group of people who desire to grow spiritually. We have Reike shares, drum circles, yoga classes, Gong meditations, and much more! www.freetobemespa.com

A meetup portal for Chicagoland Drumming Circles, Dances, Kirtans, Meditations, workshops, and Spiritual Gatherings.

This group is to bring the spiritual, drumming community, and even mind, body and spirit enthusiasts closer together. I am on a mission to help bring people together and find others in the surrounding area that are looking to have fun, express themselves, and create a strong foundation for a fun, loving, and healing community. Fox River Free Spirits is going to be a place for people to escape, relax, gain healing empowerment from others around them. The point is to live, love, life, and enjoy y …