Public Events Calendar
Universal Drumming Series
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesIn each class of the Universal Drumming Series, you’ll travel with Jeni Swerdlow to those places through the beat of the drums, exploring the different rhythms played by cultures from around the world.
DRUMMM hits Belvedere Tiburon Library!
Belvedere Tiburon Library 1501 Tiburon Blvd. - Founders Room, Tiburon, CA, United StatesFree, family-friendly event!
Universal Drumming – Guinea, West Africa
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis week, we’re "traveling" to Guinea, West Africa! We'll be learning a popular rhythm from the Manian people. It was originally played as the women danced with their fishing nets after they had come back from fishing. Now played at festivals and celebrations.
One Day Drum Circle Facilitator Training
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesLearn the tools and techniques to build community through rhythm and make the world a more musical place!
Universal Drumming – Egypt
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis week, we’re "traveling" to Egypt! The Baladi and Ayoub are popular rhythms for dancing, found in Arabic pop and traditional Egyptian dance music.
Monthly “2nd Sundays” East Bay Drummm Circle
Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesGet ready to explore, play and discover how FUN and LIFE-AFFIRMING drumming can be!
Free Monthly SF Drummm Circle @ Salesforce Rooftop Park
Salesforce Rooftop Park 425 Mission St, San Francisco, United StatesA FREE, fun event in San Francisco! Drums are provided!
Universal Drumming – Nigeria, West Africa
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis week, we’re "traveling" to Nigeria, West Africa. We'll learn to play a Nigerian social dance and rhythm made popular by Babatunde Olatunji. A fun challenge, it contains many interlocking drum and percussion accompaniments.
Universal Drumming – Brazil
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis week, we’re "traveling" to Brazil! Created in the 1970’s, Samba-reggae is a music genre from Bahia, Brazil. It was originally derived as a blend of Brazilian samba with Jamaican reggae.
Reclaiming Joy: Women’s Yoga and Rhythm Weekend Retreat
Black Mountain Retreat Center 23125 Fort Ross Rd, Cazadero, CAA weekend getaway for you to relax and release. Spend three days and two nights doing yoga, dancing, drumming, walking, napping, breathing!!
Universal Drumming – Senegal
Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis week, we’re "traveling" to Senegal and learning the Balante! Known as the dance of the warrior, the powerful rhythm from the Senegambia region was taught to many by master drummer Abdoulaye Diakite.
Monthly “2nd Sundays” East Bay Drummm Circle
Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesGet ready to explore, play and discover how FUN and LIFE-AFFIRMING drumming can be!