Community Drumming Circle
2025-08-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington
Reduce stress
Boost immune system
Learn something new
Connect with people

Get ready to groove to the beats and let your rhythm flow in this facilitated drumming circle. No prior musical experience is necessary or expected. Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.

Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to express themselves and improvise–almost anything goes. Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Come to play, move, or simply, be. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $10. Pre-registration recommended through The Bridge Healing Arts Center.

Community Drum & Dance Circle
2025-09-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Toivo, 1477 Park Street, Suite 102, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.
Community drumming is an extraordinary dialogue that connects us with our world, our neighbors and ourselves.
Come to celebrate life, honor the season or simply create some positive vibes in this high-energy, experiential playshop.
Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to improvise within this facilitated drum circle. Almost anything goes.
Drummers & dancers of all ages, genders, and abilities are always welcome. No prior experience is necessary or expected.
Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available.

Community Hand Drumming Class
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:30 | SCOW Wallingford, 284 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT, United States
For beginners who are new to this style of drumming or those who want to brush up on their skills and continue their journey. We’ll explore the rhythms of West Africa & beyond. Participants will learn the fundamental language of the drum, rhythmic concepts, how to create meaningful musical dialogue, along with essential playing and listening techniques. We often take a deep-dive into the songs of the dun duns and deconstruct how those parts and the djembe parts fit together to create multi-layered rhythms. Some drums will be provided or feel free to bring your own djembe, conga or ashiko style drum. $10 requested donation.

Sun Shines on Branford Drum Circle - CANCELLED
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Blackstone Library, Branford, CT

Rhythms Of The Season - Autumnal Equinox Gathering - CANCELLED
2025-09-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
CANCELLED.
Sorry gang. See you for Samhain

Community Drumming Circle
2025-10-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-19 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-01-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-20 12:45 - 13:45, 2026-03-20 12:45 - 13:45, 2026-05-15 12:45 - 13:45, 2026-06-19 12:45 - 13:45, 2026-07-17 12:45 - 13:45 | East Hampton Senior Center, 105 Main Street, East Hampton, CT
Experience the joy of rhythm and connection at our community drumming circle! Open to all experience levels, this gathering is a fun, welcoming space where we create music together using hand drums and percussion instruments. No prior drumming experience needed—just bring your energy and an open heart. It’s a great way to relieve stress, meet new people, and feel the power of community through rhythm. Some drums/percussion provided (or bring your own). Ages 50+. Under 60 they will need to join the center as a guest. Contact the Senior Center for more info.

Rhythms of the Season – Samhain Drum & Dance Circle
2025-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Samhain, Day of the Dead, mid-way between the Autumnal Equinox & the Winter Solstice. This is the time when the veils are thinnest between our world and the otherworld. The nights are filled with magic, superstition and transformation. What aspects of yourself are you ready to leave behind as we move into the season of self-renewal and introspection?
Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be. All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.Pre-registration highly recommended.
For more info and to register, click HERE

Community Drumming Circle
2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main Street, Farmington
NEW DAY & TIME!

Reduce stress
Boost immune system
Learn something new
Connect with people

Get ready to groove to the beats and let your rhythm flow in this facilitated drumming circle. No prior musical experience is necessary or expected. Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.

Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to express themselves and improvise–almost anything goes. Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Come to play, move, or simply, be. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $10. Pre-registration recommended through The Bridge Healing Arts Center.

Rhythms of the Season – Winter Solstice Drum & Dance Circle
2025-12-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor the Solstice, the beginning of Winter and the arrival of longer days and returning light.
Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be. What gifts lie dormant in you? Your divine life energy is evergreen!All are welcome. A chair/seat without arms is highly recommended. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. Pre-registration encouraged. Sliding Scale.
For more info and to register, click HERE

*CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER* Community Drum & Dance Circle
2026-01-17 12:00 - 13:30 | First Church of Christ, 61 Main Street, Unionville, CT, 06085
Reduce stress
Boost immune system
Learn something new
Connect with people

Get ready to groove to the beats and let your rhythm flow in this facilitated drumming circle. No prior musical experience is necessary or expected. Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.

Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Come to play, move, or simply, be. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $10.

Parking is available along School Street with more parking in the Parking Lot of George’s Pizza. Enter through the doors closest to the red sign for the church and the intersection, not the main chapel entrance.

Rhythms of the Season – Imbolc Drum & Dance Circle
2026-01-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor Imbolc, Mid-Winter. To the ancients, it was the beginning of Spring and a return of the light. Come to drum, to move, or simply be. Do you have clutter or things stagnating your energy? Be in the presence of drum beat and help clear your mind and body for good things to come.
All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.
For more info and to register, click HERE

*CANCELED* - Community Hand Drumming Class
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:30 | SCOW Wallingford, 284 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT, United States

Community Drum & Dance Circle
2026-02-21 15:00 - 16:30 | SCOW Wallingford, 284 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT, United States
Reduce stress
Boost immune system
Learn something new
Connect with people

Get ready to groove to the beats and let your rhythm flow in this facilitated drumming circle. No prior musical experience is necessary or expected. Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.

Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Come to play, move, or simply, be. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $10.

Community Drum & Dance Circle
2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Toivo, 1477 Park Street, Suite 102, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
Drumming can be a metaphor for any challenge or opportunity in life. It has the power to energize, relax, motivate, educate, heal, unite and inspire.
Community drumming is an extraordinary dialogue that connects us with our world, our neighbors and ourselves.
Come to celebrate life, honor the season or simply create some positive vibes in this high-energy, experiential playshop.
Participants will be instructed on the basics of how (and what) to drum in a group and allowed plenty of room to improvise within this facilitated drum circle. Almost anything goes.
Drummers & dancers of all ages, genders, and abilities are always welcome. No prior experience is necessary or expected.
Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available.
After 6pm, the first two rows of parking spaces closest to the building are reserved for tenants. Please do not park in those spaces for evening offerings. You are welcome to park in the third row from the building and beyond.

Rhythm of the Seasons – Spring Equinox Drum & Dance Circle
2026-03-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor the Spring Equinox. The mid-way point between the Winter and Summer Solstices. Nature is in full becoming mode— the place of balance between inner quiet and outer vibrancy. Are you feeling balanced? What is becoming in your world? Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be. Now is the time to send out your shoots towards the sun!
All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.
For more info and to register, click HERE

Rhythms Of The Season - Beltane Drumming
2026-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Raven’s Wing Yoga, 27 South Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405
Join us as we honor Beltane. The mid-way point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Ancient peoples recognized this as the beginning of summer. Fire is often associated with this day and can symbolize purification and passion, as it was common for an old fire to be extinguished and a new one to be lit…
Come to drum, to move, or simply, to be. Join us as we put our unique, unified & powerful energy out into the ether!

All are welcome. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and percussion will be available.
This is an indoor event, please be mindful of others and take the proper precautions.

CLICK HERE to register

Rhythms Of The Season: Solstice Drum & Dance Circle
2026-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Hammonasset Beach State Park, 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, 06443, United States
Join us as we honor the Solstice, the formal beginning of Summer, the longest day of the year. Come to drum, to move, or simply, be. This is a time to seek nourishment after the actions we’ve taken during the past few cycles of the wheel. All are welcome. As in the past, we’ll meet beyond the parking lot for Meigs Point Nature Center. In the grassy field–you’ll see/hear us as you drive through. A seat or blanket is highly recommended. If you have a favorite instrument you’d like to play, feel free to bring it. A limited number of drums and hand percussion will be available. Rain/wet weather cancels. Donations always welcome.

Intergenerational Drumming Circle
2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:45 | Portland Public Library, , Portland, CT 06480, USA, 20 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT, 06480, United States
All ages welcome! West African inspired drum circle. Waverly Green (adjacent to library) or Mary Flood Room (if inclement weather). No prior experience is necessary or expected. Bring your favorite instrument or share one of ours. Some extra drums and percussion will be available. Registration and further details through Portland Library.
