About us
Art & Soul (Toronto) is a Bahai-inspired local community building initiative.
We create small spaces where different arts-based approaches together
with facilitated discussions are used to explore spiritual principles in
community building. Open to all.
Upcoming events
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Drumming Circle & Uplifting Discussion 🪘✨🌍
Toronto Baha'i Centre, 288 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON, CANO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
About Drum & Soul
Drum & Soul is a participatory community space that combines drumming, singing, reflection and conversation in one shared experience. Through rhythms from different cultures, collective music making and meaningful discussion around a focused theme, we practise qualities that strengthen both the individual and the community.This is more than a drumming circle. It is a space where people can grow in expression, presence, listening, and contribution, while learning how these same qualities can be carried into everyday life and relationships.
Why come
Come if you want to grow your expressive capacity, feel more at ease participating with others, and be part of a growing space that celebrates the human in us. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background or musical experience.If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural. Many people arrive unsure and leave feeling surprisingly at home.
How it works
We begin with a short breathing and centring exercise, followed by simple rhythm demonstration and call and response drumming. We then move into smaller group discussion around a shared theme. From there we shift into collective jamming and improvisation, and end with a potluck meal and informal connection.Typical meeting flow
- 🫱🏽🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 15 min
- 🙋🏻♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 15 min
- 🪘 Call & Respond Drumming & demo – 20 min
- 💬 Facilitated Discussion on the Theme (groups of five-or so) – 20 min
- 🕺🏽 Open Jamming with multiple instruments – 30 min
- 🦋 Potluck dinner & social time afterwards – 60 min
This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.
Logistics & what to bring
We meet in a large and beautiful space. Drums are available on a first come first served basis. We also provide plenty of small percussion instruments so every hand can play. You are welcome to bring your own drum or instrument.We end the evening with a shared potluck meal, an extension of the circle where conversation and connection continue. Since the event is free, we warmly ask everyone to bring a small item to share if they are able. Simple finger foods and easy to serve savoury items are especially helpful, such as fruit, veggies and dip, wraps, sandwiches, hummus and pita, samosas, spring rolls, crackers and cheese, or other meal friendly bites. Sweet items are welcome too, but meal friendly contributions are especially appreciated.
Cost & contributions
This is a free event. If you are unable to bring food, you are welcome to make an optional contribution toward refreshments and materials by e-transfer to hooshmandnyc@gmail.comHelpful notes
No prep needed. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Please arrive by then so we can start at 4:00 p.m. sharp and keep the flow. Location and any last minute updates are posted on Meetup and in our WhatsApp group. We recommend joining the WhatsApp group (ask us for the link at the venue) for quick notices.Life Between Gatherings
Drum & Soul does not begin and end with the monthly session. For those who want to continue beyond the gatherings and go deeper, we also have:• Advanced sessions for those who want to go further in drumming technique and explore the discussion themes more deeply in a smaller group
• Home or café meetups for simple in-person connection, where a few participants can continue the conversation more personally and naturally
• Ongoing contact so the spirit of the gathering can carry into everyday life through our own reflection, friendship and mutual encouragement
Over time, these smaller spaces help strengthen connection, shared learning, and community life between sessions. Ask us about these features for more detail.
Why this matters
Our world is like a sick body, and is aching for a lasting remedy. We believe our special mission here is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. A meaningful growth unfolds through both self‑discovery and collective effort, and one cannot truly flourish without the other. Come open and prepared to learn, to offer your gifts, and to be strengthened by the power of community.This ad is also posted in other groups
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🎥 A glimpse from one of our sessions26 attendeesDrumming Circle & Uplifting Discussion 🪘✨🌍
Toronto Baha'i Centre, 288 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON, CANO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
About Drum & Soul
Drum & Soul is a participatory community space that combines drumming, singing, reflection and conversation in one shared experience. Through rhythms from different cultures, collective music making and meaningful discussion around a focused theme, we practise qualities that strengthen both the individual and the community.This is more than a drumming circle. It is a space where people can grow in expression, presence, listening, and contribution, while learning how these same qualities can be carried into everyday life and relationships.
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Why come
Come if you want to grow your expressive capacity, feel more at ease participating with others, and be part of a growing space that celebrates the human in us. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background or musical experience.If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural. Many people arrive unsure and leave feeling surprisingly at home.
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How it works
We begin with a short breathing and centring exercise, followed by simple rhythm demonstration and call and response drumming. We then move into smaller group discussion around a shared theme. From there we shift into collective jamming and improvisation, and end with a potluck meal and informal connection.
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Typical meeting flow- 🫱🏽🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 15 min
- 🙋🏻♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 15 min
- 🪘 Call & Respond Drumming & demo – 20 min
- 💬 Facilitated Discussion on the Theme (groups of five-or so) – 20 min
- 🕺🏽 Open Jamming with multiple instruments – 30 min
- 🦋 Potluck dinner & social time afterwards – 60 min
This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.
...
Logistics & what to bring
We meet in a large and beautiful space. Drums are available on a first come first served basis. We also provide plenty of small percussion instruments so every hand can play. You are welcome to bring your own drum or instrument.We end the evening with a shared potluck meal, an extension of the circle where conversation and connection continue. Since the event is free, we warmly ask everyone to bring a small item to share if they are able. Simple finger foods and easy to serve savoury items are especially helpful, such as fruit, veggies and dip, wraps, sandwiches, hummus and pita, samosas, spring rolls, crackers and cheese, or other meal friendly bites. Sweet items are welcome too, but meal friendly contributions are especially appreciated.
...
Cost & contributions
This is a free event. If you are unable to bring food, you are welcome to make an optional contribution toward refreshments and materials by e-transfer to hooshmandnyc@gmail.com
...
Helpful notes
No prep needed. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Please arrive by then so we can start at 4:00 p.m. sharp and keep the flow. Location and any last minute updates are posted on Meetup and in our WhatsApp group. We recommend joining the WhatsApp group (ask us for the link at the venue) for quick notices.
...
Life Between Gatherings
Drum & Soul does not begin and end with the monthly session. For those who want to continue beyond the gatherings and go deeper, we also have:• Advanced sessions for those who want to go further in drumming technique and explore the discussion themes more deeply in a smaller group
• Home or café meetups for simple in-person connection, where a few participants can continue the conversation more personally and naturally
• Ongoing contact so the spirit of the gathering can carry into everyday life through our own reflection, friendship and mutual encouragement
Over time, these smaller spaces help strengthen connection, shared learning, and community life between sessions. Ask us about these features for more detail.
...
Why this matters
Our world is like a sick body, and is aching for a lasting remedy. We believe our special mission here is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. A meaningful growth unfolds through both self‑discovery and collective effort, and one cannot truly flourish without the other. Come open and prepared to learn, to offer your gifts, and to be strengthened by the power of community.This ad is also posted in other groups
📷 Follow us on Instagram
🎥 A glimpse from one of our sessions13 attendees
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