The Chicago Drum Circle Meetup Group

Dinner as a group at 6:00pm. (not included in price) A fantastic chance to break bread and connect to your drum community. After that, drum lesson and 2, 30 minute drum circles.

Double Clutch Brewery
2121 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
The night will start out with a Rhythm Community Dinner
followed by an hour long drum lesson. You'll learn
some drum technique and some basic rhythms.
Then make your own beats on the drum, or try
some shakers, wood blocks and of course MORE COWBELL!
6:00 dinner: Grab a bite with your favorite drummer friends and be introduced to some new ones.
7:15 Setup for drumming and get your spot
7:30pm -8:30 drum lesson/ drum circle
8:30-8:45 pm drink circle and socialize
8:45-9:00 Drink Circle with Musical guest TBA
9:00 - 9:30pm Drum Circle
9:30pm-10:00- Drink Circle
10:00pm-10:30 Drum Circle
10:30 last call
To reserve a drum, attend class, and pay admission send $15 via zelle 773-802-0605 (John Yost)
To attend class and admission (no drum rental) send $10 via zelle 7738020605 (John Yost)
To pay at the door text John 7738020605

Hello Drummers, Shakers, and Music Makers,

This post is in regards to a Sound Magic gong and bowl immersion and not a drum circle. This is a chance to receive and go deep! This is a ticketed event and not Free!
copy and paste this link to go directly to registration for tickets:
https://www.union.fit/events/chi-town-shakti-spring-sound-magic-immersion-f4f0dd8a-3912-46e0-8194-585f331f3d52/performances/lmb2ekdg?

May Sound Magic Immersion
with Special Guests, John + Jitka Yost
Saturday May 9, 2026

Allow yourself to decompress and experience a unique inward journey for your body, mind and spirit. Physical sound vibrations entrain the brain to move from beta to alpha-theta waves, bringing about a deep, meditative state. Jitka and John will weave a tapestry of magical sounds using gongs, crystal bowls, singing bowls, chimes and other instruments.

Join us on Saturday, Saturday May 9, 2026 7-8:30 PM at Chi-Town Shakti Yoga + Meditation for a deeply relaxing 90-min Sound Magic Immersion with John and Jitka Yost. Bolsters, blankets, and cushions will be provided for your comfort. However, you are more than welcome to bring your own cozy comforts with you (pjs, soft blankets, eye masks, etc!). This Event is in-person in studio. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

$38 if registered by April 11th
$45 if registered after April 11th

BIO:
Sound Magic is composed of John and Jitka Yost. John has been using music to connect people to themselves and their communities worldwide for over 30 years. John is a degreed percussionist, a Village Music Global Trainer and a Remo endorsee. John has studied and performed with many gong, djembe and taiko masters.
Jitka has been a massage therapist for over two decades. She blends bodywork, energy work and sound immersion techniques to facilitate deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

***Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
EARLY BIRD Discount through April 11th

Register here:
https://www.union.fit/events/chi-town-shakti-spring-sound-magic-immersion-f4f0dd8a-3912-46e0-8194-585f331f3d52#schedule

Non-refundable after 24 hours prior to start of event. Please arrive early to get settled. No late entries.

• What we'll do
Open, lightly facilitated, family friendly, community drum circle.

• What to bring
Bring yourself, a friend, and a hand drum, percussion instrument or a found sound.

• Important to know
This is a Ridgeville Park District partnership program. Alcohol, tobacco, vaping and drugs are strictly prohibited.