Drums

*Every Tuesday \| 8:00 PM \- 9:00 PM* **\*\*\*MARCH PROMOTION\*\*\*** This month ladies can join our class for **FREE (new students)** 📍 39 Glen Cameron Road, Unit #1, Thornhill, Ontario Looking to spice up your week? Join us for a fun and energetic Salsa class every Tuesday night! From 8 PM to 9 PM, we’re offering a Level 1-2 Salsa class that’s perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their moves. ✨ What to expect: * **Fun & Exciting Moves**: Learn new techniques and build your confidence with each class. * **No Partner Needed**: You’ll rotate partners, so you’ll always have someone to practice with, even if you come solo. * **Welcoming Atmosphere**: Our friendly instructors and community will make sure you feel comfortable and have a blast. 💲 **Pricing**: * **Drop-in**: $15 * **1st Month Membership**: $100 * **2nd Month Membership**: $125 * **Regular Membership**: $150 * **10 Class Pass**: $140 (\*$120 for new students) * **Private Class**: $85 per hour ✨ **More Than Just Salsa!** We offer over 35 classes per month – so there's plenty of opportunities to keep dancing and learning! For more details, visit us at [galaxydanceclub.ca](http://galaxydanceclub.ca) or call/text: 647-504-9876 Come join the fun and get your Salsa on! 💃🕺

Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom. Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city! Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE! If you’re interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills at an entertaining, educational and inspirational meeting, please visit us … it’s free! We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. The location or link will be sent to those who confirm attendance. Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club is a place where strangers become friends, where new ideas and experiences are shared. With a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and experiences, our members are an interesting and diverse group. Regardless of whether you are a professional, student, stay at home parent, job seeker or a retiree, you will find something of value at Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club. Please feel welcome to visit us! Contact our Vice President of Membership at karen.goodyear333@gmail.com for details.

salsa and bachata dance class, wed or fri 7-8pm. free parking, alrge dance studio

learn salsa and bachata, beginners/intermediate level, large studio, free parking

Join us for a friendly game of Volleyball in **Antibes Park.** All experience levels are welcome... Weather permitting! :) See you on the net!

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.

**Experience the coming together of Eastern and Western traditions as Anoushka Shankar makes her TSO début, performing her father Ravi Shankar’s captivating Sitar Concerto No. 2.** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf-yD9TWsxo The program also features Beethoven’s lively and playful Symphony No. 8, along with a selection from *Passages*, the groundbreaking collaboration between Philip Glass and Ravi Shankar, blending the vibrancy of Western and Indian classical music. https://www.anoushkashankar.com/ **Gustavo Gimeno**, conductor **Anoushka Shankar**, sitar Philip Glass: “Meetings Along the Edge” from *Passages* (Canadian Première) Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 R. Shankar: Sitar Concerto No. 2 “Raga-Mala” **Ticket link here:** Use this **promo code** for 15% discount: TORONTOISCULTURE https://my.tso.ca/3673/3780 Nice seats could be Main Floor (Section 6/green) or Centre Balcony or ANY where you would like. We last saw Anoushka Shankar at Massey Hall in April 2023. A bit more-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0doG7LpEK1w

## **Let’s Make Something Real** You’re invited to a **Music Production Session** of **Pure Creation.** We’re stripping away the gatekeeping and the endless tutorials. This isn’t a masterclass; it’s a digital jam session where the goal is to walk out with a track that has everyone’s DNA on it. Whether you’re a professional sound designer or you just bought your first MIDI controller yesterday, if you have ideas, we want them in the mix. ### **The Vibe** * **Genre Agnostic:** From lo-fi beats and cinematic soundscapes to heavy techno or glitch—if it sounds good, it stays. * **DAW Agnostic:** Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, Bitwig? It doesn't matter. Use the tools that help you speak. * **Creation Over Teaching:** We believe the best way to learn is by doing. You’ll pick up tricks by osmosis, but our primary mission is the "Export" button. ### **How It Works** We’re keeping the workflow lean so we can stay in the flow state: 1. **Access:** Make sure to Register your spot on MeetUp as well as at [LCMP](lcmpbygoccai.com) to receive ***access links*** to all files as well as the ***final location*** for confirmed attendees. We’ll use a shared Dropbox folder to swap stems, loops, and one-shots in real-time. **Note:** If you are not signed up on [LCMP](lcmpbygoccai.com) **and** MeetUp, you wont receive access. 2. **Bring Your Gear:** Laptop + DAW + Headphones + Charging Cable, Extension Cord (If you need it) Ensure you’re ready to make noise the moment you plug in. 3. **The Master Mix:** We’ll have a central project running. 4. **The Drop:** You create a part, share it, and watch the track evolve. ### **The Essentials** * **Who:** Creatives, noisemakers, and rhythmic thinkers of all skill levels. * **The Goal:** Ensure every person in the room makes a tangible contribution to the final piece. * **The Energy:** High vibes, zero ego, and a shared love for digital alchemy. **Ready to plug in?** We’re keeping these sessions intimate to ensure the best workflow. Location and final logistics will be sent once your spot is confirmed. Register at [LCMP](lcmpbygoccai.com) **"Good energy, good people, and most importantly, good music."**

Come join the fun and add a few new moves to your repertoire. If you've always wanted to learn how to social dance or you want to brush up on some of your old moves then come join us! This class introduces you to the basic movements and gets you comfortable recognizing how to move to different types of music. This month we are diving into the TANGO and the RUMBA. So fun! Come on your own or with a partner. Everyone will get a chance to dance! Saturday mornings at 10am 4 weeks only $89+tx pp Christ First Church Auditorium - 1700 Mazo Cresc Mississauga, ON For more info or to register info@comedancing.ca or 647-609-3933

Living On Video & DJ Lazarus Presents Sat May 23 - BANG YOUR HEAD Hair Metal & Retro Rock Video Dance Party - NO COVER - 11pm Are you still SMOKING IN THE BOYS ROOM while being HOT FOR TEACHER? Are you looking for a TURBO LOVER that will LICK IT UP? Do you just WANNA ROCK and SHOUT AT THE DEVIL? Then put on your tighetest spandex and acid wash denim, tease your hair, and get ready to BANG YOUR HEAD to the wildest music videos ever made. Bang Your Head begins after the Air Guitar Championship event. Sat May 23, 2026 BANG YOUR HEAD: Hair Metal & Retro Rock Video Dance Party with DJ Lazarus Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West NO COVER - 11pm-2am 19+ FREE TICKET: https://nocoverhairmetal.eventbrite.ca INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/2269553820450622 (please SHARE and INVITE your friends) SEE VIDEOS FROM: Cinderella, Whitesnake, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Def Leppard, WASP, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Great White, Guns N Roses, Twisted Sister, Judas Priest, Lita Ford, Lee Aaron, Ratt, Saxon, Europe, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, KISS, Metallica, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Slade, Stryper, Britny Fox, White Lion, Kingdom Come, Dokken, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Queensryche, Poison, Vixen, Marillion, Slaughter, Tesla, Sammy Hagar, LA Guns, Vince Neil, Damn Yankees, Anthrax, Bad English, Skid Row, Bulletboys, Slayer, Spinal Tap, Motorhead, Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Hanoi Rocks, Firehouse, Saigon Kick, Dio, ZZ Top, Heart, David Lee Roth and many more. SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Join us to drum for rain! The drum circle will be at the Guru Rinpoche statue at the entrance to the Peace Park, across the street from the temple. We will be chanting sacred mantras as we drum, praying for abundant rain to ease the drought. All are welcome! Please bring any percussion instruments you have - the more the merrier! If you don't have any drums, there may be extra available. Either way, you can chant along with everyone. Seating is limited so we recommend bringing a chair or blanket to sit on. In the event of inclement weather, we usually drum as long as we can before the storm starts, or wait it out and start a little late. We hold out until the last minute to cancel so if the weather seems iffy, keep an eye on our Facebook page for announcements. The DC region is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought. Many other regions of the world are also experiencing drought conditions. We will dedicate our prayers to bringing life-giving rain to all who need it!

**Step out of the noise of the day and into a space of deep calm**. Join us for a rare and restorative evening with **Sister Kyoko**, and **Sukanya** visiting from the **Meditation Center San Francisco**, as they gently guide you into meditation accompanied by the soothing tones of healing harp music. This immersive experience is designed to help you release stress, quiet the mind, and reconnect with a deeper sense of peace and balance. No experience needed—just come, sit, and allow the sound and silence to do their work. Sat., May 28th, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/ZgP2E](https://shorturl.at/ZgP2E)

Free drum jam in a beautiful park, welcoming community. We start at 6:30 and jam until 9:30 at latest, the park closes at 10:00. Please bring a chair or stool to sit on. It's a short walk across the bridge from the parking lot and the whole area is well lit after dark. Park near the large, white restroom building. We always have first timers as well as regulars and we all have fun drumming together. Bring your drum if you have one. I have a few extra drums and percussion instruments in case you don't have one yet. Looking forward to seeing you there! Mark P.S. Out of town friends, hope you can make it down when you're in the area!

Come join us for the monthly meetup at Kay's! Bring your repertoire, compositions, or improvisations to share with the group.

**DRUMMING CIRCLE** & ***Workhop*** **with MARK SAWASKY** ***This month's workshop is about Frame Drums (provided) and 'the medicine' they hold -*** Drumming Circle after! Let the primordial rhythms of a wide array of drums from many cultures inspire you to re-connect and self-express in shared a community. Join us for a lively interactive Drumming Circle with Workshop, which will lead us to our rhythm. Yes, everyone has a rhythm. Finding it, expressing it is tremendously liberating, practicing it in unison with others \~ pure joy! Following the Workshop is the Drumming Circle where you can put into practice what you have learned or simply sit back and enjoy this magnificent sound experience!!!! Beginners or experienced drummers are welcomed alike - **No prerequisite needed!** This is for anyone who would like to: \- have fun \- improve cognitive and motoric skills \- learn how to listen to one's own energetic rhythm \- experience pure and childlike joy \- unlock mental and / or physical blocks \- enhance your neuroplasticity by introducing a new yet playful skill \- deepen your drumming skills if you already familiar with it \- make new connections in safe space \- support and be part of your community \- boost your creativity **\*\*\*To Register\*\*\*** **Please e-mail Iris at: TheJOY2B@gmail.com** Payment options: * Venmo: Iris McCray @JOY2B * Zelle: 313-333-5903 * Checks payable to JOY2B, LLC and mailed to 7103 Token Valley Road, Manassas, VA 20112 What to bring: **Mark provides an array of hand drums and percussion instruments for your use, but please** **bring your own drum if you have one.** ***Meet Your Instructor:*** ***Mark Sawasky*** *is a world percussionist, teacher, and recording artist who has been a leader in the NOVA drum circle community for 15 years. By day, Mark is an elementary school music teacher in Fairfax County, and on the second Friday of every month, he facilitates “Drum Jam Free” in Alexandria’s Ben Brenman Park. Mark’s drum circles incorporate rhythms from Africa, Spain, South America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, and have a signature blend of unison grooves and individual self-expression.* *As a founding member of the award-winning Immigrant Suns, Mark published six full-length albums and toured nationally. He has recorded with artists such as Eastern Winds (Middle Eastern), Odu Afro-Beat Orchestra, and Musique Noir (world jazz), and has toured internationally with the flamenco group, La Chispa.* *Mark has been a guest performer with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra and the 257th Army Band. He has also taught ensemble percussion courses at George Mason University and Fairfax County Parks, and has been an instructor at Northern Virginia Community College Summer Music Camp and Harmonia School of Music.* **Meet Your Hosts:** The Workshop and Drumming Circle will be held at the air conditioned JOY2B Sound Works Studio on the grounds of Iris & Calvin McCray. Iris McCray, certified in Sound Healing since 2019 provides public and private Sound Baths in the DMV area, is best known for her ongoing monthly Sound Bath series at the Workhouse Arts Center since 2023. Iris offers Personal Sound Healing Sessions, Peter-Hess-Sound-Massages® and Sound/Gong Immersions in the newly built ‘JOY2B Sound Works Studio’ in Manassas, VA. The studio space was created together with her husband Calvin to re-connect with healing energies available to each one of us, accessed through experiential classes, workshops and events to cultivate individual and collective peace & wellbeing. Walk the Labyrinth, meditate in the Medicine Wheel, gather around the fire circle or take in the cool breeze of the water feature.... to recharge and relax. Email Iris at: TheJOY2B@gmail.com