Virtual Dance Party & Arthur Murray Open House!

Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM CDT / 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM PST

 

Twin Cities Arthur Murray Dance Centers is hosting a FREE VIRTUAL Open House and Dance Party! We are so excited to share the joy of dancing with you, virtually!! Join us at 6:45pm for a fun group class, and stick around to learn about our Virtual Dance Lessons and more about our awesome dance centers! All you need is a device to connect to Zoom! Sorry, you'll have to bring your own chips, salsa, and sangria, but we'll get you dancing!

 

Cost: Free

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-dance-party-arthur-murray-open-house-tickets-103844034302

Free Online Healing Movement Workshop

Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Join Body Collective and Laurel Crawford, dance/movement therapist, for a free online healing movement workshop.

Incorporating dance/movement therapy techniques, Laurel will guide you through movements for self-care and relaxation.

This workshop is for all levels of experience and all bodies.

Logistics: Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in and comfortable shoes or socks.

Class Description: Free, everyone welcome, healing movement workshop with certified dance/movement therapist, Laurel Crawford.

The workshop is free, but please sign up to reserve your spot.

Please email us with any questions at info@austinbodycollective.com.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-onlinne-healing-movement-workshop-with-laurel-crawford-ms-bc-dmt-registration-96540951585

Virtual Ecstatic Dance DJ Gabriel Francisco

Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM

WHERE: https://zoom.us/j/4540501347

HOW:

1) Mark yourself as 'going' and mark the calendar (6:30pm on Thursday)

2) Install Zoom and join the 'meeting room' 5 min before

3) Mute yourself before 7pm

INFO:

Only 100 places are available on Zoom.

This will also be streamed LIVE on Gabriel's FB account.

This is a FREE event for the community!

Feel free to Say Thank you to our DJ in the form of Venmo donation of your choice. Our DJ Venmo: @gabriel-francisco-2

https://www.facebook.com/events/249551702868232/

Embodying Resilience: Virtual

Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 11 AM – 12:15 PM

Shift your Body, Shift your Mind.

We are being required to uplevel with this change.

I'm offering this class again because it was SO great and this time the tech will work! ;P

The ask has been on the table for many years now. We have reached the tipping point. Now we must look inside and draw on our internal resources and ask the big questions:

What is truly important?

How do I live in accordance and harmony with nature?

How do I thrive in the midst of change?

To help us restructure our minds we’ll approach gently through the body.

This class will be an embodied exploration of resilience. I will offer a flowing movement practice involving:

• Yogic practices from Sofiah Thom and Danyasa

• Adaptive energetic grounding work of Tadashi Suzuki

• Breathing practices

• Techniques from various movement practices within the Cocréa synthesis

• Environmental play to make use of our surroundings

The intention is to create the body as a dynamic, versatile, adaptive vessel that is resilient to change. We will find balance within movement, stillness within change, harmony amidst chaos.

Join your global dance community here!

https://zoom.us/j/8196376527

24-hrs. Virtual Exstatic Dance Party

March 27, 2020 at 4 AM – March 28, 2020 at 3 AM PST

Virtual Exstatic Dance: 20 DJs, for 24 hours, live-streaming to 1000 participants who will connect with video on the principles of ecstatic dancing.

Where? Via live-stream 👉 make sure to RSVP to get the link: www.exstaticdance.com

The Virtual Exstatic Dance is a free event hosted with the support of NOMADX and everyone involved.

FINAL LINE-UP FROM 20 DIFFERENT CITIES!

DJs from around the world will live-stream their sets to you. Confirmed DJs and artists include...

🎧 Anne Haack - DJ, Berlin - soundcloud.com/djmohak

🎧 DjEridú, Palma de Mallorca - mixcloud.com/DjEridu

🎧 David Nadasi, Paris - https://www.mixcloud.com/Macrophone_DJ

🎧 m!kie, Portugal - soundcloud.com/mhl-mhlv

🎧 Zarring , Hamburg - soundcloud.com/mia-zarring

🎧 Marky Marc, Paris - soundcloud.com/realmarkymarc

🎧 Mushina, Costa da Caparica - www.soundcloud.com/mushinamusic

🎧 Cabana Libre, Barcelona - soundcloud.com/cabanalibre

🎧 DJ Amer, Brooklyn - soundcloud.com/djamerjandali

🎧 Sheikh, Ottawa - soundcloud.com/infinitesheikh/tracks

🎧 Scott Houston, Atlanta - soundcloud.com/sbhouston

🎧 Ses, Brooklyn - soundcloud.com/spaceyses

🎧 The Human Experience - David Block, Colorado - soundcloud.com/thehumanexperience

🎧 DJ Trotsky, Los Angeles - soundcloud.com/davidbrownstein

🎧 Alex Os, Washington D.C. - soundcloud.com/real_alexos

🎧 Obie Fernandez, Colima - soundcloud.com/obie

🎧 Brian Blattner, Mexico City - soundCloud.com/Brian-blattner

🎧 Povilas Brand, Bali - soundcloud.com/brandpovilas

🎧 PELIKAAN, Madrid - soundcloud.com/pelikaan_beats

🎧 Daniela Luzzatto, Barcelona - mixcloud.com/danielaluzzatto

🎧 DJ Johnny , Lisbon - www.mixcloud.com/johnnycooltrain

The Virtual Exstatic Dance (#VED) is the opportunity to overcome the current crisis by making the world united through music. For 24 hours, DJs from around the world will live-stream their sets, while participants will live-stream their dance from home. United, again.

The #VED is also a platform for artists, who had to cancel their events or are themselves stuck in quarantine, to express their gifts and connect with the world. The entire 24 hours are guided by the sacred principles of ecstatic dancing, which you can read below:

1. Principle - No Judgment: The #VED is a non-judmental event, meaning that any type of move, including the absence of it, is received and tolerated.

2. Principle - No Drugs: The #VED is a drug-free event, encouraging people to show up sober and enjoy the experience with all their natural senses.

3. Principle - Radical Expression: #VED encourages to let out whatever wants to come out: whether you just want to sit, jump like a frog, or dance ecstatically - let your body run the show.

Let's make the world UNITED IN DANCE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/3821200101253704/

VX - Virtual Ecstatic - Weds Oakland Edition w. Sasha Rose

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10 PM

We will coordinate playing the Soundcloud set on our own devices at the same time.  We will screenshare the master tempo, where we are at in the set if you join late!

Timing:

7:30pm - 7:45pm - Everyone Settled / Technology Managed

7:45pm - 8pm - Opening Circle / Intention Setting

8pm - 9:30pm - Ecstatic Dance

9:30pm - 10pm - Closing Circle / Meditation / Shareback

Social Dancing in a Time of Social Distancing!  This time last week in Oakland, we cancelled our first dance, in which Sasha Rose was set to play.  She's a new mother, making a road trip with her new family with her partner to play 3 Ecstatic Dances in the Bay Area.  The Virus had other plans.  But we shall overcome... We still have each other... And we can still Dance our Medicine in Times like these... just at a safer distance.

This Dance set will be a new original Ecstatic Dance set made specifically for this moment by Sasha Rose.  The event is hosted by Tyler Blank, Director of Ecstatic Dance. org and Ecstatic Dance Bay Area.  This event is produced for our Collective Social Benefit, of being able to "see" and "dance" with each other, through technology.  It is also a FUN(d)raiser for the artist and spaceholders of the Dance.  This Event is Produced by Donation Only.  Proceeds will benefit Sasha Rose, and the Team who host dances in Oakland, San Francisco, and Fairfax, who have also lost their incomes due to the current situation.

Event Link

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/893753485

Music Link:

https://soundcloud.com/sasharose/ecstatic-dance-virtual-set

3 Ways to Donate:

1:  Paypal:  www.paypal.me/TylerBlank

2. Venmo:  www.venmo.com/AvaniTyler

3. Make a Recurring or OneTime Donation through our NonProfit instead:  https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/ecstatic-dance-community

Please make a note for which DJ / Date the Donation is for so we can allocate the money directly. 50% Goes to the Artist.  50% Goes to the Ecstatic Dance Bay Area Team (Of which there are 8 of us splitting equally)

FREE online class: Neutralizing Fear to Build Immunity

Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Neutralizing Fear to Build Immunity

This one hour online class will offer insight into the current COVID19 Pandemic as well as provide energetic techniques to dissipate fear and build much needed immunity – on multiple levels.

Immunity takes on many forms and multiple meanings when we think about wellness, and we will briefly explore some of them together while offering practical solutions to promote wellness physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through energy exercises and guided imagery, we can set the stage for wellness.

We are offering this FREE opportunity in response to the COVID19 (coronavirus) outbreak that is crippling our world with fear, isolation, and a looming uncertainty of what might follow.

We are in this together – and together can make a difference when we join our energies and intentions - even in a cyber-community. No one need be alone during this troubling time.

Facilitators:

Nancy Auspelmyer is an Intuitive Consultant, Writer, Astrologer, and Life Journey Guide, exploring the life journey while focusing on the evolutionary Journey of the Soul. She has shared her knowledge and expertise through classes and workshops for over 30 years to awaken natural abilities, and coordinates Spiritual group travel to sacred sites and power places across the globe.

Ling Chen, Ph.D., Certified Eden Energy Medicine foundation teacher and practitioner, Sr. Faculty of Acutonics Institute of Integrated Medicine. https://energywellness.weebly.com/

Date: This Saturday, March 21st, 10am-11am Pacific Time

Reserve your spot now! You'll receive meeting information after registration using the following link.

https://forms.gle/wHd2x5HD2xjQNcu59

Empathic Yoga at Home: Let's Laugh!

March 18 - April 17, 2020 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Laughter yoga is a light-hearted and very effective way to laugh your way into a brighter day. A quick pick - me - up to change your mood, boost your immune system. Try it, it's super fun!

Laughter truly is the best medicine. In this short 10 - 15 minute, but very effective class, you'll be lead through a series of community connecting exercises to promote voluntary laughter.

Join Ranya and Yoga by Ranya every Tues - Fri at 12:30pm with Empathic Yoga at Home: Laughter Yoga!

But you'll soon see that the voluntary laughter turns to real laughter and that's when the body starts to heal and the mind releases anxiety and fear.  Whether it's real or fake, the body feels the same physiological and psychological effects of laughter. So either way, you'll benefit.

Yoga by Ranya believes yoga is the discipline of an intentional, ever-unfolding, and always observing the practice of being in the world. The lessons on the mat reveal how the body moves, where the mind wanders, or what the spirit intuits providing a glimpse into one's personal truth. And as a result, to recognize and ultimately release the ego.

It is my deepest, heartfelt hope that each student connects to their own radiant light and peace within or Ātman. And to recognize their divine selves as a part of the eternal frequency of the Universe, namely, love.

Facilitator: Ranya Anabtawi

Here's the zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/538129431

Public Announcement!

I compliance with shelter-at-home executive order, I will temporary suspend the promotion for all life activities, and will post exclusively virtual events!

Stay safe!

Order of the Health Officer of the County of Santa Clara

Order of the health officer of the county of Santa Clara directing all individuals living in the county to shelter at their place of residence except that they may leave to provide or receive certain essential services or engage in certain essential activities and work for essential businesses and governmental services; exempting individuals experiencing homelessness from the shelter in place order but urging them to find shelter and government agencies to provide it; directing all businesses and governmental agencies to cease non-essential operations at physical locations in the county; prohibiting all non­ essential gatherings of any number of individuals; and ordering cessation of all non-essential travel.

Please read this Order carefully. Violation of or failure to comply with this Order is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. (California Health and Safety Code § 120295, et seq.)

Date of Order: March 16, 2020

https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/DiseaseInformation/novel-coronavirus/Pages/order-health-officer-031620.aspx

Spring RENEWAL and REVIVAL, a half-day outdoor Yoga Retreat

Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT

Rodeo beach coastal trail-loop trail-head

11050 Mitchell Road

Mill Valley, CA 

Get ready for new beginnings of Spring and set NEW INTENTIONS! Spring is a season to RENEW your body's vital life force, to REDIRECT your mind's focus and to REVIVE your Spirit. Come together, for community and connection, at this Spring Seasonal Experience with Michele Klink Yoga. Expect to evolve your way to higher awareness and new possibilities.

Your guided experience will take place at an extraordinary outdoor vista. It will include journaling, hiking (easy/all levels), Outdoor Yoga Practice (all levels), walking meditation. Experience concludes at Rodeo BEACH for Manifestation Meditation and SUNSET Celebration.

Cost: $35/person; $55/couple

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-renewal-and-revival-a-half-day-outdoor-yoga-retreat-tickets-98286021135

Night Hike & Soiree at Corona Heights

Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

Toad Hall

4146 18th St

San Francisco, CA 

We'll be exploring a breathtaking view of SF at night from Corona Heights. If the sky is clear, we should even see the stars.

Wine and snacks will be provided, and we encourage you to bring anything you can.

Host: Chidu Nadig & Alex Sun

Contact info: Chidu @ 716-866-7573

Alex @ 240-429-2525

IMPORTANT: Registration price does not include F&B. You are responsible for your own purchases.

The Plan

·         6:00 PM: Meet at Toad Hall for intros

·         6:15 PM: Start the Hike!

·         8:00 PM: Wrap up

What to Bring

·         Comfortable shoes

·         Water

Cost: $10

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-hike-soiree-at-corona-heights-tickets-98046041349

Best Spring Wild Flowers Hike

Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Redwood City, California

Join us on a private hike with your UD host or feel free to join the free guided hike with the rangers of the park to learn about the reservoir and the wild flowers.

Let's explore & discover Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

Finish your weekend with us & this beautiful Hike!

Now at the best time of the year to see & learn

more about our beautiful nature & wealth of California environment.

Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve rests in San Mateo County, California. The sweeping hillsides exemplify the true native flora of California, as the foundation of rock and soil is poor in nutrients. Only a few specialized native plants are adapted to live here--don't miss the unique wildflower bloom in spring. The oak trees dapple the hills with deep green, making for a classically Californian landscape.🌻

Our Trail:

Spring Wild Flowers Walk

Take a moderate 3-mile walk to explore the stunning spring wildflowers with docents from Friends of Edgewood.

We did it at the beginning of Spring season & it was just amazing!

We can't wait to see these beautiful landscapes full of flowers & enjoy all the stories of each of them by our special guide who is an expert of it.

Includes:

- A guided beautiful hike

- Three different guided hikes (energetic 3 miles, standard 2 miles, and beginners to the top and back)

- UD Private Hike

- Charming UD host

- Some trail snacks. (BRING YOUR OWN WATER!)

- Yummy surprise from your lovely host!

Attire:  Dress in layers, sturdy shoes & bring extra water for yourself

*You must be a Club Urban Diversion member or member's guest to attend. All members and their guests must be at least 21 to attend. Joining the club is easy! Please check out the website for more details.

Cost: Free

https://www.urbandiversion.com/web/home/xcalendar?p_p_id=8&p_p_action=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_order=w1&p_p_col_pos=1&p_p_col_count=2&_8_struts_action=%2Fcalendar%2Fdetails&_8_event_id=9251&#p_8

Art Night & Ganja

Friday, March 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

Samadhi Yoga Gruha

255 North Market Street

#270

San Jose, CA

Puff, Puff, Paint! In this one of a kind event you will float off to that creative place in your mind and create meaningful art.

About this Event

We provide all the supplies and a talented and entertaining artist to guide you. Your ticket includes:

·         Everything you need to create your art

·         Complimentary Pre-Rolled Ganja (optional)

·         Guided Mediation to heighten your experience

·         Step-by-step instructions and encouragement along the way

·         A fun and memorable evening!

This event is great for:

·         Friends night out

·         Date night

·         Solo night of ganja and creativity

Expand your mind, connect with your creativity and share it with a like-minded community.

Of course it is not required to "elevate". All are welcome.

This event is only for people 21 years and older

Cost: $55

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-night-ganja-tickets-98295607809

Forro in The Valley

Saturday, March 21, 2020, 9:00 PM – Sunday, March 22, 2020, 3:00 AM PDT

Silicon Valley Dance Club

3595 Stevens Creek Blvd

Santa Clara, CA

Silicon Valley Dance Club and Forró for All California are happy to announce our very first Forró in the Valley!

Join us for a night full of dance and music from DJ Marquinhos.

We we will be offering some snacks and water.

--> Time: 9PM to 3AM or more!

Cost: $15

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forro-in-the-valley-tickets-98712019307

Thriving as an Empath: An Evening with Dr. Judith Orloff

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 9 PM

1440 Multiversity

800 Bethany Dr,

Scotts Valley, California

In this lively and interactive evening, Dr. Judith Orloff will discuss and sign her new book Thriving as an Empath: 365 days of Self-Care for Sensitive People.

You will learn meditations, reflections, and journaling topics as daily inoculations against absorbing other people’s stress and overwhelm. Learn the art of keeping yourself balanced and centered by breaking the momentum of sensory overload and by applying protection techniques. You will also discover ancient secrets for accessing potent practices such as drawing on the energy of each season, the four elements, sacred time, and much more.

Whether these practices are fun, practical, spiritual, or mysterious, they will empower you in long-lasting ways. This evening will help you find daily balance so that your gifts can flourish.

Judith Orloff, MD is the New York Times best-selling author of The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People. Her new book Thriving as an Empath offers daily self-care tools for sensitive people along with its companion The Empath’s Empowerment Journal. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist, an empath, and is on the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty.

Cost: $30 (admission only) - $60 (w/dinner)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thriving-as-an-empath-an-evening-with-dr-judith-orloff-tickets-96799595195

7Directions featuring a Sound Journey

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM – 10 PM

1414 Castro St,

San Francisco, CA

Experience a potent evening of joyous sacred dance and healing crystal bowls.

Explore movement and sound as medicine in this 7Directions dance ceremony. After an opening circle, we'll initiate an intentional journey through world, electronic, pop and devotional music to release stress and access more of YOU.

Then, you'll lay down in deep relaxation to receive a sonic massage of voice and crystal singing bowls guided by Adriana with Staci offering energy healing to expand and rejuvenate your being.

We end with earth blessings and an array of gluten and dairy-free snacks. In Noe Valley, SF.

Cost: $155

https://www.facebook.com/events/1071323869875312/

Experience Breema Afternoon

Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2 PM – 5 PM

The Center SF

548 Fillmore St,

San Francisco, California

Receive a mini-session of Breema bodywork, and join us for an introduction to Breema bodywork, Self-Breema movement, and the Nine Principles of Harmony. Experience the profoundly relaxing, nourishing, and energizing effect of Breema bodywork and Self-Breema exercises as you learn and practice them in the supportive nonjudgmental atmosphere of a Breema class. Breema offers us a tangible way to support others while practicing self-care. Breema’s philosophy and principles can be applied in every area of one’s professional and personal life, and support a more harmonious relationship with yourself and others.

Open to all, but please be comfortable with working and kneeling on a well-padded floor.

Schedule:

·         Mini-sessions 2–2:30 pm

·         Intro to Breema class 2:30–4:30pm

·         Mini-sessions 4:30–5pm

After you have received, feel free to stay and watch the Breema sessions—you benefit almost 
as much because of the nurturing atmosphere!

About Breema Bodywork and Self-Breema

Breema express the Nine Principles of Harmony upon which they are based. These principles are distilled from a profound understanding of the universal laws that govern life, and consequently, the body, its health, and its relationship to the energetic and physical aspects of the universe. The philosophy of Breema is derived from these same laws. While, in its scope, it takes into consideration the four levels of Existence: matter, energy, Consciousness, and Awareness, and their interrelationships and essential unity, Breema is ultimately practical, and asks its students to take nothing on faith, but to accept as truth only that which they are able to verify for themselves.

Cost: $20

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-breema-afternoon-tickets-94064977881

Yoga and The Energy Body with Mark Tanaka

March 13 – 15, 2020 (Friday – Sunday)

Breathe Together Yoga

14107 Winchester Blvd, Ste H,

Los Gatos, California

In this course we will approach the energetic body from multiple angles, both theoretically and experientially. The yogis viewed the body not just from a purely physical perspective but also as a subtle, energetic perspective. The intention of this course is to explore how and why the yogis approached the body from this perspective and tie that into useful and practical applications for modern practitioners.

Energetic maps can be utilized as a portal into seeing the interconnected web of our body, mind, and spirit. Energetic maps are a tool that we can use to hack the body and mind and catalyze profound transformation and healing. A portion of the training will be dedicated to practices that gradually aid in the opening of the individual capacity to perceive the energy body. We will review a variety of energetic maps; chakras, nadis, Chinese Meridians, Koshas, and energetic fields, as well as explore a variety of subtle energy practices from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and modern energy healing systems of yoga.

As we familiarize ourselves with the energetic maps and theory, we will weave, discuss, and apply these theoretical models and practices within the realms of mental and physical health, as well as spiritual growth. We will look at how assessing our energetic body and clearing energy blocks influences our health, and we will also explore how working on the subtle energy body was instrumental to entering altered states or mystical states for yogis. The course will be helpful to yoga practitioners, yoga teachers, and healers alike.

Cost: $285

https://breathetogetheryoga.com/events/yoga-and-the-energy-body-2020/

Superhuman Ceremony – Cacao, Breathwork, and Sound Journey

Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 12 PM – 4 PM

Los Altos, CA

SUPERHUMAN CEREMONY-

If you

*want answers

*want to be stronger, healthier, look and feel younger

*want to move forward in life

*want finally a moment of peace

*Want to let go of stress, guilt, sadness

Then this Superhuman Ceremony may be for you..

CEREMONIAL GRADE CACAO has been used for thousands of years in sacred ceremonies to help us reach euphoric states of bliss, release what no longer serves us, and connect again to pure love heart energy for ourselves and others.  It is chocolate in the pure raw unprocessed high grade form.

BREATHWORK is a gentle, safe and profound tool for healing and transformation on all levels- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.  This practice is able to increase the available energy in the physical body improve the clarity of the mind and allow a release of blocked emotional energy to gently uplight the spirit. 

SOUND HEALING is a universal statement for different instruments being used to raise the vibration of oneself. Instruments such as voice, drumming, and singing bowls help you obtain a meditative state in which to assist in your expansion of your consciousness. I bring you into a theta brain wave state of meditation.

When we combine all three its amaaaaaazing!!!!!

Facilitator: Christina White Wolfe

Cost: $56 - $78

https://www.whitewolfewellness.com/how-to-register-for-a-workshop-or-e

FLOW! Conscious Dance in Mountain View

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Masonic Lodge,

890 Church Street,

Mountain View, CA

FLOW! Conscious Dance invites you to express yourself freely, authentically and completely in each moment - where you, the dance, and other dancers become one constantly-evolving interconnected creative flow. There are no steps to learn; you can’t get it wrong. You’re free to focus inward or consciously engage with others. All of this is part of the FLOW! Your whole being is welcomed and honored.

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 Dave Hurwit and occasional guest DJs mix a wide variety of music from different genres with a range of tempos and intensities orchestrated with dynamic lighting to create an immersive engaging embodied journey. The dance typically has two cycles; each cycle starts with slow music, ramps up in tempo and intensity, and then slows again. There may be occasional light facilitation, yet participation is always optional. Participants are encouraged to dance barefoot unless shoes are necessary for medical reasons.

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 At the end, there is a closing circle for people to share what is present for them and to announce events and offerings of interest to the community.

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 While there’s no talking on the dance floor, there’s a cozy area in the back with cushions and pillows, and a separate room with a tea station for quiet conversation and connecting.

Facilitator: Dave Hurwit

Cost: $20

https://www.facebook.com/events/209364490175589/

Guided Thai Massage Date Night

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Center SF

548 Fillmore St,

San Francisco, California

Looking for a fun and playful date night? Want to learn basic massage techniques? Desiring a deeply embodied connection with yourself and another?

Then join us for 2 hours of guided Thai massage, where you will be led through an easy and accessible sequence of relaxing positions with a partner.

Thai Massage, also called assisted yoga massage, is a fully-clothed floor massage that uses gentle rocking, rhythmic compressions, and supported stretching to bring a deep sense of relaxation and re-invigoration. Based on the attitude of metta, or loving-kindness, Thai massage is designed to open and awaken the hearts of both the giver and receiver, cultivating qualities of unconditional love and joy.

This workshop is designed for new and established partners, as well as close friends, looking to build intimacy and closeness. Whether this is your 2nd or 3rd date, or 2nd or 3rd year anniversary, join us for a fun community night of love, touch, and connection.

Please wear comfortable clothing to move in

Please Note: For this workshop, all clothing will stay on. There will be no oil involved or sexual/sensual touching. Nothing is mandatory and partners will be encouraged to communicate with each other if they want anything differently, as well as given permission to pause or stop at any point

Facilitator: Zach Beach

Cost: $40 - $50 Door (per couple)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-thai-massage-date-night-with-zach-beach-tickets-93589407437

Burning Man SF Burnal Equinox 2020: Cosmic Kaleidoscope!

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 6 PM – 3 AM

The Public Works SF

161 Erie Street,

San Francisco, California

Burning Man Presents…

SF BURNAL EQUINOX 2020 Art Salon & Mixer: COSMIC KALEIDOSCOPE!

Looking for a new perspective on the Cosmos? Perhaps you are well versed in multiversing or curious about the Burnerverse? You’ve come to the right places!

The 2020 Black Rock City art theme explores the quantum kaleidoscope of possibility, the infinite realities of the multiverse, and our own superpositioning as actors and observers in the cosmic cacophony of resonant strings. It’s an invitation to ponder the real, the surreal and the pataphysical, and a chance to encounter our alternate selves who may have followed, or are following, or will follow different decision-paths to divergent realities in the “same” place.

Our Burnal Equinox theme, Cosmic Kaleidoscope, follows in a rather multiocular vein. We invite you to envision, create and enter the colorful eye of a communal kaleidoscope of being, observation and reinvention in space, time, and participatory experience!

Art • Music • Performance • Theme Camps • The Multiverse • The YOUniverse!

Burning Man Project is excited to put the call out for YOU to Participate in the Burnal Equinox 2020 Salon. We look forward to encouraging arts collaboration in the Bay area, and celebrating the midpoint in our Burning Year with YOU!

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FEATURING ART & INSTALLATIONS:

Empyrean Temple - Temple Crew

Everywhen Courtyard - Mathew Gilbuena & Everywhen Crew

Neural Anenome - Kevin Byall

Black Rock Observatory -  Aaron McCray-Goldsmith & BRO Crew

Live Painting - Dallas Goines / Matt Milano / Malisa Suchanya 

Plastic Reborn - Shannon Sutherland

Playa Images - Amy Carr

Fractal Universe - Alvaro Contreras

Burning Comics - Mike Hampton

PERFORMANCES BY:

8 Ball, Alameda Ash, B Nasty, DAKAT, Decard, DJ Cue, DJ PartyPreet, femmelectric, House of Inanna, Italic Disco, Janine Cook, kev/null, Major Trouble, MEZA-me, MissConception, Prince Xzist, Serpent Sanctum, Snail Trail, Space Cowboys, Spacecamp, Syd Gris, The Klown, Thiq, Trever Pearson, Workr, Yodav, ZEROdB... AND MANY MORE!

Cost: $22 - $45

https://here.burningman.org/event/sf-burnal-equinox-2020

Tardecitas De Tango Music Series: Julio Lemos – Free Admission

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

Wooden Table Cafe

2300 Broadway

Oakland, CA

This month, Tango guitarist Scott O’Day hosts visiting Brazilian guitarist Julio Lemos. Currently teaching and working on his doctorate in classical guitar at Federal University of Goias, UFG, Julio is highly accomplished. He has studied with studied with renowned musicians Guinga, Marcos Tardelli, Marco Pereira, Alencar Cordas, Rogério Caetano, Nelson Faria, Henrique Pinto, and Paulo Belinatti to name a few. Join us for an intimate night of live Tango music, drinks, and treats from the cafe. Free entrance, donation to the artists suggested. 6 to 8pm. No dancing on the wooden tables.

Cost: Free

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tardecitas-de-tango-music-series-julio-lemos-tickets-98471774729

13 Moons; Mysticism & Medicine of the Feminine

Friday, March 13, 2020 at 7 PM – 9:30 PM

The Center SF

San Francisco, CA

13 Moons; Mysticism & Medicine of the Feminine /

                                        A Friday the 13th Reclamation

*All genders welcome

Join us for an evening of Prayerformance, Live Music, Cacao, Vocal Expression & Earth activation in celebrating the powerful aspects of the feminine.

When we gather we create a unique vibration that has transformative power & the possibility to create change, and when we amplify our energy we heighten our potential. 

Prayerformance is not simply a performance but an intentional & participatory ceremony celebrating our opportunity to co-create the future. We will hold the collective intention for our healing, the healing of the earth, that all beings may awaken to respect, care for, & honor this planet and activate their unique gifts to be shared -  from this place we will explore, celebrate, & express.

7:00pm Cosmic Prayer & Cacao Ritual w/ Shannon & Eliza Wild

7:15pm Numerology & Astrology update w/ Abigail Danielle Tyler

7:30pm Prayerformance Journey featuring Arula & special guests

8:45pm Vocal activation / Earth Activism

9:15pm Closing Circle & Album Release Update

Facilitator: Arula Chelsea Kirby

Cost: $33 - $44

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13-moons-mysticism-medicine-of-the-feminine-tickets-94336726689

Salsa Dance Landmark Singles Meetup

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST

Square One Yoga

4689 Telegraph Avenue

Oakland, CA

Join us on Saturday, March 7th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM for an exciting Salsa dance experience led by Allee Chance and Marian Wymore (Dance Teachers Extraordinaire).

You might be thinking something like:

“But what if I’ve never danced before… how could I come to something like this!?”

“You know, I’ve tried Salsa and I’m pretty sure I have two left feet!”

“Dance is just not my thing. I’m no good at it, I never will be, and THAT’S THE TRUTH!”

Consider that wherever you’re at about dancing— it works. You work! Whether you’re a salsa pro whose been dancing for 10 years or you're a complete beginner—this Meetup is for you.

Not only will Allee and Marian be guiding us through the basics of Salsa Dancing, but we’ll also be practicing elements of communication skills through our dance practice!

The event will be an opportunity to connect with new friends, practice communication, have a breakthrough in self-expression, and just simply have fun with people who get you. You may even meet your life partner! You never know right?

The dress code for this event will be comfortable/presentable clothing! Please bring socks as we won't be wearing shoes in the space.

Cost: $15

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/landmark-singles-meetup-4-tickets-96206755997

Open Floor - Movement Practice in San Jose

Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT

821 West San Fernando Street

San Jose, CA

What is Open Floor?

Breath, freedom, awareness, connection to others, self-expression, unbridled creativity, emotional fluidity, mindfulness, community and meditation.

There are no steps to learn and no way to do it wrong. Each class holds free form dance and facilitated exercises grounded in Open Floor principles (www.openfloor.org). No previous experience necessary. It is a natural body movement and dance meditation practice. On the dance floor we build muscular and emotional intelligence. We move and include everything. You can bring your good days and bad days, joy and sorrow, passion and hesitance. All is welcomed. Come dance and explore.

Cost: $20 at the door, cash or check

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-floor-movement-practice-tickets-95725737257

Tantra Speed Date in San Francisco

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST

The Center SF

548 Fillmore St

San Francisco, CA

Tired of Swiping? Tantra Speed Date isn't your average singles event.

Relationship skills games + speed date, you'll share moments of fun, guided connection with up to 24 dates in a traditional Puja circle.

Over 9,000 singles have gone on 70,000+ dates in 30+ cities worldwide in just two years. 95% have matched with one or more dates. If you don't match, your next event is on us!

Exercises are playful, PG-rated (verbal dyads, dance, light partner yoga, improv), and infused with positive relating skills. You'll walk away not only with matches, but with a refreshing perspective on what relationships can be.

Cost: $40 - $60

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tantra-speed-date-san-francisco-singles-dating-event-tickets-88837558529

Persephone's Underground Speakeasy Ball

Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Alameda Elks Lodge #1015

2255 Santa Clara Ave,

Alameda, California

I got the wind right here in a jar

I got the rain on tap at the bar

I got sunshine up on the shelf

Join us on Saturday evening, March 7, at the hottest underground speakeasy in the Great Depression. Our Lady of the Underground knows that you could use a little pick me up. Our venue, the Alameda Elks Lodge at 2255 Santa Clara Avenue in Alameda, CA, actually did run a speakeasy of its own in the 1920’s and this elegant 1909 building retains its historical charm.

So rouge your knees, roll your stockings down, and join us at a riotous Prohibition era dance party with 1920's and 30's music by Sara & Swingtime, one of the hottest dance bands in town, playing hot Swing, cool blues, and elegant vintage ballroom dance music, a beautiful assortment of waltzes, and, of course, the notorious Charleston.

Doors open at 6:30pm. For those wishing a brush-up, there will be a pre-ball dance class at 7pm in vintage fox trot, Charleston, and East Coast Swing. Formal dancing follows from 8pm to midnight.

Vintage or modern evening dress or costumes from the Prohibition era (1919 -1933) are admired, but not required. If you like, feel free to wear your Gatsby Summer Afternoon attire instead. And costumes inspired by “Hadestown” and “Lore Olympus” are very welcome. You'll see lots of different fashions at this Speakeasy!

Needless to say, an excellent no host bar will be at your service and complimentary light snacks will be served (Your potluck contributions to the buffet are very welcome). Our hostess Persephone has an intermission cabaret planned for your entertainment, or you may enjoy cards and conversation in the Salon.

Cost: $30

https://www.facebook.com/events/193435108449652/