Events

Community Drum Circle at Greenbelt National Park, Saturday, August 3, 7:00-8:30pm. Drum in a beautiful forest next to a campfire with groovy people! The drum circle is part of Greenbelt Park's Campfire Program which is located in the B loop of the Greenbelt Park Campground. Some drums provided. Benches available and you are invited to ... Read more

Drum for Katy's 50th Birthday at The New Deal Cafe! I'd love to be surrounded by all the friends I've made over my 25+ years of community drumming to mark this milestone birthday. Following the drum circle there will be a special Saturday Happy Hour, snacks, and then a dance party with the awesome band ... Read more

Picture this: A mind-blowing fusion of reggae and bluegrass music and a drum circle, all aimed at raising our opioid overdose awareness. It's not just a concert, it's a movement towards mental health enlightenment and community support. Dub-Grass isn't just about the music, it's about coming together as a community to make a difference. This ... Read more

Community Drum Circle for the 70th Greenbelt Labor Festival! Come together and connect and celebrate the close community of Greenbelt. Stick around for carnival rides, live music, tasty festival food and good times! In front of the main stage which is located at the Greenbelt Aquatic and Fitness Center.  

Drum the Blues at Greenbelt Blues Festival! Drumming is proven to release stress, reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, increase endorphins and help people connect with one another. Katy will bring drums or you’re welcome to bring your own. Family-friendly. All ages. No experience necessary. This is all about having FUN while making groovy music too! ... Read more

Join local experts, community advocates, and breast cancer survivors for a special gathering in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Featuring a unique blend of percussionists from local bands to “Beat the Drum” for breast cancer prevention, all are invited to enjoy the music and raise your voice to support this lifesaving message. Saturday October ... Read more

Community Drum Circle at Greenbelt National Park, Saturday, October 5, 8:00-9:00pm. It's the spooky season!  Drum next to a campfire with family friendly ghost stories! The drum circle is part of Greenbelt Park's Campfire Program which is located in the B loop of the Greenbelt Park Campground. Some drums provided. Benches available and you are ... Read more

Drum to open the  always awesome  Takoma Park Street Fest.  Katy will facilitate some of the opening drum circle with Bele Bele Rhythm Collective.

Drum with community in an awesome space - The New Deal Cafe!  Drumming is proven to release stress, reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, increase endorphins and help people connect with one another. Katy will bring drums or you’re welcome to bring your own. Family-friendly. All ages. No experience necessary. This is all about having FUN ... Read more

Join Katy Gaughan, Drum Circle Facilitator, and Lisa Bardack, Sacred Circle Dance Facilitator, for a retreat day to intentionally honor the Earth with drumming and dance. The flow of our time together will be a gentle exchange of drumming and dance, followed by quiet reflection, as we connect to the rhythms of the Earth, ourselves, ... Read more