San Diego Women’s Drum Circle

Name: San Diego Women’s Drum Circle
Start: 2026-04-04T18:30:00-07:00
Location: 3858 Front St, San Diego, CA

Schedule

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

3858 Front St, San Diego, CA | San Diego, CA

“In the heart of the drum, a story unfolds, A tale of many hands, young and old. Each beat a whisper, each rhythm a word" fromthe spirit of the djembe.”
Hello to our Sistahs of the Drum~ a gathering to drum, connect, play, fun & share in our Rhythmic Spirit!! You’re warmly invited to our monthly San Diego Women’s Drum Circle
Let’s create powerful rhythms with the beat of the drum, connect with our voices & raise the vibration. Come as you are and enjoy the vibe! This sacred gathering is a space to let the evening unfold with Drumming, Sound Journey, Dancing, Singing and celebrate through the rhythm of the drum. Come receive many of the health benefits of community drumming including boosting your immune system, reduce stress, balance your nervous system and more. no drumming experience needed, just an open heart.
**We have an amazing night set up for you with snacks, vendors & an experience you don’t want to miss!
DATE: Saturday April 4, 2026
DRUM CLASS: 5-6:15 pm
Monette Marino will be teaching a rhythm. Drums provided. $15
**Monette Marino is a world percussionist. She spent the majority of the last 20 years studying under Master Drum-mer Mamady Keita from Guinea. In 1999 she received her Teaching Certificate from Mr.Keita and opened a branch of Tam Tam Mandingue USA in San Diego, California. From 2004–2012 she managed Mamady’s world tours, assisted him in teaching master classes, and performed with his ensemble, Sewa Kan. She received her diplo-ma from Mamady Keita & Tam Tam Mandingue in 2011.
She has since branched out as a solo artist releasing her debut album “Coup d’Eclat” and also opened her own school of percussion called MO’RHYTHM. In addition, Monette Marino has created an iPhone App “Mo’Rhythm Africa – Play Along Djembe/Dunun App” now available on iTunes for iPhone/iPad/Apple TV. Prior to her involvement in West Afri can percussion Monette studied folkloric and popular rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and Korea.
DRUM CIRCLE: 6:30-8:30 pm
Drums & percussive are provided or bring your own. $20
LOCATION: John D.Spreckels Masonic Lodge 3858 Front St. S.D. 92103 (S/W corners of Front & University Masonic Lodge building)
PARKING: Parking Lot or Street parking
NETWORK TABLE: Feel free to bring your business cards or flyers for upcoming events. Be ready to make a brief announcement at beginning of circle for your upcoming event.
CONTACT: For any questions
Vicki Morgan 619 884-9431
Nicole Zappelli 619 602-6097
[email protected]
www.sdwomensdrumcircle.org
SPECIAL GUEST: Sherry DuSoleil is a New Thought singer, voice-actor, poet, and Freemason. With a 23 year background in holistic healing and meditation facilitation, her healing energy influences every facet of her professional life. Her music and poetry cater to Women’s Equality and releasing old trauma bonds. She is the creator the one-woman show, “I Am Here: A Story of the Unbreakable Spirit,” and she is the current Director of Music for the only recognized Masonic Lodge for Women in the United States, located in Washington DC. As a voice-actor, her voice can be heard in several unsuspecting places, to include an ad for a new language-learning app, which will be broadcast internationally later this fall!
SPECIAL GUEST: Teri Wilder will be playing Magical Gongs & lead us into a meditation of deep relaxation. Sound healing promotes relaxation and boost the immune system. Enjoy receiving this beautiful gift. Contact Teri for a one-on-one gong experience at [email protected] or click on her website teriwilder.com for more details.
VENDORS: if you would like to be a vendor at our next drum circle. Reach out to Nicole for details
(619) 602-6097.
Djemba Drums for Purchase
High-quality Djemba drums available for purchase.
Perfect for students, performers, and drum circles.
Payment Accepted:
• Cash
• Venmo/Zelle
For pricing, availability, and additional details, please contact Vicki Morgan directly
(619) 884-9431
WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS SATURDAY FOR DRUM CIRCLE SET UP @ 4:00 pm AND TEAR DOWN AFTER CIRCLE.
Thank you for your continued support in creating such an amazing 27 years of community.
“In the pulse of the drum, the body finds balance and the mind finds rest.”