Third Annual Occidental World Music and Dance Festival
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 1000 - 2130
Explore and enjoy music and dance from around the world at our Third Annual event! Enjoy selecting from more than 40 performances, workshops, jam sessions and demonstrations. A musical instrument lending library allows you to try acoustic instruments from around the globe. This year, we've added a performance track to the program, so you can enjoy performances throughout the event. We've also expanded our kids' focused activities - and kids under 12 get in free! Scroll down to see what's in store at this year's festival.
This event is unique in Sonoma County and is open to everyone - musicians and audience alike. Make new friends, learn something new, improve your skills, explore new sounds, rhythms and movements, be inspired and uplifted. A world of music and dance awaits you at this fun event! Come sing, dance, play and celebrate global harmony with us at West Sonoma County's Arts and Entertainment Hub.
Join us an be part of the magic at this event where you can try new things, watch performances, participate in or observe workshops, jam with new friends, and be immersed in the global spirit of music.
Complimentary instrument check for musicians and free parking. A variety of international food will be available for purchase. Some performances will be in our amphitheater - bring your own seat cushion or low-backed chair.
Early registration and OCA member discounts.
Scholarships available for those with financial limitations. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
Adult tickets are $75 through April 1, $85 through May 31 and $95 at the gate
Half-price for teens 13-17, discounts for OCA members
Children 12 and under FREE (must have accompanying adult)
See the full event program and schedule on our website, occidentalcenterforthearts.org
This year's program includes:
Native American Flute and Meditation Workshop - Al Striplen
Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop - Michael Greenberg
Cuban and Latin Rhythms Workshop - Carlitos Medrano
Puerto Rican and Cuban Songs Workshop - Michael and Leslie Hubbert
Love Songs in Spanish - Chris Reid
Brazilian Drum Jam - Kim Atkinson
Bluegrass Performance - Taylor Mountain Bluegrass Band
Old Timey Jam - Michael Greenberg
Love Songs in Spanish - Chris Reid
Stage Skills for Musicians - Mark Sellin
Early California Game and Folk Dance for Kids - Deb Fischbach
Musical Rhythms for Kids (of all ages) - Greg Johnson
Puerto Rican and Cuban Songs - Michael and Leslie Hubbert
Ukrainian Folk Songs Performance - Eleanora and Angelina Bezhenar
Balkan Dance Workshop - Sue Williard
Balkan Singing Workshop - Darina Drapkin
Balkan Drum Circle - Sean Tergis
Turkish Qanun Demo - Ken Genetti
Sitar and Tabla Performance - Will Marsh and Tim Witter
Japanese Obon Dance Workshop - Craig Kurumada
Arabic Rhythms Workshop - Faisal Zedan
West African Dance Workshop - Tyehimba Kokayi
Kurdish Music Performance - Raman Osman
Belly Dance Workshop - Janessa Lynna
West African Drumming Workshop - Kim Atkinson
Mochi and More: Kids Songs from Japan with Hand Rhythms - Darina Drapkin
Flamenco Dance Performance - Joelle Goncalves and Mark Taylor
Easy Irish Tunes - Mark Sellin
Irish Jam - Will Wheeler
Iberian Songs and Rhythms - Katiana Vila
Expand Your Irish Song Repertoire - Shay Black
French Jam - Jason Adajian
Irish Tunes for Fiddle and Other Instruments - Michael Hubbert
Alpenhorn Demo - Bobby Edwards
Song Circle - Celia Ramsay
Django Style Guitar Workshop - Rick Fulkerson
Nordic Music for All Instruments Workshop - Aryeh Frankfurter
Sea Shanties Sing Along - Jim Partridge
Story Songs of the British Isles Performance - Story Wrens
Greek Rebetiko Performance - Greg Jenkins
Unlock Your Voice - Friendly Masterclass - Sophia Zimmermann
Stage Skills for Musicians - Mark Sellin
Non-Tangle Cable Coiling Demonstration - Mark Sellin
Luthier's Guitar Setup Demonstration - Chris Hanlin
PLUS
Presenters Concert
Musical Instrument Lending Library
Celtic Harp Station
Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne Concert
Vendor Village
OCA Art Gallery
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3050770-2?pid=2874
Category: Festivals | Festival
This event is unique in Sonoma County and is open to everyone - musicians and audience alike. Make new friends, learn something new, improve your skills, explore new sounds, rhythms and movements, be inspired and uplifted. A world of music and dance awaits you at this fun event! Come sing, dance, play and celebrate global harmony with us at West Sonoma County's Arts and Entertainment Hub.
Join us an be part of the magic at this event where you can try new things, watch performances, participate in or observe workshops, jam with new friends, and be immersed in the global spirit of music.
Complimentary instrument check for musicians and free parking. A variety of international food will be available for purchase. Some performances will be in our amphitheater - bring your own seat cushion or low-backed chair.
Early registration and OCA member discounts.
Scholarships available for those with financial limitations. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
Adult tickets are $75 through April 1, $85 through May 31 and $95 at the gate
Half-price for teens 13-17, discounts for OCA members
Children 12 and under FREE (must have accompanying adult)
See the full event program and schedule on our website, occidentalcenterforthearts.org
This year's program includes:
Native American Flute and Meditation Workshop - Al Striplen
Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop - Michael Greenberg
Cuban and Latin Rhythms Workshop - Carlitos Medrano
Puerto Rican and Cuban Songs Workshop - Michael and Leslie Hubbert
Love Songs in Spanish - Chris Reid
Brazilian Drum Jam - Kim Atkinson
Bluegrass Performance - Taylor Mountain Bluegrass Band
Old Timey Jam - Michael Greenberg
Love Songs in Spanish - Chris Reid
Stage Skills for Musicians - Mark Sellin
Early California Game and Folk Dance for Kids - Deb Fischbach
Musical Rhythms for Kids (of all ages) - Greg Johnson
Puerto Rican and Cuban Songs - Michael and Leslie Hubbert
Ukrainian Folk Songs Performance - Eleanora and Angelina Bezhenar
Balkan Dance Workshop - Sue Williard
Balkan Singing Workshop - Darina Drapkin
Balkan Drum Circle - Sean Tergis
Turkish Qanun Demo - Ken Genetti
Sitar and Tabla Performance - Will Marsh and Tim Witter
Japanese Obon Dance Workshop - Craig Kurumada
Arabic Rhythms Workshop - Faisal Zedan
West African Dance Workshop - Tyehimba Kokayi
Kurdish Music Performance - Raman Osman
Belly Dance Workshop - Janessa Lynna
West African Drumming Workshop - Kim Atkinson
Mochi and More: Kids Songs from Japan with Hand Rhythms - Darina Drapkin
Flamenco Dance Performance - Joelle Goncalves and Mark Taylor
Easy Irish Tunes - Mark Sellin
Irish Jam - Will Wheeler
Iberian Songs and Rhythms - Katiana Vila
Expand Your Irish Song Repertoire - Shay Black
French Jam - Jason Adajian
Irish Tunes for Fiddle and Other Instruments - Michael Hubbert
Alpenhorn Demo - Bobby Edwards
Song Circle - Celia Ramsay
Django Style Guitar Workshop - Rick Fulkerson
Nordic Music for All Instruments Workshop - Aryeh Frankfurter
Sea Shanties Sing Along - Jim Partridge
Story Songs of the British Isles Performance - Story Wrens
Greek Rebetiko Performance - Greg Jenkins
Unlock Your Voice - Friendly Masterclass - Sophia Zimmermann
Stage Skills for Musicians - Mark Sellin
Non-Tangle Cable Coiling Demonstration - Mark Sellin
Luthier's Guitar Setup Demonstration - Chris Hanlin
PLUS
Presenters Concert
Musical Instrument Lending Library
Celtic Harp Station
Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne Concert
Vendor Village
OCA Art Gallery
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3050770-2?pid=2874
Category: Festivals | Festival
Starting Price Per Person
$ 85.00 USD
Other Information
Where
Occidental Center for the Arts
3850 Doris Murphy Court
Occidental California 95465
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
3850 Doris Murphy Court
Occidental California 95465
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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Event ID: 251801
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