District216 "Death & Psychedelics" Marquee Event

🌈 District216 Presents:
Death & Psychedelics

✨ A Marquee Evening of Healing, Exploration, and Connection ✨
🗓️ Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 5–10PM | LoDo Studios, Santa Barbara, CA



🔥 A ONE-OF-A-KIND NIGHT AWAITS 🔥


Join us for an unforgettable experience at District216’s next Marquee Event—an exclusive gathering at the crossroads of mental wellness and psychedelic exploration.

🌟 Explore, Expand, and Elevate 🌟

Whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut, a wellness seeker, or simply curious—this evening is designed to inspire, educate, and ignite your journey.
🧠✨ All experience levels welcome — from curious first-timers to seasoned psychonauts.
💜🚫 Sober community welcome — this is an alcohol-free event.

💃🕺 Dress Code: Come vibrant, come festive! We love bold colors, playful fits, and expressive style.🌙 Evenings can get cool, so bring a cozy layer for the outdoor vibes.

🚀 Space is limited—RSVP today and step into the future of healing!




🌟 Expect an immersive journey featuring 🌟





🎤 Fireside Chats & Discussion Panels with visionary leaders



🎵 Live Music and Visual Performances



🌀 Interactive Workshops and Experiential Activations



🛋️ Rooftop Terpene Lounge & ✨ Curated Vendor Marketplace



🥘 Dinner by Blue Owl & 🍹 Functional Elixirs



🎟️ ALL-INCLUSIVE TICKETS 🎟️


🎵 OPENING CHANT





Jon Vasu Seskevich - Spiritual Seeker, Healer, Retired RN, BSN, BA



🔥 FIRESIDE CHAT: "The Art of Good Endings: Apprenticing with Everyday Death"





Jaclyn Vouthouris - Facilitator & Medicine Woman



Jacob Tell - Chief Dreamer, District216 / Founder, LoDo Studios / CEO, Oniracom



🔥 FIRESIDE CHAT: "Sacred Passage: Psychedelics as Guides Through Death and Dying"





Jacqueline Lopez - Visual Artist, Teacher, EntheoMedicine, Founder



Amy Slonaker - Adjunct Professor / Independent Scholar, Survivorship Collective, Board Member


🗣️ DISCUSSION PANEL: "Death & Psychedelics"





Jon Vasu Seskevich - Spiritual Seeker, Healer, Retired RN, BSN, BA



Christine Caldwell - Founder/Executive Director, End of Life Psychedelic Care



Mary Telliano - Death Doula / Founder of The Anam Cara Academy



Moderated by Kat Walsh - Founder, Trip On This


🎵 LIVE MUSIC:





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DJ Kat Walsh



Visuals by Michael Strauss


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🥘 DINNER: Blue Owl

🧉 ELIXIRS: Functional, Non-Alcoholic Elixirs & Enlightening Beverages

🛋️ TERPENE LOUNGE: Enjoy Top Shelf products in our Rooftop Terpene Lounge

🏷️ VENDORS: Health, Wellness, Healing & Conscious Products & Services

🌀 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES:





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🌈 VISUAL EXPERIENCES:





Projections by UDOTAI



Visuals by Michael Strauss



Experience Curation by Decelorator Lightsmith Visual



Visual Alchemy by Altarbeast



💥 COST + WHEN + WHERE 💥


🌟🌟🌟 MARQUEE MEMBERS: Free Admission! (Become A Member Today)


🌟🌟 TDH + ONLINE MEMBERS: Discounted Tickets

🎟️ GUESTS WELCOME: We welcome guests to purchase NEWLY DISCOUNTED tickets!





$89 Early Bird Ticket (Til August 15)



$109 Mid Bird Ticket (August 16 - September 26)



$139 Day Of Ticket (September 27)

🎉 (Note: Pricing has been reduced from 2024 prices!)





🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, September 27 | 5:00pm–10:00pm

🕰️ EVENT TIMELINE:





Doors: 5:00pm



Dinner & Vendors: 5:15pm



Speakers: 6:15pm



Music: 8:00pm



Wind Down: 10:00pm

📍 WHERE: LoDo Studios — 216 E. Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA

🚗 PARKING: Available across the street (OfficeMax side only)



🎤 SPEAKER BIOS - FIRESIDE CHAT 🎤

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🗣️ SPEAKER BIOS - DISCUSSION PANEL 🗣️

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Kat Walsh (Moderator) - Kat Walsh is a multitalented show host, inspirational speaker, thought leader and founder of the popular psychedelic platform Trip On This. Featured in prominent publications like Forbes, Kat creates an accessible bridge for those new to their psychedelic and spiritual path. Prior to launching Trip On This in December 2020, Walsh worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry working with talent at Creative Artist Agency (CAA), developing series as Director of Development at Edyson Entertainment, and overseeing major marketing campaigns for BMW, HBO, and Freeform. While life looked glamorous on the outside, it often felt like a monotony of routine and endless stress. It wasn't until psychedelics entered the picture did life transform from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Kat has now dedicated her life to helping others uncover their own power and potential.An avid lover of electronic music, Kat also began DJing in 2020 with the intention of creating an atmosphere of joy, love and self-expression. She plays a range of music from house to disco leaving everywhere she goes buzzing with good vibes.





🎨 ARTIST BIOS - PERFORMANCES 🎨



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DJ Kat Walsh (Performer) - Kat Walsh is the Creator & Host of Trip On This podcast. An avid lover of electronic music, her intention with every set is to create an atmosphere of joy, love and self-expression. Kat plays a range of music from deep house to disco that will leave you grooving on the dance floor.



Michael Strauss (Performer) - A visionary VJ, digital artist, and event producer from Los Angeles,California, who has been crafting mesmerizing psychedelic audiovisual experiences and immersive environments for nearly two decades. His stunning visuals have brought life to countless events, enhancing the performances of numerous artists and transforming reality through technology and creativity. Michael's work is renowned for its ability to open hearts, lift spirits, and blow minds. Throughout his career, Michael has collaborated with a diverse array of top electronic music producers, DJs, and live bands, including notable names such as The Crystal Method, Paul Oakenfold, DJ Z-Trip, Infected Mushroom, and Dirtwire. His visuals have graced the stages of various arts and music festivals, such as Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle, and Symbiosis, as well as iconic venues like the Orpheum Theater, House of Blues, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Michael's innovative work has led to collaborations with psychedelic legends like Alex Grey and Shpongle. In 2018, he was chosen as the official VJ for the Bicycle Day 75th Anniversary Tour, where he remixed Alex Grey's art. He also curated the "Augmented Visions" exhibition at Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors museum in 2019.





🧿 FACILITATOR BIOS - WORKSHOPS 🧿

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