# Event Details - **Event Name**: Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for our next public drum circle on Friday, Aug. 21 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. ABOUT THE CLASS: The circle is open to all backgrounds, genders and skill levels. You'll experience an evening of West African rhythms and hand drumming in a fun, dynamic, and exhilarating environment led by Dan. Register in advance or drop in. We accept digital payment through our website, Venmo or Paypal. We also accept exact change (we don't usually carry cash on hand) or check made out to the Women's Drum Center. Cost: $15 per participant Ages 16+ Register on our website: https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-aug2026 All gender identities welcome to participate in our Friday Circle series which take place on the third Friday each month. No experience necessary. MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Dan has been an active member of the Twin Cities hand drumming scene for the past 20 years. His passion is studying and playing traditional West African djembe and djundjun rhythms, and for over 15 years he has taken lessons and workshops with such notables as Guinean drummers Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate', Fode' Bangoura, Sekou Conde, Abdoul Doumbia from Mali, and many other drummers from Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and Senegal. He is a member of Mamady Keita's Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy, a detailed and comprehensive curriculum designed to train teachers on the knowledge of Malinke rhythms. He also studies traditional "village-style" drumming from the teachings of Malian drum master Sega Sidibe'. Additionally, Dan has studied with various U.S. drummers including Michael Markus, Paulo Mattioli, and locals Kenne Thomas and Brian Van Tassel. GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY: Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity. Our center is located in the basement of the Dow Building; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located. Use the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/friday-drum-circle-west-african-rhythms-and-hand-drumming/200030541305118 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 7 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: St Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55114 - **lat**: 44.96177 - **long**: -93.19273 - **full address**: 2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55114, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114-1817, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/686c3224e76e022d9e35ff99baeac3b1c3b347922bb00bf4b04e0d496026ba33-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786466357 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming being held? - **A:** Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2242 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55114, 2242 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114-1817, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming? - **A:** Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming is organized by Women's Drum Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Friday Drum Circle: West African rhythms and hand drumming is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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