3rd World Folk Jam at the Birdhouse

Join us for an evening of live world folk music jams and inspired temple dance in a beautiful Berkeley hills mansion with an epic view of the Bay and a giant hot tub (BRING TOWELS!). Plenty of outdoor space.

Reviews from attendees at our last jams: "the best party this year", "best party in 2 years", "party of the century", "a party for the ages", and "the best party ever."

SCHEDULE

• 7pm - Potluck Dinner
• 8:30pm - Opening Ceremony
• 10pm - Dance Performances

3 Floors of Live Music Jam Sessions led by:

• 9pm-Midnight - La Zuli & Special Guests (Balkan/Middle Eastern/North African Fusion)
• 9pm-Midnight - Soji and the Afrobeat Band (World Renowned Afrobeat Ensemble)
• Midnight-3am - Los Alegres Callejeros (Traditional Afro-Colombian Cumbia)
• Midnight-3am - Mah Ze Tar and Friends (Traditional Indian Music)
• All Night - Miscellaneous other jams throughout the property.

THIS IS A PARTICIPATORY EVENT

We encourage all attendees to participate in creating experiences.

• Bring instruments to jam. Live world folk music jams will be occurring throughout the property.
• Dance performances welcomed. World folk dance showcase at 10pm.
• We invite flow arts, circus arts, storytelling, poetry reciting, live painting, acrobatics, body-painting, interactive art and theater. etc.
• Please bring wholesome food and drink to share. Potluck dinner begins at 7pm. BYOB. No alcohol will be provided. Free gourmet tea served in a Chinese tea ceremony style by Tea Tribe / Om Shan Tea.

IMPORTANT PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFO

Do not park in our neighborhood or you will not be admitted to the event! A ticket AND proof that you didn't park in the neighborhood (Uber/Lyft or free shuttle receipt) will be required for entry to the party.

At great expense, we've hired a professional shuttle service to bring you to and from the venue. Shuttles will run up to the Berkeley hills mansion from Rockridge BART Plaza. Shuttles will run every 15-20 minutes from 6:45pm until 3:45am. Details will be included in ticket confirmation email.

Ticket sales pay to cover extensive event expenses: performers, sound technicians, shuttles, security, cleaners, supplies, food, etc.