Upcoming Shows and Events
Dawnlands Experimental Music Festival
LIVE MUSIC
A day of ambient and experimental music in beautiful Wilcox Park. We are excited to offer this free festival in collaboration with Westerly Library and Wilcox Park. For volunteer opportunities please email hi@dawnlands.com. Donations for production expenses are greatly appreciated.
Laraaji
LIVE MUSIC
Dawnlands is pleased to welcome the legendary Laraaji for a celestial music performance. Special guests Bent Light. All Ages.
Seven Count
The Seven Count collective creates soundworlds, and traverses them through improvisational storytelling in the form of gallery installations, publications, pirate radio stations, and sonic tea ceremonies.
Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Workshop
An all day fermentation workshop with Sandor Katz, the author of “Wild Fermentation”.
The People’s Folk Gathering
LIVE MUSIC
The People’s Folk Gathering is a celebration of folk music for the People and by the People.
Performances by:
Breachway, Princess June and more artists TBA.
$10 admission, All Ages
Rich Ruth
Rich Ruth, en route to their performance at Newport Jazz Fest. With special guests TBA. GET TICKETS HERE
Don Slepian and Saapato
LIVE MUSIC
Renowned electronic music pioneer Don Slepian makes his first appearance in Westerly, joined by Upstate New York sound artist Saapato. All Ages.
Explorations in Atmospheric Sound
LIVE MUSIC
A gathering of ambient and experimental soundscape performances the last Saturday of each month. Check our Instagram for this month’s lineup. $15 at the door, all ages.
Hornsbee
LIVE MUSIC
An evening with Hornsbee (from Los Angeles) and special guest TBA. 7pm, $15
Golden Everything with Sophie Gault, Dan Blakeslee and James Maple
LIVE MUSIC
A night of country folk and roots music with Golden Everything (from Nashville), Quahogs, Dan Blakeslee and James Maple. $15 at the door, All Ages.
Adeline Hotel with Cameron Knowler and Convinced Friend
LIVE MUSIC
A night of instrumental guitar music featuring Adeline Hotel (from NY) with Cameron Knowler and Convinced Friend. $15 at the door, all ages.
Vintage, Textile and Bakery Pop-Up
Join us for a vintage and textile pop-up with Josephina’s Creations, Martina Bottinelli and Isabella serving baked goods.
Coe St Co-op with The Pretty Graves and Johnny Santini
LIVE MUSIC
Coe St Co-op with The Pretty Graves and Johnny Santini. $15 at the door, all ages.
Mindful Movement Yoga
YOGA
Mindful Movement is a yoga class that incorporates elements of tai chi and qigong to aid in reducing stress and improving overall health and well-being. Class will focus on harmonizing the body, mind and spirit using yoga, meditation and breath along with mindful movement. Open to all levels. Please bring your own mat. $15. Hosted by Eliza Perez.
Mindful Movement Yoga
YOGA
Mindful Movement, a yoga class that incorporates elements of tai chi and qigong to aid in reducing stress and improving overall health and well-being. Class will focus on harmonizing the body, mind and spirit using yoga, meditation and breath along with mindful movement. Open to all levels. Please bring your own mat. $15. Hosted by Eliza Perez.
Explorations in Atmospheric Sound
LIVE MUSIC
A gathering of ambient and experimental soundscape performances the last Saturday of each month. Check our Instagram for this month’s lineup. $15 at the door, all ages.
Music: Number One Babe with Chico States
Number One Babe follows up their Newport Folk performance with an intimate show at Dawnlands. Joined by Chico States, on tour from Portland, ME. Olivia Charlotte opens. $12 suggested donation.
Film Screening: Finisterre presents: Return to the Bering
An exclusive screening of Fielder Films’ latest release, Return to the Bering, plus other films, with an in-depth Q&A with the directors. Free admission. Presented by Finisterre.
Women's Circle
A free gathering for women to share, connect and support each other. We will practice this ancient tradition in a safe and non-judgmental space. Hosted by Bruna Rugg.
Music: Michael Slyne & Friends, Russel Linder, Michael Thresher and James Burke.
A night of music curated by Michael Slyne featuring Slyne and Friends, Russell Linder (experimental guitar), Michael Thresher (Greek Lute music) and James Burke (synth duo). 7pm, $10 admission.
Meditation
Instruction and guidance will be offered, with space and silence to follow your own practice if you prefer.
Our host Caitlin Lambstrom has been practicing meditation for almost two decades. Before entering motherhood, she assisted Buddhist teacher Michael Stone in retreats and workshops throughout the US, Canada and Europe. She currently resides in Charlestown, RI.
Free admission.
Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement is our semi-regular yoga class. Occasionally, it will be accompanied by a live meditative music performance. $15 suggested donation, cash only please. Drop-ins welcome. Please bring your own mat.
Explorations in Atmospheric Sound
A gathering of ambient and experimental soundscape performances. Bring a mat if you want to zone out on the floor. Featuring Michael Slyne, arythmia, Kevin Gilmore and more.
“Soft Opening” Party
Come help us celebrate the opening of Dawnlands with a party to kick off our first exhibition, a mixed-media group show featuring 13 artists who we admire and who also happen to call the Westerly area their home. Complimentary wine and beer will be served. Live sets by Bent Light and Mead Savage.