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Another strange and beautiful trip around the sun is nearing its solstice close, and we're gathering the Alembic's eclectic constellation of seekers, artists, contemplatives, psychonauts, and curious minds for one last celebration before the year is through.Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the tea lounge ready for sipping, mingling, and settling in. Cacao will be available for purchase, the dance space will be open, and there will be plenty of room to reconnect with familiar faces or encounter some new ones.
At 7 PM, Matt Barkin will lead an optional 30-minute Psychedelic Breathwork Journey in our Luna room. Through circular breathing and rhythmic music, this practice invites participants to explore expanded states of consciousness through the power of breath. The journey concludes with an immersive soundbath, offering a moment of rest and integration before the evening shifts into celebration. Meanwhile, the tea lounge and social spaces will remain open for those who prefer to connect, relax, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
Then, we dance. Yemanjo takes the stage from 9–11 PM, bringing a lush, rhythm-soaked blend of organic house and multi-cultural influences. With rich textures and live instrumentation, his set weaves together sounds and traditions from around the globe with live trumpet, percussion, and vocals.
Throughout the night, our tea lounge will remain a warm and welcoming refuge for those with desire for conversations, spontaneous connections, and the simple pleasure of being together.
Whether you want to journey inward, dance your heart out, reconnect with old friends, make some new ones, or simply bask in the beautiful weirdness of it all, there's a place for you here.
Let's shake off the dust of the year and celebrate the curious little world we've built together.
About Yemanjo
Yemanjo is the musical project of Bay Area producer, DJ, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Harris. Blending organic house with traditional sounds from Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, his music bridges ancestral rhythms and contemporary electronic soundscapes. His collaborations span the globe, including musicians from Mali, Colombia, Morocco, Kenya, Brazil, and Egypt, and he has worked with artists such as Novalima, El Búho, and Chancha Via Circuito.
His 2026 album Semillas de Poder ("Seeds of Power"), created with Venezuelan singer Irene Rosalia, is a lush exploration of Latin folktronica, nature, and the reclamation of spiritual power through our connection to the living world.
About Matt Barkin
Matt Barkin is a breathwork and meditation practitioner with over 15 years of experience exploring the transformative potential of contemplative practice. Rooted in the traditions of Vipassana meditation, Kriya Yoga, and the ancient yogic art of pranayama, his approach to breathwork invites participants to access expanded states of awareness and reconnect with their innate capacity for healing. He is also a writer and filmmaker.
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