Ego Free Jam - First Saturdays

About this event

A night of improvisational sound and music for musicians and non-musicians alike, in a beautiful and cozy space. Bring your own instruments or use the venue’s. Play, move your body, or just tune into others during two journeys, each lasting about two hours, with emphasis placed on listening to and supporting each other. Dancing and body movement are encouraged, feel free to participate by making sounds or by listening deeply. The opening exercise is an invitation to overcome our resistance to self-expression. Take a little risk and delight in knowing that it didn't kill you ;) * 7:30 PM: Doors open, time to settle, mingle, try out instruments * 8:00 PM: Jam #1 begins * 10:00 PM: Jam #2 begins This is a shoes-off event. There is a bar area and loungey art installation for breaks and conversations. Every first Saturday. NOTE: We alternate between amplified and acoustic jams. Even months are acoustic. September is amplified. **RESERVE A TICKET** *Pay as you're able (suggested $25).* Nobody turned away. Reserve [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ego-free-jam-first-saturdays-tickets-1993271040339?aff=oddtdtcreator). **GETTING THERE** **Subway** C to Rockaway Ave (exit closer to Manhattan), J to Chauncey **Citibike** docks nearby **WHAT'S THE INTENTION & VIBE?** The idea is to let go and allow ourselves to play. There are no audiences at an Ego Free Jam. We're all participants, even when we're just quietly enjoying the groove. Jams include musicians and sound makers of all experience levels. They are safe spaces where we explore our creativity and where we strive to support others in their explorations. Dancing, stretching, and art making are welcome. The Delight Factory has three areas, the main area is for music making, the bar and back yard areas are for conversations. **WHY ‘EGO FREE’?** The ego is the part of us that wants to keep us safe in the world and tries to make us NOT do something. It shows up as fear and embarrassment. When we get the urge to "do…