Oct. 17— District 216 announces upcoming events

 

SAT., OCTOBER 17 – “ATHLETES, TBI & PSYCHEDELICS”
NEXT MARQUEE EVENT

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District216 Presents: Athletes, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Psychedelics

? A Marquee Evening of Healing, Exploration, and Connection ?
?? Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5–10PM | LoDo Studios, Santa Barbara, CA

A ONE-OF-A-KIND NIGHT AWAITS

Join us for an unforgettable experience at District216’s next Marquee Event—an exclusive gathering at the crossroads of Athletes, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Psychedelic Exploration.

Explore, Expand, and Elevate — whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut, a wellness seeker, or simply curious — this evening is designed to inspire, educate, and ignite.
All experience levels welcome — from curious first-timers to seasoned psychonauts.
Sober community welcome — we welcome those who abstain. And this is an alcohol-free event.

Dress Code — come vibrantly, come festive! We love bold colors, playful ‘fits, and expressive style. ? Evenings can get cool, so bring a cozy layer for the outdoor music vibes.

Space is limited — purchase tickets today and step into the future of connection and healing!

FIRESIDE CHAT: “Healing the Fighter’s Brain: The Promise of an Athlete’s Journey Home”

  • Ian McCallFounder & CEO, Athletes Journey Home
  • Gene BrewerProfessor, University of California, Riverside + Athletes Journey Home

FIRESIDE CHAT: “The Longest Fight: From Combat to Parkinson’s Healing”

  • Mike GuymonOwner/CEO, The Shepherd 360
  • Mark IrwinFormer BKB World Champion / COO, Athletes Journey Home

?? DISCUSSION PANEL: “Athletes, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Psychedelics”

  • Meghan AfonkinUnited States Ballroom Dance Champion and Founder of Movement as Medicine Integration Program™
  • Cain VelasquezAdvocate of Learning from Self, Ascension Breath
  • TBD
  • Robert GalleryPresident & Co-Founder, Athletes For Care
  • Kat Walsh Founder, Trip On This (Moderator)
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Sept 16: Interactive Workshop with Jacqueline López
“Between Worlds: Art, Altered States & The Practice of Becoming”

Sept 23: Interactive Workshop with Jessica Garver
“Embodied Mindfulness: Tuning Into Your Body’s Higher Intelligence”

Sept 30: Conscious Connections Roundtable
“Flow, Not Force: The Art of Surrender”

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District216 is a membership driven psychedelic social club founded in Santa Barbara, CA for thinkers, creators & trailblazers. Our mission is to cultivate lively communities of psychedelics pioneers that exchange ideas, explore health innovations, author new policies, and grow the ecosystem into a thriving industry. Our longterm vision is to advance the full legalization and normalization of healthy psychedelics use in our daily lives, worldwide.