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If you would like to host an event, workshop, or would like to get involved in an upcoming event, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@greatergoods.org.

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bow drill friction fire making workshop

September 23, 2017, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
In this workshop you will learn the basics of the bow drill style of fire making and have the opportunity to make your own kit to take home. You will be shown the steps and positions necessary to master making your own coal and then how to turn your coal into flame.

An Evening of Poetry with Teddy Macker

Friday, September 15, 2017, 7:30pm
Excited to host our dear friend & fine poet, Teddy Macker, this Friday night at Greater goods! Musicians Johnny Gill & Vaughn Montgomery will also be singing a handful of Teddy’s poems that they turned into songs.

Conversations on Racism

Two Tuesdays, Sept 19 & 26, 2017, 5-8pm
An informal conversation on Racism facilitated by Chiany Dri, as we aim to create a safe space where we can discuss a controversial topic and grow to have more understanding about how we can help others do better and do better ourselves.

Cuyama Mama and 1/2 the Flash

saturday, Sept 16, 2017, 7:30pm
our friend & hero, jan smith (a.k.a. cuyama mama), of the soulful permaculture hub, quail springs, along with mr. 1/2 flash himself, john gary, travel over pine mountain with a wealth of heart lifting songs from the high desert. all ages welcome!

September 11 discussion

9/11 Discussion

monday, September 11, 2017, 7pm
Please consider joining us for a simple video presentation & respectful discussion as we mark the 16th anniversary of this fateful day, with the hope that we might see the world we live in a bit more honestly & demand the same from our media & government.

Functional Medicine Talk with Kristopher Young

Thursday, September 21, 2017, 7:30-9:30pm
Maybe you have experienced dysfunctional medicine; come hear Dr. Young explain Functional Medicine based on his practice and training with the founders of FM over the last 25 years.

TD Lind and Danny McGaw Playing Music

TD Lind & Danny McGaw

saturday, september 9, 2017, 7:30pm, all ages
A couple of Ojai’s finest troubadours night with a wealth of soulful tunes in the folk, blues & rock ‘n roll vein.

Rise Up Singing

Friday, September 8, 7:30pm, all ages
A long overdue return to what we’d like to offer monthly: an evening of group singing around the piano. Bring an instrument if you play one; your rise up singing book if you own one; or just your self.

The Chillz

September 1, 2017, 7:30pm
Local groovemeisters the chillz lay down a tasty catalogue of homegrown originals and handpicked covers.

website workshop

Website Workshop

Wednesdays in September
Those who need to work on their existing wordpress (other platforms are welcome) websites, while enjoying technical assistance, consulation and design support. Workshops move through content building and organization, WordPress installs and updates, theme installs, plugin management, and page and post design. If you’ve been putting off updating your site or are stuck and not sure how to take the next step, this workshop’s for you.

The Girls Empowerment Workshop

Tuesdays in September
The MISSION of The Girls Empowerment Workshop is to EDUCATE, EMPOWER & INSPIRE teens by raising awareness, developing communication skills and cultivating self respect.

family creative workshop

The Family Creative Workshop

Fridays in September, 3:30-5pm, All Ages
Family creative workshop is a book series made in the 70’s. Each workshope will focus on a different craft from the series.

Basic Rhythm Workshop

thursdays, september 2nd & 9th, 11-1pm
a two part workshop exploring basic rhythm as a group, including listening, dancing, & playing various percussion instruments, in a relaxed & playful environment. all ages welcome!

Mobile Making Workshop

Friday, August 25, 2017, 4-8pm
Bring your own found objects or use materials provided. Leave with your very own guy, girl, animal, or thing!

Harvey Sid Fisher

Saturday, August 26, 7:30
Harvey Sid Fisher is a singer/songwriter/musician, actor, model, and screenwriter, and the “undisputed king of astrology songs.”

Discussion on Macrobiotics

Sunday, Aug 27, 2017, 10-noon
Besides being one of L.A.’s top ten thousand photographic models, Harvey Sid Fisher has been on a “macrobiotic vegan” diet for 40 years.

Sound Healing Fundraiser with Vyana Ma

thursday, Aug 17, 2017
Join us for a powerful evening of connection, intention and healing guided by Vyana Ma. All proceeds go to greater goods and to bring clean water to the Narikuravar, and indigenous community in rural India.

We Are the West

Friday, August 18, 2017 7pm
Greater Goods is excited to welcome back drummer and vocalist Elizabeth Goodfellow, who last came through Ojai with Alina Bea and OHMME during their west coast tour in May! Now with We Are the West, Goodfellow joins Brett Hool [voice/guitar] and John Kibler [bass/voice] who formed the group during a period of time spent between The Netherlands and Brooklyn, before moving back to California.

Sahba Sizdahkhani

Sat, August 19, 2017, 7:30pm
Iranian musician Sahba Sizdahkhani serves as a unique crossroad of East meets West. Inspired heavily by 1960’s free-jazz and Persian Traditional Music, he constantly channels the fire-energy and longing for connectivity that these two stormy histories represent.

Friday Night Movie

Friday, August 4, 2017, 8pm

thanks to the donation of a 12′ projection screen, projector, and great new speakers, the greater goods movie experience is better than ever! Enjoy beverages, fresh popcorn, and all natural homemade popsicles! Movie TBA.

adam schatz

Adam Schatz

sunday, july 30, 2017, 8pm
a rare solo show for Adam Schatz, the creative force behind the brooklyn based art/pop band Landlady. opening the show will be greater goods’ own vaughn montgomery of The Chillz

Chris Avetta and Yonderlust

Chris Avetta & Yonderlust

friday, july 28, 2017, 7-10pm
three beautiful voices for one choice night! see links for samplers or just trust us & surprise yourself! a big thank you to Erin Regan for helping to bring Chris Avetta & Yonderlust to greater goods, & to our cousin kate lennon welton, who happens to be in town from nashville, for having the courage to open the evening. $10-20 suggested donation. all ages welcome.

Vocal Sound Healing

Vocal Sound Healing Workshop

wednesday, july 26, 2017, 7-9:30pm
most of us are taught to keep our authentic voice buttoned up. if you’re longing to free it, here’s a great opportunity to do so with a masterful teacher! thank you Gwendolyn McClure for the work you do & for bringing it to greater goods!

leonard

Long Live Leonard

thursday, july 20, 2017, 7pm
smitty & julija will be joined by other locals artists as we pay tribute to the late great leonard cohen.

Robin Bacior, Caleb Trask, & First Fire

Robin Bacior, Caleb Trask, & First Fire

friday: July 14, 7:00pm
honored to be hosting three great acts coming through town this friday! Robin Bacior, Caleb Trask, & First Fire.

ella and sage

ella & sage album release

Wednesday, July 12, 6:30pm
ella and sage are just now finishing up their first album together, right before ella leaves ojai!

Eric Soullivin, Bernie Larson & Cassidy Linder

friday: July 7, 7:00pm
a double dish of some of ojai’s sweetest music: kindhearted guitar wizard eric soullivin & the dynamic duo of guitar, voice & tap, bernie larsen & cassidy linder.

Values Workshop & Potluck Supper

Sunday: July 9, 2:00pm -9:00pm
FOR OJAI’S NATURE BOHEMIANS AND OTHER ‘escapees FROM URBAN ANTHEAPS’