- October 17, 2026
Location
Santa Barbara CA US
🌈 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!
🎟️ ALL-INCLUSIVE TICKETS 🎟️
Expect an Immersive Journey Featuring: 🌟 🎤 Fireside Chats & 🎤 Discussion Panels with visionary leaders 🎵 Live Music and 📽️ Visual Performances 🌀 Interactive Workshops and 🧗♀️ Experiential Activations 🛋️ Rooftop Terpene Lounge & ✨ Curated Vendor Marketplace 🥘 Dinner by TBD & 🍹 Functional Elixirs
🎟️ RUN OF SHOW + EXPERIENCES 🎟️
OPENING (6:00PM): Kat Walsh — MC Introduction Jacob Tell — Chief Dreamer, District216
🔥 FIRESIDE CHAT: “Healing the Fighter’s Brain: The Promise of an Athlete’s Journey Home” Ian McCall — Founder & CEO, Athletes Journey Home Gene Brewer — Professor, University of California, Riverside + Athletes Journey Home
🔥 FIRESIDE CHAT: “The Longest Fight: From Combat to Parkinson’s Healing” Mike Guymon — Owner/CEO, The Shepherd 360 Mark Irwin — Former BKB World Champion / COO, Athletes Journey Home
🗣️ DISCUSSION PANEL: “Athletes, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Psychedelics” Meghan Afonkin — United States Ballroom Dance Champion and Founder of Movement as Medicine Integration Program™ Cain Velasquez — Advocate of Learning from Self, Ascension Breath Dante Liberato— Movement Coach and Somatic Therapy, CouchMilk Robert Gallery — President & Co-Founder, Athletes For Care Kat Walsh — Founder, Trip On This (Moderator)
🎵 LIVE MUSIC (8:00PM): Kat’s Meow Visuals by Michael Strauss Fire & Silks by Elemental Arts
꩜ WORKSHOPS (8:00PM): TBD – Coming soon 🥘 DINNER: TBD (5:15PM) 🧉 ELIXIRS: Functional, Non-Alcoholic Elixirs & Enlightening Beverages 🛋️ TERPENE LOUNGE: Enjoy Top Shelf products in our Rooftop Terpene Lounge 🏷️ VENDORS: Health, Wellness, Healing & Conscious Products & Services 🌀 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES: Lily Sky Face Painting Shiftwave Chairs And more! 🌈 VISUAL EXPERIENCES: Visuals by Michael Strauss Experience Curation by Decelorator Lightsmith Visual Visual Alchemy by Altarbeast Fire & Silks by Elemental Arts
MARQUEE MEMBERS: Free Admission! (Become A Member Today) TDH + ONLINE MEMBERS: Discounted Tickets (discount codes are available in our online platform)
🎟️ GUESTS WELCOME: We welcome guests to purchase tickets! $89 Early Bird Ticket (Til Sept 15) $109 Mid Bird Ticket (Sept 16 – Oct 16) $139 Day Of Ticket (Oct 17)
🗓️ WHEN: Saturday, October 17 | 5:00pm–10:00pm 🕰️ EVENT TIMELINE: Doors: 5:00pm Dinner & Vendors: 5:15pm Speakers: 6:00pm Music: 8:00pm Workshops: 8:00pm Wind Down: 10:00pm 📍 WHERE: LoDo Studios — 216 E. Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 🚗 PARKING: Available across the street (OfficeMax Parking Only, NO Smart & Final Parking)
Number of Attendees: 250