Get ready to groove with the Eastern week extravaganza, kicking off on the evening of Thursday, August 1st, with classes starting at 5:00 PM, and wrapping up in style on Wednesday, August 7th, with the ultimate concert showdown. Get your rhythm on with workshops featuring traditional singing, percussion beats, exotic maqam melodies, and soulful rebetiko tunes, along with sessions on oud, lute, kanun, and traditional orchestra jams. Rise and shine each morning with a one-of-a-kind body synthesis program to get your energy flowing. And when the sun sets, get ready for surprise parties and secret concerts popping up all over the village square and beyond. Plus, we’ve got free childcare during workshops and loads of free activities for everyone’s entourage. Stay tuned for the full lineup of concerts and parallel escapades under the “FESTIVAL” tab!