experiences and spaces that cultivate resilience and build joy

UPCOMING EVENTS

happier hours

an in-person experience combining movement, laughter, music, and learning.

A dance instructor leading an energetic dance class on a stage, with a group of people following along in a dark, colorful room illuminated by neon lights.

Happier Hours aren’t workouts — they’re experiences. This evolving event series blurs the lines between movement, art, and storytelling. Each installment is its own production, featuring collaborators that range from nationally acclaimed recording artists to world-renowned choreographers, elite athletes, and bestselling authors. The only thing that stays the same? The format never does.

What looks like a class might turn into a concert. A conversation. A release. A reset.

You won’t find this energy anywhere else — and that’s the point.

Past participants

  • A smiling man with dreadlocks wearing a light sweatshirt and dark pants, standing against a plain background.

    Jelani Jenkins

    01.25 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • A man with curly hair, beard, and tattoos on his arms, smiling and sitting on the floor with hands pressed together in yoga pose. He is wearing a headband and a black t-shirt.

    MIKE ADAMS

    01.25 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • Happier Hours collaborator, and Forward_Space Founder, Kristin Sudeikis, in a plaid blazer and matching skirt in a dynamic running pose, wearing sneakers, against a plain background.

    KRISTIN SUDEIKIS

    01.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • Happier Hours collaborator and Gaia Music Collective music director, Kenter Davies, with short brown hair, beard, and earrings, wearing a black T-shirt and beige and dark brown overalls against a brown background.

    Kenter Davies

    06.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • Happier Hours collaborator and grammy nominated singer-songwriter, Mary Lambert with long, wavy hair, wearing a yellow tank top, smiling, with a colorful tattoo on her left arm, posing with one hand on her head and the other near her shoulder.

    MARY LAMBERT

    01.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • Happier Hours collaborator and fitness coach, Ariel Padilla, with a beard, wearing a black cap and a yellow sleeveless shirt, smiling and showing his teeth, with sweat on his face and shoulders against a black background.

    ARIEL PADILLA

    06.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a beige sofa with colorful pillows, wearing a light gray suit, smiling and touching her chest.

    BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION

    01.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • A young woman smiling, wearing a black hat, glasses, and a black shirt with white anchors, holding a blue box with an anchor logo, standing in front of a blue backdrop with anchor symbols and the text 'FIND YOUR ANCHOR'.

    ALI BOROWSKY

    01.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

  • A female DJ performing at an event, wearing a colorful, patterned outfit, with her eyes closed and headphones on, surrounded by musical equipment and a colorful stage backdrop.

    DJ B

    06.24 // CHARLESTON, SC

HERE & NOW

Set in unique locations and featuring a local partner, Here & Now is The Drop In’s locally driven event series. These sessions, launched on February 29, 2024, are based on the concept of celebrating the unexpected extras.

50 minutes of cathartic movement and an unepexted bonus

A loosely leaning tree with dark green leaves on a grassy field with scattered fallen flowers and leaves, surrounded by other trees under a clear blue sky.
A group of women and girls participating in a yoga class on a wooden floor, with the instructor at the front demonstrating a pose on her knees with one arm extended, surrounded by candles and water bottles in a dimly lit room.
Group of women participating in a yoga class in a spacious, industrial-style studio with large windows and wooden floors.

Hosted within the walls of The Drop In, In Studio events are intimate gatherings designed to bring our core community together. Rooted in presence, movement, and shared energy, each experience is crafted to spark connection, conversation, and a lasting sense of belonging—right where it all begins.

50 minutes of cathartic movement and an unepexted bonus

IN-STUDIO EVENTS

Four diverse friends are taking a group photo on a city sidewalk in front of a brick building, laughing and posing joyfully, with the person in front holding a phone to capture the moment.
Three women taking a selfie at a gym, holding smoothies, with two women in the background chatting.
A diverse group of people dancing and socializing indoors at a lively event. Two individuals are in the foreground dancing closely, while others mingle in the background.