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Calendar

Dec
2
Mon
Fall Taiko Classes
Dec 2 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm

For more information, please read our classes page.

Dec
8
Sun
ONE 25th Anniversary Concert @ Regent Theater
Dec 8 @ 8:00 pm

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Please join us for our 25th Anniversary celebration at the Regent Theater on Sunday, December 8th at 8pm. Special guest artist Tiffany Tamaribuchi. Early bird tickets are $20 ($15 for students). Tickets at the door will be $25 ($20 at the door.)  Buy your tickets today.

 

 

Jan
6
Mon
Taiko Basics Drumming Workshop @ Regent Underground Theatre
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Odaiko New England to connect your mind, body, and soul as a rhythmic collective through the Art of Japanese Taiko Drumming.
All ages and levels are welcome.

Have you seen taiko performed and thought “I want to do that!” Do you like booming drums, using your body and having fun? Do you enjoy rhythm, movement and teamwork? Odaiko New England is offering an introductory taiko workshop which is the perfect opportunity to try your hand at taiko. Our workshops are great for beginner players, even those with no musical background at all.

New drummers learn taiko fundamentals such as kata (form), kiai (vocalization) and kumidaiko (ensemble drumming). Using your entire body to learn and play a song, explore first-hand the mesmerizing, heart-pounding power of taiko. Come ready to move: wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Ear plugs are also highly recommended.

No experience is necessary! Returning students are welcome to attend. ONE brings enthusiastic and encouraging instructors and all necessary drums and equipment. Participants bring plenty of energy, spirit, and joy!

If you are interested, please fill out a pre-registration form.

To secure a spot, complete and mail in a registration form with your $35 workshop fee. You may also bring these with you on the day of the workshop. Group discounts are available if arranged in advance. Please email [email protected] or call 781-938-DRUM (3786) for details.

(Please note: The location is 7 Medford St. Arlington MA. Enter the glass door to the left of the main theater entrance of the Regent Theater when facing the Arlington Regent Theater.)

For more information about this workshop or about ONE classes email [email protected] or phone 781-938-DRUM (3786).

Jan
19
Sun
Oshogatsu at the Boston Children’s Museum @ Boston Children's Museum
Jan 19 all-day

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Oshogatsu, a festival welcoming the New Year, is one of Japan’s most important annual festivals. Join us at the Children’s Museum to celebrate 2020, the Year of the Rat. Following our performance will be a shi-shi-mai (lion dance) and parade with taiko accompaniment.

今年もよろしくおねがいします

The performance is free with admission to the museum. For more information, please visit The Boston Children’s Museum event calendar.

Feb
2
Sun
Lunar New Year Festival @ North Quincy High School
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us at North Quincy high school for their 2020 Lunar New Year Festival with food, contests, family fun, lion dance and taiko!  The festival runs from 11am to 4pm.  Odaiko New England will perform at 3:30pm.  Admission and parking is free.  Brandeis

Apr
18
Sat
Earth Day 2020 @ English High School field
Apr 18 all-day

Join us for Earth Day in Jamaica Plain. More details to come soon!

May
28
Sat
Anime Boston @ Hynes Convention Center
May 28 all-day

Odaiko New England will be performing for Anime Boston this year at the Hynes Convention Center. Come to watch and participate in cosplay, see some great vendors, and see amazing Japanese taiko music while you are there.

Jun
10
Fri
Blackship Festival – Friday June 10th – Concert at Rockwell Park @ Rockwell Park, Bristol RI
Jun 10 @ 6:30 pm – Jun 11 @ 7:30 pm

Odaiko New England is back again this year to celebrate the Annual Blackships Festival.

Jun
11
Sat
Black Ships Festival – Saturday, June 11th – Independence Park, Bristol CT @ Independence Park, Bristol CT
Jun 11 all-day

Join us at the Independence Park in Bristol CT to celebrate the Black Ships Festival.
11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:00 PM.

Jun
12
Sun
Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Odaiko New England will once again be performing for the yearly Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles river in cambridge.

There will be food trucks along Memorial drive, and of course plenty of crews racing their dragon boats down the river.

This event is open to the public and free.