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Calendar

Jul
15
Sat
Celebrate Japan! @ Long Hill Gardens
Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The japan society of Bostion is sponsoring Odaiko New England to perform for the public at the Long Hill gardens in Beverly. We will begin our performance at 1pm, but please also come to appreciate the gardens and the long hill estate.

More info about Celebrate Japan! can be found at the JSB website

https://www.japansocietyboston.org/events/celebrate-japan!-at-long-hill-gardens

Aug
2
Wed
Hanover Theater
Aug 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us in front of the theatre on the Francis R. Carroll Plaza for FREE live music by Odaiko New England on the Bank of America Stage and food trucks.

Food Trucks available: Coney Island Lunch + Ulman’s Ice Cream

More info available: https://thehanovertheatre.org/event/lunchtime-live-music-featuring-odaiko-new-england/

Aug
9
Wed
Station Landing Movie Night
Aug 9 @ 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Odaiko New England will be performing at Station Landing in Medford to kick off movie night.

Catch more info about the recurring free public movie nights at https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event-calendar/category/film/

Aug
12
Sat
Blackships Festival @ Bristol, RI
Aug 12 all-day

Odaiko New England is coming back to the 40th anniversary Blackships festival in Bristol, RI at Independence park.

The event is an all weekend long event, but Odaiko New England will be performing in Independence park throughout the day on Saturday Aug 12th.

More info is available: https://www.jasri.org/black-ships-festival

Aug
19
Sat
Swansea Library
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Swansea Free Public Library and Christ Church present:  Odaiko New England

SWANSEA VILLAGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Under the tent at Christ Church,  bring a chair or blanket

sponsored in part by The Friends of the Swansea Library and the Swansea Cultural Council

https://www.swansealibrary.org/adult-family/events/7895/swansea-village-summer-concert-series-odaiko-new-england

Sep
10
Sun
First Day of Fall Taiko Classes @ Regent theater underground
Sep 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Fall Term
Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2023 (8 weeks), Sundays at the Regent Theater

Beginner Taiko Class

  • Date: Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2023 (8 weeks)
  • Time: 9am – 10:45am
  • Cost: $200 for 8 weeks
  • Prerequisite:  None

Styles Class

  • Date: Sept 10 – Oct 29, 2023 (8 weeks)
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM   
  • Cost: $200 for 8 weeks
  • Prerequisite:  Minimally 1 year of Beginner Taiko Class or prior evaluation and permission from the instructor.

Recreational Taiko Class is on Sundays from 9am – 12:30pm. This session there are 2 courses to select from. Visit our Recreational Taiko Class page for registration.

Oct
16
Mon
Finding Her Beat – Kendall Square Cinema @ Kendall Square Cinema
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

 

Odaiko New England will be doing an opening demonstration along with Jennifer Weir before a screening of her documentary “Finding Her Beat”.
 
This documentary shows the paths and struggles that female professionals take when pursuing taiko drumming, an art form that historically has been dominated by and only allowed for male drummers.
 
Featuring: Tiffany Tamaribuchi, Kaoly Asano, Chieko Kojima, Megan Chao-Smith, and Jennifer Weir
 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1356830248515959
Nov
5
Sun
First Day of Winter Taiko Classes @ Regent Underground Theater
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Winter Term
November 5th – December 17th, Sundays at the Regent Theater

Beginner Taiko Class

  • Date: Nov 5 – Dec 17, 2023 (7 weeks)
  • Time: 9am – 10:45am
  • Cost: $150.00 for 6 weeks , $175 for 7 weeks, $200 for 8 weeks
  • Prerequisite:  None

Styles Class

  • Date: Nov 5 – Dec 17, 2023 (7 weeks)
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM   
  • Cost: $175 for 7 weeks
  • Prerequisite:  Minimally 1 year of Beginner Taiko Class or prior evaluation and permission from the instructor.

Recreational Taiko Class is on Sundays from 9am – 12:30pm. This session there are 2 courses to select from. Visit our Recreational Taiko Class page for registration.

Apr
13
Sat
Celebrate Kyoto – Boston Children’s Museum @ Boston Children's Museum
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Odaiko New England is proud to be part of the programming for “Celebrate Kyoto!”, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Boston and Kyoto.

This is a two day event at the Boston Children’s Museum. Museum tickets must be purchased to attend the event. The full event schedule will be available at https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

Saturday Workshop 12:30 – 1:15

Join us on Saturday for a taiko workshop great for children where we will teach how to make taiko drumsticks called “Bachi” out of newspaper and decorate cardboard taiko drums.

Saturday Performance 1:30 – 1:50

Come see a performance by Odaiko New England

Sunday Performance 2:00 – 2:30

Come see a performance by Odaiko New England

Apr
14
Sun
Celebrate Kyoto – Boston Children’s Museum @ Boston Children's Museum
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Odaiko New England is proud to be part of the programming for “Celebrate Kyoto!”, celebrating the 65th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Boston and Kyoto.

This is a two day event at the Boston Children’s Museum. Museum tickets must be purchased to attend the event. The full event schedule will be available at https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/

Saturday Workshop 12:30 – 1:15

Join us on Saturday for a taiko workshop great for children where we will teach how to make taiko drumsticks called “Bachi” out of newspaper and decorate cardboard taiko drums.

Saturday Performance 1:30 – 1:50

Come see a performance by Odaiko New England

Sunday Performance 2:00 – 2:30

Come see a performance by Odaiko New England