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Jul
19
Sun
Black Ships Festival @ Cardine's Field
Jul 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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Odaiko New England performs at the Newport Black Ships Festival at the historic Cardine’s Field, one of our biggest performances of the year. We’re very pleased to return to Newport’s weekend-long festival celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened the Japanese ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to United States trade.  The “Black Ships,” or “Kurofune,” refers to the Japanese term for foreign ships.

We’ll be joined this year by the taiko group Shindaiko.

Shimoda is now Newport’s sister city and also celebrates this festival.

The Black Ships festival is hosted by the Japan-America Society of Rhode Island.

Jul
28
Tue
Mary Baker Eddy One World Festival @ Mary Baker Eddy Library
Jul 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

For 10 years, Mary Baker Eddy Library has been hosting a free cultural events for children to enjoy and expand their horizons.  This year they are focusing on a new world culture every Tuesday.  July 28th is an exposition and exploration of Japanese culture.  ONE is proud to perform and showcase the Japanese art of taiko drumming.

There are plenty of other events for children to enjoy at the festival– face painting, origami, sing alongs, and storytime, all for the little ones to enjoy!  Come see us perform and learn a bit about Japanese culture on the way.

Sep
12
Sat
Tibet Elderly Help’s International Musical Art @ Regent Theater
Sep 12 @ 11:00 pm – Sep 13 @ 2:00 am

Tibetan Elderly Help is a non-profit that raises money to help elder Tibetans in India, Tibet and Nepal. Join us for their International Musical Art special fund-raising event which will include drumming, dancing and music-making from around the world.

Tickets are Adults: $25, Children (15 and under) $15. Buy them online or tickets may also be available at the entrance gate from 6.00 pm if they are not sold out.

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Oct
3
Sat
Ringo Matsuri @ Shelburne Orchards
Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come see taiko groups from all over New England and Canada have fun drumming together in the picturesque Shelburne orchards. Hosted by Burlington Taiko.

Schedule for the day:

11:00 — Noon, Beginners and Early Guests
1:00 — 4:00, Drumming and Dancing
4:00 — Closing Circle

Dec
31
Thu
Town of Needham New Year’s Eve @ Masonic Hall
Dec 31 @ 3:30 pm

Join us for Needham New Year’s, a family-friendly celebration featuring music, comedy, dance, activities, and great food, from afternoon through New Year’s Eve. Odaiko New England performs at 3:30pm at the Masonic Hall.   Buy a button for access to all the great performances and events happening all day.

Apr
4
Mon
A Taste of Ginger @ Museum of Fine Arts
Apr 4 @ 7:15 pm

The 12th Annual A Taste of Ginger will take place on Monday, April 4th at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

A culinary and cultural experience featuring Boston’s finest chefs to benefit Joslin Diabetes Center’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI).

 
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Apr
30
Sat
Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival @ Brookline High School
Apr 30 all-day
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The Genki Spark and Brookline High School once again host the Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival with music, bon odori dance, crafts, food, and, of course, taiko drumming with groups from all over the greater Boston area. Come join us in celebrating the gift of the cherry blossoms in this fun, family-friendly event. Time TBD.
Jun
18
Sat
Waltham Riverfest @ Embassy Park
Jun 18 @ 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

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Odaiko New England joins in celebrating the City of Waltham and its relationship with the Charles River in the eighth annual Waltham Riverfest. Come join us for an afternoon of performances, fun for the kids and a variety of activities to enjoy the Charles River, including nature walks and kayaking.

Jun
25
Sat
PortConMaine @ The DoubleTree
Jun 25 @ 5:00 pm

Join us at PortConMaine, Maine’s geek culture celebration. A convention that includes anime, science fiction and fantasy, cosplay, table-top and video gaming, and other fandoms. Check out their amazing list of panels and events

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Jul
17
Sun
Black Ships Festival @ Cardine's Field
Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm

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Odaiko New England performs at the Newport Black Ships Festival at the historic Cardine’s Field, one of our biggest performances of the year. We’re very pleased to return to Newport’s weekend-long festival celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened the Japanese ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to United States trade.  The “Black Ships,” or “Kurofune,” refers to the Japanese term for foreign ships.

We’ll be joined again by the taiko group Shindaiko.

Shimoda is now Newport’s sister city and also celebrates this festival.

The Black Ships festival is hosted by the Japan-America Society of Rhode Island.