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Aug
13
Sat
Ignite! @ Union Square
Aug 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come light up the night with food, fire and music from all over the world with Somerville Art Council’s “Ignite! Global Street Food and Fire Festival.” Odaiko New England will be performing twice during the night, times TBD. With roving performers, crafts and games, food vendors, and stage performances from cultures all over the world, it is an event sure to be a feast of sights, sounds and actual food.

The event is free, but the Somerville Arts Council has a suggested donation of $1.

Rain date: Sunday, August 14 from 6-10pm.

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Sep
6
Tue
Introductory Taiko Workshop @ ACAS
Sep 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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.

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

Dec
13
Tue
Winter Recital @ ACAS
Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm

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Come and enjoy a night of thunderous drumming and see what our students and members have been working on. Suggested donation $5.

Jan
10
Tue
Introductory Taiko Workshop @ ACAS
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

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

Jan
15
Sun
Oshogatsu at the Boston Children’s Museum @ Boston Children's Museum
Jan 15 @ 12:00 pm – 2:35 pm

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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 2017, the Year of the Rooster. 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. Performance times are 12:00-12:20 PM and 2:15-2:35 PM. For more information, please visit The Boston Children’s Museum event calendar.

Feb
17
Fri
East Coast Taiko Conference @ Brown University
Feb 17 – Feb 19 all-day
Apr
4
Tue
Introductory Taiko Workshop @ ACAS
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

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

Apr
30
Sun
Massq Ball: Convergance @ Hibernian Hall
Apr 30 @ 6:30 pm

Please note the new time and location!

Join Odaiko New England as we come together with other Boston area artists to celebrate a diversity of artistic expression, MassQuerade Ball 2017 is an inter-generational, cross-cultural exhibition of the arts including fashion, music, photography, dance, poetry, and martial arts. Tickets are $20 through April 19, 2017 (after which tickets can be purchased for $25). Tickets are available through eventbrite. MassQing will be at 6:30pm and the performances will start at 8:00pm.

May
7
Sun
Walk for Hunger @ Boston Common
May 7 all-day

Odaiko New England returns to energize more than 40,000 walkers at this year’s 49th annual Walk for Hunger. On Sunday May 7th, come hear our thunderous taiko rhythms on the Boston Common at the finish line of the 20-mile route. We look forward to sharing our spirit and joy in support of Project Bread and the walkers!

For more details about the Walk for Hunger, visit ProjectBread.orgWalk For Hunger

May
13
Sat
Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival @ Brookline High School
May 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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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. When not performing, come visit us at our table.