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Calendar

Sep
15
Sat
Natsu Matsuri at Brandeis University @ Great Lawn
Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm

Join Odaiko New England on the great lawn at Brandeis University for their Natsu Matsuri, or Summer Festival.  ONE will be performing at noon.

Sep
22
Sat
Bedford Day @ Bedford Town Hall
Sep 22 all-day

Join us on Bedford Day and enjoy their fair and parade, and, of course, taiko! 

 

 

Sep
30
Sun
Spirit of Shrewsbury
Sep 30 @ 1:00 pm

Come see us in the Spirit of Shewsbury Parade. The Spirit of Shrewsbury is a weekend long festival with events for all ages. The parade starts at 1pm and will run from Beal School to Oak Middle School, 45 Oak Street.  

 

Nov
17
Sat
Winter Extravaganza @ ACAS
Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come see what our members and students have been working on. Join us as we get in the holiday spirit as only we know how–with lots of taiko! 

 

Jan
20
Sun
Oshogatsu at the Boston Children’s Museum @ Boston Children's Museum
Jan 20 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 2019, the Year of the Pig. 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.

Mar
14
Thu
Young Audiences Performance
Mar 14 all-day

Odaiko New England brings taiko to schools all over New England through Young Audiences of Massachusetts. You can bring taiko to your school too!

Mar
18
Mon
Young Audiences Performance
Mar 18 all-day

Odaiko New England brings taiko to schools all over New England through Young Audiences of Massachusetts. You can bring taiko to your school too!

Mar
23
Sat
Past Forward: an Evening of Japanese Traditional Arts @ José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm

Experience the mystique of Japan through beautiful traditional dance and music, fierce martial arts and exquisite visual arts.

Masters of traditional Japanese dance, music and the arts will gather at this dynamic event to showcase the beauty of Japanese culture. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see authentic kabuki dance and listen to the elegant sounds of koto and shakuhachi and powerful taiko drumming. Experience the martial arts of the samurai through karate, kendo and kobudo performances.

During the intermission, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists and other aficionados of Japanese traditional arts while tasting some delicious Japanese foods and drinks. Visit the gallery displaying beautiful kimono, calligraphy and ikebana flower arrangements, and try on the yukata, or Japanese traditional dress.

The current lineup:

  • Michiko Kurata (Hanayagi Sukekatsumi) – kabuki, geisha and traditional Japanese dance
  • Minako Itamoto (Fujima Umehana) – nihonbuyo (dance)
  • Stephen Long – shishimai (lion dance)
  • Cathleen Read (Ayakano) – koto (zither)
  • Claudia Erland – koto (zither)
  • Geni Skendo – shakuhachi (bamboo flute)
  • Kanoko Kamata – shamisen (string instrument)
  • Eden Rayz – cello
  • Odaiko New England – taiko (drum)
  • Kodokan Boston – karate & kobudo (martial arts)
  • Callahan’s Karate – kenpo (martial arts)
  • Boston Kendo Kyokai – kendo (martial arts)
  • Michiko Imai – shodo (calligraphy)

Intermission:

  • Masako Yatsuhashi – ikebana (flower arrangement)
  • TBD – sado (tea ceremony)
  • Izumi Noguchi – kimono collection
  • Ara Mahar – kimono collection
  • Kiyomi Yatsuhashi – aizome (indigo dye art)

It will be an amazing evening of stunning beauty and powerful energy. If you like Japanese culture, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other appreciators of Japanese arts. If you’re not familiar with Japanese culture, don’t miss this chance to experience this incredible event that brings together artists from all aspects of traditional Japanese arts.

Mar
29
Fri
Young Audiences Performance
Mar 29 all-day

Odaiko New England brings taiko to schools all over New England through Young Audiences of Massachusetts. You can bring taiko to your school too!

May
6
Mon
School Lecture/Demonstration
May 6 all-day

Part of Odaiko New England’s mission is to teach people about the art of taiko and what better way than to educate young students with a school lecture demonstration. Email [email protected] to learn how you can bring Odaiko New England to your school.