Newport Black Ships Festival

Now in its 27th year, the Black Ships Festival of Rhode Island commemorates the friendship between Rhode Island and Japan. Odaiko New England is pleased to be a part of the festivities honoring Japan's and New England's history together.

www.blackshipsfestival.com

On Friday, July 16th, Odaiko New England will perform at the Black Ships Festival Gala from 7:30 to 7:40 pm. The gala will start at 6:30 pm and tickets are $150. This will be a black tie/kimono event. For ticket information, see the Black Ships Festival calendar of events. The gala will take place at

• Rosecliff
• 584 Bellevue Avenue
• Newport, Rhode Island

On Saturday, July 17th, Odaiko New England joins the Black Ships Prelude at Brick Market and will perform at 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00 pm at

• Brick Market
• 127 Thames Street
• Newport, Rhode Island

On Sunday, July 18th, Odaiko New England will perform from 11:00 am to noon at

• Cardines Field
• 20 America’s Cup Avenue
• Newport, Rhode Island

Also on Sunday, July 18th, Odaiko New England kicks off the Newport Gulls' baseball game that evening at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at the game, and cost $1-$4. This is also at

• Cardines Field
• 20 America’s Cup Avenue
• Newport, Rhode Island