Odaiko New England brings taiko to Cambridge as part of the Summer in the City arts series. This free event brings music, dance, storytelling, theater, puppetry, movies and more to parks all over Cambridge. Summer in the City is supported by the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Community Foundation (CCF). Join us at 10am on Thursday, July 19th.
Salem-Ota Cultural Exchange and students from Ota City, Tokyo celebrate Obon together at the Peabody Essex Museum. Come for some amazing taiko, and after the performance participate in bon odori (festival dancing.)
This event is included with museum admission.
Boston’s Dragon Boat Festival transforms ancient traditions into an exciting cultural event and is the longest-running dragon boat festival in North America. Odaiko New England is thrilled to once again send some thunderous drumming across the Charles River toward the Boston-side races.
The Cambridge-side festival starts at 12:00 noon and admission is free. Odaiko New England performs at 4:30 pm.
