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Dates:Sat from 7/9/22 - 7/9/22
Hours:2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages:Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:Arts & Culture

The MassQ Ball 2022: Origin will feature the diverse artistic expressions of Boston’s communities of color.

Interact with the Arboretum landscape in new and creative ways, transform into a walking work of art through the practice of MassQing (a ritual application of paint to the face derived from ancient traditions of body decoration), and enjoy performances and art work by Boston cultural artists including:

2:00–4:00pm:
• Dzidzor Azaglo, Spoken Word Poetry
• Sinha Capoeira, Brazilian Capoeira
• Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, Jr., Indigenous Dance
• Ramiro Vaughan Purpose & Brian Washburn, Hip Hop Dance
• OrigiNation, African Dance
• Karen Young with Micah Rose & Mel Taing, Japanese Taiko drumming

5:00–7:00pm:
• Castle of our Skins, Black Classical Music
• Jessica Chanhee Park, Boston Korean Traditional Dance
• jamele adams (aka Harlym 1two5), Spoken Word Poetry
• Lilly Manycolors, Installation Art
• The House of Nahdra, Fashion Design
• Veronica Robles, Mexican Folk Music

FREE

Advanced registration required.

Please register using the URL provided in this listing.

Raindate: Saturday, July 16 2pm - 7pm

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FREE. Advanced registration required.

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arboretum.harvard.edu/events/event-signup/?id=44771

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125 Arborway, Boston, MA, 02130 map

Please see URL for detailed directions. Thank you.

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