What’s Happening at The Institute of Contemporary Art

by Chandra on July 27th, 2008

Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art has a series of fun, interesting, and free summer events coming up in the next couple of weeks that are appropriate for the entire family, as well as both residents and visitors.

Harborwalk Sounds

July 31 — Soul and jazz music with Sol Melodiq
August 7 — Groove music with Zach Hillyard Band
August 14 — Funk, Jazz, and Soul music with Cole Degenova
*All concerts are from 6pm–8:30pm and have limited space

Summer Stages Dance — Sara Rudner
Dancing-on-View: The ICA Variations

Choreographer Sara Rudner performs a four-hour celebration of dance on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, from 12–4pm. (Free with admission to the museum)

You Dance Fridays

The popular series of events from first started last summer gives attendees a chance to take dance lessons while enjoying live music. Best of all, it’s free, too, with museum admission.

Swing (August 1, 6 pm) — An hour dance class will be followed by a practice session with music by Russ Gershon’s Swing Vote accompanied by musicians from the Either/Orchestra.

Samba (August 8, 6 pm) — The hour dance class will be led by André Carvalho and Rosangela Santiago and followed by a practice session with music by Brasilis quartet, which is led by the award-winning flutist and composer Fernando Brandão

Institute of Contemporary Art: 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, 617-478-3100

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