Spectacle Island: Yabás – A Destination Celebration of Female Spirits

Sun Jul 7, 2024
1:00pm to 3:30pm ET
Age: 6 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Spectacle Island
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Join in for an afternoon of Afro-Brazilian music and dance.  To celebrate the mythological female spirits called Yabás, participants will listen to a live DJ spin Brazilian music, join in on a Afro-Brazilian dance workshop, and enjoy a free-standing art display. 

A Trike Called Funk is a Boston-based creative venture engaging participants through music and dance forms spanning the African diaspora.

Directions: Departure will be from Long Wharf in Boston. Multiple parking options are available, but we recommend carpooling, public transit whenever possible.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES SCHEDULE

  • 12:00PM: Arrive to Long Wharf for check in
  • 12:30PM: Ferry departs from Long Wharf
  • 1:00PM: Ferry arrives at Spectacle Island
  • 3:00PM: Return to board departing ferry
  • 3:30PM: Ferry departs from Spectacle Island
  • ~4:00PM: Ferry arrives back at Long Wharf

Please bring sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, any food you may want, and a way to carry your trash back with you. Remember that Spectacle Island follows a strict pack in/pack out policy: All items including trash brought with you must go back with you. There are no trashcans on the island.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.