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5 Things To Do This Weekend, Including An Art Exhibit Exploring Black Womanhood And A Walking Play

Some of my best writing has come from creative writing workshops, ones where I was given a prompt. Sometimes, you just need a little motivation to bring it right out of you. In this weekend’s collection of events, I’ve included a writing session to help surface your creativity, and if you’re more of an observer than participant, I have something for you, too. There’s an indie-folk concert, a walking play that’ll reconnect you with nature, and an exhibit that’s soon to be gone.

Oshima Brothers & Taylor Ashton at Passim

Thursday, Aug. 26- Friday, Aug. 27

The Oshima Brothers are a Maine-based indie duo. They often feature acoustic and electric guitars with bass and foot percussion in their music. Characterized heavily by their uplifting harmonies, they will also perform with singer-songwriter Taylor Ashton, who shifts around through different genres like folk-pop to club dance. My favorite one of his songs is “Where You Belong,” you can listen to it here. The event will be indoors at Club Passim-so keep in mind the new mask mandate!


'Nature: A Walking Play'

Friday, Aug. 27-Monday, Sept. 6

An outdoor walking play designed to remind audiences of the connection we have to nature. The play tells the story of Emerson and Thoreau’s love of the natural world. Scattered throughout the experience are drums, ancient flutes and you’ll even hear bagpipes. The event is family friendly and will be at the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, which happens to also be the site of a transcendental commune founded in 1843.


Happy Hour Writing Session

Friday, Aug. 27

In case you’re in need of a happy hour, albeit a bit more unconventional than what you’d typically think of, this could be it for you. Poet Binx R. Perino will lead the remote and free writing session. Through this workshop, you’ll develop new skills and explore your creativity as you are inspired by writing prompts. Hopefully you will leave the event feeling pensive! Advance registration is required.


Public Art Walk and Festival

Saturday, Aug. 28

At this point in the pandemic, I think we’ve all come to the conclusion that walking and art pair together nicely. This particular walk will begin at the Ruggles MBTA Station and will take you through the Fenway area where you can admire pieces of art before coming to an end with an interactive art-making experience that’ll turn into a collaborative installation. And the fun doesn’t stop there! A festival awaits you at the end with a visit from a monster that lives in Fenway (I’ll let you figure that one out), pizza, a DJ and ice cream. I love to be rewarded with food at the end of all of my walks.

 

'Valerie Imparato: Interwoven'

Through Sunday, Aug. 29

Artist Valerie Imparato delves into the intricacies of identity through different mediums including paintings, collage and embroidery. Throughout her work, Imparato explores Blackness and womanhood. The exhibit, on view at Fitchburg Art Museum through Sunday, Aug. 29, showcases these identities along with Black hairstyles and skin color. While you’re at the museum, you should also check out Nathan Clark Bentley’s exhibit “Waiting for the Night.” [Read arts writer Pam Reynolds’ piece on Bentley’s exhibit here.]

Valerie Imparato, "Essence," 2019. (Courtesy of the artist)
Valerie Imparato, "Essence," 2019. (Courtesy of the artist)
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Magdiela Matta Arts Fellow
Magdiela Matta was the arts and culture reporting fellow for WBUR in 2021.

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