Flushing Town Hall brings the boogaloo to your bedroom and the klezmer to your kitchen

One of many vibrant performances at Flushing Town Hall. Photo courtesy of Flushing Town Hall via QEDC

By David Brand

Why not spice up your quarantine with some Latin boogaloo, or invigorate your teleconference with some live jazz stylings?

Flushing Town Hall is making it happen.

The performance venue’s virtual Flushing Town Hall At Home! series features twice weekly Facebook live events, including global music mash-ups and children’s programming. 

 “In times of crisis, the arts remind us of our shared humanity,” said Flushing Town Hall Executive and Artistic Director Ellen Kodadek. “Though we may find ourselves more physically isolated than usual, none of us are alone.” 

Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m., Flushing Town Hall will stream prior live performances that were held at the venue. The venue’s Teaching Artists are also offering daily, online activities through the Global Arts for Global Kids at Home initiative. 

The programs are free, but donations are welcome.

Here’s the schedule:

Week of March 30: Global Mashups 2019

3/31: Bollywood meets Global Roots Blues

4/3: Latin Boogaloo meets Klezmer

Week of April 6: Celebrate JAM Month with jazz music

4/7: Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks

4/10: The Brubeck Brothers

Week of April 13: Discover World Music

4/14: Kobo Town

4/17: Banda Magda

Week of April 30: Dance to South American Music

4/21: Inkhay & Rio Mira

4/24: La Patronal

Week of April 27: Clap to Asian Beat

4/28: Talavya + Punjabtronix from India

5/1: Light & Beat from Korea