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Saturday, May 30
 

12:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR STAGE: Jake Blount
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Join us at the street fair for a performance by Jake Blount. 

Sponsored by: 
Speakers
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Jake Blount

Musician & Scholar
A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. His 2020 album Spider Tales (named one of the year’s best albums by NPR and The New Yorker, earned... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
BU Beach
  Street fair stage (Sponsored by The Huntington), Live performance

12:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR: Ask a Scientist with The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Want to know more about our ocean planet? Just Ask a Scientist or Engineer from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution! We'll have hands-on chemistry demos, the chance to touch a robot, watch cool videos from our research around the world, and plenty of fun give-aways.

Sponsored by: 
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach
  Climate & Environment (Sponsored by WHOI)

12:00pm EDT

Street Fair
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Join us at The WBUR Festival Street Fair! Catch live performances on the music stage, join a lively salsa dance class, and browse FOUND Market featuring 60 unique vendors. With a dedicated Kids Zone and activities around every corner, it’s a vibrant, all-ages experience that brings the community together.

Thank you to our street fair stage sponsor: 




Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach
  Experience

12:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR: FOUND Market Pop-up
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Step into a curated vintage pop-up from FOUND Market, where every rack tells a story. Sourced from across eras and styles, the collection features one-of-a-kind pieces, timeless staples, and standout finds you won’t see anywhere else. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect worn-in denim, a statement jacket, or an unexpected gem, FOUND Market brings the thrill of the search, and the satisfaction of a great find, right to the festival.
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach
  Experience

12:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR: The WBUR Festival Community Mural
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Be a part of WBUR history! Bullseye Mural Co. and WBUR invite you to join us at the Street Fair to help create The WBUR Festival Community Mural. 

Grab some paint pens (we'll provide them!) and help bring this collaborative work of art to life. Together, we’ll make a vibrant, lasting piece that celebrates the Fetsival and the voices of the community. No experience needed!
Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
BU Beach
  Experience

1:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR STAGE: Line Dancing Queens
Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Kick up your heels with Line Dancing Queens in this high-energy 30-minute lesson at the street fair. You’ll learn fun, easy routines...no experience necessary! Come solo or with friends, just be ready to move and have a blast!

Sponsored by:
Speakers
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Line Dancing Queens

Line Dancing Lessons
Line Dancing Queens (LDQ) is a women-led Boston dance community bringing welcoming, all-levels line dancing online and in person. With social media videos, weekly and monthly events, and bar nights around Boston, LDQ inspires confidence, fun, and friendship, bringing people together through dance... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
BU Beach
  Street fair stage (Sponsored by The Huntington), Live performance

2:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR STAGE: Kimaya Diggs
Saturday May 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Join us at the street fair for a performance by Kimaya Diggs. 

Sponsored by:
Speakers
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Kimaya Diggs

Musician & Songwriter
Kimaya Diggs is a musician residing in Western Massachusetts. Her new album "Quincy" explores Diggs' unique style of Soul, Folk, and R&B. She has opened for Mavis Staples, Trombone Shorty, Emily King, and more. The Boston Globe says: “Expressive, smooth vocals…she’s kind of an unstoppable force... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
BU Beach
  Street fair stage (Sponsored by The Huntington), Live performance

3:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR STAGE: Jonathan Suazo
Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Join us at the street fair stage for a performance by Jonathan Suazo. 

Sponsored by: 
Speakers
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Jonathan Suazo Trio

Saxophonist, Composer & Educator
Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning Puerto Rican saxophonist, composer, and educator whose work bridges Afro-Caribbean traditions and contemporary jazz through a powerful cross-cultural lens. Grounded in heritage and driven by emotional storytelling, Suazo uses music as a vehicle to share the rhythms... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
BU Beach
  Street fair stage (Sponsored by The Huntington), Live performance

4:00pm EDT

STREET FAIR STAGE: Salsa y Control
Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
BU Beach @ 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215
Turn up the rhythm with Salsa y Control in this lively 30-minute salsa lesson at the street fair. Learn the basics or sharpen your moves with expert instructors who make it fun and approachable for all levels. No partner needed, just bring your energy and get ready to dance!

Sponsored by:
Speakers
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Salsa y Control

Salsa Lessons
Johnny Giraldo, a Colombian-born salsa dancer, has taught and performed since 1998. Inspired by music from his childhood, he co-founded Salsa y Control Dance Company in 2003 with his brother, Andres Giraldo and now wife, Felicita Giraldo-Rosado. He gained national and international recognition... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
BU Beach
  Street fair stage (Sponsored by The Huntington), Live performance
 

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