Pictures: Summer Arts Weekend in Boston

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Sunshine, songs, and silliness were everywhere this Saturday at the second annual Summer Arts Weekend, co-sponsored by The Boston Globe and WGBH. Take a look at the special performances and activities that families enjoyed, and stop by on Sunday for the conclusion of this weekend’s free festival.



Sunshine, songs, and silliness were everywhere this Saturday at the second annual Summer Arts Weekend, sponsored by the Boston Globe and WGBH. Take a look at the special performances and activities that families enjoyed, and stop by on Sunday for the conclusion of this weekend’s festival.


Sunshine, songs, and silliness were everywhere this Saturday at the second annual Summer Arts Weekend, co-sponsored by The Boston Globe and WGBH. Take a look at the special performances and activities that families enjoyed, and stop by on Sunday for the conclusion of this weekend’s free festival.


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The festival took place in Copley Square, with Old South Church and John Hancock tower as a backdrop to its main stage.

The festival took place in Copley Square, with Old South Church and John Hancock tower as a backdrop to its main stage.


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From left, Sebastian, Roman, and Alessandra Stocker of Cambridge played a drum at the Boston Conservatory tent.

From left, Sebastian, Roman, and Alessandra Stocker of Cambridge played a drum at the Boston Conservatory tent.


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Noah Rotberg of Framingham strummed a guitar at the Boston Conservatory’s instrument “petting zoo.”

Noah Rotberg of Framingham strummed a guitar at the Boston Conservatory’s instrument “petting zoo.”


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Keisha Santana, left, and Angelina Boticelli make up the Tropical Koalas. The two formed their duet at Zumix, an East Boston organization that builds community through music and the arts.

Keisha Santana, left, and Angelina Boticelli make up the Tropical Koalas. The two formed their duet at Zumix, an East Boston organization that builds community through music and the arts.


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Festival-goers sat in the sunshine to watch the Tropical Koalas perform.

Festival-goers sat in the sunshine to watch the Tropical Koalas perform.


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Madigan McCulley of Roslindale took in a show from her perch on a tortoise.

Madigan McCulley of Roslindale took in a show from her perch on a tortoise.


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From left, Jennifer, Patrick, Olivia, and Liam Li posed for a photo after the kids visited a balloon artist.

From left, Jennifer, Patrick, Olivia, and Liam Li posed for a photo after the kids visited a balloon artist.


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Children watched as a balloon artist twisted up swords and delicate pets for them.

Children watched as a balloon artist twisted up swords and delicate pets for them.


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Thee Slap Bracelets: Next Generation dance group organized a flash mob in the middle of the square.

Thee Slap Bracelets: Next Generation dance group organized a flash mob in the middle of the square.


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A Mary Poppins “statue” stood perfectly still, much to many children’s bemusement. She later came to life to offer them balloon animals from her famous carpet bag.

A Mary Poppins “statue” stood perfectly still, much to many children’s bemusement. She later came to life to offer them balloon animals from her famous carpet bag.


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Joel and Dave, the Airborne Comedians, tossed clubs and a birdbath back and forth on stage.

Joel and Dave, the Airborne Comedians, tossed clubs and a birdbath back and forth on stage.


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Dave of Airborne Comedians juggled lawn chairs for the crowd.

Dave of Airborne Comedians juggled lawn chairs for the crowd.


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Lucy Kimmel-Robidoux of Roxbury had her face painted at the Volkswagen tent.

Lucy Kimmel-Robidoux of Roxbury had her face painted at the Volkswagen tent.


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A man walked around on stilts in a tropical flamingo outfit and blew bubbles into the crowd.

A man walked around on stilts in a tropical flamingo outfit and blew bubbles into the crowd.


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Maya Wood of Jamaica Plain showed off her glittery face paint.

Maya Wood of Jamaica Plain showed off her glittery face paint.


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Dancers from the Harney Academy of Irish Dance performed at the festival. Many of the students performing had won world championships as soloists or as part of in teams.

Dancers from the Harney Academy of Irish Dance performed at the festival. Many of the students performing had won world championships as soloists or as part of in teams.


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Dancers from the Harney Academy of Irish Dance performed.

Dancers from the Harney Academy of Irish Dance performed at the festival.


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Ronda and Kaitlyn Morra of Newton enjoyed the sun as they waited for the next show to begin on the main stage.

Ronda and Kaitlyn Morra of Newton enjoyed the sun as they waited for the next show to begin on the main stage.


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