Greek tsifteteli and line dances from the Café Aman tradition on one side, Garifuna paranda rhythms and call-and-response vocals on the other: the two bands have never played together before this night. Flushing Town Hall's Global Mashup series is built for dancing, and it starts with a lesson so nobody sits out. If you want a Queens night that feels like a party with a history lesson inside, go.
What to expect
The night begins with an hour-long dance lesson in the 1862 Town Hall on Northern Boulevard. Then KELEPOÚRI and Gogo Norales each play a short set before merging into a single mashup, with plenty of room to get up and move.
Good to know
- Tickets cost less in advance than at the door.
- Come for the opening dance lesson; no experience needed.
- The Flushing-Main St 7 station is a short walk up Main Street.
- Wear shoes you can dance in.
- Flushing's Main Street food scene is steps away for dinner first.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Who are the performers?
KELEPOÚRI, a collective rooted in Smyrneiko Greek music and dance, and Garifuna musician Gogo Norales.
Do I need to know how to dance?
No. The evening starts with a dance lesson before the performances.