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Summer Happenings: The Greater Body (Shi-Dati)

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August 25, 2018 8:00pm
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Saturday, August 25, 2018 | 8:00 p.m.
$30; $25 each when purchasing tickets to two or more Happenings events

Chinese punk, post-punk, ritual performance, film, psychedelia and more come together for a night unlike any other at The Broad.

Post-punk band Re-TROS rocks the East West Bank Stage with special guests, Los Angeles band Xiu XiuMIIIA pumps out her rave-inspired beats. Daniel Collás, Juliet Swango and Jie Ma perform Collás’ original score to accompany Zhou Hongbo’s film Lotus FerryAsian Dope Boys celebrate the euphoria and psychedelia of Eastern religions, art, music and dance in collaboration with Aïsha Devi, who channels metaphysical research and ritualistic practice into an alternate club environment. Oculus Hall transforms into an underground Beijing punk club with back-to-back sets by FAZIHell City and Shave ‘N’ Shut. Meanwhile, Yan Jun presents work incorporating field recording, voice, feedback and his own body in response to the architecture of the museum. Composer Ji Dongyong presents Ban for the 37-reed sheng, performed by Dai Zifan paired with electronics and live digital projections. Happenings are 21+.


About 2018 Summer Happenings at The Broad

"The Broad's series of Summer Happenings is a wildly eclectic mix of music and art."—Los Angeles Times

Now in its third year, the 2018 Summer Happenings at The Broad features an extraordinary lineup including: Gang Gang DancefaUStRe-TROSKim Gordon + YoshimiOTerry RileyEYEDJ Stretch ArmstrongMatmosMIIIABanjee Ball + Ranika (formerly Kevin) JZ ProdigyAsian Dope Boys + Aïsha DeviMichael “5000” WattsTotal Freedom and Arto LindsayHappenings are 21+.

Summer Happenings at The Broad is a series of late-night events featuring music, performance and art by an array of artistic talent that are held on the last Saturday night of each month from June through September. Summer Happenings is inspired by art in the Broad collection and occupies various spaces throughout the museum and outdoor Plaza. The events fluctuate between happenings, salons and scenes, and animate the important influences of the leading artists of our time. Made possible in part by the generous support of Leading Partner East West Bank.